In for the Kill! is the fourth studio album by Welsh rock band Budgie. It was released through MCA Records in May 1974. The album includes the song "Crash Course in Brain Surgery," originally released in 1971 as a single and was included on their self-titled debut album. The song was covered by Metallica for their 1987 EP The $5.98 E.P. - Garage Days Re-Revisited, while the album's title track was covered by Van Halen during the group's club days.[3][4][5]
| In for the Kill! | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 17 May 1974 | |||
| Recorded | 1974 1971 ("Crash Course in Brain Surgery") | |||
| Studio | Rockfield Studios, Monmouth, Wales Lee Sound Studios, Birmingham | |||
| Genre | Heavy metal | |||
| Length | 40:46 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
| Producer | Budgie | |||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Rolling Stone Record Guide | [2] |
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Tony Bourge and Burke Shelley, except where noted
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "In for the Kill" | 6:24 | |
| 2. | "Crash Course in Brain Surgery" | Shelley, Bourge, Ray Phillips | 2:34 |
| 3. | "Wondering What Everyone Knows" | 2:50 | |
| 4. | "Zoom Club" | 9:51 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 5. | "Hammer and Tongs" | 6:46 |
| 6. | "Running from My Soul" | 3:32 |
| 7. | "Living on Your Own" | 8:49 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 8. | "Zoom Club" (single edit) | 3:27 |
| 9. | "In for the Kill" (2003 version) | 3:34 |
| 10. | "Crash Course in Brain Surgery" (2003 version) | 2:44 |
| 11. | "Zoom Club" (2003 version) | 6:04 |
Personnel
edit- Budgie
- Burke Shelley - bass guitar, vocals
- Tony Bourge - guitar
- Pete Boot - drums
- Ray Phillips - drums on "Crash Course in Brain Surgery"
- Production staff
- Budgie - producer
- Rodger Bain - producer for "Crash Course in Brain Surgery"
- Kingsley Ward - engineer
- Pat Moran - engineer
Charts
edit| Chart (1974) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Albums (OCC)[6] | 29 |
References
edit- ^ AllMusic review of In for the Kill
- ^ The Rolling Stone Record Guide. Random House. 1979. p. 53.
- ^ "Julian Cope presents Head Heritage | Unsung | Reviews | Budgie - In For The Kill". Headheritage.co.uk. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
- ^ Greg Prato. "Budgie". Allmusic. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
- ^ "Not available in your region | Zune.net". Social.zune.net. Retrieved 11 January 2012.
- ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 10, 2024.