Sweet

Special limited gatefold CD packaging of this greatest hits collection from proto-glam rockers Sweet! Contains alternate mixes and rare versions of the band s biggest singles including Ballroom Blitz, Little Willy, Blockbuster! and more!

This album is the actual recordings at Shepperton Studios, England where the band was rehearsing for the forthcoming tour to support the release of 'Level Headed'. The master tapes for this release have been supplied by Andy Scott from his archives. One may speculate it was in the USA in March 1976, when Ritchie Blackmore came on-stage with SWEET to pay a tribute to Paul Kossoff, who died a few days earlier, that RAINBOW guitarist told his compatriots about recording haunts Clearwell Castle and Château d’Hérouville, and it was there that the Ballroom Blitz brigade worked on their arguably heaviest album, the last to feature singer Brian Connolly. A solid record, “Level Headed” saw the light of day in January 1978, but the band started preparation to take it on the road much earlier, this collection documenting their stay at Shepperton Studios.

This album, released by Angel Air under the title of 'New York Groove Plus' is a re-issue of the 'New York Connection' album. However, we are treated to three excellent bonus tracks including a cracking live version of 'You Spin Mr Round' as well as some informative sleeve notes. This album is splendid, evoking the spirit of the original band with soaring vocals and great guitar work. The cover versions are not bog-standard - they are careful re-interpretations of old classics re-worked and intelligently delivered.

Starke Zeiten is a greatest hits album from British rock band The Sweet, initially released in Germany in 1988 on the Ariola/BMG label.

Released 26 six years after their split, this 2000 release gathers the two studio albums recorded by German-based Brooklyn progressive rock band Sweet Smoke onto one disc. Produced by Rosie Schmitz and Winifred Ebert, 1970 debut Just a Poke is an experimental affair, featuring just two 16-minute epic tracks, "Baby Night," which includes a cover of the Doors' "The Soft Parade" and "Silly Sally," which contains a five-minute drum solo. While 1973 follow-up Darkness to Light, produced by John G. Möring and inspired by a previous trip to India, features a more acoustic flavor on its six psychedelic tracks.