This 2CD 'Rockers' collection does exactly what it says on the tin. It rocks. A good number of lesser-known Slade rockers get a well deserved airing here. Obscurities like 'Could I' from Play it loud (originally by Bread) and the Ambrose Slade version of 'Born to be wild' and some other choice cover versions (such as Joplin's 'Move over',and Chuck Berry's 'I'm a rocker) feature on this set. With tracks selected by Noddy Holder and Jim Lea, the listener gets the impression that the cream of Slade's rockin' tracks are here - regardless of whether they made it as singles or not. All periods of the group's career are covered and the collection is cohesive and powerful. The tracks DO fit well together. No ballads here. Take this to a party and it won't get taken off (unless the village idiot is present).

CD1 covers 1969 to 1979 and disc two takes us from 1980 onwards. This and the excellent 'The Slade Box' provide a very good career overview between them.

The tracklisting speaks volume(s) for itself and it's pointless going into the several merits of each track - suffice to say that Nod and Jim have gone for really rocking tracks rather than just feeding us the singles again and again. There are just a couple of really choice 45 A-sides on here and they really deserve the room. This particular reviewer has listened to this several times and loves it.

Most of these songs could have been very credible single A-sides and Slade's career and rock reputation wouldn't have suffered one iota. It's that good a collection. A very satisfying collection. If you have most of the tracks, buy it for someone who hasn't.

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