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Whatever Happened to Slade

Slade · 1977

69 min · 20 tracks · glam rock

A vibrant blend of glam rock and pop sensibilities with catchy hooks and raucous energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with varied pacing
  • catchy anthems for sing-alongs
  • wave-like energy shifts throughout
  • playful irreverence in storytelling
  • for upbeat gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, immediate songs
  • dislike playful and whimsical themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1977, 'Whatever Happened to Slade' marked Slade's transition following their commercial peak in the early '70s. At this point, they were attempting to reinvent their sound amidst changing musical landscapes, showcasing a blend of glam rock and more melodic pop influences as they navigated a post-peak phase.
Stylistic neighbors
T. Rex· David Bowie· Alice Cooper

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Be 3:59
  • 2 Lightning Never Strikes Twice 3:08
  • 3 Gypsy Roadhog 3:24
  • 4 Dogs of Vengeance 2:48
  • 5 When Fantasy Calls 3:24
  • 6 One Eyed Jacks With Moustaches 3:21
  • 7 Big Apple Blues 4:38
  • 8 Dead Men Tell No Tales 3:39
  • 9 She's Got the Lot 4:34
  • 10 It Ain't Love but It Ain't Bad 3:09
  • 11 The Soul, the Roll and the Motion 4:36
  • 12 Forest Full of Needles 3:30
  • 13 Burning in the Heat of Love 3:37
  • 14 Ready Steady Kids 3:22
  • 15 My Baby Left Me: That's Alright 2:25
  • 16 O.H.M.S. 2:42
  • 17 Give Us a Goal 2:51
  • 18 Daddio 2:34
  • 19 Rock 'n' Roll Bolero 4:06
  • 20 It's Alright Buy Me 3:23

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