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If I Were Brittania I'd Waive the Rules
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Digitally remastered reissue of this 1976 album by this beloved British Heavy Metal outfit featuring two bonus tracks. Nine tracks total. Noteworthy. 2006.
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Bloodbath_and_Beyond Said: Budgie's 2nd phase ( Mar. 28th 2010 )
Between 1971 and 1975 Welsh trio Budgie had recorded 5 albums that years later would become classics among music historians "in the know". For those who wanted more than the early Sabbath, Zep, or Purple albums, Budgie were the perfect blend of raw sludgy heavy rock. Burke Shelly's Geddy Lee-esque wail and Tony Bourge's classy albeit heavy riffs that had drawn many comparisons to Iommi. Although he is definetly in a class of his own. On their latest album they had signed with A&M Records to release Bandolier. Critics who praise the bands early albums seem to really dislike anything Budgie did after them. 1976's If I Were A Brittania Id Waive The Rules is an interesting change in the bands sound. If you're really a hardcore fan of the group this is an album for you although for fans of more straightforward plodding "pre-metal" the first 4-5 albums should be good enough. The record starts off with Anne Neggan. The band has sort of downgraded their heavy metal approach to a more simplified sound. One of the albums highlights comes with You're Opening Doors, the funk influence only hinted at on the previous album are fully relized here. Other tracks like Sky High Percentage and Quacktors and Bearucrats (sp?) are decent songs. With Sky High featuring some cool riffs from Bourge. The title track isnt bad either, a real stomping rocker although certain moments of these songs dont hold up as well as past classics. The real major gems here are Heaven Knows Your Name, a beautiful indeed acoustic piece featuring some very elegant playing from Bourge that truely reveals what a master he was. And the 8 minute closer Black Velvet Stallion. Although some might find it boring half way through it also features some great Tony Bourge guitar harmonies and soloing. The more quiet/prog-rock feel of it is solid. And makes for a highly underrated song. Although it might not draw comparisons to 'Parents' anytime soon, give it a chance. As with most of this album. It takes a few listens to really appreciate it, the same with the follow up album as well. Less metal and more simplified straight ahead rock. Budgie nonetheless offers lots of inspiration and cool style here.
Reijo Piippula Said: Something Went Wrong! ( Jan. 4th 2009 )
I am a real fan of Budgie's first five studio albums. I think "Bandolier" is their best album. This album is unfortunately overproduced. The songs are not as good as before and there's a little phunkier style. I thought that they could have do this kind of album after Bandolier which was so great. I was wrong. Still, there's some great songs, like "Black Velvet Stallion", the title track, and "You're Opening Doors". However, "Anne Neggen" is one of the worst Budgie songs I've ever heard. And it's an opening track! I wonder why they made this kind of album - - - well Black Sabbath failed after "Sabotage" and Led Zeppelin after "Physical Graffiti" - so it's no wonder, I guess.
Stars: If I Were Brittania I'd Waive the Rules, Black Velvet Stallion
Ignaciocue Said: Truly reat classic rock. of the best two bugdgie records ( Aug. 7th 2008 )
THIS ONE AND BANDOLIER ARE THEIR REALLY BEST, HEAVY, WELL COMPOSED RECORDS.
SOME TRACKS ACHIEVE ROCK GREATNESS, JUST LISTEN AND SEE.
TRULY WORTH IF YOU LIKE GOOD SEVENTIES MEMORABLE CLASSIC ROCK WITH GUTS.
znodog Said: polished up ( Apr. 18th 2008 )
They did enter another phase of fine arranging and producing. It started on BANDOLIER and got refined here.A little funky in the rhythm but still has some heavy crunch.Tony Bourge does errupt his trade mark sludge here and there, but this was the late 70's and funk and dance was creepin and cross breeding into all the acts on major labels. This was the first major on A & M in America and the kiss of death of course. They did one more with Tony and than went into Budgie- mach 4...
