Action: The Sweet Anthology cover

Action: The Sweet Anthology

The Sweet · 2009

120 min · 32 tracks · hard rock · glam rock · bubblegum music

A vibrant collection of glam rock and bubblegum pop anthems that encapsulate the exuberance of the 1970s.

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 want

  • prefer slower, introspective music
  • seek deep lyrical exploration

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, 'Action: The Sweet Anthology' arrived during a period of renewed interest in The Sweet's legacy, following their initial success in the 1970s. This compilation highlighted their evolution from glam rock pioneers to influential hard rockers, serving as both a retrospective and a celebration of their diverse catalog.
Stylistic neighbors
Slade· T. Rex· David Bowie

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Funny Funny 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

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata