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Slayed?

Slade

1972

Slayed?
Album Summary

Slayed? is the third studio album by the British rock group Slade. It was released on 1 November 1972 and reached No. 1 in the UK. It remained on the chart for 34 weeks and was certified Silver in early 1973. The album was also the band's most successful of the 1970s in the US, peaking at No. 69 and remaining in the charts for 26 weeks. In Australia, the album reached No. 1 and went Gold, knocking the band's live album Slade Alive! to No. 2. Slayed? was produced by Chas Chandler. In 2010, Classic Rock considered the album an "essential classic", adding that it featured "party-hard tracks, and even something approaching a ballad with "Look at Last Nite", ensuring that Slayed? inarguably ticks all the right boxes." The Guardian noted the album's singles and other tracks as being "deservedly party riff monsters", but added: "Slayed?'s majesty lies in the melancholy ballads. "Look at Last Nite's" haunting refrain fingers both empty celebrity and fame's creeping downside."

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Hard Rock

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Sat Feb 11 2023
3

Really didn't enjoy the Janis Joplin move over cover, but most of the rest of the album is a pretty energetic, mostly entertaining rock album... though i can't help but think i wouldn't really listen much here as it seems Led Zeppelin was doing everything much better at the time.

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Thu May 11 2023
3

3.5 - In an alternate universe T. Rex hears AC/DC and decides to shift their sound slightly to something more macho with less sophisticated sneer. This record might be the result. Hard, glam-inflected rock - kinda cool, kinda dumb. Perfect dive bar playlist fodder.

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Sun Mar 19 2023
2

imo you should have to pass a minimum threshold of groove and charisma before they let you have a rock band. 4/10

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Sun Feb 12 2023
4

Fun album. I had now idea they stomped so hard. This is proto hair metal (which I guess is what glam was)

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Fri Feb 17 2023
3

Slayed ar gud fn nd alwayz garanteed too plai sum sollid rok.

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Sun Mar 05 2023
3

Bluesy and rough edged rock and roll. Rocks surprisingly hard, yet charming in its way. Fun stuff. Fave Songs: I Won't Let It 'Appen Agen, Move Over, Gudbuy Gudbuy, I Don' Mind, Mama Weer All Crazee Now

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Fri May 12 2023
5

Pretty dynamic, it reminds me of sounds from Queen, Elo, or Oingo Boingo. Probably a good album to listen to while driving. I listened to some other albums by Slade, and I absolutely loved them! Favs: Dontcha stop Moving in Stereo

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Tue Feb 14 2023
4

Really fun proto glam rock, if a bit willfully ignorant. Best track: Goodbuy T'Jane

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Tue Feb 21 2023
4

Heard it before?: No Enjoy it?: Yes! It has this weird hybrid of almost Beatles esque sound in some parts but mostly good old dad rock throughout, was exhilarating Favourite song: Track 1 - How D’You Ride?

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Wed Mar 01 2023
4

Slade: not just for Christmas. Wizards and cheese rolled down the hill - notes of prog and the West Country, Nobby's voice a rare regional delicacy, even at full yell

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Thu Mar 16 2023
4

A solid, fun rock album. The Janis Joplin cover was a highlight for me.

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Sun Mar 19 2023
4

7/10. I liked this, reminded me a bit of Rush?

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Thu Mar 23 2023
4

Can’t believe I’d never listened to these guys before

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Thu Mar 23 2023
4

Slay me! Maybe it’s because they teeter in that space between Spinal Tap and Led Zeppelin or maybe it’s because my husband loves them or maybe it’s because we’re all crazy now. But I dig Slade for all these reasons. They rock!

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Thu Mar 23 2023
4

The very first album I ever owned was gifted to me by my cousins in Lebanon. They had a copy of Sladest, which was a best-of album by Slade, and I was captivated by the look of the band — sure the long-haired guitarist was a woman... he had long hair, after all. I was so smitten, I still consider that album (I still have that vinyl LP) one of my all-time faves. Marianne and I went on a mini Slade tear not long ago. I don't remember what spurred it, but we watched some videos, and I just love how ridiculous these guys are. Totally having a ball, pretty freaking hilarious, reminded me why I hold them dear. When I spun this album the first time, I wasn't sure what to rate it. On one hand, I sincerely LOVE all the tracks that were included on the Sladest album (Gudbuy T'Jane, Look At Last Nite, Mama Weer All Crazee Now) but recognized the other material was sometimes difficult to listen to. I was leaning toward a 3-star rating. But I listened again (and even through to some of the material on the extended version) and I bumped that up to a 4. These guys are fantastic. Album is chock-full of Slade-itude.

