Squawk

Squawk

Squawk

Track Listings
 
1. Whiskey River
2. Rocking Man
3. Rolling Home Again
4. Make Me Happy
5. Hot as a Docker's Armpit
6. Drugstore Woman
7. Bottled
8. Young Is a World
9. Stranded

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Squawk
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • You don't need no Drugstore Woman...
  • Rocking Men Indeed!!!
  • No wonder it's forgotten...
  • Most of the time it's average rock without a thrill
  • The Most Underrated Heavy Metal Band Of All Time?
 Squawk
Budgie
Manufacturer: Roadrunner
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000025QUB
Release Date: 1996-04-01

Tracks:

  1. Whiskey River
  2. Rocking Man
  3. Rolling Home Again
  4. Make Me Happy
  5. Hot as a Docker's Armpit
  6. Drugstore Woman
  7. Bottled
  8. Young Is a World
  9. Stranded

Album Description

Import reissue of 1972 album. Digipak. Repertoire.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars You don't need no Drugstore Woman..........2004-12-21

You just need this CD. Progressive Rock, Hard Rock, Psychedelia. This little bird held it all firmly in its tiny claws. Why is it that the best bands are always so damn obscure?

5 out of 5 stars Rocking Men Indeed!!!.......2003-06-06

Whoever says this is not an innovative, great(one of early metal's best)album; is a poser who needs to go to Metal 101. Budgie may have been one of the most influential metal bands of this period. Priest, Maiden, Kiss (listen to the rhythm played on bass in the middle section of "Rocking Man", then listen to "100,000 Years" and tell me Paul Stanley didn't steal it!!) all heavily borrowed from the Budgie riffology.There is variation with melotron, a couple Beatlesque acoustic numbers along with the typical Budgie heaviness of "Whisky River", "Rocking Man" and "Hot As A Docker's Armpit", and the epic "Young Is A World". The production is very stone age but an improvement over the debut. I own all the Tony Bourge era albums with the exception of "Never Turn Your Back On A Friend" and this one is my favorite.

2 out of 5 stars No wonder it's forgotten..........2003-05-29

Listening to this album, you'll get a clear idea why this band wa buried forever in "underground". It's a pedestrian, generic and hardly innovative metal band. None, absolutely none of the songs are memorable.

Their only quality is their leader, Burke Shelley, who really has a great voice.

2 out of 5 stars Most of the time it's average rock without a thrill.......2003-05-16

The rockers on the album is nothing special but of rather mediocre or average standard. The real highlight are the slower acoustic "Rolling home again" and "Make me happy", and especially "Rolling home again" is good, very good!

4 out of 5 stars The Most Underrated Heavy Metal Band Of All Time?.......2002-07-27

BUDGIE, from Wales, were comprised of Burke Shelley on Bass & Vocals, Tony Bourge on Guitar, and Ray Phillips on drums. Phillips was later replaced by Pete Boot and then Steve Williams. Bourge's spot was taken by Big John Thomas in the 80's. Thomas was a fine guitar player, but Bourge has a distinctive style that makes the recordings which include him much more memorable.

SQUAWK was the group's second album, following on the heels of their self-titled debut. The highlight is probably HOT AS A DOCKERS ARMPIT, a vicious rocker with riffs out of some Tony Iommi wet dream. The rest of the album is good heavy rock with a couple of nice (short) accoustic numbers thrown in for variety.

My suggestion, if you've never heard this group before, would be to start your BUDGIE listening with either "IN FOR THE KILL" or "NEVER TURN YOUR BACK ON A FRIEND", both superior albums to this one. Then, start picking them off in chronological order. By the time you reach the last Bourge album, "IMPECKABLE" - 1978 A&M, you'll be as big a fan as me and James Hetfield!
Squawk
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • You don't need no Drugstore Woman...
  • Rocking Men Indeed!!!
  • No wonder it's forgotten...
  • Most of the time it's average rock without a thrill
  • The Most Underrated Heavy Metal Band Of All Time?
 Squawk
Budgie
Manufacturer: Roadrunner Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

BritainBritain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
Progressive RockProgressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music
British MetalBritish Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
Hard RockHard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
Welsh FolkWelsh Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000000H7M
Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

  1. Whiskey River
  2. Rocking Man
  3. Rolling Home Again
  4. Make Me Happy
  5. Hot As A Docker's Armpit
  6. Drugstore Woman
  7. Bottled
  8. Young Is A World
  9. Stranded

Album Description

Import reissue of 1972 album. Digipak. Repertoire.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars You don't need no Drugstore Woman..........2004-12-21

You just need this CD. Progressive Rock, Hard Rock, Psychedelia. This little bird held it all firmly in its tiny claws. Why is it that the best bands are always so damn obscure?

5 out of 5 stars Rocking Men Indeed!!!.......2003-06-06

Whoever says this is not an innovative, great(one of early metal's best)album; is a poser who needs to go to Metal 101. Budgie may have been one of the most influential metal bands of this period. Priest, Maiden, Kiss (listen to the rhythm played on bass in the middle section of "Rocking Man", then listen to "100,000 Years" and tell me Paul Stanley didn't steal it!!) all heavily borrowed from the Budgie riffology.There is variation with melotron, a couple Beatlesque acoustic numbers along with the typical Budgie heaviness of "Whisky River", "Rocking Man" and "Hot As A Docker's Armpit", and the epic "Young Is A World". The production is very stone age but an improvement over the debut. I own all the Tony Bourge era albums with the exception of "Never Turn Your Back On A Friend" and this one is my favorite.

