Slade Alive was the first live album to crash into the charts at the number one spot. It was this mighty recording which proved to the world that Slade were not just a singles band. Here was the hard evidence that the fans had known all along: Slade were a great live band who could rock out with the best of them. This is the independent critical guide to the album that rocked the world. Drawing on rare performances featuring previously unreleased footage from the TV archives around the world; featuring the views of the band back then in 1972 contrasted with the reflections of critics today.