The Best of Top of the Pops '74

Infobox Album
Name = The Best Of Top Of The Pops '74
Type = Compilation Album


Artist = Top of the Poppers
Released = December 1974
Recorded = 1974
Genre = Pop, Rock, Disco, Glam Rock
Label = Hallmark Records
Reviews =
* Allmusic Rating|4.5|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:hifrxqtaldje link]
Last album = "The Best of Top of the Pops '73"
(1973)
This album = "The Best of Top of the Pops '74"
(1974)
Next album = "The Best of Top of the Pops '75"
(1975)

"The Best Of Top Of The Pops '74" is a 1974 compilation album released by the Top of the Poppers, who were well-known for their cover-versions of popular songs during the 1970s. Despite negative reviews, the album sold well, and was recently re-released on CD and iTunes. Today some reviewers have warmed up to the album, and it is considered by some to be an interesting time capsule. The album consists of tracks recorded by the Top of the Poppers during the year 1974.

Reception

The album was panned by most critics when it was released. However, Today many critics have re-evaluated the album, calling it "Classic Kitsch". Allmusic reviewer Dave Thompson has praised the album, saying that "If you only want to own one Top of the Pops CD, "Top of the Pops: Best of 1974" might well be the best place to start" and that "some decidedly tricky records aren't simply replicated, they are occasionally improved".

Track listing

# You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me
# Rock Your Baby
# Annie's Song
# Tiger Feet
# Waterloo
# Love Me for a Reason
# Kung Fu Fighting
# Seasons in the Sun
# Sad Sweet Dreamer
# She
# Billy Don't Be a Hero
# When Will I See You Again
# Sugar Baby Love
# Everything I Own

ee also

*Top of the Pops (record series)
*The Best of Top of the Pops '69
*The Best of Top of the Pops '70
*The Best of Top of the Pops '71
*The Best of Top of the Pops '72
*The Best of Top of the Pops '75
*The Best of Top of the Pops '76
*The Best of Top of the Pops '77
*The Best of Top of the Pops '78
*The Best of Top of the Pops '79
*The Best of Top of the Pops '80
*Top of the Pops, Volume 18
*Top of the Pops, Volume 20