After several albums featuring few original compositions from the quartet came and went (1969's Beginnings, 1970's Play It Loud), the group began to write their own tunes, grew their hair long, and assumed the look of the then-burgeoning glam movement, joining the same cause championed by such fellow Brits as David Bowie and T. Rex. This new direction paid off in 1971 with the number 16 U.K. single "Get Down and Get With It," which soon touched off a string of classic singles and led to Slade becoming one of the most beloved party bands back home. They released Slayed? in 1972. Slade also utilized another gimmick, humorously misspelled song titles, as evidenced by such singles as "Coz I Luv You," "Look Wot You Dun," "Take Me Bak 'Ome," "Mama Weer All Crazee Now," "Gudbuy t'Jane," "Cum on Feel the Noize," "Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me," and "Merry Xmas Everybody" (the latter of which re-entered the charts every holiday season for years afterward). Several attempts at cracking the U.S. market came up empty (with track listings between their U.K. and U.S. full-lengths differing), although such albums as Slade Alive! and Slayed? are considered to be some of the finest albums of the glam era.
Slade continued to score further hit singles back home, including such correctly spelled tracks as "My Friend Stan," "Everyday," "Bangin' Man," "Far Far Away," "How Does it Feel," and "In for a Penny," but with glam rock's dissolution and punk's emergence by the mid-'70s, the hits eventually dried up for the quartet. Despite the change in musical climate, Slade stuck to their guns and kept touring and releasing albums, as the title to their 1977 album, Whatever Happened to Slade, proved that the group's humor remained intact despite their fall from the top of the charts. A large, dedicated following still supported the group as they offered a performance at the 1980 Reading Festival that was considered one of the day's best, resulting in sudden renewed interest in the group back home and Slade scored their first true hit singles in six years with 1981's "We'll Bring the House Down" and "Lock up Your Daughters."
Slade received a boost stateside around this time as well, courtesy of the U.S. pop-metal outfit Quiet Riot, who made a smash hit out of "Cum on Feel the Noize" in 1983 that resulted in a strong chart showing for Slade's 1984 release Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply (issued as The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome in the U.K. a year earlier). Slade then enjoyed a pair of U.S. MTV/radio hits, "Run Runaway" and "My Oh My." Holder and Lea also tried their hand at producing another artist around this time as well, as they manned the boards for Girlschool's 1983 release Play Dirty. Despite another all-new studio release, Rogues Gallery, and Quiet Riot covering another classic Slade tune ("Mama Weer All Crazee Now"), Slade was unable to retain their newfound American audience or rekindled British following and they eventually faded from sight once more, this time without a comeback waiting around the corner. During the '90s, a truncated version of the group dubbed Slade II was formed (without Holder or Lea in attendance), while Holder became a popular U.K. television personality as well as the host of his own '70s rock radio show. A 21-track singles compilation, Feel the Noize: The Very Best of Slade, was issued in 1997 (re-released under the simple title of Greatest Hits a couple of years later), which proved to be a popular release in England.
Discography
Beginnings (as Ambrose Slade, 1969)
Play It Loud (1970)
Slayed? (1972)
Slade Alive! (1972)
Old New Borrowed and Blue (1974)
Slade in Flame (1974)
Nobody's Fools (1976)
Whatever Happened to Slade (1977)
Return to Base (1979)
We'll Bring the House Down (1981)
Till Deaf Do Us Part (1981)
The Amazing Kamikaze Syndrome (1983), re-released in 1984 as:
- Keep Your Hands Off My Power Supply (1984)
Rogues Gallery (1985)
Crackers - The Christmas Party Album (1985)
You Boyz Make Big Noize (1987)
Keep on Rockin' (1994) (as Slade II), is the only studio album by Slade II. The album was released in 1994 and has seen various re-issues and guises under alternative names such as Wild Nites (1999), Cum on Let's Party! (2002) and Superyob (2003).
There are other artists with the same name:
2. Slade less commonly refers to Grady Slade, Jr, a Rap artist
3. Slade also refers to a rapper who made music from 2013-2016 under the label, Chapter 9. He currently makes music under a new alias, Dante Oasis.
The Shape of Things to Come
Slade Lyrics
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Risin' up angry in the sky
And there's a new voice
Cryin' we're not afraid to die
Let the old world make believe
It's blind and deaf and dumb
But nothing can change the shape of things to come
There are changes
And there are new thoughts
Ready and waiting to explode
When tomorrow is today
The bells may toll for some
But nothing can change the shape of things to come
The future's comin' in, now
Sweet and strong
Ain't no-one gonna hold it back for long
There are new dreams
Crowdin' out old realities
There's revolution
Sweepin' in like a fresh new breeze
Let the old world make believe
It's blind and deaf and dumb
(But) nothing can change the shape of things
Nothing can change the shape of things
Nothing can change the shape of things
Nothing can change the shape of things
To come
The Shape of Things to Come by Slade is a song that talks about change, rebellion, and revolution. The opening lines, "There's a new sun rising up angry in the sky, and there's a new voice crying we're not afraid to die," suggest a theme of rebellion, where a new day has dawned, and people are no longer afraid to take on the establishment. The lyrics that follow talk about a new order that's emerging, with changes lying ahead in every road, and new thoughts ready to explode. The song is an anthem of hope and revolution, where people are ready for a new order, and nothing can stop the changes that are coming.
