10cc - 10CC*****

Rubber Bullets/Donna/Johnny Don't Do It/Sand In My Face/Speed Kills/The Dean & I/Ships Don't Disappear (Do They)/The Hospital Song/Fresh Air For My Mama/Headline Hustler

Self titled debut album from 10cc the most intelligent and innovative popular music group to appear in the mid 1970s. Features the UK No.1 Rubber Bullets, No. 2 Donna and No 10 The Dean & I. (UK:36)

“Formed by a quartet of individually proven hit writers, multi-instrumentalists, singers and producers, 10cc boasted an enviable pedigree and with an opening salvo of top ten hits, everything pointed to the band’s debut album being a big hit. That it spluttered in the lower reaches of the top 40 almost defies belief, especially as it’s actually pretty good.”

“Some people might be so surprised this album is so great but one must remember that these guys were seasoned pros. They knew what they're doing from the start. This is their catchiest collection of music and some say it's their best.”

“Before they added clever to clever and went a bit pseudo, 10cc were a fun band with a predilection for rock and roll revival, Americana and puns. This, their first album, has a pleasing simplicity about it and makes a good introduction to the band. With three top ten hits present it's an easy album to get into. The rest of the tracks are good fun, well played, arranged and sung.”

“A really funny, catchy album, and so off the wall. The band's prowess seems to have been forgotten; they wrote brilliant songs, had amazing voices, and could actually play their instruments.”

“10cc's debut album is a much forgotten art pop gem from the early 70s, now considered a faintly uncool listen. It is a timely reminder of the bands obvious genius with melody and witty wordplay, pop up there with the very best.”

“What a great collection of songs they are. Four guys who can all write and sing in the same band at the same time. The lyrics are imaginative, funny, clever and ironic, an unbeatable combination. There's not a weak track here. Vastly underrated in the UK and criminally neglected in the USA.”When recalling 10cc it's easy to concentrate on the fabulous harmonies, the superb musicianship or the pristine production. Their ability to parody diverse musical styles and write incisive, acerbic lyrics is easy to overlook because the pop hooks bite so deeply you're carried away by the melody.”