Rising from the ashes of the legendary The Guess Who, Bachman-Turner Overdrive is largely forgotten today, except for a hit or two played on classic rock radio. In the 1970’s though, BTO was a reliable hit machine, landing squarely in the Kiss / Slade camp. Not Fragile is probably the band’s heaviest album (and certainly the most popular album); every track rocks significantly, while the band changes up the styles enough to keep it from getting monotonous. It’s been decades since I spun this album all the way through. I’m glad I pulled it out; the entire album is solid, melodic, featuring thick guitarwork and masterful songwriting.
Highlights include the lumbering title track, megahits You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet and Roll On Down The Highway, Second Hand, Sledgehammer, and the deceptive rocker Givin’ It All Away. A pleasant listen all the way through !
Not Fragile 81
Rock Is My Life, And This Is My Song 82
Roll On Down The Highway 79
You Aint Seen Nothing Yet 85
Free Wheelin' 79
Sledgehammer 78
Blue Moanin' 74
Second Hand 81
Givin' It All Away 82
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