Live and Let Live
10cc · 1977
90 min · 15 tracks · art rock · soft rock · art pop
Eclectic rock textures blend with witty lyrics and lush harmonies, showcasing 10cc's signature art pop style.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts witty lyrics for thoughtful engagement cathartic moments through lush harmonies
- Context
- By the time 'Live and Let Live' was released in January 1977, 10cc had already established themselves as a significant force in the art rock scene following their commercial breakthrough with 'I'm Not in Love' from their previous album, 'The Original Soundtrack'. This record further cemented their reputation for intricate compositions and clever songwriting, reflecting a moment of creative confidence for the band.
- If you like
- art rock, soft rock, art pop
Live and Let Live is an album by 10cc, released in 1977. Eclectic rock textures blend with witty lyrics and lush harmonies, showcasing 10cc's signature art pop style. This album features the hit single 'The Things We Do for Love,' which reached the top of the charts in several countries and showcased the band's knack for catchy melodies. Additionally, 'Live and Let Live' is notable for its innovative production techniques, influential within the progressive pop genre during the late 1970s, marking a period where 10cc pushed musical boundaries. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Live and Let Live sound like?
Eclectic rock textures blend with witty lyrics and lush harmonies, showcasing 10cc's signature art pop style. Rooted in art rock and soft rock.
What makes Live and Let Live by 10cc notable?
This album features the hit single 'The Things We Do for Love,' which reached the top of the charts in several countries and showcased the band's knack for catchy melodies. Additionally, 'Live and Let Live' is notable for its innovative production techniques, influential within the progressive pop genre during the late 1970s, marking a period where 10cc pushed musical boundaries. By the time 'Live and Let Live' was released in January 1977, 10cc had already established themselves as a significant force in the art rock scene following their commercial breakthrough with 'I'm Not in Love' from their previous album, 'The Original Soundtrack'. This record further cemented their reputation for intricate compositions and clever songwriting, reflecting a moment of creative confidence for the band.
Who is Live and Let Live for?
Live and Let Live works well if you're into wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts, witty lyrics for thoughtful engagement and cathartic moments through lush harmonies.
How many songs are on Live and Let Live?
Live and Let Live has 15 tracks, running approximately 90 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Second Sitting for the Last Supper 5:22
- 2 You’ve Got a Cold 3:57
- 3 Honeymoon With B Troop 3:56
- 4 Art for Art’s Sake Standout 7:14
- 5 People in Love 4:11
- 6 The Wall Street Shuffle 4:12
- 7 Ships Don't Disappear in the Night (Do They?) 7:33
- 8 I’m Mandy Fly Me 6:03
- 9 Marriage Bureau Rendezvous 4:19
Disc 2
- 1 Good Morning Judge 3:10
- 2 Feel the Benefit 13:35
- 3 The Things We Do for Love Standout 3:49
- 4 Waterfall 7:48
- 5 I’m Not in Love 6:59
- 6 Modern Man Blues 8:03
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