Ten Out of 10
10cc · 1981
42 min · 10 tracks · art rock · soft rock · art pop
A blend of playful melodies and intricate arrangements that showcase 10cc's signature wit and harmonic sophistication.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo flow throughout playful melodies with clever wit sing-along moments with friends
- Context
- Released in January 1981, 'Ten Out of 10' is the sixth studio album by 10cc, coming after their commercial peak with 'Deceptive Bends' in 1977. By this time, the band's lineup had changed, featuring only Graham Gouldman and Eric Stewart from the original quartet, signaling a shift towards more polished production techniques.
- If you like
- art rock, soft rock, art pop
Ten Out of 10 is an album by 10cc, released in 1981. A blend of playful melodies and intricate arrangements that showcase 10cc's signature wit and harmonic sophistication. The album features the hit single 'The Power of Love,' which gained significant radio play and reached the UK charts, solidifying 10cc's place in the pop landscape. Although it received mixed reviews upon release, 'Ten Out of 10' is noted for its sophisticated pop hooks and blends of various genres, influencing subsequent art pop acts. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ten Out of 10 sound like?
A blend of playful melodies and intricate arrangements that showcase 10cc's signature wit and harmonic sophistication. Rooted in art rock and soft rock.
What makes Ten Out of 10 by 10cc notable?
The album features the hit single 'The Power of Love,' which gained significant radio play and reached the UK charts, solidifying 10cc's place in the pop landscape. Although it received mixed reviews upon release, 'Ten Out of 10' is noted for its sophisticated pop hooks and blends of various genres, influencing subsequent art pop acts. Released in January 1981, 'Ten Out of 10' is the sixth studio album by 10cc, coming after their commercial peak with 'Deceptive Bends' in 1977. By this time, the band's lineup had changed, featuring only Graham Gouldman and Eric Stewart from the original quartet, signaling a shift towards more polished production techniques.
Who is Ten Out of 10 for?
Ten Out of 10 works well if you're into steady mid-tempo flow throughout, playful melodies with clever wit and sing-along moments with friends.
How many songs are on Ten Out of 10?
Ten Out of 10 has 10 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Don’t Ask 4:01
- 2 The Power of Love Standout 4:14
- 3 Les Nouveaux Riches Standout 5:12
- 4 Memories 4:27
- 5 We’ve Heard It All Before 3:48
- 6 Don’t Turn Me Away Standout 5:03
- 7 Notell Hotel 4:56
- 8 Overdraft in Overdrive 3:22
- 9 Tomorrow’s World Today 3:14
- 10 Run Away 4:07
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