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As Safe as Yesterday Is

by Humble Pie

Released: August 02, 1969

Blues rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

"As Safe as Yesterday Is" stands as the debut studio album by the English rock band Humble Pie, released in August 1969. Formed by singer/guitarists Steve Marriott and Peter Frampton, the album showcases their diverse musical influences, blending elements of heavy blues, rock, pastoral folk, and pop. From blues-infused rock tracks like "Desperation" and "Bang!" to more melodic and introspective songs such as "Take Me Back" and "The Light of Love", "As Safe as Yesterday Is" captures Humble Pie's early exploration of different genres and musical textures.

Inside the Recording

The album, produced by Andy Johns, features a range of tracks that highlight the band's energetic and eclectic style.

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Interesting Facts

It introduced Humble Pie to a broader audience…

It introduced Humble Pie to a broader audience, setting the stage for their subsequent albums which would further refine their sound and solidify their place in the rock music scene of the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Overall, "As Safe as Yesterday Is" remains a…

It laid a foundation for their future musical…

It laid a foundation for their future musical endeavors and continues to be appreciated for its raw energy and musical experimentation.

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Reception

Despite its diverse approach, the album achieved moderate success, peaking at number 32 on the UK Albums Chart.

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The Complete Album Story

The album, produced by Andy Johns, features a range of tracks that highlight the band's energetic and eclectic style. From blues-infused rock tracks like "Desperation" and "Bang!" to more melodic and introspective songs such as "Take Me Back" and "The Light of Love", "As Safe as Yesterday Is" captures Humble Pie's early exploration of different genres and musical textures.

Despite its diverse approach, the album achieved moderate success, peaking at number 32 on the UK Albums Chart. It introduced Humble Pie to a broader audience, setting the stage for their subsequent albums which would further refine their sound and solidify their place in the rock music scene of the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Overall, "As Safe as Yesterday Is" remains a notable entry in Humble Pie's discography, reflecting the creative synergy between Steve Marriott and Peter Frampton during their formative years as a band. It laid a foundation for their future musical endeavors and continues to be appreciated for its raw energy and musical experimentation.