10cc
10cc
℗ 1973 UK Records UKS 53105
Displaying a command of pop styles and satire, 10cc shows that they are a force to be reckoned with on their first album. Hooks abound, harmonies shine, and instrumentation is dazzling without being overdone. Though charges of "self-consciously clever" could be leveled at the group, their command of witty, Anglo-styled pop is so impressive that even those criticisms must be weighed against the mastery of styles. All four members sing lead and are talented songwriters, and this leads to a wide variety of styles that add to their vision. Featuring their number one UK hit "Rubber Bullets," 10cc wades through 10 selections of satire and parody. Arguably, one of the best is the opening cut, "Johnny Don't Do It" a parody of all the "death discs" of the late fifties and early 60's.(the misunderstood "bad but really good" guy who is killed in a wreck) More contemporary and bitingly sarcastic is "Headline Hustler," a commentary on the scandal hungry, ravenous media. Medical facilities and the treatment afforded there is given ripe 10cc commentary in "The Hospital Song." ("And when I go, I'll die of plaster casting love.") Whether doing loving parodies of the music they grew up with or satirizing contemporary issues, 10cc show themselves to be top level purveyors of pop on their debut recording. Some might criticize the group for being too self-satisfied with their own intelligence, but there is no denying the true craftsmanship and humor on their 1973 release. — Michael Ofjord. |
- 1. Johnny, Don't Do It (Godley — Creme — Gouldman) [03:40]
- 2. Sand in My Face (Godley — Creme — Gouldman) [03:41]
- 3. Donna (Godley — Creme) [02:57]
- 4. The Dean and I (Godley — Creme) [03:06]
- 5. Headline Hustler (Gouldman — Stewart) [03:33]
- 6. Speed Kills (Stewart — Godley — Creme — Gouldman) [03:52]
- 7. Rubber Bullets (Godley — Creme — Gouldman) [05:19]
- 8. The Hospital Song [02:44]
- 9. Ships Don't Disappear in the Night (Do They?) (Gouldman — Stewart) [03:07]
- 10. Fresh Air for My Mama (Godley — Creme — Stewart) [03:12]
bonus:
- 11. Hot Rock Sun [03:01]
- 12. 4% of Something [04:01]
- 13. Rubber Bullets [single version] [04:08]
- 14. Waterfall [03:43]
- 15. Bee in My Bonnet [02:01]
Участие в альбоме:
- Lol Creme: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, grand piano, synthesizer, mellotron, percussion, vocals
- Kevin Godley: drums, percussion, vocals
- Graham Gouldman: bass, acoustic guitar, dobro guitar, electric guitar, tambourine, vocals
- Eric Stewart: lead electric guitar, slide guitar, moog synthesizer, vocals
Тексты:
Johnny, Don't Do It
(Godley — Creme — Gouldman)
Johnny don't do it Johnny don't do it Johnny don't do it Johnny don't do it Johnny was an angel An angel dressed in black He used to hang around the guys Down at the local track He tried so hard to join them But they always turned him back Johnny don't do it He was an angel Johnny don't do it Such an angel He was only 17 Just got out of school He stole a bike from Joe's garage To prove that he was cool He didn't know that the brakes were worn And fate can be so cruel Johnny don't do it He was an angel Johnny don't do it Such an angel Johnny don't do it Johnny don't do it Johnny don't do it Johnny don't do it Well Johnny went a riding With his girlfriend on the back seat Looking for some action And they found it down a back street Suddenly a truck pulled out He tried to step on the brake Johnny don't do it (Here is a news flash) Johnny don't do it (Today, Johnny Kowalski, also known as Johnny Angel) Johnny don't do it (and his young fiance Francine, were tragically killed) Johnny don't do it (in a cycle accident) Don't do it, don't do it (any witnesses please contact) Don't do it, don't do it (the police at Precinct 29) Now Johnny's with the angels The angels in the sky I wonder if he thinks of us As he goes riding by If only had listened Oh the number of times we tried To tell him Johnny don't do it He was an angel Johnny don't do it Such an angel Johnny don't do it He was an angel Johnny don't do it Such an angel Johnny don't do it Johnny don't do it Johnny don't do it Johnny don't do it
Ships Don't Disappear in the Night (Do They?)
(Gouldman — Stewart)
Ships don't just disappear in the night Do they? People don't really die of fright Do they? We all know it just ain't so So don't be afraid when the table shakes Don't you Don't be amazed when your shadow quakes Don't you Start to pray they'll go away And then they can't do nothing to ya They can't do nothing to ya They just keep walking through ya Better be nice to Vincent Price Forces at work that we don't understand Are they? So don't get the shits if it touches your hand Don't you Poltergeists can be so nice Better be nice to Vincent Price What's that noise comin' up from the cellar? What's it? It's the restless bones of Boris and Bela Boris and Bela Don't go down, they're still around But then they can't do nothing to ya They can't do nothing to ya They just keep walking through ya And then they can't do nothin' to ya They can't do nothin' to ya They just keep walkin' through ya