Status Quo ‎– Blue For You (1976, Vertigo)

Media NM
Slleve VG+

Format : LP
Cat N° : 9102 006
Style : Rock & Roll, Blues Rock

In 1976, as Deep Purple stepped back, Rainbow emerged, Queen celebrated the Ritz, and UFO flaunted flashy stage attire. Black Sabbath explored new directions, while Nazareth and Uriah Heep’s glory days faded. The Punk movement simmered, and AC/DC awaited their European breakthrough in Australia. Meanwhile, Status Quo continued dominating charts with ease. Unexpectedly, their early psychedelic rock evolved, resulting in a more straightforward style. Despite initial skepticism, they excelled. With “Blue For You,” their twelfth album, Quo maintained their stable sound, offering diverse boogie tracks, notably Rick Parfitt’s “Mystery Song” and “Rain.” Though their direction was unchanged, their craftsmanship and subtle variation set them apart, solidifying their place in British rock history.