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Thu Mar 23 2023
4

Hard rock or glam rock? I thought the band was heavy metal or hard rock, but it turns out that they’re actually glam rock. Although I’m not sure what image they are trying to convey on their album cover. Makes me think a little bit of Måneskin. And Queen. I went into the listen thinking I would rate this album a 2. But I didn’t know I’d like it so much and now here we are. Or, here I am

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Fri Mar 24 2023
4

Not bad, a bit samey but fun to listen to

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Fri Mar 31 2023
4

If Axl Rose wasn’t listening to this, then I think my ears aren’t working. Also, Dave Hill is what Nicholas Hoult would look like if he played for a glam rock band in the 1970s. All of the fritterances aside, this album was completely unknown to me, as was this album. It was thoroughly enjoyable.

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Fri Apr 07 2023
4

Surprisingly interesting - genuine band here and not just novelty songs.

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Wed Apr 12 2023
4

7/10 pretty fun, certainly enjoyable, but a tad cringe

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Sun Apr 30 2023
4

"Slayed?" by Slade is an album that truly lives up to its name - it's a raucous, energetic, and downright fun rock and roll romp that had me tapping my feet from start to finish. Overall, I would give it a solid 4 out of 5 rating. One of the standout features of the album is the band's infectious energy. From the opening track "How D'You Ride" to the closing "The Whole World's Goin' Crazee," Slade's raw, unbridled enthusiasm is palpable. The songs are catchy and memorable, with singalong choruses and earworm riffs that will stay in your head long after the album is over. Another strength of "Slayed?" is the band's musicianship. The members of Slade are skilled musicians, and they showcase their talents throughout the album. There's some impressive guitar work on tracks like "The Bangin' Man," while "Look at Last Nite" features a driving drum beat that propels the song forward. One of the things that sets "Slayed?" apart from other rock albums of the era is the band's sense of humor. From the tongue-in-cheek lyrics of "Mama Weer All Crazee Now" to the irreverent cover art, Slade doesn't take themselves too seriously. This lightheartedness adds to the album's overall charm and makes it a joy to listen to. If I had to nitpick, I would say that there are a few tracks on the album that don't quite measure up to the rest. "Gudbuy T'Jane" and "I Won't Let It 'Appen Agen" are both decent songs, but they lack the same spark of some of the album's other tracks. Overall, "Slayed?" by Slade is a fantastic rock and roll album that still holds up today. With its catchy hooks, driving beats, and irreverent sense of humor, it's a true classic of the genre. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to the band's music, "Slayed?" is definitely worth a listen.

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Wed May 10 2023
4

Pretty good. Surprising. Sounded a bit like zeppelin

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Thu May 11 2023
4

These lads can’t spell to save their lives, but they sure know how to write ‘em. Let the good times roll, indeed.

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Thu May 18 2023
4

This is like AC/DC but way more swag

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Mon May 22 2023
4

A drug-fuelled, sweaty pick up truck is where I first laid my ears on this doozy of a record. For all their obvious limitations, Slade succeed at providing a mad house of fun and chaos that leaves its listeners feeling rather crazee indeed. An immature firecracker of joy that made my knickers as wet as your mum's cock-hungry pussy.

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Sat Feb 11 2023
3

Not hard enough to be metal, but too much screaming to be rock. Kinda like Aerosmith a little, but not as good.

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Fri Feb 17 2023
3

A bit less shouting and a bit less lacking in the hair metal promise would have been nice.

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Wed Mar 01 2023
3

better than expected but still pretty generic meat'n'potatoes stompers from the glam rock AC/DC. bonus tracks are terrible

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Wed Mar 01 2023
3

This was basically Led Zeppelin crossed with a really early version of hair metal and it was whatever. It was energetic and fun enough I guess but nothing super interesting or enjoyable.