2 out of 5 stars No wonder it's forgotten..........2003-05-29

Listening to this album, you'll get a clear idea why this band wa buried forever in "underground". It's a pedestrian, generic and hardly innovative metal band. None, absolutely none of the songs are memorable.

Their only quality is their leader, Burke Shelley, who really has a great voice.

2 out of 5 stars Most of the time it's average rock without a thrill.......2003-05-16

The rockers on the album is nothing special but of rather mediocre or average standard. The real highlight are the slower acoustic "Rolling home again" and "Make me happy", and especially "Rolling home again" is good, very good!

4 out of 5 stars The Most Underrated Heavy Metal Band Of All Time?.......2002-07-27

BUDGIE, from Wales, were comprised of Burke Shelley on Bass & Vocals, Tony Bourge on Guitar, and Ray Phillips on drums. Phillips was later replaced by Pete Boot and then Steve Williams. Bourge's spot was taken by Big John Thomas in the 80's. Thomas was a fine guitar player, but Bourge has a distinctive style that makes the recordings which include him much more memorable.

SQUAWK was the group's second album, following on the heels of their self-titled debut. The highlight is probably HOT AS A DOCKERS ARMPIT, a vicious rocker with riffs out of some Tony Iommi wet dream. The rest of the album is good heavy rock with a couple of nice (short) accoustic numbers thrown in for variety.

My suggestion, if you've never heard this group before, would be to start your BUDGIE listening with either "IN FOR THE KILL" or "NEVER TURN YOUR BACK ON A FRIEND", both superior albums to this one. Then, start picking them off in chronological order. By the time you reach the last Bourge album, "IMPECKABLE" - 1978 A&M, you'll be as big a fan as me and James Hetfield!
Squawk
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • also heavy
 Squawk
Budgie
Manufacturer: Noteworthy Prod. UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007LEAUI
Release Date: 2006-06-15

Tracks:

  1. Whiskey River
  2. Rocking Man
  3. Rolling Home Again
  4. Make Me Happy
  5. Hot As A Docker's Armpit
  6. Drugstore Woman
  7. Bottled
  8. Young Is A World
  9. Stranded
  10. Whiskey River (A Side Single Version)
  11. Stranded (Alternate Mix)
  12. Whiskey River (2003 Version)
  13. Rolling Home Again (2004 Version)

Album Description

2004 remastered reissue of 1972 album includes three bonus tracks, 'Whiskey River', 'Young Is A World', & 'Rolling Home Again'. Noteworthy.

Album Details

The Second Album Remastered with Three Bonus Tracks and with Original Roger Dean Artwork.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars also heavy.......2007-05-24

When people talk about heavy Budgie albums, they always mention "In For The Kill" or "Never Turn Your Back" but this one is the heaviest and most even of all. It flows really well from song to song with that early Rodger Bain Sabbath production. This the best of the early Budgie, real ugly hard rock. All the other albums have way to many slow moments throwing the balace off, but this one delivers thru and thru,Compared to the others mentioned this is just better and its only the second album.Check out the first Budgie also its got a lot of punch too.....
When the Mirror Cracks [1st Press]
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		When the Mirror Cracks [1st Press]
    Q5
    Manufacturer: Polydor / Squawk
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    Album-Oriented Rock (AOR)Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000M6XQ1C

    Product Description

    1986, Polygram/Squawk records USA. Out of print on CD since 1987. Superb release by this legendary AOR/hard rock outfit. 10 tracks, including: Livin' on the borderline, Your tears (will follow me), Never gonna love again, Stand by me, Runaway, Cold heart, and more. Fans of Urgent, Jeff Paris, Hybrid Ice, Stan Bush, White Wolf, Atlantic, and similar powerhouse AOR outfits will find plenty to rave about on this classic release.
    Squawk
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Great Followup - More Essential Hard Rock
    		 Squawk
    Budgie
    Manufacturer: Noteworthy Prod. UK
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0007KUIZU
    Release Date: 2007-01-22

    Tracks:

    1. Whiskey River
    2. Rocking Man
    3. Rolling Home Again
    4. Make Me Happy
    5. Hot As A Docker's Armpit
    6. Drugstore Woman
    7. Bottled
    8. Young Is A World
    9. Stranded
    10. Whiskey River (Bonus Track)
    11. Young Is A World (Bonus Track)
    12. Rolling Home Again (Bonus Track)

    Album Details

    The Second Album Remastered with Three Bonus Tracks and with Original Roger Dean Artwork.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Great Followup - More Essential Hard Rock.......2007-03-26

    This album from one of rocks most underappreciated bands has some killer tracks. It's worth it just for She's As Hot As A Docker's Armpit! But every song on here is good, no weak tracks at all. I can really tell that they used the master tapes this time. My only complaint is the high cost of these remasters.
    Squawk
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Squawk
      Budgie
      Manufacturer: Kapp
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      BritainBritain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B000068QVR
      Release Date: 2002-06-11

      Tracks:

      1. Whiskey River
      2. Rocking Man
      3. Rolling Home Again
      4. Make Me Happy
      5. Hot as a Docker's Armpit
      6. Drugstore Woman
      7. Bottled
      8. Young Is a World
      9. Stranded
      Den of Debauchery
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Den of Debauchery
        Shady People
        Manufacturer: Squawk Box Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD
        ASIN: B000KA92QI

        Product Description

        4 tracks: dirty bone * coming together * chumaki * not so personal
        Squawk
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		Squawk
          Budgie
          Manufacturer: Repertoire/Hepcat
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
          British MetalBritish Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B0002B74DS
          Release Date: 2002-11-04

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