Heavier Than Air – Rarest Eggs
153 min · 25 tracks · hard rock · traditional heavy metal
Dynamic hard rock riffs collide with quirky lyrical narratives and powerful melodies throughout this eclectic collection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied intensity
- quirky narratives to engage listeners
- wave-like pacing for immersion
- cathartic release through powerful melodies
- long-form exploration of themes
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer quick, standalone tracks
- seek consistent energy throughout
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1977, 'Heavier Than Air – Rarest Eggs' is a compilation album that captures Budgie's evolution as a band following their third studio album, 'In for the Kill'. By this time, they had established a loyal fanbase in the UK hard rock scene, blending heavy metal with progressive elements. This compilation showcases both their popular tracks and deeper cuts, embodying their unique sound during this period.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Saxon· Judas Priest· Diamond Head
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Rape of the Locks 6:08
- 2 Rocking Man 5:35
- 3 Young Is a World 8:37
- 4 Hot as a Docker's Armpit 5:42
- 5 Sky High Percentage 5:39
- 6 In the Grip of a Tyrefitter's Hand 5:45
- 7 I Turned to Stone 6:09
- 8 You're a Superstar 3:53
- 9 She Used Me Up 3:08
- 10 Hot as a Docker's Armpit 5:51
- 11 The Author 6:56
- 12 Whiskey River 4:25
- 13 Nude Disintegrating Parachutist Woman 8:13
Disc 2
- 1 Breadfan 6:06
- 2 You're the Biggest Thing Since Powdered Milk 8:08
- 3 Melt the Ice Away 3:55
- 4 In the Grip of a Tyrefitter's Hand 6:11
- 5 Smile Boy Smile 4:24
- 6 In for the Kill / You're the Biggest Thing Since Powdered Milk 7:04
- 7 Love for You and Me 4:27
- 8 Parents 10:19
- 9 Who Do You Want for Your Love 6:29
- 10 Don't Dilute the Water 6:04
- 11 Breaking All the House Rules 6:30
- 12 Breadfan 7:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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