Released 50 years ago
If I Were Brittania I'd Waive the Rules
Budgie · 1976
48 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · traditional heavy metal
A fusion of hard rock and progressive elements, layered with whimsical lyrics and intricate guitar work.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical lyrics with playful charm
- dynamic progression with peaks
- in-order listening for full impact
- wave-like pacing with varied intensity
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, immediate gratification
- seek single tracks over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in September 1976, 'If I Were Brittania I'd Waive the Rules' marked Budgie's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'In for the Kill!' This album came during a period of artistic experimentation for the band as they sought to evolve their sound while still appealing to their established fan base. At this point, Budgie was solidifying their identity within the nascent heavy metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Saxon· Judas Priest· Diamond Head
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Anne Neggen 4:08
- 2 If I Were Brittania I'd Waive the Rules 5:55
- 3 You're Opening Doors 4:20
- 4 Quacktors and Bureaucats 3:54
- 5 Sky High Percentage 6:00
- 6 Heaven Knows Our Name 3:55
- 7 Black Velvet Stallion 8:17
- 8 You're Opening Doors (2006 version) 3:38
- 9 Black Velvet Stallion (2006 version) 7:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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