10CC

10cc's debut album is a much forgotten art pop gem from the early 70's, now considered faintly uncool a listen to this album is a timely reminder of the bands obvious genius with melody and witty wordplay, this LP is pop at it's best, up there with the very best, for critics who dubbed them too clever their debut is for the most part incredibly lean and focused and eschews the overtly artsy leanings of later efforts, "The Dean And I", Johnny Don't Do It", "Sand In My Face", "Donna" and of course "Rubber Bullets" are pop perfection whilst the band show a fine understanding of the rock/blues genre on both "Ships Don't Dissapear" and "Headline Hustler", the influences are for the main part American and in particular The Beach Boys yet it still sounds resolutely English (mostly thanks to the lyrics which owe more than a passing debt to the dry wit of Noel Coward amongst others), Recorded in 1972 this album sounds as fresh now as it did then, a joy from start to finish, all lovers of great pop music should check this little gem out, its an art rock classic.

3.99

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