"Burnin' Sky" was recorded in France at Chateau d'Herouville (a/k/a Honky Chateau) in July and August of 1976 with future Rolling Stones engineer Chris Kimsey but its release was delayed until March of 1977 as to not compete with the band's then-current album "Run With the Pack".
Bad Company's "Burnin' Sky" might be best described as the sound of a band both exhausted and on fire. Released in 1977, amidst the rise of punk and disco, the album was a defiant blast of blues-rock in a musical landscape that was quickly shifting.
Recorded in the storied Chateau d'Herouville (the same place Bowie recorded "Low"), the album's production, overseen by Chris Kimsey, has a rawness that captures the band's energy. The songs themselves are a mix of straight-ahead rockers ("Burnin' Sky," "Morning Sun") and more introspective tracks like "Leaving You" and "Everything I Need."
Paul Rodgers' voice is as powerful as ever, soaring over Mick Ralphs' riffs and Simon Kirke's drumming. But there's a weariness in some of the lyrics, a sense that the band had been through the wringer of fame and were looking for a way out.
"Burnin' Sky" is not Bad Company's most commercially successful album, but it's a fascinating snapshot of a band at a crossroads. It's the sound of a group pushing their limits, trying to find a new direction in a changing world. It may not have been a hit at the time, but looking back, it's a testament to the band's enduring power and resilience.
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Music Genre: English Blues Rock, Prog Rock |
Album Production information: Produced by Bad Company, Recorded at Le Chateau Studios, Herouville, France July-August 1976 Sound/recording engineer Chris Kimsey |
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Record Label Information: Island 28 521 XOT (28521) |
Album Packaging: Gatefold/FOC (Fold Open Cover) Album Cover Design. This album includes the original cardboard inner sleeve with album details and artwork |
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Media Format: 12" Full-Length Vinyl LPAlbum weight: 340 gram |
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Year & Country: 1977 Made in Germany |
Band Members and Musicians on: Bad Company Burning Sky |
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Track Listing of: Bad Company Burning Sky |
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The Song/tracks on "Bad Company Burning Sky" are
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Album cover photos of : Bad Company Burning Sky |
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| Photo of Album's Inner Gatefold Cover |
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Close-up Photo of Record Label
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| Note: the above pictures are actual photos of the album and allow you to judge the quality of cover. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash. |
Transport yourself to the rock 'n' roll energy of the late 70s with BAD COMPANY's "Burnin' Sky" (1977 Germany). This 12" Vinyl LP Album, recorded at Chateau d'Herouville, France, exudes timeless vibes.
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