The band's ninth album, "Boogie Motel," saw Foghat leaning into a more funk-infused, R&B-influenced sound while retaining their signature blues-rock core. This departure marked a creative pivot, exploring new rhythmic territories and vocal arrangements.
- Recorded at Mountain Sound Studios in Montreux, Switzerland, the album featured a more polished production than previous efforts.
- "Boogie Motel" reached number 82 on the Billboard 200 chart upon its release.
- The album spawned the singles "Third Time Lucky (First Time I Was Blind)" and "Long Way to Go," with the former becoming a moderate radio hit.
Foghat is a British hard rock band formed in 1971, known for their blues-rock sound and live performances. By 1979, they were a well-established act in the American rock scene, having achieved considerable commercial success with their previous albums.
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