Top tracks — play these first
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Melt the Ice Away — Opening the album with an energetic riff, this track encapsulates Budgie's signature sound, melding catchy melodies with powerful instrumentation.
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Pyramids — This track stands out for its progressive structure and lyrical imagery, showcasing the band's versatility and depth beyond standard hard rock themes.
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Don't Go Away — The closing track features a poignant emotional weight, contrasting heavy guitar lines with introspective lyrics, making it a fitting end to the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove
- melodic hooks for sing-alongs
- consistent flow throughout album
- playful charm and warmth
- for relaxed afternoons
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced tracks
- seek experimental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1978, Impeckable was Budgie's fifth studio album, following their commercially successful album Bandolier. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their place in the hard rock genre and exploring more melodic elements, building on their previous works while still retaining their heavy metal roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Saxon· Judas Priest· Diamond Head
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Melt the Ice Away 3:38
- 2 Love for You and Me 4:04
- 3 All at Sea 4:20
- 4 Dish It Up 4:20
- 5 Pyramids 4:22
- 6 Smile Boy Smile 4:32
- 7 I'm a Faker Too 4:58
- 8 Don't Go Away 4:57
- 9 Don't Dilute the Water 6:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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