The Sweet

United Kingdom Est. 1968

"Driven by irresistible hooks and layered harmonies, their music pulses with a buoyant energy that compels movement while maintaining a playful tension between exuberance and reflection."

Quick Start

A good place to start with The Sweet is…

Strung Up

1975

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Career Arc

The Sweet's discography from 1970 to 2016

1970 1993 2016

Gimme Dat Ding (1970) Funny How Sweet Co-Co Can... (1971) The Sweet's Biggest Hits (1972) Poppa Joe (1972) Wig-Wam Bam (1972) Little Willy (1972) The Sweet (1973) Lo Mejor De The Sweet (1973) Block Buster! (1973) Sweet Fanny Adams (1974) Desolation Boulevard (1974) The Six Teens (1974) Teenage Rampage (1974) Strung Up (1975) The Sweet Singles Album (1975) Action (1975) The Ballroom Blitz (1975) Fox on the Run (1975) Give Us a Wink (1976) The Golden Greats (1977)

The Sweet carved out a significant space in the music landscape by infusing pop sensibilities with an exuberant glam rock aesthetic, drawing in listeners with their infectious energy and flamboyant style. Their ability to merge catchy melodies with theatrical presentation helped define an era where music was not just heard, but experienced, influencing countless artists who sought to harness that same blend of spectacle and sound. Their approach to songwriting involved a keen understanding of what captured the youth's imagination, often constructing tracks that balanced playful exuberance with deeper emotional layers. By employing elaborate arrangements and tight harmonies, they transformed simple narratives into grand performances, seamlessly weaving together elements of irony and sincerity to keep audiences engaged. Lyrically, The Sweet frequently explored themes of youthful rebellion, romance, and escapism, often adopting a cheeky tone that resonated with the carefree spirit of their time. Their storytelling leaned toward impressionistic snapshots rather than linear narratives, encouraging listeners to engage their imaginations while dancing along to the catchy rhythms.

Full discography

The Sweet's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

50 releases • 40 albums • 1970–2016

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Albums ()

The Very Best Of Sweet (2016)

2016

Action: The Sweet Anthology

2009

Blockbuster! The Best of The Sweet

2007

The Very Best of Sweet

2005

Sweetlife

2002

Chronology

2002

Greatest Hits

2000

Live at the Rainbow 1973

1999

Originals – The Best 37 Glamrock Songs Ever

1998

Solid Gold Sweet

1998

Glitz, Blitz And Hitz

1996

Platinum Rare

1995

The Answer

1995

The Ballroom Blitz & More Sweet Hits

1992

The Best of Sweet

1992

A

1992

The Collection

1989

Hard Centres – The Rock Years

1987

Sweet 16 – It's It's....Sweet's Hits

1984

Identity Crisis

1982

Waters Edge

1980

Cut Above the Rest

1979

Level Headed

1978

The Sweet

1978

Takeoff – 10 Years on Top

1978

The Golden Greats

1977

Off the Record

1977

Give Us a Wink

1976

Strung Up

1975

The Sweet Singles Album

1975

Sweet Fanny Adams

1974

Desolation Boulevard

1974

The Sweet

1973

Lo Mejor De The Sweet

1973

The Sweet's Biggest Hits

1972

Poppa Joe

1972

Funny How Sweet Co-Co Can Be

1971

Gimme Dat Ding

1970

Live at the Marquee

1989

Live in Denmark 1976

Singles ()

Love Is Like Oxygen

1978

Action

1975

The Ballroom Blitz

1975

Fox on the Run

1975

The Six Teens

1974

Teenage Rampage

1974

Block Buster!

1973

Wig-Wam Bam

1972

Little Willy

1972

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Timeline

How their sound evolved over time

Gimme Dat Ding (1970)

Funny How Sweet Co-C... (1971)

The Sweet's Biggest... (1972)

Poppa Joe (1972)

The Sweet (1973)

Lo Mejor De The Swee... (1973)

Sweet Fanny Adams (1974)

Desolation Boulevard (1974)

Strung Up (1975)

The Sweet Singles Al... (1975)

Give Us a Wink (1976)

Off the Record (1977)

The Golden Greats (1977)

Level Headed (1978)

The Sweet (1978)

Takeoff – 10 Years o... (1978)

Cut Above the Rest (1979)

Waters Edge (1980)

Identity Crisis (1982)

Sweet 16 – It's It's... (1984)

Hard Centres – The R... (1987)

The Collection (1989)

Live at the Marquee (1989)

The Ballroom Blitz &... (1992)

The Best of Sweet (1992)

A (1992)

Platinum Rare (1995)

The Answer (1995)

Glitz, Blitz And Hit... (1996)

Originals – The Best 37 Glamrock Songs Ever

Originals – The Best... (1998)

Solid Gold Sweet (1998)

Live at the Rainbow... (1999)

Greatest Hits (2000)

Sweetlife (2002)

Chronology (2002)

The Very Best of Swe... (2005)

Blockbuster! The Bes... (2007)

Action: The Sweet An... (2009)

The Very Best Of Swe... (2016)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Sweet sound like?

Driven by irresistible hooks and layered harmonies, their music pulses with a buoyant energy that compels movement while maintaining a playful tension between exuberance and reflection. Rooted in hard rock and glam rock. Start with Desolation Boulevard.

What is the best The Sweet album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Desolation Boulevard" (1974). It's the most representative of what makes The Sweet worth hearing.

Who is The Sweet for?

If you're into hard rock and glam rock, The Sweet is worth your time. Driven by irresistible hooks and layered harmonies, their music pulses with a buoyant energy that compels movement while maintaining a playful tension between exuberance and reflection.

How many albums does The Sweet have?

The Sweet has 50 releases in their discography, including 40 albums.

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