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.

A band once defined by image now defined by power — Slade Alive! marks the moment their live sound became their le

The candidate that reached number 4.

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

A snapshot of the UK music scene in early 1972 — the moment glam rock ignited and Bowie stepped into a landscape ready for transformation.

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

Reports a disagreement between T. Rex and Slade after a Cardiff concert Shows the competitive dynamics between rising UK rock acts in early 1971 Provides insight into touring logistics and communication issues of the era

Slade’s 1970 Fontana single Shape of Things to Come marked the band’s first release under their new name and hinted at the powerful sound they would soon unleash.