Not Fragile
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Not Fragile
- Artist: Bachman-Turner Overdrive
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- Release Date: 1974 08
- Total Time: 36:14
- Genre: Rock
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After gaining some recognition from the success of the band's previous album, Bachman-Turner Overdrive got around to recording Not Fragile. Not only had one of the three Bachman brothers (Tim, the rhythm guitarist) left the band to BTO's advantage, but Randy Bachman and C.F. Turner had clearly grown musically. To the album's benefit, most of the material on Not Fragile are the band's much-liked rock anthems, ranging from the hyper-distorted title track, through the famous but far more timid song "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet." Indeed, for hard rock fanatics, it doesn't come much better than on Not Fragile. Randy's electrifying lead guitar is here more raucous than ever before, as are his rowdy vocals (particularly noticeable on the predictable, but fun "Sledgehammer"). The man steals the show on Not Fragile through his extensive and often astounding guitar solos. Generally, though, Bachman-Turner Overdrive are at their prime as a whole, both in songwriting and playing terms. As regards the mixing, it's hard to find fault with this release. The drums are clear but not so prominent that they dominate the recording, while the guitars, along with the bass, are kept rigidly in their place. Not Fragile is one of the finest arena rock albums of the era, featuring all the hallmarks of what makes a classic release in the genre. Randy's impressive guitar work and typically boisterous vocals complement the overall framework of the album superbly, as do the crunchy rhythm guitars. This release will astound fans of the genre and band, while those thoroughly against stadium rock may find something to convert their views. ~ Ben Davies, Rovi| Not Found (2000 Album by Mr. Children) | |
| Not Fragile/Four Wheel Drive (2012 Album by Bachman-Turner Overdrive) |
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| Studio album by Bachman–Turner Overdrive | ||||
| Released | August 1974 | |||
| Recorded | 1974 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 36:14 | |||
| Label | Mercury | |||
| Producer | Randy Bachman | |||
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Not Fragile is the third album by Canadian rock band Bachman–Turner Overdrive, released in 1974. The title could be thought of as a response to Yes' Fragile.[citation needed] Some[who?] feel that the group achieved a more original sound in this album; it has been described as a cross between Mountain and early ZZ Top. The arrival of Blair Thornton (replacing Tim Bachman) gave the band a true[clarification needed] second lead guitar to pair with Randy Bachman, and dual-guitar solos are prominent features on many Not Fragile tracks. It proved to be the group's most popular album (not counting compilations), and is the only BTO album to have reached #1 on the US Pop Album charts. "Roll On Down the Highway" and "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" were hit singles, with the latter hitting #1 on the singles charts in November 1974. Other cuts had significant airplay on FM rock radio.
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Track listing
- "Not Fragile" (Turner) – 4:06 (lead vocals: Turner)
- "Rock Is My Life, and This Is My Song" (Randy Bachman) – 5:00 (lead vocals: Randy Bachman)
- "Roll On Down the Highway" (Turner, Rob Bachman) – 3:58 (lead vocals: Turner)
- "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" (Randy Bachman) – 3:54 (lead vocals: Randy Bachman)
- "Free Wheelin'" (Thornton) – 3:45 (instrumental; early pressings of the album listed this track as "Dedicated to Duane")
- "Sledgehammer" (Randy Bachman) – 4:34 (lead vocals: Randy Bachman and Turner)
- "Blue Moanin'" (Turner) – 3:44 (lead vocals: Turner)
- "Second Hand" (Randy Bachman) – 3:24 (lead vocals: Randy Bachman)
- "Givin' It All Away" (Thornton) – 3:49 (lead vocals: Randy Bachman and Turner)
The song "Roll on Down the Highway" is an example of a chromatic-minor structure with a tonic major chord.[1]
Personnel
- Randy Bachman - guitar, vocals
- Robbie Bachman - percussion, drums
- Blair Thornton - guitar, backing vocals
- C.F. Turner - bass guitar, vocals
- Frank Trowbridge - slide guitar (on "Blue Moanin'")
Production
- Producer: Randy Bachman
- Engineer: Mark Smith
- Assistant engineer: Buzz Richmond
- Mixing assistant: Richard Dashut
- Mastering: Tom "Curly" Ruff
- Design: Joe Kotleba
- Art direction: Jim Ladwig
- Photography: John Brott, Tom Zamiar
Charts
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| Year | Chart | Position | Chart | Position |
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| 1974 | Pop Albums | 1 | RPM Canada | 1 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart | Position | Chart | Position |
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| 1974 | "Roll on Down the Highway" | Pop Singles | 14 | RPM Canada | 4 |
| 1974 | "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" | Pop Singles | 1 | RPM Canada | 1 |
References
- ^ Stephenson, Ken (2002). What to Listen for in Rock: A Stylistic Analysis, p.89. ISBN 978-0-300-09239-4.
| Preceded by If You Love Me, Let Me Know by Olivia Newton-John |
Billboard 200 number-one album October 19–25, 1974 |
Succeeded by Can't Get Enough by Barry White |
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