What makes Slayed? by Slade notable?

'Slayed?' reached number one on the UK Albums Chart and featured several hit singles, including 'Mama Weer All Crazee Now,' which became a defining anthem of the glam rock era. The album's commercial success helped to cement Slade's influence on subsequent rock bands and the glam movement as a whole. Released in January 1972, 'Slayed?' is Slade's third studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Slayed?' which solidified their prominence in the glam rock scene. At this point, the band had already achieved significant success with hits like 'Coz I Luv You' and was on the cusp of becoming one of the UK's biggest acts.

Slayed? works well if you're into celebratory energy for gatherings, steady flow for road trips and catchy anthems for sing-alongs.

How many songs are on Slayed??

Slayed? has 15 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.

Slayed?

Slade · 1972

53 min · 15 tracks · glam rock

A raucous blend of infectious hooks and glam rock bravado that captures the exuberance of early 70s British rock.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Mama Weer All Crazee Now — This track exemplifies Slade's signature sound with its anthemic chorus, showcasing their ability to craft catchy, sing-along moments that defined glam rock.
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Gudbuy T’Jane — Blending upbeat rhythms with playful lyrics, this song demonstrates Slade's knack for creating infectious melodies that captivated audiences across the UK.
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Look at Last Nite — The track features a driving beat and engaging guitar riffs, highlighting the band's energetic live performance style that resonated with fans during their peak years.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

Slayed? showcases strong hooks and energetic performances typical of glam rock, with varied pacing throughout.

What we noticed

The first five tracks maintain a high-energy tempo, with driving rhythms and anthemic choruses that set a lively tone.
Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals, enhancing the communal feel typical of glam rock performances.
The last three tracks slow down the pace, providing a contrast to the earlier exuberance and allowing for a reflective moment.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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

celebratory energy for gatherings
steady flow for road trips
catchy anthems for sing-alongs
upbeat soundtrack for celebrations
nostalgic vibes for retro fans

Maybe skip if you

prefer slow, introspective music
seek complex, lengthy compositions

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified Slade's prominence in the glam rock scene.
Career context: Released in January 1972, 'Slayed?' is Slade's third studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Slayed?' which solidified their prominence in the glam rock scene. At this point, the band had already achieved significant success with hits like 'Coz I Luv You' and was on the cusp of becoming one of the UK's biggest acts.
Stylistic neighbors: T. Rex· David Bowie· Alice Cooper