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This CD contains two non-LP B-sides which were mastered from scratchy vinyl.
After the international success of the self-produced "Fox on the Run," Sweet broke away from songwriters Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman in an attempt to shake their "pop puppets" and took a stab at conquering the hard rock album market. Sadly, a lot of their post-hit singles period output lacked the tight songwriting and hooks that made them famous, and this problem is in evidence on Off the Record. The band's musical approach seems schizophrenic on this album: songs like "Windy City" and "Live for Today" attempt a tough sound built on gritty lyrics and heavy guitar riffs, but this approach is undone by the overt slickness of the production, which tarts everything up with Queen-style harmonies and thickly-layered synthesizers that would feel more at home on a prog rock album. There is also an awkward attempt in creating a dance music track in "Funk It Up," which starts with a ham-fisted attempt at a funk rock groove and devolves into a series of repetitive disco-style chants. Despite this confused approach, some solid songs occasionally shine through: "Fever of Love" is a likable rocker built on an effective blend of guitars and synthesizers that sports a catchy chorus worthy of their hits, and "Midnight to Daylight" is a stomping rocker that sports heavy riffs worthy of Black Sabbath. However, moments like these are few and far between on Off the Record, making this an album that's only really suited to Sweet completists. ~ Donald A. Guarisco
Remastered & repackaged reissue of 1977 album includes eight bonus tracks, 'A Distinct Lack Of Ancient', 'Funk It Up' (Disco Mix), 'Stairway To The Stars', 'Why Don't You Do It To Me', 'Midnight To Daylight' (Extended), 'Lost Angels' (Demo Version), 'She Gimme Lovin'' (Demo Version - Previously Unreleased), & 'Hard Times' (Alternative Version - Previously Unreleased). BMG. 2005.
Sweet: Andy Scott (vocals, guitar, keyboards, synthesizer); Steve Priest (vocals, harmonica, bass guitar); Mick Tucker (vocals, percussion); Brian Connolly (vocals). Off The Record Music | List Price | $17.98 (You save $4.69) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Oldies, Glam, Bubble Gum | | Label | BMG (distributor) | | Orig Year | 1977 | | All Time Sales Rank |  16317  | | CD Universe Part number | 6812885 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Jan 17, 2005 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Personnel | Andy Scott - vocals, guitar, keyboards, synthesizer
Brian Connolly - vocals
Mick Tucker - vocals, percussion
Steve Priest - vocals, harmonica, bass guitar
| | Additional Info | Import; Remastered |
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