Album

Ace – Five-a-Side Album Lyrics

Artist: Ace

Genre: World

Released: 1974

"Five-a-Side" captures Ace at their most groove-oriented, blending soft rock sensibilities with a laid-back, almost yacht rock smoothness that defined mid-70s pop craftsmanship. The album revolves around the massive hit "How Long," which showcases the band's knack for infectious melodies wrapped in polished production, featuring crisp guitar work and Paul Carrack's distinctively soulful vocals that would later make him a sought-after session musician. The sound is quintessentially 70s-warm, analog, and radio-friendly-with tight harmonies and a rhythm section that locks into irresistible pockets throughout the record. While the track listing suggests heavy emphasis on their signature song, the album demonstrates Ace's ability to craft accessible pop-rock that feels both sophisticated and effortlessly catchy, embodying the era's transition from the rougher edges of early 70s rock toward the smoother sounds that would dominate the decade's latter half.