Live at the Rainbow 1973
The Sweet · 1999
72 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · glam rock · bubblegum music
A vibrant showcase of glam rock energy, blending catchy hooks with raucous live performances.
Why this album works
This album highlights The Sweet's influence on the glam rock movement, showcasing their ability to blend pop sensibilities with hard rock. It received positive reviews from critics upon release, who praised its energetic performances and served as a testament to the band's legacy, contributing to the resurgence of interest in glam rock in the late '90s.
- Best for
- dynamic live performance energy catchy sing-along anthems wave-like pacing with peaks
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'Live at the Rainbow 1973' captures The Sweet during their peak in the early 1970s, shortly after their breakthrough album 'Desolation Boulevard'. This live recording also serves as a nostalgic reminder for fans after the band's initial split in 1981, reintroducing their flamboyant stage presence and infectious sound to a new generation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Queen· David Bowie· Aerosmith
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:37
- 2 Hell Raiser 3:36
- 3 Burning / Someone Else Will 5:53
- 4 Rock ’n’ Roll Disgrace 4:24
- 5 Wig Wam Bam Standout 3:05
- 6 Need a Lot of Loving 2:57
- 7 Done Me Wrong Alright 7:59
- 8 You’re Not Wrong for Loving Me 3:19
- 9 The Man With the Golden Arm 13:02
- 10 Little Willy 4:40
- 11 Teenage Rampage Standout 3:35
- 12 Rock ’n’ Roll Medley: Keep on Knockin’ / Shakin’ All Over / Lucille / Great Balls of Fire / Reelin’ and Rockin’ / Peppermint Twist-Shout 8:28
- 13 Ballroom Blitz Standout 4:27
- 14 Blockbuster 5:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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