Name: Sweet Fanny Adams
Brand: Sweet

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88985357611

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Black

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Limited edition

Release date

2023-06-09

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Sony

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889853576111

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Black LP

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Sweet

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Classic

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Sweet is a legendary rock band that emerged in the 1970s. With their catchy tunes and energetic performances, they quickly became one of the most influential bands of their time. Their unique blend of glam rock and bubblegum pop captivated audiences worldwide, earning them numerous chart-topping hits such as "Ballroom Blitz" and "Fox on the Run". Sweet's music continues to resonate with fans today, showcasing their timeless appeal and enduring legacy in the music industry.

Formed in London, England, Sweet consisted of Brian Connolly (vocals), Steve Priest (bass), Andy Scott (guitar), and Mick Tucker (drums). They burst onto the scene with their breakthrough album "Desolation Boulevard", which propelled them to international stardom. Known for their flamboyant style and infectious melodies, Sweet captured the hearts of millions with their electrifying live shows.

Over the years, Sweet has undergone various lineup changes but has remained a force to be reckoned with. Their discography boasts an impressive collection of studio albums that showcase their versatility as musicians. From hard-hitting rock anthems to heartfelt ballads, Sweet's music spans across genres while maintaining their signature sound.

Newest Listed Items

Although they were often dismissed as a fluffy singles group in their day, Sweet crafted a handful of strong albums in the mid-'70s that sported some surprisingly muscular hard rock. A fine example of this trend is Sweet Fanny Adams. Although this album got little exposure in America on its own, over half of this album's contents ended up on the American edition of Desolation Boulevard. Sweet Fanny Adams' tone is set with the opening track, "Set Me Free," a fiery rocker that blends ultrahigh vocal harmonies to a furious succession of guitar riffs that jack the song up a level of speed metal frenzy. Other hard-rocking highlights include "No You Don't," a Queen-styled putdown of an unkind lover that was later covered by Pat Benatar, and "Into the Night," a complex track that pits mid-tempo verse against lighting-fast choruses over a surprisingly funky drumbeat that was later sampled by the Beastie Boys. However, the album's heavy metal masterpiece is the title track, a seedy portrait of juvenile delinquency whose brutal lyrics anticipate the grim imagery of punk rock. The song's vivid lyrics are effectively brought to life by a blinding succession of speed metal guitar riffs that are fleshed out by the kind of spacey synthesizer work that later graced "Fox on the Run."&nbsp;

Sweet Fanny Adams

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