FREEDOM-THROUGH THE YEARS-

As Bobby and Ron Harrison were kicked out from Procul Harum by Gary Brooker they quickly decided to form this outfit called Freedom and this is their third release and it saw the light in 1971. After participating in the recording of ” A whiter shade of Pale” by The Harum the reincarnation of Freedom took a much darker path towards Hard/psych/blues rock in 1968 splitting tours with Black Sabbath and The James Gang, a darker side of black…:-)

This record got some great tunes and the producing is left with some time wearness but with just so much integrity that it doesn´t becomes a parody. This is a great album overall but could have earned a lot more Points with Another producer. Even so the vocals are great and the guitars are avarage with a tendens to drown a bit in the sound frame. A saviour is the strong rhythm section with a solid steamroller beat. Funky stuff!!

Whatabout hte drummer, Bobby Harrison?? As this geezer also is responsible for the lead vocals you just have to give him the benefit of a doubt, this fellow knows what he´s doing. Great Dynamics with funky drive gives the striking impression a lift. The hit ratio together with the bass player brings freedom to the guitars and you can almost hear that this is fun for real..Faboulus… 🙂

As this is a progression from the 60´s bluesscene the album just gets all pieces together on this album. Strong songs with great vocals and true personal touch through and through. Very Good!!

This is an album to cherish for it´s great personality and strong songs. If you´re in for English Hard/psych/blues rock Music this is a true contender. Great copies and reissues are out there for descent Money, not cheap  but fair. Worth a buy if the condition is the right one.

VINYLRATING/GRADE

-6-GOOD!-WORTH BUYING-