STEREOPHONICS, KIND

On Kind, their eleventh studio album, Stereophonics strip back the volume for a warmer, more acoustic-driven sound. More than two decades into their career, the band keeps Kelly Jones’ raspy vocals front and center, carrying songs that lean into plainspoken storytelling and steady, unhurried arrangements. The record blends gentle folk touches with their melodic rock sensibility and knack for memorable choruses. Kind is another great album from the band.