Inside Tracks #29: Slade, 1974, "When the Lights Are Out" by Noddy Holder, Jim Lea w/Covers by Cheap Trick, Bob Segarini, The Dummies

Usually loud, brash, and even silly, UK's Slade once released a stunning, melodic rocker that would have fit nicely into another British foursome's canon.

Ringing guitars, an instantly hummable melody, and harmonies. All that’s missing are hand-claps and la-las to make it more than power pop-worthy of the Raspberries or Cheap Trick. In fact, it does ha…