The song's chorus, "Let the old world make believe it's blind and deaf and dumb, but nothing can change the shape of things to come," is a powerful message that suggests that nothing can hold back the changes that are coming. The future is sweet and strong, and no one can stop it from coming. The last verse talks about revolution sweeping in like a fresh new breeze, which suggests that change is not only inevitable but desirable. The song ends with a message that nothing can change the shape of things to come, suggesting that the future is bright and full of opportunity.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a new sun
The dawn of a new era has arrived.
Risin' up angry in the sky
This new era is characterized by a sense of upheaval and rebellion.
And there's a new voice
There are new leaders emerging to carry the message of change.
Cryin' we're not afraid to die
These leaders are fearless and committed to the cause.
Let the old world make believe
The establishment may try to ignore or deny the changes happening.
It's blind and deaf and dumb
But it cannot see, hear, or speak the truth of what's occurring.
But nothing can change the shape of things to come
Despite resistance, the future is inevitable and cannot be stopped.
There are changes
Society is evolving and transforming.
Lyin' ahead in every road
The changes will affect all paths and journeys in life.
And there are new thoughts
People are thinking differently and envisioning new possibilities.
Ready and waiting to explode
The energy and enthusiasm for change is building and ready to erupt.
When tomorrow is today
The future is already here, and it's time to act.
The bells may toll for some
While change brings opportunity, there may also be casualties along the way.
But nothing can change the shape of things to come
The direction of society's evolution is inevitable.
The future's comin' in, now
The new era is upon us.
Sweet and strong
The future is positive and empowering.
Ain't no-one gonna hold it back for long
There may be resistance, but the future will ultimately prevail.
There are new dreams
New aspirations and visions for the future are emerging.
Crowdin' out old realities
These new dreams are replacing outdated and unfulfilling realities.
There's revolution
Profound and far-reaching change is underway.
Sweepin' in like a fresh new breeze
This revolution is refreshing and invigorating.
Let the old world make believe
The establishment may still resist the changes happening.
It's blind and deaf and dumb
It is failing to see, hear, or understand the implications of the new era.
(But) nothing can change the shape of things
The course of history is set and cannot be altered.
Nothing can change the shape of things
The future is inevitable and unstoppable.
Nothing can change the shape of things
Society's evolution is predestined and cannot be altered.
Nothing can change the shape of things
The course of history is predetermined and set in motion.
To come
The future is where we're headed, and there's no going back.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN CRADDOCK, ROBERT MICHAEL PELONI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@peculiarpure3789
There's a new sun
Rising up angry in the sky
There's a new voice
Crying 'we're not afraid to die'
Let the old one
Make believe it's blind and deaf and dumb
But nothing can change the shape of things to come
There are changes
Lying ahead on every road
There are new thoughts
Ready and waiting to explode
When tomorrow is today
The bells may toll for some
But nothing can change the shape of things to come
The future's coming on now sweet and strong
And no-one gonna hold it back for long
There are young dreams
Crowding out old realities
Revolutions
Sweeping in like a fresh new breeze
Let the old one
Make believe it's blind and deaf and dumb
Nothing can change the shape of things
@user-se3km7fs8e
Грядущее.
С новым Солнцем
Приходит яростный рассвет.
Крикнет голос,
Что не боится слова «смерть»:
- Пусть мир знает, наконец:
Он слеп, и глух, и нем.
Но не удержать грядущего ничем.
Перемены
Ждут впереди на всех путях.
Развевают
Новые мысли старый страх.
И не завтра, а сейчас
Бьёт колокол нам всем.
Но не удержать грядущего ничем.
А будущее рядом, вот оно.
И не исчезнет, что предрешено.
Предвкушенье
Вдруг взбудоражит старый мир.
Революций
Время придёт, как Бога пир.
Пусть мир знает, наконец:
Он слеп, и глух, и нем.
Но не удержать грядущего
Но не удержать грядущего
Но не удержать грядущего ничем.
Иван Костромин (Маевский)
@chriside3871
Brilliant , I used to listen to this on an old plug in cassette player in a camp in my mates garden ( extension lead obviously) happy memories, what a band
@johnyahyayilmaz1993
For those who haven't heard this group SLADE, They are the best group in the World. Just check out their Albums and their Singles.
@robharding1957
In the 60's we had the Beatles, In the 70's we had Slade, What more do you want ?.
@bellerophonchallen8861
ABBA.
@robharding5345
@@bellerophonchallen8861 Could I please have the Blond ?
@bellerophonchallen8861
@@robharding5345 Yeah, I'll rephrase that,
'What more do you want?"
"Agnetha from ABBA. Please."
Good taste in women, Rob.
@rorogogo6241
a time machine
@shawnfaddoul1779
Skinhead Rock N Roll over that Hippie bullshit anytime
@dannyboy6114
Slade is for life not just for Christmas.
@seamusmcquaid1316
I remember seeing this on tops of pops I think, they were all dressed as skinheads and at the time I thought they are good. Wish they had made more stuff like this it was bit edgy and street for its time, but then I am talking about nearly 45 years ago. It was great to hear it again and reconnect with my youth.