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My childhood memory of walking down the street in Downtown Reno, and going by a record store with a display of this album cover, and also seeing someone walking out of the store with a brand new copy of this album, I HAD to have it !!! It had the hit single "Ballroom Blitz" and the new single "Fox On The Run" had just came out. After I got home from vacation, I purchased my copy, and to this day, its one of my top favorite album that is in the CD player very often. I have had every format of this album that has been made... CD, cassette, vinyl and even on 8 track !!! After my original copy of the CD was stolen, I was determined to get another one, and bless the person who had a copy to sell. If you only know the 2 hit singles from this album, may I suggest you listen to the whole thing... you'll love it, and if not ? I'll buy it from you. Enjoy !!! YEA.... Its a Ballroom Blitz !!!Read full review
This album is right up there with Dio's HOLY DIVER, KISS ALIVE!, AC/DC's BACK IN BLACK, and Guns N' Roses' APETTITE FOR DESTRUCTION on my list of greatest METAL albums of ALL time! This album inspired numerous artists who came after. Nearly every song, if not ALL of them, from this album have been covered by a variety of artists. Especially "Set Me Free" and "Ballroom Blitz". While SWEET was a Glam band who did play mostly Pop-ish classic rock, they graduated with this album. Don't get me wrong, music from their previous albums rocked, too. This album is much different. Recording equipement and techniques went through a dramatic change late 60's early 70's. This album took FULL advantage of those changes. This album was originally released in early 1970's. The cd was a re-issue in the 90's. Most people are going to tell you about "Ballroom Blitz" or "Fox On The Run", when they talk about this album. Both are great songs and smash hits. EVERY song on this album is in the classic HEAVY METAL style. The guitarwork and techniques are A+ and have been an inspiration to many. The overall sound is full and well-rounded. This is top-notch and well produced. If you are a KISS fan you will notice the parallel between this album and the KISS sound of the same time period. "Set Me Free" will remind you of Iron Maiden (Iron Maiden reminds ME of this!). In fact, SAMSON, Bruce Dickinson's original band would've been around the same music scene as SWEET in England during this time period. "No You Don't" and "Into The Night" are both exceptional heavy metal classics. If you want to learn more about the progression of heavy metal music, this album is part of that progression. You don't have to worry. You can put the cd on, listen to the whole thing, and not be disappointed.Read full review
Heard Ballroom Blitz on American Bandstand. Fell in love with them. TO THIS DAY! Still my favorite band
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I bought this to replace a copy that went missing. Great band and great songs from almost 50 years ago. It’s funny how many bands have covered this material over the years.
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I was very satisfied with this CD it was of good quality & all the songs are great. I highly recommend this CD.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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