Artist: 10CC Album: Look Hear?

Year: 1980
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A Deep Dive into 10CC’s “Look Hear” Album

Are you a fan of rock music? Then you must have heard about the English band, 10CC, best known for their inventive pop rock, catchy tunes and elastic harmonies. From “The Wall Street Shuffle” to “Dreadlock Holiday” and “I’m Not in Love”, 10CC has stood the test of time with their unique sound that makes them a classic in the annals of music history.
One of their notable albums is “Look Hear” released in 1980, which many call a standout with its captivating melodies, emotive harmonies, and timeless hooks. In this post, we shall take a of 10CC’s “Look Hear” album. We will give a brief history of the band, the music genre of the album, the best songs, and the most innovative parts, and finally our take on the album.
10CC was formed in Manchester in the early 1970s by Kevin Godley, Graham Gouldman, Eric Stewart, and Lol Creme. The band’s name, 10CC, is a reference to the amount of semen per ejaculation in the average man. The group always had a futuristic sound, blending elements of rock, pop, and reggae to create a unique blend that many bands would later emulate.
“Look Hear” was 10CC’s eighth studio album, released in 1980 and produced by Eric Stewart. The album has a definite pop-rock sound, but also showcases the band's penchant for experimenting with different sounds and styles. From the opening track “One Two Five,” with its upbeat, synthesizer-heavy sound, to the final track “From Rochdale to Ocho Rios,” where the band experiments with a reggae sound, the album is a true testament to the band's diverse musical abilities.
The album’s best tracks include “It Doesn’t Matter at All,” a jangly pop track with an irresistible chorus and charming harmonies, and “Lovers Anonymous,” a smooth love song driven by a catchy chorus and a groovy bassline. “Les Nouveaux Riches,” a satirical commentary on the pitfalls of wealth, highlights the band's songwriting, as the group takes on a different persona for each verse.
The album's creative peak is “Don't Turn Me Away,” a song that blends an emotional melody with dreamy synths, guitar arpeggios, shifting time signatures and enchanting harmonies. The track is a masterwork of the pop song, with near-perfect production, from the roaring drum fills to the perfectly-placed guitar solos.
While 10CC’s “Look Hear” album is no doubt a rock classic, it does have a few drawbacks. There are some tracks on the album that feel like filler, which includes “The Power of Love” and “Overdraft in Overdrive.” These tracks do not seem to have the same creative spark as the best songs on the album and can drag the album down.
In conclusion, 10CC’s “Look Hear album is a remarkable piece of music that showcases the band's ingenuity, unmatched songwriting and wonderful blend of sounds and musical styles. The album demonstrates the band's versatility to experiment with different sounds and genres, making it an unforgettable experience for music lovers today as it was in the '80s. So sit back, relax, and take in the sound of Look Hear and let yourself be swept away by the band's timeless melodies, smooth harmonies and captivating hooks that make this album a must-have in your collection.