Bandolier is the fifth album by Welsh heavy metal band Budgie, released on 5 September 1975 through MCA Records. It reached No. 36 in the UK. The album was released in the US on A&M Records in late 1975. The cover art was created by artist Patrick Woodroffe. This was the first LP to feature drummer Steve Williams, who thereafter would play on all of Budgie's releases, along with Burke Shelley.
The song "I Can't See My Feelings" was covered by Iron Maiden on the B-side of their 1992 single "From Here to Eternity".
'Bandolier – Budgie', a free iTunes app for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch, was released in December 2011. It tells the story of the making of Bandolier in the band's own words, including an extensive audio interview with Burke Shelley.
Track listing
Personnel Budgie Burke Shelley – bass guitar, vocals Tony Bourge – guitar, vocals, harmonica Steve Williams – drums Production Budgie – producer Richard Manwaring – engineer Pat Moran – engineer Ray Martinez – engineer John Pasche – art direction Pete Vernon – photography Patrick Woodroffe – cover illustration
Charts Chart (1975) PeakpositionAustralian Albums (Kent Music Report)75
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