The original vinyl record album jacket had the notation: “Recorded loud to play loud.” Back in 1976 when I first bought this album, I did play it loud (my neighbors in the next apartment can attest to that). The J. Geils Band never really made the Big Time. They had a hit album with Freeze Frame which included their only Number One hit, “Centerfold.” They toured a lot, but never gained the audience that would assure them elite rock group status. Eventually, the group disbanded and is largely forgotten today. But Blow Your Face Out is still around at a bargain price to remind you of what this talented group could have been if they’d caught a few breaks.