Released in 1970, Wishbone Ash announced the arrival of a band with a sound unlike anything else in British rock at the time. Rather than following the blues-heavy power trio formula of the era, Wishbone Ash built their identity around elegant twin-lead guitars, setting a template that would echo through rock and metal for decades.

This deluxe reissue faithfully recreates the original UK release in its classic gatefold sleeve and is pressed on heavyweight 180g vinyl, delivering warmth, depth, and clarity worthy of the album’s subtle dynamics.

Andy Powell and Ted Turner’s interlocking guitar lines are the heart of the record, favoring harmony and conversation over flashy soloing. Songs like “Blind Eye” and “Queen of Torture” strike a compelling balance between hard-edged riffs and open, reflective passages, while acoustic interludes lend the album a pastoral, almost medieval atmosphere. The rhythm section remains deliberately understated, giving the guitars space to evolve and interact organically.

More concerned with mood and musical exploration than instant hooks, Wishbone Ash unfolds patiently, rewarding repeated listens. Confident, thoughtful, and quietly revolutionary, this debut laid the foundations for the band’s later classics and helped define the twin-guitar approach later embraced by countless rock and metal acts. An essential cornerstone of early 70s British rock.

Side A

1. Blind Eye
2. Lady Whiskey
3. Errors Of My Way
4. Queen Of Torture

Side B

1. Handy
2. Phoenix