Tons of Sobs [Import]

Free | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 19, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Polygram Int'l
• ASIN: B000006YTN
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #559,952 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Over The Green Hills(Part I)

2. Worry

3. Walk In My Shadows

4. Wild Indian Woman

5. Goin' Down Slow

6. I'm A Mover

7. The Hunter

8. Moonshine

9. Sweet Tooth

10. Over The Green Hills(Part II)

Editorial Reviews

Japanese-only SHM-CD (Super High Material CD) pressing of this rock album. SHM-CDs can be played on any audio player and delivers unbelievably high-quality sound. You won't believe it's the same CD! Universal. 2008. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The first one, the heaviest one, the best one..., May 11, 2000

By 

"rhamphorynchus" (SF, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tons of Sobs (Audio CD)

It's a cryin' shame this album is only available as an import here in the U.S. of A., but at least it isn't too pricey an import. That aside, 'Tons of Sobs' is my favorite Free record, and one of the best examples of British blues rock of this period. The style is very heavy, like Cream, but more refined, perhaps like Peter Green-era Fleetwood Mac. Rodgers and Kossoff are at the peak of their respective powers. The band went on to release more polished and successful albums, but this one is where the heart is. If you like late-sixties Brit blues rock, this one won't fail ya. 'Worry', 'Walk in my Shadow' and 'Sweet Tooth' are standout tracks.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An incredible debut, January 10, 2002

By 

J. B Brent (Oak Ridge, Tennessee USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tons of Sobs (Audio CD)

TONS OF SOBS by Free was the group's debut, originally released in the U.S. by A&M records (SP 4198) in 1969. This ensemble's trademark clean and economical sound, the rhythm and counter-rhythms among the vocals, bass, lead guitar and drums and a strong selection of original blues-based tunes, make this an enjoyable listening experience for all. "Sweet Tooth," "Wild Indian Woman" and "The Hunter" (which remains part of Paul Rodgers' in-concert setlist to this day) are standout cuts, but the material fits together well throughout.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Early head-bangin` stuff!, October 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Tons of Sobs (Audio CD)

I`ve had a vinyl copy of this since new, and I never tire of playing it every so often. The raw energy of Kossoff, so soon to tragically take his own life, blends perfectly with the unique voice of Paul Rodgers, in this, their debut album. Its obvious that they haven`t yet developed much musical style, as each song tends to sound much the same from beginning to end, without a lot of variation. But within this album can be heard the basis of the unique "Free" sound, so crank up the volume and enjoy!