"Spot the Difference" is a musical album by the iconic British band Squeeze. Released in August 2010, it is a unique album featuring re-recorded versions of their classic, most popular songs. This project was designed to recreate their best hits as faithfully as possible, a task the group committed themselves to over the course of several years. The motive behind re-recording was to give the band control of their old catalogue, which was previously held by their former record company.
The album contains 14 tracks including some of their biggest hits like "Cool for Cats", "Up the Junction", "Tempted", and "Black Coffee in Bed". Each track was reworked to sound nearly indistinguishable from the original recordings, thus challenging their fans to "spot the difference". The band includes the core members Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, along with John Bentley, Simon Hanson, and Stephen Large.
While the album was received with mixed reviews from critics due to the lack of new material, it was warmly welcomed by fans. The re-recorded hits retained the charm of the original songs, inviting nostalgia while giving the group a chance to rejuvenate their old classics. As a result, this album stands as a testament to Squeeze's enduring appeal and musical prowess.
