If I Were Brittania I'd Waive the Rules

by Budgie

If I Were Brittania I'd Waive the Rules cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 23 April 1976
  • Label: A&M
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 36:11
  • Community rating: 3.22/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Marking a distinct shift for the Welsh power trio, this album introduces a noticeably tighter, slightly funk-inflected rhythm section alongside their traditional heavy riffing. The addition of new guitarist John Thomas brought a slightly more polished, progressive edge to their sound, partially moving away from their doom-laden early records. The humorous, pun-laden title reflects the band's eccentric, deeply British sensibilities.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. Anne Neggen (4:08)
  2. If I Were Brittania I'd Waive The Rules (5:52)
  3. You're Opening Doors (4:17)
  4. Quacktors And Bureaucats (3:55)
  5. Sky High Percentage (5:56)
  6. Heaven Knows Our Name (3:54)
  7. Black Velvet Stallion (8:06)

Credits

  • Alun Hood - illustration
  • Arun Chakraverty - lacquer cut by
  • Burke Shelley - written-by
  • Tony Bourge - written-by

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