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Tons of Sobs

Free · 1968

70 min · 18 tracks · hard rock

A raw blend of bluesy hard rock and soulful melodies, capturing youthful exuberance and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with emotional depth
  • dynamic exploration of youthful exuberance
  • reflective moments during late nights
  • immersive journey through varied themes

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone single tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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
Bad Company· The Black Crowes· Led Zeppelin

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Over the Green Hills, Part 1 0:50
  • 2 Worry 3:27
  • 3 Walk in My Shadow 3:30
  • 4 Wild Indian Woman 3:40
  • 5 Goin' Down Slow 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

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