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Slade Smashes!

Slade · 1980

18 min · 20 tracks · glam rock

A vibrant collection of raucous glam rock anthems filled with infectious hooks and exuberant energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of energetic fun
  • sing-along anthems for gatherings
  • party-ready tracks for celebration
  • quick hits of nostalgia
  • immediate gratification with hooks

Maybe skip if you want

  • long-form immersive listening experience
  • slow-paced reflective moments

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1980, 'Slade Smashes!' served as a compilation album during Slade's transitional phase after their peak years in the 1970s. At this time, the band was seeking to re-establish their presence in the evolving music scene following a decline in chart success post-1975. The album captures their most popular tracks up to that point, showcasing their signature sound and appeal.
Stylistic neighbors
T. Rex· David Bowie· Alice Cooper

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Cum on Feel the Noize 4:23
  • 2 My Friend Stan 2:41
  • 3 Far Far Away 3:36
  • 4 Coz I Luv You
  • 5 Everyday
  • 6 Gypsy Roadhog
  • 7 Thanks for the Memory
  • 8 Bangin’ Man 4:10
  • 9 In for a Penny
  • 10 Skweeze Me Pleeze Me
  • 11 Mama Weer All Crazee Now
  • 12 Look Wot You Dun
  • 13 Take Me Bak ’Ome
  • 14 Let’s Call It Quits
  • 15 Give Us a Goal
  • 16 Merry Xmas Everybody 3:26
  • 17 How Does It Feel?
  • 18 My Baby Left Me / Thats Alright Mama
  • 19 Get Down Get With It
  • 20 Gudbye T’ Jane

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