John Mayall: Blues From Laurel Canyon (Decca)
uncredited writer, Melody Maker, 30 November 1968
THIS IS John's least interesting album for a long time, and the reason is quite simple, and explained best in his own words on the elaborate sleeve: "The Blues-breakers were disbanded following my decision to work in more of a solo capacity with a small backing group."
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