Rogues Gallery

Slade - Rogues Gallery (1985) {Salvo Remaster 2007}
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Rock / Glam Rock / Hard Rock

Slade’s first long player as a studio-only group, Rogues Gallery (1985) is a polished, state-of-the-art rock/pop album replete with huge riffs, memorable choruses and the hit single All Join Hands. Now with no less than nine bonus tracks including several rare mixes. Thanks to a pair of Quiet Riot cover versions of early Slade songs, Slade was brought to the attention of a new generation of hard rock fans, who turned around and made their first album in ten years a fair-sized hit. Aiming to capitalize on their resurgence, the boys went back into the studio to record the follow-up, Rogues Gallery, even going so far as to give opening track, "Hey Ho Wish You Well," the same galloping beat and Celtic string work that made "Run Runaway" such a great comeback.

Thanks to a pair of Quiet Riot cover versions of early Slade songs, Slade was brought to the attention of a new generation of hard rock fans, who turned around and made their first album in ten years a fair-sized hit…

I came to Slade after Quiet Riot covered a couple of their songs, and now I love them. In my opinion, this is their best album. It is a very pleasing blend of hard rock with 80s-style pop metal. The songs are catchy and fun. However, "true" Slade fans who liked their 1970s work don't like this album (or their albums _Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply_ and _You Boys Make Big Noize_) as much as the earlier Slade albums. In my opinion, they are better. Thus, if you love 80s metal, this is a great album to add to your collection. If you prefer 70s rock, this might not be the best choice. ~ T. VanPool