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Wed Mar 08 2023
3

Interesting predecessor to a lot of better bands? Favorite song mama weer crazy or whatever it's called

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Sun Mar 19 2023
3

I don't want to be mean but these guys look like Neanderthals. Their music is pretty mediocre too. 5/10

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Thu Mar 23 2023
3

More fun than I thought, although their spelling is atrocious (tee hee). Probably won’t listen to it again, but it was easy enough on the ears. They are more than just ‘that’ Christmas song and ‘Mama, we’re all crazee now’ is a classic. I think what I’ve always liked about Slade, whenever I’ve seen them on television playing or in an interview, is just they always seemed to be having a good time. I know that’s not the whole story - they’ve had problems like most bands but during their heyday their glee was manifest.

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Wed Apr 19 2023
3

Voor mij kleeft er altijd iets 'te joligs' aan Slade. En deze plaat heeft dat deels ook, maar ik hoor toch ook wel best toffe (soms Beatles-achtige) melodieën. Voordeel van de twijfel.

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Fri Apr 28 2023
3

Is this where “alright alright alright” originated?

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Fri Apr 28 2023
3

Feels pretty standard 70s music, nothing special.

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Sat Apr 29 2023
3

Slade are good fun 70s rock and roll, this album has a couple of blinders but the rest of it is middle of the road stuff. Still enjoyable though.

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Tue May 02 2023
3

This album being actually pretty damn good feels like a glitch in the matrix. During multiple points I was like "yeah, I like it so far, but they'll DEFINITELY drop the ball on this next song!" ... and they never did. They did in fact slay. Strong 3/5 in the music department, but horrible spelling. See me after class.

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Wed May 03 2023
3

My first taste of Slade besides Merry Xmas Everybody and Cum on Feel the Noize. I didn’t realise their penchant for misspelling spread throughout their entire catalogue - mildly irritating. After the first couple of tracks I dismissed them as one trick ponies, but I soon discovered they had *two* tricks; I much preferred the slower, brooding stompers to the Quo-esque rock’n’rollers. Not inspired, but they would’ve be fun band to see live in a rowdy bar, I imagine.

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Fri May 05 2023
3

Slade's third album. They are from England Genre: Hard rock, glam rock Singles: ------------------------------------- Mama Weer All Crazee Now (#1, UK, 76 USA) Gudbuy T' Jane (#2, UK, #68 USA) Let the Good Times Roll (#114, USA) From the Bonus Material: Cum on Feel the Noise (#1 UK, #98 USA) Skqueeze Me Pleeze (#1 UK) Take Me Back Ome (#1 UK, #97 USA) Other (good) tracks: The Whole World's Goin' Crazee, Look at Last Nite, Move Over, I Don't Mind, Let the Good Times Roll 3/5

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Wed May 10 2023
3

Interessante: glam rock di una band a me sconociuta

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Thu May 11 2023
3

Schurkt nogal dicht tegen glamrock aan, dus qua zang wordt de kitscherige pap vrij vlot naar binnen gelepeld en is het aan ons om te blijven slikken. Even los daarvan is de muziek wel oké natuurlijk. Het voelt een klein beetje aan als een huismerk Led Zeppelin met flinke Rolling Stones invloeden. Toegankelijke 70s rock. Ik kan me voorstellen dat deze gasten op menig festival geboekt werden om centjes te besparen vergeleken met de echt grote bands en als bezoeker met een aardige postzegel LSD in de mik ben je te druk bezig met elfjes bekijken om het verschil door te hebben.

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Thu May 18 2023
3

Kinda bra! Andra sången va jättebra.

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Fri May 19 2023
3

Fun enough, innit? Don't know if you guys listened to the expanded version, but there's a track that's a weird sort of promo where they play a little of a song and then have guys from the band send their hearty thanks out to the readers of Melody Maker. And then they play a little more music. And then another guy gets on and gives his thanks. And so forth. Kind of cool and you can hear what is clearly the sound of vinyl/needle cracks - which means this is a recording of a recording? Not sure how that would've worked, but it's a fun inclusion from a bygone era. Certainly not everything here works, but I quite liked "I Don't Mind" which I had never heard before. It's funny though, this dude's voice - it's so distinctive that now I feel like Quiet Riot not only owes their commercial success to this band and the song "Cum on Feel the Noize," but that they also simply wouldn't exist without this band. Anywho, enjoyed it!

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Fri May 19 2023
3

Uncomplicated knockabout fun from Noddy, Superyob et al. Through the lens of nostalgia Slade are often viewed as fairly cartoonish figures, but this is harder and meatier than I expected. Not much to say - switch you brain off and get your toe-tapping to this brawling, slightly lumpen clutch of rockers.

