"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. Some feel that the group achieved a more original sound in this album; it has been described as a cross between Black Sabbath and early ZZ Top. It proved to be the group's most popular album. "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" and "Roll On Down The Highway" were hit singles.
In the rock and roll arena of 1974, Bachman-Turner Overdrive was a force to be reckoned with. Riding high on the success of their previous chart-topping album "Bachman-Turner Overdrive II," the Canadian quartet was poised to solidify their hard rock dominance. "Not Fragile," their fourth studio album, was their answer to the call, a bold declaration that they were not about to soften their edges.
The album was a product of its time, a snapshot of the mid-70s rock scene where guitar-driven anthems and blues-tinged riffs reigned supreme. Recorded at the legendary Sound City Studios in Los Angeles, the same stomping grounds as Fleetwood Mac and Neil Young, "Not Fragile" was produced by Randy Bachman, the band's chief songwriter and guitarist, ensuring their signature sound remained intact.
"Not Fragile" opens with the iconic "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet," a song that needs no introduction. Its stuttering vocals and infectious riff became an instant classic, topping the charts and cementing BTO's place in rock history. But the album didn't stop there. Tracks like "Roll On Down the Highway" and "Free Wheelin'" kept the pedal to the metal, delivering a non-stop barrage of hard rock energy.
However, "Not Fragile" wasn't without its controversies. The album's title and cover art, featuring a truck crushing a fragile package, were seen by some as a macho statement, a defiant rejection of sensitivity. Yet, the band maintained it was a metaphor for their music, a testament to their unyielding rock and roll spirit.
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Music Genre: Canadian Hard Prog Rock |
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Album Production information: Produced by Randy Bachman |
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Record Label Information: Mercury AA 6338 516 |
Album Packaging: Gatefold/FOC (Fold Open Cover) Album Cover Design. |
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Media Format: 12" Full-Length Vinyl LPAlbum weight: 280 gram |
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Year & Country: 1974 Made in Germany |
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Bellaphon SUN 250-13-016 , 1991 , Germany
This album "BACHMAN TURNER OVERDRIVE - BTO 1984 album Sun records" Bachman–Turner Overdrive (Sometimes referred to as Hard And Fast) is the ninth studio album by Canadian rock band Bachman–Turner Overdrive, released in 1984. This is the only BTO studio album done without Robbie Bachman on drums.
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Mercury SRM-1-1027 , 1975 , USA
"Bachman-Turner Overdrive's 1975 release, 'Four Wheel Drive,' showcased the Canadian rock band's prowess. Produced by Randy Bachman, the 12" vinyl LP delivered a blend of energetic rock and blues-infused tracks. With hits like 'Hey You' and the title track, the album solidified BTO's presence in the music scene, leaving a lasting imprint on the classic rock genre."
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Mercury AA 6338 516 , 1974 , Germany
Released in 1974, "Not Fragile" marked a pivotal moment for Canadian rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive. The album, a potential response to Yes' "Fragile," showcased a distinctive blend, often likened to a fusion of Black Sabbath and early ZZ Top. With chart-topping singles like "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" and "Roll On Down The Highway," the album became BTO's most celebrated, solidifying their prominence in the rock music landscape.
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