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Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply

by Slade

Released: March 03, 1984

Hard rock, pop rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Genre Shift.

The Album

"Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply" is a studio album by the British rock band Slade. The album also contained other notable tracks like "High and Dry," "Slam the Hammer Down" and "In the Dog House".

Inside the Recording

Originally released in January 1984, the album was primarily produced by the band's lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea.

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Keep Your Hands off my Power Supply

"Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply" is a studio album by the British rock band Slade.

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Reception

Despite its commercial success, the album was not universally praised by critics, with some criticizing its pop-oriented sound as a departure from the band's heavier rock roots. The album marked a commercial comeback for the band, peaking at No. 33 on the UK Albums Chart, their highest-charting album since 1974. Its success was largely driven by the single "My Oh My," which reached No. 2 in the UK and No. 20 in the US.

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Legacy

With its successful blend of hard rock and pop elements, "Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply" is considered one of Slade's strongest and most diverse albums.

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The Complete Album Story

"Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply" is a studio album by the British rock band Slade. Originally released in January 1984, the album was primarily produced by the band's lead vocalist Noddy Holder and bassist Jim Lea.

The album marked a commercial comeback for the band, peaking at No. 33 on the UK Albums Chart, their highest-charting album since 1974. Its success was largely driven by the single "My Oh My," which reached No. 2 in the UK and No. 20 in the US.

Other successful singles from the album included "Run Runaway," which reached No. 7 in the UK and became the band's second Top 20 hit in the US. The album also contained other notable tracks like "High and Dry," "Slam the Hammer Down" and "In the Dog House".

With its successful blend of hard rock and pop elements, "Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply" is considered one of Slade's strongest and most diverse albums. Despite its commercial success, the album was not universally praised by critics, with some criticizing its pop-oriented sound as a departure from the band's heavier rock roots.