In some ways, the Sweet epitomize all the tacky hubris and garish silliness of the early '70s. Fusing bubblegum melodies with crunchy, fuzzy guitars, they looked like a heavy metal band but were as tame as any pop group. It was a dichotomy that served them well as they racked up several hits in the U.K. and the U.S. The Sweet were smart enough to latch on to the British glam rock fad, building a safer, radio-friendly, teen-oriented version of Queen, T. Rex, and Gary Glitter. By the end of the '70s, the group's time at the top of the charts had expired, but their hit singles lived on not only as cultural artifacts but also as the predecessors for the pop-metal of the '80s. The band's competing incarnations, led by bassist Steve Priest and guitarist Andy Scott, continued to perform live and occasionally record into the early 2020s.

Sweet (referred to as The Sweet on albums before 1974 and singles before 1975) were a popular 1970s british band.
Although Sweet were largely known for their glam rock image, and several hit singles — many of them being so-called teenage anthems — they also released several albums throughout a ten year career.

SWEET are a phenomenon that has captivated the rock world for decades. Over the years, Sweet have sold more than 55 million records and reached 34 number 1 chart positions worldwide. The golden thread that connects the past with the present and the future is SWEET veteran Andy Scott with all his determination to keep the band's musical legacy, recordings and touring at the highest level. The band today continues to bring together outstanding musicians who deliver the full energy and soaring vocals that are associated with the SWEET sound and are the band's trademark.

The Sweet is a British glam rock band that rose to worldwide fame in the 1970s. Their best known line-up consisted of lead vocalist Brian Connolly, bass player Steve Priest, guitarist Andy Scott, and drummer Mick Tucker. The group was originally called Sweetshop. The band was formed in London in 1968 and achieved their first hit, "Funny Funny", in 1971 after teaming up with songwriters Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman and record producer Phil Wainman. During 1971 and 1972, their musical style followed a marked progression from the Archies-like bubblegum style of "Funny Funny" to a Who-influenced hard rock style supplemented by a striking use of high-pitched backing vocals.

SWEET are a phenomenon that has captivated the rock world for decades. Over the years, Sweet have sold more than 55 million records and reached 34 number 1 chart positions worldwide.The golden thread that connects the past with the present and the future is SWEET veteran Andy Scott with all his determination to keep the band's musical legacy, recordings and touring at the highest level.The band today continues to bring together outstanding musicians who deliver the full energy and soaring vocals that are associated with the SWEET sound and are the band's trademark.SWEET began writing new songs for "Full Circle" in 2019. However, due to the pandemic, the project was put on hold and the band released "Isolation Boulevard" instead. This included remote recording sessions that gave the old material a new kick. The album was well received and the single "Set Me Free" placed in many heritage rock charts.With the Covid period of isolation behind us, SWEET began work on "Full Circle" again. The band's touring plans interrupted the sessions in the meantime, but the recordings were finally completed in spring 2024. The band is in top form on the new songs, and Andy and Tom as producers are also very proud of the result of their work.

4CD set includes the following albums: Level Headed (1978) Cut Above The Rest (1979) Waters Edge (1980) Identity Crisis (1982) plus some bonus tracks.

Three CD digisleeve best of collection including all the hits and classic album tracks from the band's breakthrough in 1969, up until 1978. The collection features brand new liner notes.

In some ways, the Sweet epitomized all the tacky hubris and garish silliness of the early '70s. Fusing bubblegum melodies with crunching, fuzzy guitars, the band looked like a heavy metal band, but were as tame as any pop group. It was a dichotomy that served them well, as they racked up a number of hits in both the U.K. and the U.S. Most of those songs were written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, a pair of British songwriters who had a way with silly, simple, and catchy hooks. Chinn/Chapman and Sweet were smart enough to latch on to the British glam rock fad, building a safer, radio-friendly, and teen-oriented version of Queen, T. Rex, and Gary Glitter. By the end of the '70s, the group's time at the top of the charts had expired but their hit singles lived on not only as cultural artifacts, but also as the predecessors for the pop-metal of the '80s.

In some ways, the Sweet epitomized all the tacky hubris and garish silliness of the early '70s. Fusing bubblegum melodies with crunching, fuzzy guitars, the band looked like a heavy metal band, but were as tame as any pop group. It was a dichotomy that served them well, as they racked up a number of hits in both the U.K. and the U.S. Most of those songs were written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, a pair of British songwriters who had a way with silly, simple, and catchy hooks. Chinn/Chapman and Sweet were smart enough to latch on to the British glam rock fad, building a safer, radio-friendly, and teen-oriented version of Queen, T. Rex, and Gary Glitter. By the end of the '70s, the group's time at the top of the charts had expired but their hit singles lived on not only as cultural artifacts, but also as the predecessors for the pop-metal of the '80s. Originally, the Sweet were called the Sweetshop and consisted of Brian Connolly (vocals), Mick Tucker (vocals, drums), Frank Torpey (guitar), and Steve Priest (bass).

Special limited gatefold CD packaging of this greatest hits collection from proto-glam rockers Sweet! Contains alternate mixes and rare versions of the band s biggest singles including Ballroom Blitz, Little Willy, Blockbuster! and more!

The Definitive Collection is part of a series that highlights the greatest hits and songs performed by artists such as George Benson, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, Jose Carrera, Gracie Fields, Perry Como and Acker Bilk amongst others.This album from the series brings you the music of Brian Connolly’s Sweet.

Desolation Boulevard is the third studio album by the English glam rock band Sweet originally released in the United Kingdom in November 1974. Desolation Boulevard is considered by many to be the band's best album. Andy Scott, Sweet's guitarist, said of Desolation Boulevard: "Such diversity only proves that the band was never going to be just formulaic, giving this album a definitive place in Sweet history".

An all-too-irresistible confection of well-known and much-loved pop and glam allsorts can’t disguise Sweet’s authentic hard rock centre. Don’t turn it down. In this brand new blockbuster collection, Andy, Brian, Steve and Mick take you through some hellraising action and blitz you into happy submission. Are you ready? Includes detailed sleevenotes in an 8-page booklet.

In some ways, the Sweet epitomized all the tacky hubris and garish silliness of the early '70s. Fusing bubblegum melodies with crunching, fuzzy guitars, the band looked like a heavy metal band, but were as tame as any pop group. It was a dichotomy that served them well, as they racked up a number of hits in both the U.K. and the U.S. Most of those songs were written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, a pair of British songwriters who had a way with silly, simple, and catchy hooks.

Platinum Rare VOL 2 captures the four founding and original members of the legendary Glam/Hard Rock band The SWEET. After the success of Platinum Rare VOL 1 for RSD 2021, Prudential Music Group went back through the personal vault of Sweet lead guitarist Andy Scott, to find more amazing alternate takes, demos, and mixes of classic SWEET songs. Many of these listed tracks never saw the light of day on any SWEET release which will make this collection incredibly in demand for the starving classic SWEET collector looking for more rarities. This is a must-have for any glam/hard rock collector. Digitally remastered.