TILL DEAF DO US PART

Slade were riding on the crest / tail of a wave at this point in their career. The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal. They weren't actually that kind of band, but it was what was selling, so they adapted to fit in with the scene. The sound of this album is typified by the single 'Lock up your daughters'. The band retained their pop sensibility with songs like 'Ruby Red' and went for a well known and familiar solid, driving rock sound, as 'A night to remember' is reminiscent of Deep Purple, 'It's your body, not your mind' echoes Rainbow at their most chauvinistic and bombastic. Not to mention impressive. Despite the not so vague sexism, it's all done so tongue in cheek that no-one could really object!

Stage favourite 'Rock And Roll Preacher (Hallelujah I'm On Fire)' starts proceedings and to be honest, Slade didn't really let up on this album, even on slower songs like 'She Brings Out The Devil In Me'. Dave Hill's instrumental 'M'hat M'coat' gives the listener a short break and is a tasteful slow piece that showcases Hill's distinctive vibrato style. It's nice to hear the rest of the group playing such a good supporting role on this tune, which featured prominently in Slade's live show at the time.

The CD booklet details the ups and downs of Slade's story at the time with comments from the group, a photo from Reading and singles sleeves from Europe.

A great rock album which brings a smile to the listener's face. It still sounds great.

1. Rock And Roll Preacher (Hallelujah I'm On Fire)
2. Lock Up Your Daughters
3. Till Deaf Do Us Part
4. Ruby Red
5. She Brings Out The Devil In Me
6. A Night To Remember
7. M'hat M'coat
8. It's Your Body Not Your Mind
9. The Rock Roll Out Of Control
10. That Was No Lady That Was My Wife
11. Knuckle Sandwich Nancy
12. Till Deaf Resurrected

Bonus Track
13. Funk Punk & Junk