Why this album works
'Tons of Sobs' is significant as it laid the foundation for Free's influence on hard rock and blues-rock genres. The album received positive critical reception, helping establish the band’s reputation and propelling them towards mainstream success with future releases like 'Fire and Water'.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with emotional depth dynamic exploration of youthful exuberance reflective moments during late nights
- Context
- Released in January 1968, 'Tons of Sobs' marked Free's debut album, introducing their distinct sound to the rock scene. At this point, the band was still assembling its identity following the dissolution of previous projects featuring members like Paul Kossoff and Andy Fraser. The album set the stage for their subsequent rise within the British hard rock movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Holograf· Aerosmith
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Over the Green Hills, Part 1 0:50
- 2 Worry Standout 3:27
- 3 Walk in My Shadow Standout 3:30
- 4 Wild Indian Woman 3:40
- 5 Goin' Down Slow Standout 8:22
- 6 I'm a Mover 2:56
- 7 The Hunter 4:14
- 8 Moonshine 5:05
- 9 Sweet Tooth 4:54
- 10 Over the Green Hills, Part 2 2:07
- 11 I'm a Mover (BBC session) 3:05
- 12 Waitin' on You (BBC session) 2:17
- 13 Guy Stevens Blues (blues jam) 4:43
- 14 Moonshine (alternative vocal) 5:11
- 15 Sweet Tooth (early take & alternative lyrics) 4:56
- 16 Vision of Hell (unreleased master mix) 3:49
- 17 Woman by the Sea (alternative version) 3:22
- 18 Over the Green Hills (BBC session) 3:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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