In America "The amazing Kamikaze Syndrome" was Slade's biggest selling album mainly fueled by the highly successful single
My oh My. The album was released in 1983 equal same year
Quiet Riot had a huge US hit with their version of Slade's
Cum on Feel the Noize. The regained interest in Slade made the record companies start a bidding war for Slade and RCA won.
Slam the Hammer Down opens "The amazing Kamikaze Syndrome" in a hard rocking fashion close to
Quiet Riot. The rocking style suits Slade exemplified on
Razzle Dazzle Man. Slade scored another big hit single in
Run Runaway driven by its electronics drums and big anthem riff. The Irish jig and positive up-beat makes it a fun song - but honestly there are several stronger songs on the album and you don't to look any further than next song
High and Dry, which is the album highlight.
Cheap N Nasty Luv is a great example of Slade also writing potent tunes in the 80's. The song has an irresistible beat.
"The amazing Kamikaze Syndrome" holds elements of the old Glam rocking Slade, but also shows signs of Slade adapting to the 80's.
Released in 1987 "You BoyZ Make Big Noize" was the final studio album from Slade.
1987 was the year
Whitesnake and
Def Leppard topped the charts. The common denominator of those records is big pompous productions. Slade jumped on that wagon and bassist Jim Lea plus Roy Thomas Baker provided the band with its most pompous production ever. Especially the beefed up electronic drums dominate the sound.
However, stripped down it all depends on the songs and this batch of songs is a worthy farewell to one of the most influential bands of the seventies. "You BoyZ Make Big Noize" has several catchy tunes and I bet that you cannot help tip your toe to the melodic
Oooh La la in L.A.
The bouncy anthem
Me and the Boyz has a
We Will Rock You feel to it with its beat and thunderous drums.
The CD is expanded with several bonus tracks including the brilliant title track, which never was released on the original album. It is questionable since
You Boyz Make Big Noize belongs on the album and actually ranks among the best tunes.
"You Boyz make Big Noize" is mostly remembered for its production, but the memorable hooks are the trademark of the record. Slade didn't go out with a bang, but they could hold their head up.
Written by
Michael Sunday, April 11, 2010
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