Top tracks — play these first
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Run Runaway — This track stands out for its infectious melody and anthemic chorus, embodying the quintessential Slade sound while captivating a new generation of listeners.
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My Oh My — As one of the band's most commercially successful singles, this song features a memorable hook and playful lyrics that helped re-establish Slade's presence in the music scene.
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(And Now the Waltz) C'est La Vie — Blending glam rock with a whimsical narrative, this track showcases Slade's ability to experiment with different styles while still retaining their signature sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends catchy hooks with glam rock energy, though it doesn't fully stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with the energetic 'Run Runaway', which features a prominent guitar riff and anthemic choruses that set a lively tone.
- Tracks like 'My Oh My' and 'Slam the Hammer Down' maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, while 'C'est La Vie' introduces a waltz rhythm, creating a distinct shift in feel.
- Several tracks incorporate call-and-response vocals, encouraging listener participation and enhancing the sing-along quality of the material.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- infectious sing-along anthems
- steady pacing for road trips
- boisterous energy for gatherings
- short bursts of fun
- playful irreverence throughout
Maybe skip if you
- slow, introspective listening preference
- seeking deep lyrical narratives
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Revived commercial success with hit single 'Run Runaway', marking a significant return.
- Career context
- Released in January 1984, Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply was Slade's sixth studio album, emerging after a five-year hiatus from new material. This record followed the band's successful comeback with the single 'My Oh My', marking their transition back into the limelight of the glam rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- T. Rex· David Bowie· Alice Cooper
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Run Runaway 5:01
- 2 My Oh My 4:12
- 3 High and Dry 3:13
- 4 Slam the Hammer Down 3:24
- 5 In the Doghouse 2:47
- 6 Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply 3:33
- 7 Cheap 'n' Nasty Luv 2:42
- 8 Can't Tame a Hurricane 2:32
- 9 (And Now the Waltz) C'est La Vie 3:42
- 10 Ready to Explode 8:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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