Slade - Slade Box

Digitally remastered four CD set in a book-form long box by the British Glam Rockers. At 84 tracks this is the definitive overview of Slade's recording career, including rare cuts, previously unissued on CD. Compiled by Slade authority Mark Brennan (AKA Captain Oi), the package also contains a 72 page booklet featuring an entertaining 15,000 word essay by former Slade press agent Keith Altham (including input from all four members), a generous helping of previously unpublished photos, a gallery of picture sleeves and a full UK discography. Includes hits that will drive spell-check crazy like 'Mama Weer All Crazee Now', 'Skweeze Me Pleeze Me', 'Gudbuy T'Jane', 'Cum On Feel The Noize' and more. Salvo. 2006. Album Description

Play This LOUD!!!!!

Nice compellation of one of the influential Glam rock bands of the 70s. Look through the song listing to see how many of these cuts were later covered by the Hair bands of the 80s. Pay particular attention to the covers, especially "Move Over", "Born to Be Wild", and "Darling Be Home Soon". February 19, 2008

Simply definitive.

This is the definitive compilation of Slade, a great British rock band that never made it big in the US.

With an incredible 84 tracks divided into four CD's, it has it all: all of their numer one hits (in the UK), a lot of greta B-sides and all of the stronger songs in each album; The quality of the booklet is flawless, as also is the text.

YOu can't go wrong: it has ballads, rocking songs, keyboards, acustic guitars, displaying all the quality of thisphenomenal quartet that only now begin to get the praise they deserve. January 29, 2008

Thanks For The Memory!

I've loved Slade since I first heard the "Slayed?" album when I was a kid in the 70's. This box is GREAT! Lots of cool tracks and photos. I can't wait for the rest of the reissues! February 8, 2007

This is the one to get for all things SLADE!!! 1969-1991

Some stats: For those somewhat aware of SLADE's output over the years covered, here's a breakdown of just what years are covered.

CD-1 (75:07)...1969-1974, 23 tracks...1969 (3 trks), 1970(4), 1971(2), 1972(8), 1973(5), 1974(1).

CD-2 (77:14)...1974-1977, 21 tracks...1974 (9trks), 1975(3), 1976(4), 1977(5).

CD-3 (75:47)...1978-1983, 21 tracks...1978 (3trks), 1979(5), 1981(10), 1983(3).

CD-4 (75:52)...1983-1991, 19 tracks...1983 (3trks), 1984(2), 1985(5), 1987(6), 1988(1), 1991(2).

I purchased this box without any prior listening knowledge of SLADE's music. I was only aware that they were virtually unknown in the States but massively popular in the UK.

I spent alot of time on the All Music Guide (AMG) site checking this group out and found that every album worth mentioning (well represented), as well as any key track recommended there, has been included within this box.
The remastered music sounds terrific and I have'nt found a dull song in the bunch (all four cds ROCK, none of that bloated box syndrome where after the second cd it's a downhill slide). The liner notes speak volumes; on the group, the individual members, and the whole rock scene, especially the rollicking 1970's.

The 4 cds are housed in a sturdy longbox, however for whatever reasons the designers never stapled the 72 page booklet to it. Instead, its attached to the box proper with some fine string(?). I suspect shortly this will detach itself. The upside is that the booklet remains one piece (no loose pages,etc)...and functions well enough as, a, er... 'booklet'.

This box set has all the tracks you'll ever need without having to purchase the individual albums. 5+ stars! November 30, 2006

THEY GOT IT RIGHT!!!

This is really a nice box set. The sound is crisp(unlike last year's 2-disc collection), the book is great & all the charting singles are here. I also like the fact that the full-length version of "Run Runaway" was used instead of the single edit. Of course, this is probably more Slade than most people need, but better too much than not enough! Even though this is an import, you can find it for a good price if you shop around. November 12, 2006

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