SLADE - COZ I LOVE YOU - 12" Vinyl LP Album

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SLADE's "Coz I Love You" 12" Vinyl LP Album is an absolute treasure. Noddy Holder's powerful vocals and the band's infectious energy make this album a nostalgic and soul-stirring delight. A true gem for any music enthusiast. "Coz I Luv You" was released in 1972 and is a compilation album by the British Glam Rock band "SLADE". It was produced by Chas Chandler.

Slade - Coz I Luv You: A Noddy Holder Hellride
Album Description:

In the sprawling landscape of rock 'n' roll, where sonic savagery often collides with pop's sugary embrace, Slade's "Coz I Luv You" stands as a glorious monument to the raw, unbridled power of four working-class lads who dared to be different. This wasn't your grandmother's concept album; this was a fist-pumping, boot-stomping celebration of life, love, and the sheer joy of making a racket that could shake the very foundations of the British music scene.

Imagine this: It's 1971, and Slade, having already conquered the charts with their raucous, glam-infused stompers, decides to unleash a 12-inch vinyl LP that would redefine their sound and solidify their status as the kings of the UK rock scene. "Coz I Luv You" wasn't just an album; it was a declaration of independence, a middle finger to the establishment, and a love letter to the fans who had embraced their brand of controlled chaos.

Musically, "Coz I Luv You" was a wild ride, a rollercoaster of emotions that careened from the anthemic title track to the gritty, blues-infused "Crazy Mama." This wasn't your typical pop fare; this was rock 'n' roll with a capital 'R,' a sonic assault that left no eardrum unscathed. Noddy Holder's vocals were a force of nature, a primal scream that echoed the frustrations and aspirations of a generation. Dave Hill's guitar solos were a masterclass in controlled chaos, a whirlwind of riffs and licks that defied categorization. Jim Lea's bass lines were the backbone of the album, a driving force that anchored the band's sonic explorations. And Don Powell's drumming was the heartbeat of the album, a relentless pulse that propelled the music forward.

Of course, no Slade album would be complete without its fair share of controversies. "Coz I Luv You" was no exception. The album's raw, unpolished sound was a deliberate departure from the slick, overproduced pop that dominated the charts. Some critics dismissed it as a noisy mess, a cacophony of sound that lacked any semblance of musicality. But for Slade's fans, that was precisely the point. This was music that spoke to their souls, that captured the raw energy and unbridled passion of their lives.

Behind the scenes, the production team of Chas Chandler and Slade themselves worked tirelessly to capture the band's raw energy on tape. Recording at Command Studios, they eschewed the usual studio tricks and gimmicks, opting instead for a stripped-down, back-to-basics approach that emphasized the band's live performance. The result was an album that sounded as if it had been recorded in a sweaty, smoke-filled club, a demonstration of the band's raw power and unbridled passion.

In the end, "Coz I Luv You" was more than just an album; it was a cultural phenomenon, a sonic snapshot of a band at the peak of their powers. It was a reminder of the enduring power of rock 'n' roll, a demonstration that music can be both a celebration and a rebellion. It was a noddy Holder hellride that left an indelible mark on the British music scene, a legacy that continues to inspire and excite music fans to this day.

Transcript of both the German and English Liner Notes
German Text
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Slade spielen immerhin schon mehr als fünf Jahre zusammen. Sie machten mehrere musikalische Strömungen mit Isie fingen mit Tamla Motown anl um schließlich das zu werden, was sie heute sind: Eine der wichtigsten, meist beschäftigten Heavy-Rock-Gruppen in England, Ihr größter Sprung nach vorne wurde möglich, als die Gruppe Mitte 1969 ihr Image gründlich änderte und ihre Show mehr auf die Wünsche eines gewissen Teenager-Publikums abstimmte. Damit wurde ihre Musik jedoch nicht geändert, aber die Gruppe wurde mehr und mehr gefragt. Und hier erzählen nun die einzelnen Mitglieder von Slade weiter:

Noddy Holder: ist der 22jährige Lead-Sänger und Rhythm-Gitarrist der Gruppe. Diese Sache war unsere eigene Idee. Wir hatten uns bis dahin Ambrose Slade genannt und wir hatten die Nase voll davon, keine Fortschritte zu machen. An der Musik und unserem Repertoire haben wir nichts geändert und irgendwie haute das auch nicht ganz hin, weil uns einige Veranstalter nicht verpflichteten, einfach nur, weil unser Image ihnen nicht paßte und weil sie glaubten, bei den Konzerten würde es Trouble geben. Aber das stört uns heute schon nicht mehr.«

