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Impeckable

by Budgie

Released: February 17, 1978

Hard rock, funk rock, heavy metal

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

The band lineup for this album included Burke Shelley on vocals and bass, Tony Bourge on guitar, and Steve Williams on drums. "Impeckable" is the seventh album by the Welsh rock band Budgie. Released in February 1978, it was the last album for A&M records.

Inside the Recording

The album was recorded and mixed at Rockfield Studios, Wales, and produced by Budgie and Richard Manwaring.

Stories and details

Interesting Facts

"Impeckable" was a refinement of Budgie's heavy rock…

"Impeckable" was a refinement of Budgie's heavy rock style, with the members' talents best exemplified in tracks like "Melt The Ice Away" and "Dish It Up".

After a rough few years during the mid-70s…

After a rough few years during the mid-70s, including multiple member changes and a poorly received album, Budgie aimed to turn their fortune around with "Impeckable".

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Reception

However, it didn't fare well commercially, which led to Budgie's dismissal from A&M records, making "Impeckable" their last major label release. While critically it received a mixed response, it did feature some fan favorites and is remembered as a significant part of Budgie's discography.

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The Complete Album Story

"Impeckable" is the seventh album by the Welsh rock band Budgie. Released in February 1978, it was the last album for A&M records. The band lineup for this album included Burke Shelley on vocals and bass, Tony Bourge on guitar, and Steve Williams on drums.

"Impeckable" was a refinement of Budgie's heavy rock style, with the members' talents best exemplified in tracks like "Melt The Ice Away" and "Dish It Up". The album was recorded and mixed at Rockfield Studios, Wales, and produced by Budgie and Richard Manwaring.

After a rough few years during the mid-70s, including multiple member changes and a poorly received album, Budgie aimed to turn their fortune around with "Impeckable". While critically it received a mixed response, it did feature some fan favorites and is remembered as a significant part of Budgie's discography. However, it didn't fare well commercially, which led to Budgie's dismissal from A&M records, making "Impeckable" their last major label release.