Top tracks — play these first
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Hear Me Calling Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Cum on Feel the Noize — A quintessential anthem of glam rock, this track exemplifies Slade's larger-than-life sound and crowd-pleasing charisma, making it a staple in their live repertoire.
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Mama Weer All Crazee Now — This energetic song captures Slade’s playful spirit and singalong quality, often igniting the audience into a frenzy during live shows.
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Get Down and Get With It — An infectious party anthem, this track perfectly showcases Slade's knack for blending catchy hooks with danceable rhythms, essential for any live performance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The anthology captures Slade's live energy but lacks cohesive flow due to repeated tracks and varied performance quality.
What we noticed
- Tracks are often extended with instrumental solos and audience participation, enhancing the live experience.
- Several songs are repeated throughout the tracklist, indicating a focus on their most popular hits rather than a diverse selection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- exuberant crowd interaction energy
- dynamic live performance flow
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- celebratory sing-along moments
- nostalgic anthems for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer studio polish over live
- seek short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Captures the essence of Slade's performance prowess and legacy in glam rock.
- Career context
- In 2006, Slade was celebrating their legacy with 'Slade Alive! – The Live Anthology', a comprehensive collection that revisited their peak years in the early 1970s. This album followed a period of diminished mainstream visibility but reflected their enduring popularity, especially in live settings. It allowed fans both old and new to experience the vibrant energy of Slade's performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- T. Rex· David Bowie· Alice Cooper
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Hear Me Calling Start here 5:46
- 2 In Like a Shot From My Gun 3:33
- 3 Darling Be Home Soon 5:42
- 4 Know Who You Are 3:37
- 5 Keep On Rocking 6:29
- 6 Get Down and Get With It 5:33
- 7 Born to Be Wild 8:12
- 8 Get on Up 6:01
- 9 Tak' Me Bak 'Ome 4:20
- 10 My Baby Left Me 2:41
- 11 Be 3:51
- 12 Mama Weer All Crazee Now 3:58
- 13 Burnin' In the Heat of Love 3:46
- 14 Everyday 3:35
- 15 Gudbuy T'Jane 4:59
- 16 One Eyed Jacks With Moustaches 3:24
- 17 Cum on Feel the Noize 4:21
Disc 2
- 1 Rock and Roll Preacher 5:19
- 2 When I'm Dancin' I Ain't Fightin' 3:43
- 3 Tak' Me Bak 'Ome 4:33
- 4 Everyday 3:18
- 5 Lock Up Your Daughters 4:03
- 6 We'll Bring the House Down 4:17
- 7 A Night to Remember 8:10
- 8 Gudbuy T'Jane 4:40
- 9 Mama Weer All Crazee Now 2:55
- 10 You'll Never Walk Alone 0:35
- 11 When I'm Dancin' I Ain't Fightin' 3:59
- 12 Born to Be Wild 2:58
- 13 Something Else / Pistol Packin' Mama / Keep a Rollin' 6:16
- 14 Merry Xmas Everybody 0:39
- 15 Okey Cokey 3:25
- 16 Get Down and Get With It 6:49
What to play next
Slade Alive, Vol. 2
1978
Continuing the live energy, this album captures more of Slade's dynamic performances.
Slade Alive!
This album sets the stage for the high-energy live experience found in 'Slade Alive, Vol. 2'.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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