Top tracks — play these first
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Action Start here — This track opens the album with a powerful riff and energetic vocals, encapsulating the band's glam rock spirit and setting a high-octane tone for the record.
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Fox on the Run — The title track features an irresistible chorus and catchy melody, becoming an anthem of youthful rebellion that defined the band's legacy.
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Laura Lee (Show Me the Way) — This song showcases a softer side of The Sweet with its reflective lyrics and melodic structure, demonstrating their versatility beyond just glam rock hits.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of playful energy
- catchy tunes for road trips
- nostalgic vibes for sunny days
- danceable tracks for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- want slow, introspective moments
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified The Sweet's place in glam rock and brought wider recognition.
- Career context
- Released in 1975, Fox on the Run was The Sweet's fourth studio album and marked their commercial peak. Following the success of hits like Ballroom Blitz, this album solidified their place in the glam rock scene, showcasing a blend of catchy hooks and hard rock elements as they transitioned from teen pop sensations to serious rock contenders.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Slade· T. Rex· David Bowie
Tracklist
- 1 Action Start here 3:29
- 2 4th of July 3:50
- 3 Cockroach 4:53
- 4 Fox on the Run 1:41
- 5 She Gimme Lovin' 4:09
- 6 Laura Lee (Show Me the Way) 6:48
- 7 Hard Times 4:44
- 8 Midnight to Daylight 4:10
- 9 Live for Today 3:30
- 10 Windy City 1:13
- 11 Are You Coming to See Me 1:38
- 12 Solid Gold Glass 5:35
- 13 Breakdown 3:11
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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