From Slade’s glam thunder to Buffy’s folk shimmer — March 1972’s tape scene was alive and well.

A candid, rough‑edged portrait of a band who survived the clubs, the skinhead era, and the lean years — emerging stronger, louder, and more unified than ever.

Slade's Second No. 1 Hope Published in the UK on January 22, 1972, New Musical Express’s one-page single review of Slade’s “Look Wot You Dun” (Polydor) predicted it could be another No. 1 hit. The enthusiastic review praised the track as “immensely catchy,” heavily laden with the same successful gimmicks as their previous single “Coz I Luv You” — including the ungrammatical but colloquial title and that startling pistol-shot beat. The reviewer noted that while the routine was

NEW POP SINGLES BY CHRIS WELCH SLADE: "Look Wot You Dun" (Polydor). High drama and more menacing beat from the chart lucky combo who brought boot stomping back to pop. Another hit? Let's have a look at the tea leaves? I see a tall, dark stranger. He is probing through sheaves of documents. Good grief, it's the income tax inspector! Swill those cups! Relying on intuition and a strange twinge in the right toe, I'd say, ahoy for another smash. Melody Maker, January 22, 1972 .

published on January 22, 1972. DOWARD PROMOTIONS present SLADE and BURNT OAK at TOP RANK SUITES Monday, 24, Jan.: WATFORD Monday, 7, February.: READING Doors open 7 p.m. Start 7.30 p.m. 60p in advance from respective suites. 75p on door

Slade wish you a very glam Christmas – Merry Xmas Everybody vibes incoming! New Musical Express, December 25, 1971. More Slade festive stomps added weekly.

Slade’s "Coz I Luv You" remains at the top spot on the 50 Singles Chart, as published in Record Mirror on December 4, 1971. Slade...

Slade conquer Britain – the loudest, daftest, most lovable gang in glam! Slade are a down to earth bunch of guys..., a one-page feature in Melody Maker, November 20, 1971.

Slade’s "Bouncers Right Back" , a one-page feature in Record Mirror , September 11, 1971.