It brought together their separate influences of folk, jazz, blues, early music and contemporary songwriting.

[5] By the time the album was produced, the members of Pentangle were already accomplished musicians, in their own fields, and had played together in various combinations.

Jansch and Renbourn were recognised as solo artists and played together regularly, including their recording of the Bert and John album.

"[6] In his Allmusic retrospective review, Ronnie D. Lankford wrote, "There's something exciting about the first album of a band that goes on to greatness, and The Pentangle, by the group of the same name, is no different.

Equally comfortable with traditional songs, instrumentals, and originals, they made few missteps on their early albums.