Top tracks — play these first
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Funny Funny Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Ballroom Blitz — This track is emblematic of The Sweet's energetic glam rock sound, combining infectious riffs with a theatrical performance style that defined their live shows.
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Fox on the Run — With its memorable chorus and driving beat, this song showcases The Sweet's ability to blend pop sensibilities with hard rock elements, making it a fan favorite.
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Little Willy — As one of their most successful singles, this track captures the playful essence of bubblegum pop while maintaining a catchy rock edge, symbolizing their early sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sing-along anthems for gatherings
- vibrant energy for party vibes
- nostalgic trip through the 70s
- dynamic collection for road trips
- playful melodies that uplift
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slower, introspective music
- seek deep lyrical exploration
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Starting Point — A comprehensive overview suitable for new listeners to explore The Sweet's evolution.
- Themes
- 70s glam rock· bubblegum pop nostalgia· theatrical performances
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Action: The Sweet Anthology encapsulates The Sweet's extensive career, showcasing their evolution from bubblegum pop sensations in the early 70s to hard rock icons. This compilation arrived after a long hiatus for the band, reflecting on their impact and popularity during their peak years, particularly with hits like Ballroom Blitz and Fox on the Run.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Slade· T. Rex· David Bowie
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Funny Funny Start here 2:49
- 2 You’re Not Wrong For Loving Me 2:50
- 3 Coco 3:13
- 4 Alexander Graham Bell 2:57
- 5 Poppa Joe 3:12
- 6 Little Willy 3:15
- 7 Wig Wam Bam 3:03
- 8 Blockbuster 3:16
- 9 Hellraiser 3:18
- 10 Ballroom Blitz 4:03
- 11 Teenage Rampage 3:36
- 12 The Six Teens 4:04
- 13 Rebel Rouser 3:24
- 14 Turn It Down 3:28
- 15 AC/DC 3:26
- 16 Fox on the Run 3:25
Disc 2
- 1 Action 3:45
- 2 Sweet F.A. 6:14
- 3 The Lies in Your Eyes 3:37
- 4 No You Don’t 4:32
- 5 4th of July 4:26
- 6 Lost Angels 4:04
- 7 Funk It Up (David’s Song) 3:32
- 8 Fever of Love 4:07
- 9 Stairway to the Stars 3:11
- 10 Love Is Like Oxygen (album version) 6:52
- 11 Cover Girl 3:35
- 12 California Nights 3:41
- 13 Call Me 3:41
- 14 Big Apple Waltz 4:03
- 15 Give the Lady Some Respect 3:27
- 16 Sixties Man 4:09
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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