How Dare You! cover

Released 50 years ago

How Dare You!

10cc · 1976

42 min · 9 tracks · art rock · soft rock · art pop

Eclectic arrangements blend sharp wit with lush melodies, showcasing 10cc's artful pop sensibilities and playful experimentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • playful and witty storytelling
  • varied emotional landscapes
  • thought-provoking lyrical themes
  • engaging melodic experimentation

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1976, 'How Dare You!' was the fourth studio album from 10cc, following their commercial peak with '(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone'. The band was navigating the complexities of fame while evolving their sound, marked by a growing emphasis on intricate production and lyrical cleverness. This album further solidified their status as innovators in the art rock genre.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 How Dare You 4:13
  • 2 Lazy Ways 4:19
  • 3 I Wanna Rule the World 3:59
  • 4 I’m Mandy Fly Me 5:22
  • 5 Iceberg 3:45
  • 6 Art for Arts Sake 6:01
  • 7 Rock ’n’ Roll Lullaby 3:59
  • 8 Head Room 4:16
  • 9 Don’t Hang Up 6:16

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