Max Merritt – Out Of The Blue (E/VG+) – LP, AU 1976

Out Of The Blue is an LP by Max Merritt from 1976 released on the Arista label.

About this album

Out Of The Blue shows Max Merritt refining his easygoing pop-rock and soul crossover into a more polished, commercially minded set. Issued in 1976, the album sits comfortably between rock, funk and blue-eyed soul, with Merritt’s laid-back vocal delivery fronting material that aims for radio-friendly immediacy without losing its warmth. Songs such as Let It Slide and Gotta Have Your Love underline the record’s melodic strengths, while the broader set reflects the period when Australian and New Zealand artists were increasingly pushing into mainstream pop territory. It is a solid example of Merritt’s enduring appeal as a singer able to bridge grit and finesse.

Genre: Pop & Rock