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Impeckable

Budgie · 1978

41 min · 9 tracks · hard rock · traditional heavy metal

A blend of hard rock riffs and melodic hooks wrapped in a distinctly British charm.

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 want

  • prefer fast-paced tracks
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1978, 'Impeckable' was Budgie's fifth studio album, following their commercially successful 'In for the Kill!' from 1974. At this point, the band was establishing their identity within the heavy metal scene while continuing to evolve their sound, marking a transition into more refined songwriting and production.
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

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