A 2022 Record Store Day vault release compiling Munich mixes, demos, outtakes, and unreleased Sweet tracks from the Give Us a Wink era.

Published in February 1976, this Record Mirror & Disc review critiques Sweet’s Give Us A Wink, arguing that the band’s pursuit of rock credibility results in an indulgent, over‑inflated album saved only by the taut “Action” and the hypnotic “Healer.”

Released in February 1976, Sweet’s Give Us a Wink marked their first fully self‑written and self‑produced album, showcasing a heavier hard‑rock direction.

A detailed album review by Nick Kent examining Sweet’s shift in musical direction on their 1974 release *Sweet Fanny Adams*, framed within a broader commentary on rock’s evolving respectability. Writer: Nick Kent Artist: Sweet Date: May 11, 1974 Length: 4 min read Kent’s review positions Sweet Fanny Adams as a transitional record, moving the band away from bubble‑gum glam toward heavier, more ambitious rock. He critiques the group’s attempt to gain artistic credibility while