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On the Road to Freedom

Alvin Lee · 1973

39 min · 12 tracks · rock music

A soulful blend of rock and blues infused with a message of freedom and change.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • uplifting messages of freedom
  • short bursts of reflection
  • playful energy for gatherings
  • warmth for sunny afternoons

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking long, immersive tracks
  • prefer heavy, intense sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1973, 'On the Road to Freedom' was Alvin Lee's first solo album after his tenure with Ten Years After. Following the band's peak with 'Woodstock,' Lee sought to explore more personal themes, influenced by the changing musical landscape of the early 1970s. This album marked a significant shift towards a more introspective and diverse sound for him.
Stylistic neighbors
Ten Years After· Johnny Winter· Eric Clapton

Tracklist

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

  • 1 On the Road to Freedom 4:15
  • 2 The World Is Changing 2:51
  • 3 So Sad (No Love of His Own) 4:40
  • 4 Fallen Angel 3:27
  • 5 Funny 2:54
  • 6 We Will Shine 2:41
  • 7 Carry My Load 3:03
  • 8 Lay Me Back 2:59
  • 9 Let ’Em Say What They Will 2:57
  • 10 I Can’t Take It 2:58
  • 11 Riffin 3:41
  • 12 Rockin’ Till the Sun Goes Down 3:16

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