A upbeat Disc report announcing The Sweet’s new single, manufactured in the United States and already showing strong early sales momentum in Britain, as the band capitalised on their growing international success. Sweet take on America — and bring the results back home with a hot new single. Disc Date: January 26, 1974 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • The Sweet’s new single manufactured in the US • Strong early sales in Britain with 200,000 copies sold in the fir

Published February 24, 1973, this one‑page Record Mirror article celebrates Sweet’s “Blockbuster” as a glam‑rock triumph of simplicity — a Number One single powered by just two chords, a fuzz box, and a flair for theatrical excess.

Nick Kent dives into the chaotic, candy‑coloured world of The Sweet — a band caught between glam‑rock frivolity and the gritty realities of touring, image, and expectation.

The *New Musical Express* British Singles Chart for the week published on **January 27, 1973** captured a pivotal moment in early‑’70s pop and glam. With Sweet’s “Blockbuster” taking the top spot and David Bowie’s “The Jean Genie” close behind, the chart reflected the peak of glam‑rock dominance, alongside soul, MOR, and emerging rock crossovers. Compiled from sales up to Tuesday, January 23, the listing remains one of the most iconic snapshots of the era. Publication: New Mu

A full-page RCA Records advertisement promoting The Sweet’s new single “Block Buster!”. The Sweet — “Block Buster!” Dynamic new single on RCA. Melody Maker Date: January 13, 1973 Length: 3 min read 📰 Key Highlights • New single “Block Buster!” by The Sweet • Large, striking group photograph of the band in full glam regalia • Bold headline “THE SWEET BLOCKBUSTER” dominating the top of the page • RCA Records and Tapes branding at the bottom • Classic early-1973 glam

In the explosive early days of 1973, The Sweet were fast becoming one of Britain’s most colourful and successful glam rock outfits. With their stacked heels, glitter, and powerhouse choruses, the band delivered a string of stomping hits crafted by the legendary songwriting team Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman. “Block Buster!”, their biggest and most theatrical single yet, captured the pure energy of glam with its driving riff, siren-like intro, and singalong hook that echoed acr