Badfinger Say No More Label: Blue Day Recorded: 1981 SEALED

Badfinger
Say No More
Label: Blue Day Recorded: 1981 803341553743
Brand-new, factory shrink wrapped

1981 found Tom Evans and Joey Molland continuing the Badfinger nameplate with support from a new line-up featuring former Aviary drummer Richard Bryans, former Yes keyboardist Tony Kaye, and guitarist Glen Sherba. Signed to the Atlantic affiliated Radio Records, the band’s label debut “Say No More” teamed them with producers Jack Richardson and Steve Willmack. Musically the set was surprisingly enjoyable with prime writers Evans and Molland focusing on a more up-tempo and rock oriented sound this time around. Compared to the earlier “Airways” they sounded like a real band that was ffar more energetic and committed to the comeback. It was the best Badfinger album you’ve heard, but tracks like ‘Because I Live You’, ‘Three Time Loser’ and ‘No More’ would have sounded at home amidst their earlier recorded glories. And here’s where it gets kind of strange. If you grew up with the original Badfinger, this late inning album was professional; even enjoyable, AND VERY special. If you didn’t have an extensive Badfinger background, it was quite enjoyable.