Changing Faces – The Very Best of 10cc and Godley & Creme
67 min · 16 tracks · art rock · soft rock · art pop
Eclectic melodies intertwine with clever lyrics, showcasing the playful sophistication of 10cc's art rock legacy.
Why this album works
This album is significant for cementing 10cc's status in the UK music scene, featuring chart-topping singles like 'I'm Not in Love' that reached number one on the UK charts. The collection reflects their influence on art rock and progressive pop, showcasing their ability to blend humor with sophisticated musicality, which resonated with both audiences and critics alike.
- Best for
- playful sophistication in lyrics dynamic flow with peaks for nostalgic sing-alongs
- Context
- Released in 1990, this compilation album captures 10cc's evolution from their early 1970s hits to their later works. By this time, the band had experienced lineup changes and a shift towards a more polished pop sound, following the departure of co-founder Godley & Creme. This retrospective served as a celebration of their innovative contributions to music, highlighting both their commercial successes and artistic experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Who· Ringo Starr· Paul McCartney· Eric Clapton· George Harrison· Queen· John Lennon· The Kinks
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dreadlock Holiday Standout 5:03
- 2 The Wall Street Shuffle 3:53
- 3 Under Your Thumb 3:40
- 4 Life Is a Minestrone 4:29
- 5 An Englishman in New York 5:54
- 6 Art for Art’s Sake 4:22
- 7 Donna 2:59
- 8 Snack Attack 3:55
- 9 Cry 3:58
- 10 The Things We Do for Love Standout 3:23
- 11 Wedding Bells 3:20
- 12 I’m Mandy, Fly Me 5:22
- 13 Good Morning Judge 2:56
- 14 Rubber Bullets 4:44
- 15 Save a Mountain for Me 3:36
- 16 I’m Not in Love 6:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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