Between the Rolling Stones and the Animals I don't know who was more blues as far as the British Invasion groups. Well, to tell the truth after listening to this collection 20 or so times I'd say the Animals were THE British blues band of the 60's. Of course like all things early 60's, as the decade progressed so did the psychedelic movement influence everything. The Animals (in whatever formation) led by Eric Burdon, did it just right. Monterey, Warm San Francisco Night, and Sky Pilot were all relevant in the second half of the 60's. Nothing better pays  tribute to the Monterey Pop Festval than the song "Monterey". I love this disc, and I suspect I'll listen to it many more times.