What makes As Safe as Yesterday Is by Humble Pie notable?

The album is significant for its blend of blues rock and soulful melodies, positioning Humble Pie within the growing hard rock movement. It received a warm critical reception, especially for tracks like 'Desperation,' and laid the groundwork for the band's future success in the early 1970s. Released in January 1969, 'As Safe as Yesterday Is' was Humble Pie's debut album, marking the beginning of their journey after the band's formation by Peter Frampton and Steve Marriott. At this point, they were still establishing their sound in the burgeoning hard rock scene of the UK.