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Southern Freeez

Freeez · 1981

156 min · 30 tracks · new wave

A vibrant fusion of jazz-funk grooves and new wave melodies, effortlessly bridging the dancefloor and the art aesthetic.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Southern Freeez — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its infectious groove and smooth transitions, making it a staple of the early '80s dance scene.
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    Flying High — This track showcases a blend of upbeat rhythms and catchy hooks, illustrating Freeez's ability to merge jazz influences with pop sensibilities.
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    Caribbean Winter — With its tropical instrumentation and lively tempo, this song highlights Freeez’s innovative approach to combining different musical styles.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Flying High

    The bridge shifts to a reflective tone, where imagery evokes feelings of liberation against a backdrop of rhythmic energy.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Mariposa (Butterfly) 5:42
  • 2 Caribbean Winter 5:15
  • 3 Easy on the Onions 2:37
  • 4 Sunset 4:40
  • 5 Flying High 5:30
  • 6 Southern Freeez 5:41
  • 7 Roller Chase 5:08
  • 8 First Love 4:23
  • 9 Finale 1:54
  • 10 Anti-Freeez (Set Me Free) (disco version) 3:58
  • 11 Mountain Man 4:16
  • 12 Fly by Night 5:20
  • 13 One to One (12″ remix) 5:04
  • 14 Alone (remix) 5:53
  • 15 Southern Freeez (12″ version) 6:39
  • 16 Flying High (12″ remix) 7:29

Disc 2

  • 1 Keep in Touch 6:50
  • 2 Stay 6:11
  • 3 Hot Footing It 5:56
  • 4 Flying High (1984 remix) 6:27
  • 5 Anti-Freeez (1984 remix) 5:39
  • 6 Alone (1984 remix) 5:31
  • 7 Southern Freeez (1984 remix) 7:33
  • 8 One to One (1984 remix) 4:59
  • 9 Fly by Night (1984 remix) 5:19
  • 10 Roller Chase (1984 remix) 5:47
  • 11 Caribbean Winter (1984 remix) 5:26
  • 12 One to One (instrumental) 5:29
  • 13 Having Fun (Previously Unreleased demo) 3:40
  • 14 Say You Will Be My Lover (Previously Unreleased demo) 2:35

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