Budgie - Never Turn Your Back On A Friend
Tracklist
01. Breadfan02. Baby, Please Don't Go [Big Joe Williams cover]
03. You Know I'll Always Love You
04. You're The Biggest Thing Since Powdered Milk
05. In The Grip Of A Tyrefitter's Hand
06. Riding My Nightmare
07. Parents
08. Breadfan [2003 version] [2004 remastered bonus]
09. Parents [2004 acoustic version]
10. Breadfan [Live 1973]
Line-up
John Burke Shelley - vocals, bass
Antony James "Tony" Bourge - guitars
Raymond Anthony " Ray" Phillips - drums
John Burke Shelley - vocals, bass
Antony James "Tony" Bourge - guitars
Raymond Anthony " Ray" Phillips - drums
Additional info
Produced by: BudgieRecorded at Rockfield Studios, South Wales.
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RaduP
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RaduP
Hard Rock / Heavy metal
Jan 16, 2022
Budgie's Burke Shelley died this week, which prompted some re-evaluation of their catalogue from my side. The Welsh band are probably most well known for Shelley's androgynous vocals, and for being covered by Metallica (this picked album containing "Breadfan", the most well-known case). But Budgie, while still sitting between the hard rock and heavy metal borders from the early 70s, were pretty much the original power trio, with Shelley being as creative of a bass player as he was a distinguishable vocalist. While drummer Ray Phillips and guitarist Tony Bourge deserve just as many accolades, Shelley's star power is undeniable here. And Never Turn Your Back On A Friend is pretty much their peak, equal parts prog tinged and thunderous, introspective and loud.
R.I.P. Burke Shelley (1950-2022)
R.I.P. Burke Shelley (1950-2022)
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