It's fair to say The Stereophonics have somewhat of a love/hate realtionship with music critics/snobs over the years but as long as you have Kelly Jones out front belting out your wares you're doing alright! 

They have confirmed details of their ninth studio album, titled 'Keep The Village Alive'.

'Keep The Village Alive' follows on 2013's 'Graffiti On the Train' and will be released on September 11.

The album has been preceded by lead track 'C'est La Vie' which we are loving around the office. It's some proper head nodding anthem rocking from the 'phonics and we defy you not to want to lep about like an ejit when you hear it....LUSH!