Silly Love cover

Silly Love

10cc · 1974

6 min · 2 tracks · art rock · soft rock · art pop

A whimsical blend of art rock and pop that fuses clever lyrics with melodic hooks.

Silly Love is a single by 10cc, released in 1974. A whimsical blend of art rock and pop that fuses clever lyrics with melodic hooks. The album is significant for showcasing 10cc's unique sound and lyrical wit, contributing to their ascent in the UK charts. It helped solidify their influence on the progressive pop scene of the 1970s, paving the way for future hits that would further define their career. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Silly Love sound like?

A whimsical blend of art rock and pop that fuses clever lyrics with melodic hooks. Rooted in art rock and soft rock.

What makes Silly Love by 10cc notable?

The album is significant for showcasing 10cc's unique sound and lyrical wit, contributing to their ascent in the UK charts. It helped solidify their influence on the progressive pop scene of the 1970s, paving the way for future hits that would further define their career. Released in 1974, 'Silly Love' marked 10cc's emergence into mainstream popularity following their breakthrough album, 'Sheet Music.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying its reputation for innovative songwriting and studio experimentation, building on the success they had started to achieve since their formation in 1972.

How many songs are on Silly Love?

Silly Love has 2 tracks, running approximately 6 minutes.

Tracklist

2 tracks·6:31

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Silly Love Standout 3:59
  • 2 The Sacro-Iliac Standout 2:32

Release Date

January 1, 1974

Genre

art pop, art rock, soft rock

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

6 min 31 sec