Off The Record
Released in 1976, this is probably my favourite Sweet album. It was released in 1976 and was the follow up to ‘Give us a wink’ The review is divided into my usual three parts, my initial reaction, what I think of it
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Level Headed
This is without doubt the most distinctive album Sweet ever produced. It is both very varied in itself and very different from almost anything that they had released before. In a lot of ways it was Sweet taking a risk. Not surprisingly,
Desolation Boulevard
This album that was released in early autumn of 1974 is one of the best albums ever made in rock music. As also its title shows – that is supposed to invoke Bob Dylan’s song, Desolation Row – its main topic is the disappointment,
Cut Above The Rest
So there were 20 months between the albums Level Headed and Cut Above The Rest, punctuated by two failed singles both released well over a year after ‘Oxygen’. This means that the first point to make is that any momentum generated by
Give Us A Wink
The mere cover of this album draws the attention to the call in the title it is possible to make the cover wink with the quick pulling up and down of the inside cover (unfortunately those who have this album on CD
Year by year
January 26th, 1968 Sweetshop were formed Friday the 26th January 1968, in a meet at the Swan (Mick Tucker, Brian Connolly, Frank Torpey) Ruislip. Nearly a week later Thursday 1st of February Steve Priest joined ! Frank was sacked from Wainrights Gentlemen,
Gigs 1968-1981
Date Venue Country 04.03.68 The Pavilion Hemel Hampstead UK 01.06.68 Lion Hotel, Warrington, Cheshire (billed as Sweetshop) UK 30.06.68 Carlton Club, Warrington (billed as Sweetshop) UK 05-07.07.68 Wolwerhampton area ? UK 13.07.68 Enfield Chase Tennis Club Middlesex UK 20.07.68 Blaises Queensgate London
Sweet inspirations, five decades on – the Andy Scott interview
Can it really be half a century since the pre-glam incarnation of The Sweet threw their first chord shapes, and 45 years since the era-defining ’Blockbuster’ saw the band in their pomp top the UK charts? What’s more, it’s been 55 years
🎸The Ultimate Sweet Site – Official Fan Site 🎸
In the realm of Sweet, prepare to bow down before the unstoppable gods of the seventies! Brace yourself for a mind-blowing experience as you witness the unrivaled power of blistering guitars, rebellious lyrics, and an electrifying stage presence. Sweet, the kings of
Sweet recreate their glorious past
In the span of one year, the guitarist-led Sweet collective served up a covers set, “New York Connection”, and follow it with a concert reconstruction of the original ensemble’s seminal album. Released under two titles and with two different artworks, this album