Chain | Towards The Blues | Album

Chain's 1971 album, Toward the Blues, is widely regarded as one of the most influential records in Australian music history, often cited as the definitive "Oz Blues" album. It reached number six on the national charts and eventually achieved double gold status. Reviewers and fans generally describe the album as a landmark of progressive blues-rock, praising its raw energy and the synergy of the "classic" lineup featuring Matt Taylor (vocals/harmonica), Phil Manning (guitar), Barry Sullivan (bass), and Barry Harvey (drums). The record is noted for blending traditional blues with soul, R&B, and 1970s psychedelia. Some critics highlight its "boogie" central theme, describing it as perfect "highway blast music".

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