Top tracks — play these first
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The Other Side of the Road Start here — The title track encapsulates the band's signature style with its infectious chorus and relatable lyrics about life's choices on a metaphorical journey.
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Do to Me — This upbeat track showcases Smokie's ability to blend catchy hooks with themes of romantic longing, making it a quintessential example of their early sound.
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London Is Burning — A standout for its storytelling, this song reflects socio-political sentiments of the era, intertwining personal narrative with broader cultural commentary.
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
- seeking intense emotional highs
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Smokie's reputation with the hit 'Living Next Door to Alice.'
- Themes
- London's urban struggles· life's reflective journey· romantic yearning
- Career context
- By the time 'The Other Side of the Road' was released in January 1979, Smokie had established themselves as a prominent act in the UK music scene, following their breakthrough album 'Changing All the Time' in 1975. This album marked a continuation of their commercial success, featuring their signature sound while exploring new lyrical themes and musical arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bay City Rollers· Mud· Status Quo
Tracklist
- 1 The Other Side of the Road Start here 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
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Sheet Music
10cc
Shares melodic intricacies and clever lyrics, combining pop rock with a theatrical flair.
Out of the Blue
Electric Light Orchestra
Both feature lush arrangements and catchy hooks, blending rock with orchestral elements.
Rollin'
Bay City Rollers
Similar upbeat pop rock sound with infectious melodies and reflective themes from the late 70s.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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