What a start!
B. E Jackson | Pennsylvania | 03/06/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Wow, only 7 other reviews besides mine for Budgie's debut? This album is seriously a hard rock classic. Most people only think a classic can be called so when everyone knows and loves an album, but NOT to me. An album is a classic to me when every single second feels like it's totally kicking in the right gear, and that's the case with Budgie's debut.
Do you like the classic period of Black Sabbath in the early to mid 70's?
Do you like Led Zeppelin's second and third albums?
Do you like the sound of early Rush?
If you like all those things, there's absolutely no doubt in my mind you will LOVE Budgie's debut. I'm extremely shocked and pleased how good their debut album is. It's not just typical guitar soloing that feels meaningless and doesn't go anywhere- no, this is some *very* tight songwriting, and the guitar riffs are excellent. The vocal melodies are easily a step above most bands.
Why aren't more people aware of such a classic album? I have no idea honestly. Trust me, for all 70's hard rock lovers, THIS is exactly what you're looking for. This stuff may even appeal to you more than Zeppelin and Sabbath's best stuff, it's *that* good."