The Other Side of the Road
Smokie · 1979
57 min · 17 tracks · pop rock · glam rock
Melodic harmonies intertwine with catchy choruses, embodying the essence of late 70s pop rock.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- nostalgic reflections on love
- catchy choruses for road trips
- melodic harmonies for background joy
- light-hearted storytelling with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking intense emotional highs
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1979, 'The Other Side of the Road' was Smokie's fifth studio album. At this point in their career, they had already established themselves as a prominent act in the glam and pop rock scenes, following the success of hits like 'Living Next Door to Alice'. This album continued their trend of blending catchy melodies with reflective lyrics, maintaining their popularity in the UK and beyond.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bay City Rollers· Mud· Status Quo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Other Side of the Road 3:53
- 2 Do to Me 3:21
- 3 Belinda 3:00
- 4 Big Fat Momma 2:50
- 5 Don't Take Your Love Away This Time 3:14
- 6 London Is Burning 5:11
- 7 Babe It's Up to You 3:43
- 8 You Don't Care 3:19
- 9 All Alone 3:57
- 10 I Can't Stop Loving You 3:37
- 11 Too Many Pennies in Hell 1:17
- 12 Samantha Elizabeth 4:01
- 13 San Francisco Bay 3:17
- 14 Cryin' 2:35
- 15 Did She Have to Go Away 3:26
- 16 You're You 3:45
- 17 Maybe I Just Don't Know 3:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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