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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I played this album over and over for days when I first bought it in the 1970s, much as I did with 10cc's other albums when I bought them. 'Sheet Music' is widely thought of as their peak, partly because they widened the scope and invention that they displayed on their debut, and partly because their sense of humour began to make way for cynicism on subsequent albums. Although they're thought of as two songwriting teams, especially after Godley and Creme moved on in 1976, every permutation of songwriter pairings occurs on this album.
The band tackle a bewildering array of subjects. The big rock hit, 'Wall Street Shuffle' covers the well-worn subject of greed. Less obvious is the voodoo of 'Baron Samedi,' complete with fast, exotic percussion. The increasingly relevant 'Old Wild Men,' which brought to mind the Rolling Stones, is a beautiful piece of music, although the Stones have long outlived 10cc. 'Oh Effendi' is an hilarious piece about political shenanigans in the Middle East. Graham Gouldman's paean to indifference, 'Sacro-Iliac,' is surprising for its simplicity.
The centrepiece, though, is the tender homage to old movies, 'Somewhere In Hollywood,' a six-minute pop epic featuring superb mood and tempo changes, something that 10cc usually did wonderfully. They always gave due care to the construction of each track, so there's no padding. In addition, there are two fine bonus b-sides. The instrumental, 'Gismo My Way,' featuring the gadget Godley and Creme were developing, is superb. 'Sheet Music' is one of the essential pop albums of all time.
The band tackle a bewildering array of subjects. The big rock hit, 'Wall Street Shuffle' covers the well-worn subject of greed. Less obvious is the voodoo of 'Baron Samedi,' complete with fast, exotic percussion. The increasingly relevant 'Old Wild Men,' which brought to mind the Rolling Stones, is a beautiful piece of music, although the Stones have long outlived 10cc. 'Oh Effendi' is an hilarious piece about political shenanigans in the Middle East. Graham Gouldman's paean to indifference, 'Sacro-Iliac,' is surprising for its simplicity.
The centrepiece, though, is the tender homage to old movies, 'Somewhere In Hollywood,' a six-minute pop epic featuring superb mood and tempo changes, something that 10cc usually did wonderfully. They always gave due care to the construction of each track, so there's no padding. In addition, there are two fine bonus b-sides. The instrumental, 'Gismo My Way,' featuring the gadget Godley and Creme were developing, is superb. 'Sheet Music' is one of the essential pop albums of all time.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By I.F.Coyle
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You're always a bit nervous going back. Was the album as good as you remember? well this one certainly stands the test of time (30 years?!?) Still as clever (and to today's taste, occassionally as un-PC), and with a lyrical wit that can only be dreamt of today. I'd honestly forgotten how brilliantly inventive this album was and remains.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By M. Mackinnon
Format:Audio CD
One of the great albums of all time. If you're new to 10cc and don't know about the band, this, many would say, is their best offering. All killer and no filler, as someone else once said! From the first track to the last, this album fills your head with glorious and melodic pop/rock.
A masterpiece.
A masterpiece.
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Brilliant album from one of the most melodic and intelligent bands ever to emerge from the UK. This band and this album has everything they became known for and I can't recommend... Read more
Published 22 days ago by Ms. K. J. neel
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Great
Good service, good price, no complaints. Good to hear an old favorite again. Brings back memories of stonking gigs at the Hammersmith Odeon.
Published 1 month ago by Richard Craggs
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The old one's are the best
Loved this album on vinyl and so glad i now have it on CD. One of thir best makes you laugh or cry depending on the song.
Published 1 month ago by Rob Hollingsworth
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Finally got round to getting Sheet music on CD.
Bought the LP when it came out in the 70's, but not played it in years. Read more
Bought the LP when it came out in the 70's, but not played it in years. Read more
Published 3 months ago by M Elliss
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rested my vinyl, downloaded this!
Witty lyrics, clever tunes. Kev and Lol should never have left. As I say in the title of this review I'm resting my vinyl and to some extent my cd's.
Published 3 months ago by smogloyna
5.0 out of 5 stars
the old ones are still good
again a good old classic that would still stand up today, a very talented group how wrote many a classic song
Published 4 months ago by Paul
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A must have
I always get a great feeling while listening to this album, it's eclectic, humorous, well written and masterly composed. Read more
Published 5 months ago by lqw666
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10cc Sheet Music
Only a band totally confident in its own abilities could produce a song called "The Worst Band in the World" and not only get away with it but make it into an absolute classic. Read more
Published 15 months ago by narch
4.0 out of 5 stars
Four Star - just like the oil in 'Oh Effendi" there's a lot more...
I'm just in the process of going through my substantial collection in the course of re-evaluating or re-connecting with a lot of my music - as you do - don't you? Read more
Published 18 months ago by SMc
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Best Ever
This just has to be one of the greatest albums EVER, by any group. I first bought it in the 70's, when, in my opinion, music was at its best. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2011 by Mrs. S. Cartlidge
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