Album Summary
How Dare You! was recorded and produced by 10cc (Eric Stewart, Graham Gouldman, Kevin Godley, and Lol Creme) and released on Mercury Records in September 1976, following the massive success of Sheet Music, with the band at the peak of their creative and commercial powers.
Reception
- The album reached number 4 on the UK Albums Chart and number 15 on the Billboard 200, establishing 10cc as major chart contenders on both sides of the Atlantic.
- It spawned the hit single 'I'm Not in Love,' which became one of the band's signature songs and reached number 2 on the UK charts.
Significance
- How Dare You! exemplified the art rock and pop crossover sound of mid-1970s Britain, blending complex production techniques with accessible melodies.
- The album showcased 10cc's innovative use of studio technology and multi-tracked vocals, influencing the sophisticated pop sound of the late 1970s.
Legacy
- The album's intricate production and experimental approach maintained relevance within progressive and studio-oriented pop music circles throughout subsequent decades.
- 'I'm Not in Love' became a standard sampled and referenced track in electronic and hip-hop music, though specific notable samples are not definitively documented.
Tracklist
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A1 How Dare You 4:14
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A2 Lazy Ways 4:18
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A3 I Wanna Rule The World 3:57
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A4 I'm Mandy Fly Me 5:22
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A5 Iceberg 3:43
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B1 Art For Arts Sake 5:59
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B2 Rock 'N' Roll Lullaby 3:59
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B3 Head Room 4:21
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B4 Don't Hang Up 6:19
Total Runtime: 42:12
Most Popular Members
Graham Gouldman
Rick Fenn
Keith Hayman
Iain Hornal
Andy Park
Ben Stone
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Artist Discography
10c.c.
10cc (1973)
Look Hear? (1980)
Ten Out of 10 (1981)
Windows in the Jungle (1983)
… Meanwhile (1992)
Mirror Mirror (1995)
