The Ballroom Blitz & More Sweet Hits
The Sweet · 1992
69 min · 20 tracks · hard rock · glam rock · bubblegum music
A vibrant collection of glam rock anthems infused with catchy melodies and playful lyrics.
Why this album works
This compilation album is significant as it showcases The Sweet's commercial success during the glam rock era, featuring chart-topping hits like 'Fox on the Run'. It serves as a reminder of the band's influence on both glam rock and bubblegum pop, resonating with both old fans and a new audience drawn to retro sounds in the early '90s.
- Best for
- sing-along anthems for gatherings playful energy for road trips dynamic hits with varied pacing
- Context
- Released in 1992, 'The Ballroom Blitz & More Sweet Hits' came out during a period of nostalgia for The Sweet, following their peak during the early to mid-1970s. By this time, the band had transitioned from their original glam rock roots into a more varied sound, attempting to reconnect with fans while capitalizing on their classic hits.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Queen· David Bowie· Aerosmith
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Ballroom Blitz 4:03
- 2 Fox on the Run Standout 3:23
- 3 Wig Wam Bam 3:03
- 4 Little Willy Standout 3:14
- 5 Coco 3:11
- 6 Alexander Graham Bell 2:56
- 7 Funny Funny 2:48
- 8 The Six Teens 4:05
- 9 Lies in Your Eyes 3:43
- 10 Poppa Joe 3:07
- 11 Blockbuster 3:15
- 12 Hellraiser 3:21
- 13 Teenage Rampage 3:35
- 14 Action 3:20
- 15 Peppermint Twist 3:27
- 16 Stairway to the Stars 3:05
- 17 Jeanie 2:59
- 18 Chop Chop 2:58
- 19 Spotlight 2:48
- 20 Love Is Like Oxygen 6:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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