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Fri May 19 2023
3

I like the vibe, but I really don't like this thin-ass papery production. Great energy throughout, some mild fun number - Mama We're All Crazee Now, Gudbuy T'Jane. But man, that production sounds so bad. And none of this really, really digs in for me.

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Mon May 22 2023
3

You slay, girl. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

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Mon May 22 2023
3

Some fun glam, unsurprisingly missing substance.

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Mon May 22 2023
3

It's early Slade. Nothing much to say. You can hear it's them, but there is no fireworks.

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Tue Feb 14 2023
2

bro i’ve heard this same album too many times now, i feel like way too many albums on here are way too similar, uninspired and derivative

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Fri Feb 17 2023
2

Just another rock album, nothing less, nothing more. A dissapointing record.

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Tue Feb 21 2023
2

it's fine? Not really my cup of tea, but I didn't mind listening to it.

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Sun Mar 05 2023
2

I'm sure there's something to be said about the foundations of glam but who really needed it anyway

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Sun Mar 19 2023
2

I mean, it's okay? But it feels more like someone's cover band than anything that's really worth listening to when there are far better rock bands from this timeframe.

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Wed Mar 22 2023
2

Apart from the song, Come On Feel the Noize, I hadn't listened to any Slade and that was second-hand as that song "popularized" by Quiet Riot, annoys the crap out of me anytime I hear it on the radio. Slade is an okay rock band, though so generic they are hard to differentiate from other similar sounding 70's hard rock bands and you can hear their influence on early Queen. I listened to the whole thing, because there wasn't much to hate, but I will take a pass if I see a Slade album at the record store.

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Wed Mar 22 2023
2

This is music that only white people without much rhythm would like. So, like Judas Priest. And the music is juvenile. AC/DC's music is pretty simplistic too, but AC/DC is the best there is at such music. Slade is not. This is music that would mostly appeal to middle school children... from the 70s, no less. Note: I am not at all surprised that the general editor of the 1001 Albums book is British. Once again, we have an album that hit #1 in the UK, but was largely ignored anywhere else except Australia. More British bias, IMO. Just because you (and your friends) grew up really digging a band doesn't mean they're good.

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Thu Mar 23 2023
2

Yeah, I don't know. First of all, the guy's voice grates on me. And although the band is clearly tight (great bassist!), I just can't get into this kind of meat-and-potatoes, feet-stomping, high-school-beer-chugging rock-n-roll. I did, however, enjoy the hell out of Gudbuy Gudbuy. Final note: Their idiosyncratic spelling really gets on my nerves.

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Thu Mar 30 2023
2

Slade are antecedent to much, but they don't capture the magic of influences, influees, or the in-between here. Killer cover and a strong build in the second half, but I found it slightly flat and neither glammy nor jammy. Can't say I've heard any of these songs at the supermarket; Maybe we should have.

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Wed Apr 05 2023
2

I can’t say much about the record musically because there’s not much here. It’s blues rock done in a seventies style. I was put off by the singing because I felt like it didn’t match the music underneath.

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Thu Apr 06 2023
2

Maybe you had to be there to get it.

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Wed Apr 19 2023
2

Over de top en over de datum.

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Thu Apr 20 2023
2

It has the elements for a good rock record. You can tell it birthed some hair metal. It’s like the Beatles could r dubs a good hook. Too much discombobulation.

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Sat Apr 29 2023
2

Another fun album, but not a lot really stands out (apart from the atrocious spelling!). Mama Weer All Crazee Now is the best of a beige bunch, 2/5.

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Thu May 04 2023
2

Feels like generic 70s hard rock

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Wed May 17 2023
2

2.5 I suppose, its just rock and I saw Marvin Gaye and Pink Floyd in my history tab so I couldn't really wait for this to get to over to get to them.

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Mon May 22 2023
2

https://youtu.be/eWksvwqM3Ok

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Mon May 22 2023
2

I cared so very little for this (though it had a few surprising numbers)

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Mon Mar 13 2023
1

Feels generic, probably because the band seems to be a precursor for years of later rock. It’s kind of hilarious sometimes, but I’d never listen to it again.

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Mon May 01 2023
1

First song could have been a one-hit wonder. The rest is garbage.

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