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Graffiti on the Train (song)

"Graffiti on the Train" is a song by rock band Stereophonics. It is the second track on their 2013 studio album of the same name and was released as the third single from the album on 13 May 2013.

"Graffiti on the Train"
An artwork created by Steve Goddard of a skeleton which was featured in Graffiti on the Trains album booklet.
Single by Stereophonics
from the album Graffiti on the Train
Released13 May 2013 (2013-05-13) (UK)
Recorded2012–2013
GenreAlternative rock
Length5:04 (album)
4:27 (radio edit)
LabelStylus Records, Ignition Records
Songwriter(s)Kelly Jones
Producer(s)
  • Jones
  • Jim Lowe
Stereophonics singles chronology
"Indian Summer"
(2013) 		"Graffiti on the Train"
(2013) 		"We Share the Same Sun"
(2013)
Music video
"Graffiti on the Train" on YouTube

Background and release

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Writing for "Graffiti on the Train" started when lead singer Kelly Jones thought children were trying to break into his house. When he caught them one time they explained to him they were trying to get to the railway behind his house to spray graffiti on a train. The idea that they were trying to spray a proposal message on one of the trains stuck with Jones[1] and subsequently appeared in the song's lyrics.[2]

Formats

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Promotional singles were made available which featured the song as well as the radio edit and the instrumental version[3] and was released on 22 April 2013.[4] The limited 10" vinyl edition with lyrics etched on Side B was available to pre-order on the band's website and was released on 13 May 2013.[5]

The cover art for "Graffiti on the Train" was designed by Steve Goddard.[6] The artwork was featured in Graffiti on the Train's album booklet.[2]

Release history

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Region Date Type Label
United Kingdom 22 April 2013 Promo CD Stylus Records[n 1]
13 May 2013 10" vinyl

Music video

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The music video for "Graffiti on the Train" was directed by Jones and was shot at the Empress Ballroom in Blackpool. It features Stereophonics performing and is the first music video from Graffiti on the Train to only feature the band[7] as the previous videos featured various other people.[8][9][10] During the verses, handwriting of the lyrics appear as Jones sings them.[7]

Live performances

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"Graffiti on the Train" made its live debut at Electric Brixton, London.[11] Stereophonics held a March tour to support Graffiti on the Train and the title song was played at every venue.[12] It has become a regular in their set list since its debut.[12] During the band's summer festival run, they played "Graffiti on the Train" at these festivals, including Pinkpop Festival,[13] T in the Park[14] and the V Festival.[15] The song was one of the 6 songs from the album played at Radio 2 in Concert.[16]

Track listings

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All tracks are written by Kelly Jones[6]

Promo CD[3]
No.TitleLength
1."Graffiti on the Train" (Radio edit)4:27
2."Graffiti on the Train" (Album version)5:03
3."Graffiti on the Train" (Instrumental)5:02
Total length:14:32
10" vinyl[6]
No.TitleLength
1."Graffiti on the Train"5:04

Personnel

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Charts

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Chart (2013) Peak
UK singles chart[17] 44
UK Indie Chart[18] 7

References

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Notes
  1. ^ Stylus Records is under exclusive licence to Ignition Records Ltd. This is stated on Ignition Records' website and the credits on the back of the "Graffiti on the Train" vinyl.
Footnotes
  1. ^ Fulton, Rick (22 February 2013). "Stereophonics: We want to record the next James Bond theme tune". Daily Record. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d e Graffiti on the Train (Vinyl). Stereophonics. Stylus Records. 2013.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. ^ a b Graffiti on the Train (Promotional CD). Stereophonics. United Kingdom: Universal Music Publishing. 2013. STYLUSSCD5P.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. ^ "Stereophonics – Graffiti on the Train (song)". UK-charts.com. Archived from the original on 7 June 2014. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  5. ^ "New single Graffiti on the Train – Limited edition 10" vinyl". The Stereophonics Ltd. Archived from the original on 11 September 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  6. ^ a b c d Graffiti on the Train (10" vinyl). Stereophonics. United Kingdom: Universal Music Publishing. 2013. STYLUS5TE.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  7. ^ a b "Graffiti on the Train video". The Stereophonics Ltd. 22 April 2013. Archived from the original on 14 October 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  8. ^ "Violins and Tambourines". The Stereophonics Ltd. 8 October 2012. Archived from the original on 11 October 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  9. ^ "In a Moment". The Stereophonics Ltd. 12 November 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  10. ^ "Indian Summer video". The Stereophonics Ltd. 18 January 2013. Archived from the original on 24 June 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  11. ^ "Stereophonics Setlist at Electric Brixton, London, England". Setlist.fm. 4 March 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
  12. ^ a b "Graffiti on the Train by Stereophonics". Setlist.fm. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
  13. ^ "Stereophonics Setlist at Pinkpop Festival 2013". Setlist.fm. 16 June 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
  14. ^ "Stereophonics". BBC. 14 July 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
  15. ^ "Stereophonics Setlist at V 2013". Setlist.fm. 18 August 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
  16. ^ "Radio 2 in Concert". BBC Radio 2. BBC. 22 August 2013. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
  17. ^ "STEREOPHONICS". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  18. ^ "2013 Top 40 Independent Singles Archive, 1st June 2013". Official Charts Company. 1 June 2013. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
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