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Free Fall

Alvin Lee · 1980

38 min · 10 tracks · rock music

A vibrant mix of rock melodies and bluesy riffs that showcase Alvin Lee's signature guitar work and soulful vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • upbeat tracks for road trips
  • quick bursts of energetic fun
  • catchy sing-alongs with friends
  • soulful moments for reflection
  • vibrant tunes for lively evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • slow-paced emotional deep dives
  • long, sprawling musical explorations

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1980, 'Free Fall' marked Alvin Lee's transition into a solo career after his success with Ten Years After. Following the band's peak in the late 1960s and early 1970s, this album reflects his efforts to establish a distinct identity outside of the group's legacy, featuring a more personal songwriting approach.
Stylistic neighbors
Ten Years After· Johnny Winter· Eric Clapton

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I Don’t Wanna Stop 4:18
  • 2 Take the Money and Run 4:41
  • 3 One Lonely Hour 4:49
  • 4 Heartache 3:12
  • 5 Stealin’ 3:25
  • 6 Ridin’ Truckin’ 3:38
  • 7 No More Lonely Nights 4:31
  • 8 City Lights 4:06
  • 9 Sooner or Later 3:35
  • 10 Dustbin City 2:40

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