Why this album works
'Play It Loud' helped establish Slade as a key player in the glam rock movement, featuring tracks that would become staples in their live performances. The album's energetic sound and catchy hooks contributed to the band's growing popularity, paving the way for future hits like 'Cum On Feel the Noize.'
- Best for
- infectious melodies for sing-alongs steady mid-tempo groove energy for upbeat gatherings
- Context
- Released as Slade's second studio album, 'Play It Loud' followed their debut, 'Beginnings,' and marked their transition toward a more polished glam rock sound. The band was beginning to solidify their identity in the UK music scene, setting the stage for their later commercial success in the early 1970s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Iris· Holograf
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Raven 2:41
- 2 See Us Here 3:13
- 3 Dapple Rose 3:32
- 4 Could I 2:49
- 5 One Way Hotel Standout 2:43
- 6 The Shape of Things to Come Standout 2:21
- 7 Know Who You Are 2:54
- 8 I Remember 2:57
- 9 Pouk Hill 2:25
- 10 Angelina 2:51
- 11 Dirty Joker Standout 3:28
- 12 Sweet Box 3:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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