A playful, rapid‑fire Melody Maker feature capturing Slade’s Dave Hill reacting — with charm, humour, and the occasional raised eyebrow — to a stack of new singles and album tracks dropped on him without warning. Melody Maker Date: June 24, 1972 Length: 4 min read A lively, personality‑driven column that reveals Hill’s instincts as a listener: enthusiastic, blunt, and surprisingly eclectic, with a soft spot for harmonies and a sharp ear for guitar work. A moment of wit, ca