Platinum Rare
The Sweet · 1995
69 min · 20 tracks · hard rock · glam rock · bubblegum music
A vibrant tapestry of glam rock and bubblegum melodies infused with playful energy and nostalgia.
Why this album works
'Platinum Rare' serves as a significant document of The Sweet's evolution, showcasing their lesser-known material while highlighting their influence on the glam rock revival. The album has been noted for its mix of pop sensibilities and rock instrumentation, contributing to the band's enduring legacy within the genre.
- Career context
- By 1995, The Sweet had shifted from their early glam rock roots to explore a broader sound, marking 'Platinum Rare' as a compilation album featuring previously unreleased tracks and demos. This album followed their commercial peak in the 1970s, during a time when they were re-establishing themselves in the changing music landscape of the 90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Queen· David Bowie· Aerosmith
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Yesterday’s Hero Standout 3:28
- 2 Log One (That Girl) 4:46
- 3 Cockroach 4:59
- 4 4th of July 4:41
- 5 Harold Wonders Why? 0:46
- 6 Falling in Love Standout 4:20
- 7 Two Into One 2:44
- 8 New Shoes 3:21
- 9 Fire Engine 5:09
- 10 Mother Earth Standout 5:58
- 11 Play All Night 3:30
- 12 Scratch’n’Sniff? 0:43
- 13 You Don’t Care 2:21
- 14 Fountain 3:30
- 15 You’re Not Wrong for Loving Me 3:39
- 16 Strong Love 3:29
- 17 Call Me (Give Me Your Love) 3:48
- 18 Where Do We Go From Here 4:18
- 19 Galaxy (demo version) 2:52
- 20 Galaxy (TV Theme) 0:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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