How to Get Into The Sweet
The Sweet carved out a significant space in the music landscape by infusing pop sensibilities with an exuberant glam rock aesthetic, drawing in listeners with their infectious energy and flamboyant style.
Diving into The Sweet's extensive catalog can be daunting with their myriad of albums and styles. This guide offers a clear entry point, starting with 'Desolation Boulevard', which captures their unique blend of glam rock and catchy melodies. You'll gain insights into their core sound and discover paths to explore further in their vibrant discography.
Start here
Desolation Boulevard
1974
Best starting point
An engaging track with a strong hook that showcases their signature sound and is widely recognized.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- catchy hooks for group enjoyment
- infectious energy for parties
- vibrant tracks for upbeat moods
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective sounds
- seek complex, lengthy compositions
Songs to start with
If you'd rather pick a song than an album.
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1
"Co‐Co" — from Funny How Sweet Co-Co Can Be (1971)
accessible entry with immediate hook
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2
"Sixties Man" — from Waters Edge (1980)
establishes the sonic palette early
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3
"Fever of Love" — from Off the Record (1977)
accessible entry with immediate hook
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4
"Identity Crisis" — from Identity Crisis (1982)
establishes the sonic palette early
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5
"Call Me" — from Cut Above the Rest (1979)
accessible entry with immediate hook
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6
"Ballroom Blitz" — from Desolation Boulevard (1974)
accessible entry with immediate hook
Listening paths
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Common questions
Where should I start with The Sweet?
Start with Desolation Boulevard (1974).
What does The Sweet sound like?
Driven by irresistible hooks and layered harmonies, their music pulses with a buoyant energy that compels movement while maintaining a playful tension between exuberance and reflection. Rooted in hard rock and glam rock.
How many albums does The Sweet have?
The Sweet has 54 releases in their discography, including 23 albums.