What makes The Bastard by BZN notable?

This album is significant for introducing BZN’s unique style to a wider audience, leading to their eventual commercial success in the Netherlands. It helped lay the groundwork for their future hits, as they would go on to dominate the Dutch charts throughout the 1970s. Released in 1971, 'The Bastard' was BZN's debut album, marking their entry into the Dutch music scene. At this point, the band was still establishing their identity within the palingsound genre, which blends traditional Dutch music with contemporary rock elements.