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For a band that quickly evolved into a radio-friendly
-leaning outfit, it's a wonder that
started out as the
and
-based group that this debut reveals. If the term "
" existed in 1970,
surely would have been a major player in that genre. As it was, this album stacked up nicely when compared with other British
releases that year. Not as complex or calculated as
's
but definitely more focused than
,
more closely resembled
by
, a group that hadn't yet adopted its own
elements. The dual lead guitar attack of
was a component that none of the above bands possessed, but unfortunately their (shared) lead vocals lacked the punch and authority necessary for
bands to be taken seriously. So while they could rock as loudly and convincingly as virtually anyone, their lead singers, perhaps, held them back from being the force they should have been. The follow-up,
, took steps to rectify
's odd position, but this album nevertheless opened eyes and ears and revealed to the
community a band with incredible potential and talent. ~ Dave Sleger