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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful energy for upbeat moments
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- nostalgic vibes for sunny days
- catchy choruses for sing-alongs
- light-hearted tracks for casual listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer darker, more serious themes
- seek immediate gratification in music
Where this album fits
- 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
- Slade· T. Rex· David Bowie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Yesterday’s Hero 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 4:20
- 7 Two Into One 2:44
- 8 New Shoes 3:21
- 9 Fire Engine 5:09
- 10 Mother Earth 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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