Slade

The Profile

English rock band formed in Wolverhampton in 1966, best known for their 1970s glam-rock hits, explosive live shows and anthemic singles.

Started as Ambrose Slade in the late 1960s; first single released in October 1969. Early album Play It Loud (1970) preceded top ten singles cited by the reviewer: Coz I Love You (1971), Look Wot You Dun (1971), Take Me Back Home (1972), Mama Weer All Crazee Now (1972), Gudbuy T' Jane (1972) and the anthem Cum On Feel The Noise (1973). Reviewer highlights Slade Alive (1972) and notes the band's influence on Kiss and the later Quiet Riot covers.

The review focuses on Slade's 1974 soundtrack Slade in Flame, portraying the band at their glam-rock peak with standout tracks such as How Does It Feel? and Far Far Away. It emphasizes their raw live energy, Noddy Holder's vocal presence, and their influence on later acts like Kiss and Quiet Riot. The reviewer considers Slade underrated by critics but impactful.