BUDGIE: Bandolier
Bandolier finds Budgie sounding tight, confident, and very comfortable with how heavy they can be without overcomplicating things.
The riffs are solid, the rhythms have a bit of swing to them, and there’s a clarity to the songwriting that keeps it from drifting into murk. It’s weighty but never plodding, with just enough melody running through it to keep things interesting.
It’s a record that shows how effective they are when they keep things focused. No excess, no fuss, just well-built heavy rock that’s easy to get into, and even easier to turn up a little louder than you meant to.
Bandolier finds Budgie sounding tight, confident, and very comfortable with how heavy they can be without overcomplicating things.
The riffs are solid, the rhythms have a bit of swing to them, and there’s a clarity to the songwriting that keeps it from drifting into murk. It’s weighty but never plodding, with just enough melody running through it to keep things interesting.
It’s a record that shows how effective they are when they keep things focused. No excess, no fuss, just well-built heavy rock that’s easy to get into, and even easier to turn up a little louder than you meant to.
Label: MCA Records MCF 2723
Format: 12” Vinyl Stereo LP
Country: UK
Released: 1975
Media condition: A
Sleeve condition: A