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. It was released by Salvo in September 2009 and features two discs of material recorded by the band live at the BBC. The first disc comprises songs recorded for various BBC sessions between 1969–72, along with Radio One jingles recorded in 1973–74. The second disc is a twelve-song set recorded live at the

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, in August 1972.Slade's remastered album Live at the BBC booklet

Track listing

Critical reception

Upon release, ''

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'' stated: "For those who regard Slade as nothing more than a '70s hit machine, ''Live at the BBC'' is gonna be a right old shock. This is Slade before the hits, a raw, rocking high paced crew. But then, if you ever saw them live, you'll know how good this lot were – one of the best." ''

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'' said: "This is a treat, tracing the Black Country rockers' fascinating 1969-72 progress from a band Tony Blackburn introduces as "the skinhead set" to the biggest pop phenomenon since Beatlemania. These long-lost radio sessions give some feeling of how they arrived in the peace'n'love era like a force-10 gale. The second CD captures a band at the peak of their glam stomp." Terry Staunton of ''

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'' wrote of Disc One: "The disc offers an insight into the band's early versatility, though with the exception of the pounding "Know Who You Are", their self-penned material comes across as disjointed and lacking focus. Covers of Traffic, Fairport Convention and The Beatles, however, suggest levels of deft musicianship not always evident in their cacophonic hits. For Disc Two, he said: "Six-cylinder blasts through songs first heard by Ten Years After, Janis Joplin and Little Richard acknowledge their showband roots, but it's the affirmation of Holder's and Lea's fast maturing songwriting talent that marks it as a pivotal gig in the group's stratospheric career trajectory." Paul Elliott of ''

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'' said: "If ever a band earned the epithet "rollicking" it's these Black Country boys. Disc one ackleseverything from The Beatles' "Getting Better" to Fairport Convention's "It's Alright Ma, It's Only Witchcraft" – a leftfield choice, but delivered with typical gusto. Disc two's live performance is Slade at their peak, banging out "Coz I Luv You" and other signature misspelt glam anthems." Alastair McKay of ''

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'' commented: "Slade's cartoonish wardrobe has overshadowed what a fantastic live act they were. This two-disc set shows them growing from a hard rock showband to the ferocious outfit that dominated the 1970s charts." '' Daily Express'' stated: "T. Rex and Roxy Music may have the sexier image these days but, back in the 70s, Slade were an authentic, kick-ass rock band who could rub Oasis's noses in a muddy puddle even on their offest of off days. Noddy and the lads are captured in all their howling, stomping, gleeful glory on this double CD. The studio work shows just what first-rate musicians Slade were, while the gig showcases heirboot-bashing classics. Fab!"

Personnel

Noddy Holder Neville John "Noddy" Holder (born 15 June 1946) is an English musician. He was the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the English band Slade, one of the UK's most successful acts of the 1970s. Known for his unique and powerful voice, Holder co ...

– lead vocals, rhythm guitar * Jim Lea – bass,

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, backing vocals *

Dave Hill David John Hill (born 4 April 1946) is an English rock musician. He is the lead guitarist, a backing vocalist and the sole continuous member in the English band Slade. Hill is known for his flamboyant stage clothes and hairstyle. Early life B ...

– lead guitar, backing vocals *

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– drums

References

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