Foghat - Fool For The City [2 LP, Bottle-Green Clear Vinyl]

Foghat's Fool for the City, originally released in 1975, celebrates its 50th anniversary with this special gatefold edition pressed on bottle-green clear vinyl. This album marked a commercial breakthrough for the British-American boogie rock quartet, delivering their signature blend of blues-infused hard rock with a distinctly American swagger. The title track became one of their most enduring anthems, while the album's raw energy and road-tested grooves solidified Foghat's reputation as one of the era's most reliable rock acts.

The band's muscular, no-frills approach shines throughout the record, with "Fool for the City" leading the charge as a driving rock classic that remains a staple of classic rock radio. "Slow Ride," arguably their most famous song, opens the album with its hypnotic riff and laid-back groove that builds into pure rock swagger. Other highlights include "Terraplane Blues," a reverent nod to Robert Johnson, and "Take It or Leave It," which showcases the band's ability to balance power with melody. Producer Nick Jameson captured the band's live intensity while giving each track room to breathe, resulting in a sound that feels both immediate and timeless.

This anniversary pressing brings renewed warmth to the album's analog character, with the bottle-green clear vinyl adding visual appeal to match the sonic experience. The double LP gatefold format provides ample space for the music to unfold without compromise, while the expanded packaging honors the album's legacy with thoughtful presentation. For fans of 1970s rock and collectors seeking a distinctive edition of this pivotal release, this 50th anniversary version offers both nostalgic value and contemporary craftsmanship.

• Format: Bottle-Green Clear Vinyl 2LP, Gatefold
• Standout tracks: "Slow Ride," "Fool for the City," "Terraplane Blues"
• Pressing details: 50th Anniversary Edition, double LP gatefold packaging
• Genre/style: Blues Rock, Hard Rock, Boogie Rock, Classic Rock
• UPC: 603497815630

This anniversary edition captures Foghat at their most confident and serves as a fitting tribute to an album that helped define mid-70s rock.

* Live tracks not available to stream. The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. Fool For The City
2. My Babe
3. Slow Ride

Side B:

1. Terraplane Blues
2. Save Your Loving (For Me)
3. Drive Me Home
4. Take It Or Leave It

Side C:

1. Fool For The City (Live in Chicago 11/28/75)
2. Home In My Hand (Live in Chicago 11/28/75)
3. My Babe (Live in Chicago 11/28/75)
4. Honey Hush (Live in Chicago 11/28/75)

Side D:

1. Slow Ride (Live in Chicago 11/28 & 11/29/75)
2. I Just Wanna Make Love To You (Live in Chicago 11/29/75)