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You Boyz Make Big Noize

by Slade

Released: April 27, 1987

Hard rock

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Why This Album Matters

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

The Album

Notably, the album represents the last studio effort by Slade's original lineup before their eventual split in 1992. "You Boyz Make Big Noize" stands as the fourteenth and final studio album by the renowned British rock group Slade. A US version of the album, released on the CBS label on August 3, 1987, differed slightly from the UK and European release, featuring the title track "You Boyz Make Big Noize" in place of "Fools Go Crazy," recorded after the initial release.

Inside the Recording

The album predominantly features production by bassist Jim Lea, with additional tracks produced by John Punter and Roy Thomas Baker.

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Essential Tracks

Fools Go Crazy

A US version of the album, released on the CBS label on August 3, 1987, differed slightly from the UK and European release, featuring the title track "You Boyz Make Big Noize" in place of "Fools Go Crazy," recorded after the initial release.

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Reception

Released on April 27, 1987, it made a modest entry into the UK Albums Chart, peaking at number 98.

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The Complete Album Story

"You Boyz Make Big Noize" stands as the fourteenth and final studio album by the renowned British rock group Slade. Released on April 27, 1987, it made a modest entry into the UK Albums Chart, peaking at number 98. The album predominantly features production by bassist Jim Lea, with additional tracks produced by John Punter and Roy Thomas Baker.

Notably, the album represents the last studio effort by Slade's original lineup before their eventual split in 1992. A US version of the album, released on the CBS label on August 3, 1987, differed slightly from the UK and European release, featuring the title track "You Boyz Make Big Noize" in place of "Fools Go Crazy," recorded after the initial release.