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10cc

Musical Group
Forfans of 1970s art-pop and pop-rock, collectors, and readers interested in studio-centered songwriting and production.
9 Reviews 4 Definitions 3 Charts

The Profile

English art-pop quartet originally comprising Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, Kevin Godley and Lol Creme. Renowned in the 1970s for studio experimentation, multi-part vocal overdubs and witty, eclectic songwriting.

Formed from earlier projects including Hotlegs; all four original members wrote songs and were multi-instrumentalists. Key commercial/creative peak in mid-1970s; split of Godley/Creme in 1976 is noted in reviews. Signature tracks and albums frequently cited include "I’m Not In Love", The Original Soundtrack and Deceptive Bends. Reviews note use of tape-speed effects and ownership/use of a professional studio.

DeBaser's reviews present 10cc as an English art-pop/art-rock group notable for studio experimentation, lush vocal overdubs and witty lyrics. Their peak era is mid-1970s (The Original Soundtrack, Deceptive Bends). Later releases and reunions received mixed reception.