Bachman-Turner Overdrive Songs Ranked
Bachman–Turner Overdrive is the self-titled debut studio album by Canadian rock band Bachman–Turner Overdrive, released in 1973. It was originally to be titled Brave Belt III, as Brave Belt was the name of the group before they became Bachman–Turner Overdrive. Although this album did not produce a true hit single (“Blue Collar” only managed to reach #68 on the U.S. Billboard charts), it was certified “Gold” by the RIAA in 1974, largely pulled up by strong sales of BTO’s two subsequent albums (Bachman–Turner Overdrive II and Not Fragile). In later years, this first album was often referred to as “BTO 1” to distinguish it from the band’s follow-up second album. Here are all of Bachman-Turner Overdrive songs ranked.
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8. Thank You for the Feelin’
“Bachman Turner Overdrive’s self titled debut long play is good solid testosterone rock. Great lead guitar from Randy Bachman, solid bass lines from C.F. Turner and a sturdy drummer in Rob Bachman is all there is here.”
7. Little Gandy Dancer
“Pleasant stuff but although I wouldn’t say I was disappointed because this is only a debut after all, I wouldn’t be especially encouraged to continue based on this alone if I didn’t know all their killer singles were coming up. The album generally sounds great”
6. Don’t Get Yourself in Trouble
“So bassy, even the guitars and drums, whose sound wouldn’t sound that out of place on a more dance or disco kind of record from the times, but no, this is all rocking. So, as such the album starts out pretty well, when the sound is still fresh.”
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5. Blue Collar
“These guys should have stuck with this formula instead of chasing the stereotype and just trying to copy the sound of their hits songs. They went the way of the rest of rock music, trying to follow the stereotype someone else made for them. Going for the easy money.”
4. Down and Out Man
“This album is great and innovative, the following two albums progressively got even better. Great production as well, wide stereo imaging with slight compression.”
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3. Hold Back the Water
“Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s debut is a wonderful slice of super hard and chunky yet hooky and sublime 70s Hard Rock heaven. C.F. Turner and Randy Bachman really know how to write gems. Every song on Bachman-Turner Overdrive is spectacular. “
2. Gimme Your Money Please
“After the change of pace the album settles back in to the rock and roll groove and pretty much stays there. So this debut establishes what the fans could expect from BTO in the future. C.F. Turner’s throaty vocals, Randy’s Leadership and guitar work, Robbie’s always great drumming and a rock sound that was perfect for a car radio.”
1. Stayed Awake All Night
“The big boys from Bachman-Turner Overdrive started grindin’ gears with over-the-road blues-based hard rockin’ cuts that fill-out their self-titled debut LP from 1973. Canada’s version of Grand Funk Railroad evolved from Brave Belt, with guitarist Randy Bachman at the point, who had previously anchored The Guess Who, and burly bassist C.F. Turner. The quartet was rounded out by Randy’s brother’s, drummer Rob Bachman and rhythm guitarist Tim Bachman.”