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If I Were Brittania I'd Waive the Rules" is the sixth studio album by the influential Welsh heavy metal band Budgie. Released in April 1976, the album is noted for its clever pun on the patriotic British anthem, combining traditional hard rock with experimental funk and progressive elements.Album Overview & StyleThe album—their first release under A&M Records—marked a stylistic shift for the band. While retaining their classic, seminal heavy metal sound, Budgie incorporated funk and progressive rock elements into several tracks. The title of the album serves as a satirical jab at traditional British national pride and a lack of countercultural agency, a theme explored throughout the record.