description Budgie - Squawk Overview
Squawk is the second studio album by Welsh heavy metal and hard rock band Budgie, released in 1972 on MCA Records. The album continued the band's distinctive style of combining heavy, distorted guitar riffs with melodic bass lines and the unique, high-register vocals of frontman Burke Shelley. Budgie's early work, including Squawk, would later be recognized as influential to the development of heavy metal, with bands like Metallica and Soundgarden citing them and covering their material.
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When was Budgie's album "Squawk" released?
"Squawk" is the second studio album by the Welsh heavy metal and hard rock band Budgie, released in 1972. It arrived just a year after their self-titled debut, continuing their rapid output in the early 1970s.
What musical style does Budgie's "Squawk" feature?
The album continues Budgie's early tradition of blending incredibly heavy, distorted guitar riffs with complex progressive rock elements. Tracks showcase the band's signature dynamic shifts between quiet, melodic bass lines and aggressive, driving heavy metal power.
What is notable about the album cover of Budgie's "Squawk"?
The album art features a distinctive, cartoon-like parrot wearing a sheriff's star, which is a visual play on the band's avian name and the album's title. The cover was part of their tradition of quirky, memorable artwork that contrasted with their heavy musical sound.
Did Budgie's "Squawk" produce any famous songs?
While "Squawk" did not produce major mainstream radio hits, the opening track "Whiskey River" became a staple of their live setlists. The album is highly regarded by heavy metal historians as a crucial stepping stone in the development of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal.
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