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1-The Wall Street Shuffle 2-The Worst Band In The World 3-Hotel 4-Old Wild Men 5-Clockwork Creep 6-Silly Love 7-Somewhere In Hollywood 8-Baron Samedi 9-The Sacro-Iliac 10-Oh Effendi 11-Bonus Tracks: 12-18 Carat Man Of Means 13-Gismo My Way 14-The Worst Band In The World (Radio Version)
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17 of 17 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.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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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.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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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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 3 months ago by narch
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 6 months ago by SMc
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 16 months ago by Mrs. S. Cartlidge
Probably their best album
10cc were a very clever band. They produced some of the best lyrics in the 70s and some pretty clever and complex music to go with it. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2010 by Terrahurtz
Top Album
It's clever and witty. The hit 'Silly Love' stands the test of time. Great production and some terrific musicianship. I would have said this in 1973. Read more
Published on 16 May 2009 by James Field
Don't forget 10cc
10cc was a very popular band back in the seventies. The album Sheet Music from 1974 is an outstanding combination of great tunes, really advanced and inventive arrangements and,... Read more
Published on 15 April 2009 by Tine Dahl
Classic 70's pop - Pure entertainment
10cc were just about the most original and inventive British pop rock band of the late 70's and 80's and this album is a classic. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2009 by "Ez" Cheeky Monkey
tune up
Like some of the other reviewers for this album, I had the vinyl when I was young. I liked it but it was only when I listened to it with older ears that I realised how truly... Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2008 by James Ashley
Thinkin mans music(not a pop group) Shock!
When the 1st album 10cc came out on the back cover there is a quote by John Peel, it says I,d love to hear a 10cc album . Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2008 by G. G. Saunders
Where was the cover photo taken?
Quite simply a classsic 70's rock pop album, 10cc best, I loved playing my brothers copy when this came out in 73, very 10cc sounding and very melodic, Silly Love has got to be the... Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2007 by Mr. Jelly Bean
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