Boys Will Be Boys
Gary Glitter · 1984
43 min · 10 tracks · rock and roll
Glam rock exuberance meets catchy hooks and playful bravado in this high-energy collection of anthems.
Top tracks — play these first
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Boys Will Be Boys — The title track encapsulates the album's carefree and rebellious spirit, featuring sing-along choruses that reflect the era's hedonistic youth culture.
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Another Rock and Roll Christmas — This upbeat holiday-themed track combines Glitter's signature glam sound with festive cheer, making it a perennial favorite during the holiday season.
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Dance Me Up — With its infectious rhythm and danceable beat, this song highlights Glitter's ability to blend glam rock with pop sensibilities, appealing to a broader audience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady rhythmic journey throughout
- sing-along anthems for gatherings
- playful energy for celebrations
- upbeat vibes for dancing
- nostalgic flair of the '80s
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective moments
- seek complex musical explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 10, 1984, Boys Will Be Boys marked Gary Glitter's comeback after a series of commercial failures in the late 1970s. This album came during a period when Glitter was attempting to reinvent his image and sound, embracing a more pop-oriented style while retaining his glam rock roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- T. Rex· David Bowie· Slade
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Close to You 4:04
- 2 Crash, Crash 3:24
- 3 Let’s Get Sexy 3:37
- 4 Dance Me Up 3:31
- 5 When I’m On 4:32
- 6 Another Rock and Roll Christmas 3:47
- 7 Shout, Shout, Shout 8:54
- 8 If You Want Me 4:34
- 9 Hair of the Dog 3:12
- 10 Boys Will Be Boys 3:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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