| Slade on Stage | ||||
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| Released | December 1982 | |||
| Genre | Hard rock | |||
| Length | 41:38 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
| Producer | Slade | |||
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Slade on Stage is the third live album by the British rock band Slade. It was recorded at Newcastle City Hall on 18 December 1981 and released almost a year later in December 1982. The album, produced by the band, reached No. 58 in the UK. [1]
Following Slade's performance at the Reading festival in 1980, interest in the band was revived and a major record deal with RCA signed. During the tour to promote the band's 1981 album Til Deaf Do Us Part , the band decided to record their concert at Newcastle City Hall on the RAK mobile. Produced and mixed at Portland Studios in London, Slade on Stage was released in December 1982 and reached No. 58 in the UK.
Speaking to Kerrang! in 1982, Holder said of the album:
"I think we've managed to keep the excitement of the gig virtually intact. It's true we had to do a few studio bits to tart it up, but these have been kept to a minimum. You've always got to remember that somebody is gonna pay hard earned cash for this record. And, whilst every effort should be made to preserve the atmosphere of a thing, if adding a few touches to it can enhance the final sound, then I think you owe it to the punter to do just that. With Slade on Stage, though, all we've done is to make up for bits where, for example, a guitar string broke or something. Oh yeah, and we had to cut out part of the audience as well, 'cos one of the microphones in the auditorium was set up next to a loony. He kept on shouting into it "bastard!" at the top of his voice, so obviously that had to go. But, apart from those things, everything is faithful to the show." [2]
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [3] |
| Kerrang! | [4] |
| Sounds | [5] |
At the time of release, reviews were overall positive. Kerrang! described the album as featuring "10 gems" and urged readers to "go out and buy it now". They added: "Watching Slade live is one of the most exhilarating experiences known to mankind. Its a completely over the top manic and raucous package, delivered at a pace that makes even Kiss seem like old men." Sounds praised Slade on Stage as a "sensational album" that "goes some way towards demonstrating just why they're one of the best live rock bands in the world". Describing the album as "one of the livest you'll ever hear in your life", they concluded: "What Slade have always been about is undiluted rock 'n' roll, and this album comes nearer to capturing the feel, the excitement and the sheer energy they generate than anything they've ever attempted before." [5]
AllMusic retrospectively described the album as a "monster", stating: "Believe it or not, Slade on Stage is the most intense recording Slade has ever made. That's heavy. This live album shows the band playing faster, harder, and better than ever. The first three songs set the stage. Slade comes out of the gate so fast that if they didn't follow those three up with a ballad, you'd almost have to take the record off. It's that intense. This is the tightest, hardest, and best you will ever hear Slade (or just about any other hard rock band) play. The material is the cream of the crop, and the recording is a killer. This album's only downside is that it only has nine real songs." [3]
All songs written by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea except "You'll Never Walk Alone" by Rodgers and Hammerstein.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rock and Roll Preacher" | 5:18 |
| 2. | "When I'm Dancin' I Ain't Fightin'" | 3:42 |
| 3. | "Take Me Bak 'Ome" | 4:32 |
| 4. | "Everyday" | 3:18 |
| 5. | "Lock Up Your Daughters" | 4:02 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 6. | "We'll Bring the House Down" | 4:17 |
| 7. | "A Night to Remember" | 8:09 |
| 8. | "Gudbuy T'Jane" | 4:39 |
| 9. | "Mama Weer All Crazee Now" | 2:55 |
| 10. | "You'll Never Walk Alone" | 0:35 |
| Chart (1982) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums Chart (OCC) [1] | 58 |
| UK Heavy Metal Albums (MRIB) [6] | 11 |
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