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The Montreux Album
Rock · 1978 · 1 track

The Montreux Album

Smokie

Polished 1970s pop-rock recorded in Switzerland. Sun-drenched harmonies and Chris Norman's signature raspy delivery create a warm, nostalgic radio-ready glow.

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It's the ultimate 'windows-down' 70s record with those harmonies that sound like a warm hug.

A sun-drenched, sentimental collection of rock songs that feel like a comfortable conversation with an old friend.

The Montreux Album · vs · Smokie
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Summer saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 1 Track
05
You Took Me by Surprise
3:40
Moments Worth Waiting For
The sudden harmonic bloom in the chorus of You Took Me by Surprise where the rasp meets a wall of silk.
The transition from a sparse acoustic intro to a full, driving pop-rock rhythm section.
Chris Norman's voice breaking slightly on a high note, adding a human grit to the high-gloss production.
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