Jimmy Lee: Er ist Baß-Gitarrist und spielt auch elektrische Violine. >>Wir spielten Tamla, Soul, Reggae und wir wurden sogar vier Monate auf den Bahamas verpflichtet. Zu der Zeit hatte in England noch niemand von den amerikanischen Heavy-Rock-Gruppen gehört, die gerade hochkamen, und als wir zurückkamen, waren wir glaube ich die ersten, die sich an Nummern wie Born To Be Wild versuchten. Erst als Chas (Manager Chas Chandler) uns übernahm, schrieben wir uns unsere Stücke selbst. Wenn wir live spielen, konzentrieren wir uns auf Atmosphäre und Sound, wir wollen nicht, daß die Leute da nur rumsitzen und versunken zuhören, wie sie das heute bei anderen Gruppen tun. Alles was wir auf der Bühne machen, kommt ganz natürlich von selbst, hauptsächlich deshalb, weil wir irgendwie alle Spinner sind«.

Dave Hill: Dave ist 20 und er ist der Lead-Gitarrist der Gruppe. Er besitzt außerdem eine Stimme mit unglaublichen Nuancen, die die verschiedensten Kommentare von Noddy provoziert - Komik, die einen Teil ihrer Bühnenshow ausmacht. »Ich glaube, daß die anderen beiden alles gesagt haben, außer vielleicht, daß die letzte Stufe unserer Entwicklung nun genommen ist, und daß man nicht von vornherein mit Trouble zu rechnen braucht, wenn wir auftreten. Das gibt's einfach nicht mehr.<<<

Don Powell: Der Schweigsame in der Gruppe. Er bleibt im Hintergrund, aber er sorgt für den Rhythmus, den wichtigsten Teil der Musik von Slade. Don ist 22 und überläßt den anderen gern das Reden: Mir gefällt es, so wie die Dinge jetzt laufen- ist der einzige Kommentar, den er abgeben möchte.

English Text
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Slade: The group who have, in fact, been together for over 5 years progressing through several musical channels (they started off playing Motown) to eventually become what they are now, one of the hardest working heavy Rock Groups in England. Their biggest surge forward came with a radical change of image in mid 1969 when they adapted their appearance to conform with certain teenage styles. This didn't change their music, however, but it did get them more and more bookings. Let the group themselves take over from here..

Noddy Holder: Slade's 21 year old Lead Singer and Rhythm guitarist, "That whole business was our own idea. We'd been Ambrose Slade and we were fed up with the lack of progress we were making. There was no change of format as far as the music was concerned and it didn't quite work out as intended because several venues banned us purely on the grounds that the image was unsuitable and they thought there would be trouble. We've started to get over all that now.

Jimmy Lee: He's the Bass guitarist who also adapts to Electric Violin, "we were doing Tamla, Soul and Reggae music and we got booked for a four month stint in the Bahamas. Nobody in England, at that time, had heard of the American 'heavy' outfits that were emerging and, when we came back, I think that we were the first group here to try out such numbers as 'Born to be Wild'. We didn't actually start writing our own stuff until Chas took us over (manager Chas Chandler). When we're playing live we like to concentrate on atmosphere and sound, none of this 'head down' lark that seems to be affecting groups nowadays. All of our actions come quite naturally mainly because we're all idiots anyway".

Dave Hill: Dave's 19 and has been the group's lead guitarist from the start. He is also in possession of a voice with an incredible range which promtes all sorts comments from Noddy, a humour that is all part of their stage act, "I think that the others have said just about everything except to tell people that the last era of our development is over and that they shouldn't automatically expect trouble when they book us simply because this doesn't happen anymore".

Don Powell: The quiet member of the group, Don sits in the background competently laying down the heavy rhythm that is such an essential part of Slade's music. Don is 21 and prefers to leave it to the others to do the talking, "I'm very pleased with the way that it's going", is the only comment that he's prepared to make.

Printed in Germany by Gerhard Kaiser GmbH, Essen

Music Genre:

English Pub Glam Rock 

Album Production:

Produces by Chas Chandler

Record Label & Catalognr:

Polydor 2383 107  

Media Format:

12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  
Country of Origin:  Made in Germany  
Musicians
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  • Noddy Holder - Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitars
  • Dave Hill - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
  • Jim Lea - Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Violin, Backing Vocals
  • Don Powell - Drums, Percussion

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