What makes Keeps Us off the Streets by Hello notable?

The album is notable for its embodiment of the glam rock movement, achieving moderate commercial success and contributing to the genre's popularity in the UK. It features covers like New York Groove, which later became a hit for Ace Frehley, showcasing the band's influence on subsequent artists within the scene. Released in 1976, Keeps Us Off the Streets was Hello's debut album, arriving at a time when glam rock was capturing mainstream attention. The band sought to carve out their niche within this vibrant scene, following their formation in 1974 and a series of singles that hinted at their potential.

How many songs are on Keeps Us off the Streets?

Keeps Us off the Streets has 20 tracks, running approximately 65 minutes.

Released 50 years ago

Keeps Us off the Streets

Hello · 1976

65 min · 20 tracks · glam rock

Glam rock exuberance bursts through infectious melodies with a youthful, rebellious spirit that defines the era's musical landscape.

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Teenage Revolution — This track encapsulates the youthful rebellion central to the album, with its catchy chorus and driving beat that invite sing-alongs.
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New York Groove — A standout cover that showcases Hello's ability to reinterpret popular songs while maintaining their glam rock identity, this track became emblematic of party anthems of the era.
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Keeps Us Off the Street — Title track that highlights both their lyrical focus on urban youth culture and musical hooks designed for maximum appeal in dance settings.

Tracklist

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1 Teenage Revolution 2:39
2 Keeps Us Off the Street 2:59
3 She Knows 2:45
4 Carol 3:49
5 Then She Kissed Me 3:41
6 Tell Him 3:07
7 New York Groove 2:45
8 Let’s Spend the Night Together 3:46
9 Shakin’ All Over 4:14
10 Hold Me 2:48
11 Another School Day 2:51
12 Star Studded Sham 2:55
13 Let’s Twist Again 3:10
14 Rebel 3:06
15 Let It Rock 3:26
16 Shout It Out 2:56
17 Hooray Hooray 4:08
18 Where’s the Party 2:46
19 Dynamite 2:58
20 Round and Round 4:49

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