My only problem with the Stereophonics is that every track that they produce seems to remind me of something which went before (and which was always superior to what the Stereophonics have come up with).
For example, Graffiti on the Train always reminds me of this fantastic track from Café Tacvba:
Radio 3, for all it's intellectual reputation can be very adventurous in its choice of Music of worth and originality.As to the rest, you get what you choose.
I was lucky enough to be at Live8 in (I think) 2005. The Stereophonics were one of the best bands there (even though I`m not really into that kind of music as I am an R&B fan) They were one of those bands though, who sound fantastic when they play live and you can`t say that about many bands these days.