Why this album works
'Free at Last' marks an important chapter in Free's legacy as it showcases their unique sound during a transitional phase. The album features tracks that highlight the band's signature blues-infused hard rock style, although it received mixed reviews upon release, failing to achieve the same chart success as its predecessors.
- Best for
- wave-like dynamics with contrasts exploratory themes of freedom reflective moments of introspection
- Context
- Released in January 1972, 'Free at Last' was Free's fifth studio album, coming after their commercial peak with 'Fire and Water' in 1970. The band sought to capture a more experimental sound while grappling with internal tensions and lineup changes, which ultimately led to their disbandment shortly after this release.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Holograf· Aerosmith
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Catch a Train 3:32
- 2 Soldier Boy 2:51
- 3 Magic Ship Standout 5:22
- 4 Sail On 3:05
- 5 Travellin' Man 3:23
- 6 Little Bit of Love 2:34
- 7 Guardian of the Universe Standout 5:32
- 8 Child Standout 5:18
- 9 Goodbye 5:15
- 10 Burnin' (Molton Gold) (alternative take) 5:57
- 11 Honky Tonk Woman 3:13
- 12 Magic Ship (alternative mix) 5:27
- 13 Little Bit of Love (alternative mix) 2:37
- 14 Guardian of the Universe (Paul Rodgers solo version) 6:06
- 15 Child (Early mix) 5:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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