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Bandolier

by Budgie

Released: September 05, 1975

Heavy metal, funk rock, progressive rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

The album was also released in the US on A&M Records later that year. This album marked the debut of drummer Steve Williams, who would go on to play on all subsequent Budgie releases alongside Burke Shelley. The song "I Can't See My Feelings" from the album was covered by Iron Maiden as the B-side to their 1992 single "From Here to Eternity." In December 2011, a free iTunes app for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch titled Bandolier – Budgie was released.

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This app features the story of the album's…

This app features the story of the album's creation as told by the band, including an extensive audio interview with Burke Shelley.

The cover art was designed by Patrick Woodroffe

The cover art was designed by Patrick Woodroffe.

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Reception

"Bandolier" is the fifth album by Welsh rock band Budgie, released in September 1975 through MCA Records, where it reached number 36 in the UK.

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The Complete Album Story

"Bandolier" is the fifth album by Welsh rock band Budgie, released in September 1975 through MCA Records, where it reached number 36 in the UK. The album was also released in the US on A&M Records later that year. The cover art was designed by Patrick Woodroffe. This album marked the debut of drummer Steve Williams, who would go on to play on all subsequent Budgie releases alongside Burke Shelley.

The song "I Can't See My Feelings" from the album was covered by Iron Maiden as the B-side to their 1992 single "From Here to Eternity."

In December 2011, a free iTunes app for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch titled Bandolier – Budgie was released. This app features the story of the album's creation as told by the band, including an extensive audio interview with Burke Shelley.