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Blow Your Face Out

The J. Geils Band · 1976

74 min · 17 tracks · rock music

Energetic blues-infused rock bursts forth with a vibrant live sound that captures the band's electrifying stage presence.

Blow Your Face Out is an album by The J. Geils Band, released in 1976. Energetic blues-infused rock bursts forth with a vibrant live sound that captures the band's electrifying stage presence. 'Blow Your Face Out' is notable for its energetic live recordings, which helped solidify The J. Geils Band's reputation as one of the premier live acts of the time. The album reached No. 33 on the Billboard 200 chart and received critical acclaim for its raw sound and infectious energy, contributing to the band's growing popularity. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Blow Your Face Out sound like?

Energetic blues-infused rock bursts forth with a vibrant live sound that captures the band's electrifying stage presence. Rooted in rock music.

What makes Blow Your Face Out by The J. Geils Band notable?

'Blow Your Face Out' is notable for its energetic live recordings, which helped solidify The J. Geils Band's reputation as one of the premier live acts of the time. The album reached No. 33 on the Billboard 200 chart and received critical acclaim for its raw sound and infectious energy, contributing to the band's growing popularity. Released on April 22, 1976, 'Blow Your Face Out' followed The J. Geils Band's successful album 'Nightmares...and Other Tales from the Vinyl Jungle.' At this point in their career, the band was transitioning from local favorites to national prominence, showcasing their dynamic live performances and securing a place in the rock scene of the 1970s.

How many songs are on Blow Your Face Out?

Blow Your Face Out has 17 tracks, running approximately 74 minutes.

Tracklist

17 tracks·74:46

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Southside Shuffle Standout 4:16
  • 2 Back to Get Ya 4:38
  • 3 Shoot Your Shot 3:56
  • 4 Musta Got Lost Standout 6:34
  • 5 Where Did Our Love Go 4:00
  • 6 Truck Drivin’ Man 1:52
  • 7 Love‐itis 4:05
  • 8 Intro / Lookin’ for a Love 2:06
  • 9 (Ain’t Nothin’ but a) House Party Standout 5:04
  • 10 So Sharp 2:38
  • 11 Detroit Breakdown 6:25
  • 12 Chimes 8:56
  • 13 Sno‐Cone 3:04
  • 14 Wait 3:44
  • 15 Raise Your Hand 4:08
  • 16 Start All Over 2:21
  • 17 Give It to Me 6:52

Release Date

April 22, 1976

Genre

rock music

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

74 min 46 sec