Never Turn Your Back on a Friend
Budgie · 1973
59 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · traditional heavy metal
A dynamic fusion of heavy riffs and melodic hooks, embodying the raw energy of early '70s hard rock.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic progression with resolution wave-like pacing throughout album engaging live performance energy
- Context
- Released in January 1973, 'Never Turn Your Back on a Friend' was Budgie's third studio album, following their self-titled debut and 'Squawk.' At this point in their career, Budgie was solidifying their presence in the heavy metal scene, showcasing a blend of intricate musicianship and commercial appeal that would define their sound.
- If you like
- hard rock, traditional heavy metal
Never Turn Your Back on a Friend is an album by Budgie, released in 1973. A dynamic fusion of heavy riffs and melodic hooks, embodying the raw energy of early '70s hard rock. The album features the iconic track 'Breadfan,' which has since become a staple in the heavy metal genre, covered by numerous artists including Metallica. Its critical reception helped establish Budgie as significant contributors to the development of hard rock and metal, influencing countless bands in the years that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Never Turn Your Back on a Friend sound like?
A dynamic fusion of heavy riffs and melodic hooks, embodying the raw energy of early '70s hard rock. Rooted in hard rock and traditional heavy metal.
What makes Never Turn Your Back on a Friend by Budgie notable?
The album features the iconic track 'Breadfan,' which has since become a staple in the heavy metal genre, covered by numerous artists including Metallica. Its critical reception helped establish Budgie as significant contributors to the development of hard rock and metal, influencing countless bands in the years that followed. Released in January 1973, 'Never Turn Your Back on a Friend' was Budgie's third studio album, following their self-titled debut and 'Squawk.' At this point in their career, Budgie was solidifying their presence in the heavy metal scene, showcasing a blend of intricate musicianship and commercial appeal that would define their sound.
Who is Never Turn Your Back on a Friend for?
Never Turn Your Back on a Friend works well if you're into dynamic progression with resolution, wave-like pacing throughout album and engaging live performance energy.
How many songs are on Never Turn Your Back on a Friend?
Never Turn Your Back on a Friend has 10 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Breadfan Standout 6:05
- 2 Baby Please Don't Go 5:25
- 3 You Know I'll Always Love You 2:08
- 4 You're the Biggest Thing Since Powdered Milk Standout 8:46
- 5 In the Grip of a Tyrefitter's Hand 6:24
- 6 Riding My Nightmare 2:40
- 7 Parents Standout 10:21
- 8 Breadfan (2003 version) 5:27
- 9 Parents (2004 acoustic version) 5:37
- 10 Breadfan (live 1973) 6:05
Release Date
January 1, 1973
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
59 min 2 sec
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