Power Supply
Budgie · 1980
56 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · traditional heavy metal
A gritty amalgamation of heavy riffs and melodic hooks, echoing the essence of late '70s metal.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo rhythmic drive gritty riffs for headbanging melodic hooks for sing-alongs
- Context
- Released in early 1980, 'Power Supply' marked Budgie's sixth studio album during a period of transition following their previous release, 'If I Were Brittania I'd Waive the Rules'. By this time, Budgie had established themselves in the hard rock scene but faced challenges with changing musical tastes as the new decade approached.
- If you like
- hard rock, traditional heavy metal
Power Supply is an album by Budgie, released in 1980. A gritty amalgamation of heavy riffs and melodic hooks, echoing the essence of late '70s metal. 'Power Supply' is notable for its blending of traditional heavy metal with progressive elements, and it solidified Budgie's influence on future heavy metal bands. The album received positive reviews, with critics acknowledging its energetic tracks and solid musicianship, contributing to Budgie's reputation as a pivotal act in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Power Supply sound like?
A gritty amalgamation of heavy riffs and melodic hooks, echoing the essence of late '70s metal. Rooted in hard rock and traditional heavy metal.
What makes Power Supply by Budgie notable?
'Power Supply' is notable for its blending of traditional heavy metal with progressive elements, and it solidified Budgie's influence on future heavy metal bands. The album received positive reviews, with critics acknowledging its energetic tracks and solid musicianship, contributing to Budgie's reputation as a pivotal act in the genre. Released in early 1980, 'Power Supply' marked Budgie's sixth studio album during a period of transition following their previous release, 'If I Were Brittania I'd Waive the Rules'. By this time, Budgie had established themselves in the hard rock scene but faced challenges with changing musical tastes as the new decade approached.
Who is Power Supply for?
Power Supply works well if you're into steady mid-tempo rhythmic drive, gritty riffs for headbanging and melodic hooks for sing-alongs.
How many songs are on Power Supply?
Power Supply has 12 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Forearm Smash 5:39
- 2 Hellbender Standout 3:25
- 3 Heavy Revolution 4:40
- 4 Gunslinger 5:02
- 5 Power Supply Standout 3:38
- 6 Secrets in My Head 3:57
- 7 Time to Remember 5:25
- 8 Crime Against the World Standout 5:36
- 9 Wild Fire 5:10
- 10 High School Girls 3:35
- 11 Panzer Division Destroyed 5:31
- 12 Lies of Jim (The E-Type Lover) 4:40
Release Date
January 1, 1980
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
56 min 19 sec
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