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Old New Borrowed and Blue

by Slade

Released: February 15, 1974

Glam rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

"Old New Borrowed and Blue" is the fourth studio album by the British rock band Slade. Despite the departure of their main songwriter, bassist Jim Lea, the album's success was a testament to the band's enduring popularity and their ability to adapt to the changing musical landscape of the mid-1970s. The album is referred to as "Old New Borrowed and Blue" in United Kingdom and "Stomp Your Hands, Clap Your Feet" in United States, giving it a different title and cover.

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Interesting Facts

The title of the album references the old-fashioned…

The title of the album references the old-fashioned rhyme about what a bride needs to wear on her wedding day for good luck: something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.

This reflects the band's effort to diversify their…

This reflects the band's effort to diversify their sound by trying different musical styles.

Notably, on this album, the band members had…

Notably, on this album, the band members had started to add piano and other complex arrangements to their songs.

As a result, the songs like "Everyday" and…

As a result, the songs like "Everyday" and "My Town" signify the band's versatility.

The album's success was followed by a UK…

The album's success was followed by a UK tour named "Get Down and Get With It".

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Essential Tracks

My Town

As a result, the songs like "Everyday" and "My Town" signify the band's versatility.

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Reception

It was released by Polydor Records on 15 February 1974 and reached Number 1 on the UK Albums Chart. The album includes hit single "My Friend Stan", which reached No. 2 in the UK. The album received positive reviews from critics.

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The Complete Album Story

"Old New Borrowed and Blue" is the fourth studio album by the British rock band Slade. It was released by Polydor Records on 15 February 1974 and reached Number 1 on the UK Albums Chart.

The album is referred to as "Old New Borrowed and Blue" in United Kingdom and "Stomp Your Hands, Clap Your Feet" in United States, giving it a different title and cover. The album includes hit single "My Friend Stan", which reached No. 2 in the UK.

The title of the album references the old-fashioned rhyme about what a bride needs to wear on her wedding day for good luck: something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. This reflects the band's effort to diversify their sound by trying different musical styles.

Notably, on this album, the band members had started to add piano and other complex arrangements to their songs. As a result, the songs like "Everyday" and "My Town" signify the band's versatility. The album received positive reviews from critics.

The album's success was followed by a UK tour named "Get Down and Get With It". Despite the departure of their main songwriter, bassist Jim Lea, the album's success was a testament to the band's enduring popularity and their ability to adapt to the changing musical landscape of the mid-1970s.