Top tracks — play these first
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Ballroom Blitz Start here — This track captures the chaotic energy of live performances and exemplifies the band's knack for blending theatricality with hard-hitting rock.
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Fox on the Run — With its infectious melody and narrative about fleeting romance, this song showcases The Sweet's ability to craft compelling pop-rock anthems.
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A.C.D.C — The raw power and driving rhythm of this track highlight The Sweet's hard rock influences while maintaining their glam essence.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong hooks and glam rock flair, though its pacing dips towards the end.
What we noticed
- The album opens with the high-energy track 'Ballroom Blitz', which sets a fast tempo that is maintained through the first half.
- Several tracks feature layered harmonies and call-and-response vocals, particularly in the choruses, enhancing their anthemic quality.
- The last three tracks slow down the pace significantly, creating a noticeable shift in energy towards the end of the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- catchy hooks for group enjoyment
- infectious energy for parties
- vibrant tracks for upbeat moods
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective sounds
- seek complex, lengthy compositions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Solidified The Sweet's status as glam rock icons after earlier success.
- Themes
- theatrical performances· fleeting romance· 1970s glam culture
- Career context
- Released in 1974, Desolation Boulevard was The Sweet's third studio album and solidified their status as glam rock icons following their breakthrough with hits like 'Ballroom Blitz'. At this point, the band was transitioning from their bubblegum pop roots into a more rock-oriented sound, showcasing their versatility and appeal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Slade· T. Rex· David Bowie
Tracklist
- 1 Ballroom Blitz Start here 4:06
- 2 The 6-Teens 4:05
- 3 No You Don’t 4:36
- 4 A.C.D.C 3:28
- 5 I Wanna Be Committed 3:13
- 6 Sweet F.A. 6:15
- 7 Fox on the Run 3:27
- 8 Set Me Free 3:59
- 9 Into the Night 4:25
- 10 Solid Gold Brass 5:35
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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