BUDGIE - NEVER TURN YOUR BACK ON A FRIEND UK PRESS 1973

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BUDGIE - NEVER TURN YOUR BACK ON A FRIEND ORIGINAL UK PRESSING 1973

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BUDGIE NEVER TURN YOUR BACK ON A FRIEND
GATEFOLD COVER
ORIGINAL UK PRESSING 1973
MCG 3513 STEREO
MCA RECORDS LABEL
MADE AND PRINTED IN GREAT BRITAIN
SLEEVE MADE BY GARROD & LOFTHOUSE LTD

MATRIX NUMBERS
SIDE A - MCG 3513 A-1
SIDE B - MCG 3513 B-1

SIDE1
THE VINYL IS IN OUTSTANDING CONDITION WITH JUST SOME VERY LIGHT SURFACE MARKS & INNER SLEEVE WITHDRAWAL MARKS WHICH ARE ONLY VISIBLE UNDER STRONG LIGHT THE VINYL REALLY DOES LOOK UNPLAYED NO SIGNS OF WARPING

SIDE2
THE VINYL IS IN OUTSTANDING CONDITION WITH JUST SOME VERY LIGHT SURFACE MARKS & INNER SLEEVE WITHDRAWAL MARKS WHICH ARE ONLY VISIBLE UNDER STRONG LIGHT THE VINYL REALLY DOES LOOK UNPLAYED NO SIGNS OF WARPING

THE LABELS ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION

THE GATEFOLD COVER IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION NO WRITING, NO RIPS NO SPLIT SEAMS VERY LIGHT WORN EDGES ONLY FROM STORAGE SOME CORNER WEAR, AND SOME WEAR ACROSS BOTTOM AND THE TOP

BUDGIE - Never Turn Your Back On A Friend 1973

Originally released in 1973 on MCA, Budgie's third record, Never Turn Your Back on a Friend, was another slab of the band's signature plodding metal sound. Although they were never more than a cult band in the U.S., Budgie's popularity flourished in their native England, yet their influence was eventually felt by many notable American bands (Metallica, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, etc.). The mammoth riffs created by guitarist Tony Bourge are definitely on par with Black Sabbath riff master Tony Iommi, while vocalist/bassist Burke Shelley's voice is a cross between Robert Plant and early Geddy Lee. Drummers came and went (this would be original member Ray Phillips' last recording), but you'd never guess there would be a defection soon, judging from the tightness and interplay displayed on this album. One of their best-known tracks, "Breadfan" (later covered by Metallica), kicks off the album with rapid, almost speed metal, while the epic "Parents" closes the album sans the heavy metal thunder (the band chooses a more mid-paced and acoustic sound). The group also became notorious for coming up with profound (yet lighthearted) song titles, such as "In the Grip of a Tyrefitter's Hand" and "You're the Biggest Thing Since Powdered Milk." Recommended to anyone who finds solace in the metal forefathers (Sabbath, Zep, Hendrix, etc.).

This is the band's best known album and is notable for its inclusion of "Breadfan", the band's best-known song. Metallica recorded a cover version of "Breadfan" in 1988.

The album cover was done by Roger Dean, who has done much of the album artwork for progressive rock band Yes.

Track listing
* All Songs Written By Burke Shelley/Tony Bourge/Ray Phillips, except where noted.
1. "Breadfan" – 6:10
2. "Baby, Please Don't Go" – 5:30 (Big Joe Williams)
3. "You Know I'll Always Love You" – 2:15
4. "You're the Biggest Thing Since Powdered Milk" – 8:51
5. "In the Grip of a Tyrefitter's Hand" – 6:29
6. "Riding My Nightmare" – 2:42
7. "Parents" – 10:25

Personnel

* Burke Shelley - Lead Vocals, bass
* Tony Bourge - Guitar, backing vocals
* Ray Phillips - Drums

Production
* Produced By Budgie

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