This 1971 album captures Breakout at a pivotal moment, laying down a raw, authentic blues-rock sound that would influence generations of Polish musicians.
- Recorded in February 1971 at the Polish Radio studio in Warsaw, "Blues" featured a lineup including guitarist Tadeusz Nalepa and vocalist Mira Kubasińska. The album was released by the state-run label Polskie Nagrania Muza, a common practice for major releases in Poland at the time. "Blues" is often cited as a landmark recording in Polish blues-rock, showcasing the band's ability to craft compelling original material within the genre.
- The album achieved significant popularity within Poland despite the limited distribution channels of the era. It remains a staple of Polish rock music collections and is frequently reissued.
- Breakout disbanded in 1970 but reformed specifically to record this album, fulfilling a contract with Polskie Nagrania Muza before disbanding again shortly after.
Breakout was a Polish rock band founded in 1968, known for their blues-influenced sound and tight musicianship. At the time of "Blues"'s release in 1971, they were a significant force in the Polish music scene, navigating the constraints of the era.
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