Tons of Sobs [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Product Description
UK reissue of the British hard rock act's 1968 album, digitally remastered at Abbey Road with eight bonus tracks, 'I'm A Mover' (BBC session), 'Waitin On You' (BBC session), 'Guy Stevens Blues' (Blues jam), 'Moonshine' (alternative vocal), 'Sweet Tooth' (early take & alternative lyrics), 'Visions Of Hell' (unreleased master mix), 'Woman By The Sea' (alternative version) & 'Over The Green Hills' (BBC session). 2001.

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Tons of Sobs [Original recording remastered] [Import]

Average customer rating: Free your mind Tons of greatness 4.5 stars - A solid debut album Tons of Great!! Comme çi, comme ça

Tons of Sobs Free Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Free Highway Free at Last Free Live Heartbreaker ASIN: B00005OBSD Release Date: 2001-10-15

Tracks:

1. Over the Green Hills (Pt. 1)
2. Worry
3. Walk in My Shadow
4. Wild Indian Woman
5. Goin' Down Slow
6. I'm a Mover
7. Hunter
8. Moonshine
9. Sweet Tooth
10. Over the Green Hills (Pt. 2)
11. I'm a Mover [BBC Session]
12. Waitin' on You [BBC Session][#]
13. Guy Stevens Blues [Blues Jam]
14. Moonshine [Alternative Vocal][#]
15. Sweet Tooth [Early Take and Alternative Lyrics][#]
16. Visions of Hell [Unreleased Master Mix]
17. Woman by the Sea [Alternative Version][Alternate Take][#]
18. Over the Green Hills [BBC Session][#]

Album Description

UK reissue of the British hard rock act's 1968 album, digitally remastered at Abbey Road with eight bonus tracks, 'I'm A Mover' (BBC session), 'Waitin On You' (BBC session), 'Guy Stevens Blues' (Blues jam), 'Moonshine' (alternative vocal), 'Sweet Tooth' (early take & alternative lyrics), 'Visions Of Hell' (unreleased master mix), 'Woman By The Sea' (alternative version) & 'Over The Green Hills' (BBC session). 2001.

Album Details

The Classic 1969 Debut Album from Free - Digitally Remastered at Abbey Road with Eight Bonus Tracks Including BBC Sessions, Alternative Versions and Previously Unreleased Mixes. Enhanced Packaging with Sleeve Notes by Phil Sutcliffe

Customer Reviews:

Free your mind.......2006-11-26

This album deserves 5 stars and then some. The song going down slow will blow your mind, and is worth it alone. Paul Kossoff's ( Guitar absoutly screams! It is so ,bluesy and heartfelt, that it send shivers down your spine. Brilliant and masterful playing.This is a must have not only for blues/rock fans, but anyone who is into good music. Solid start to finish, you won't be sorry.

Tons of greatness.......2006-05-31

Tons of sobs is one of the finest rock albums in my collection from one of the greatest bands Free.I got this yesterday and have been listening to it continously since then .This is their best effort along with Fire and Water.This classic cd has such masterpices as Walk in my shadow,Goin down slow,I'm a mover and The hunter.Highly recommended.

4.5 stars - A solid debut album.......2005-04-09

Tons Of Sobs (1968.) Free's first album.

Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke rose to fame as classic rock superstars as a part of the rock supergroup, Bad Company, in the mid-late seventies. However, Bad Company wasn't the only band those two rock and roll geniuses ever belonged to. Before their supergroup days, the two belonged to a lesser-known classic rock outfit called Free. Alongside Rodgers and Kirke was a guitar mastermind named Paul Kossoff. Although Free was an excellent group, they achieved no popularity or success whatsoever outside of their 1970 hit single All Right Now. In 1968, the band released its first album, Tons Of Sobs. Read on for my review.

When you listen to this album, you'll notice that the band has a hard blues rock sound, similar to that of the legendary power trio Cream. Another thing that's easy to notice is that this is a very good album! Why these guys never achieved the same level of success that Cream did is beyond me, because these guys had musical skills light years ahead of many of their contemporaries. If you've listnened to any Bad Company album, you already know that Paul Rodgers is a killer vocalist and that Simon Kirke does percussion better than most. And on this album, you'll get to hear younger versions of them who have equal talent. It's interesting to hear what these guys sounded like before their days of fame. Why doesn't anybody appreciate this band?

Sadly, this album (as well as (probably) the rest of the Free catalogue) is out of print in America on CD (as of September 22, 2004.) Fortunately, there is a solution. The album (as well as Free's other albums) have been reissued in other countries! These versions even have bonus tracks! I am very impressed with these reissues, and if you look on some CD stores that sell imports or eBay, you're sure to come across them eventually.

Free was an excellent band, and it's a shame that they never really got the credit that they should have. There's really not much else I can say, except for that this is a very good album, and if you're a fan of classic rock, you really should add it to your CD collection.

Tons of Great!!.......2004-09-21

I missed this one, for some reason, during the late 60's/early 70's, My mistake!! This is GREAT!! It's right up there with "Heartbreaker", or any of their releases. Free's rendition of the blues classic "Goin' Down Slow" is alone worth the price of admission. I received this CD today 03/20/04 (shipped 09/15/04!!) and I feel really good about today - because of this CD. Absolutely Great.

Comme çi, comme ça.......2003-09-02

Free's first album (the self-titled one was the second) is a typical late-60s slice of British blues, filled with pulsating organ riffs. And this remastered and vastly expanded edition offers eight bonus tracks, including three good BBC session cuts and some studio alternates.

There are some really fine songs here, most notably "I'm A Mover", "Walk In My Shadow" and Free's rendition of the Albert King-classic "The Hunter". But the slow, bleak folk-blues "Moonshine" takes itself way too seriously, and several performances are indistinct and unfocused, lacking structure (and melody, too, to be honest).

If you're a serious Free fan you probably already own this album. (or you're planning to buy it again because of the bonus cuts).
If you're not - don't buy it. It's not a bad record, certainly not, but virtually every good song on "Tons Of Sobs" can be found on the excellent double-disc "Molten Gold - The Free Anthology".
That one collects almost every Free song of note, and you really won't miss very much even if that's the only Free CD you ever buy.

Average customer rating:

Tons of Sobs Free Manufacturer: Universal Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Heartbreaker Fire and Water ASIN: B00005Q7UA Release Date: 2007-05-07

Tracks:

1. Over the Green Hills
2. Worry
3. Walk in My Shadow
4. Wild Indian Woman
5. Goin' Down Slow
6. I'm a Mover
7. Hunter
8. Moonshine
9. Sweet Tooth
10. Over the Green Hills
11. I'm a Mover [BBC Session]
12. Waitin' on You [BBC Session]
13. Guy Stevens Blues [Blues Jam]
14. Moonshine [Alternative Vocal]
15. Sweet Tooth [Early Take and Alternative Lyrics]
16. Visions of Hell [Unreleased Master Mix]
17. Woman by the Sea [Alternative Version][Alternate Take]
18. Over the Green Hills [BBC Session]

Album Description

Japanese limited edition remastered reissue of 1969 album that's out-of-print domestically, packaged in a miniature LP sleeve. Includes the bonus tracks, 'Broad Daylight' (Single Version), 'The Worm' (Single Version), 'I'll Be Creepin' (Single Version), 'Sugar For Mr. Morrison' (Single Version), 'Broad Daylight' (BBC Session), 'Songs Of Yesterday' (BBC Session), 'Mouthful Of Grass' (Solo Version), 'Woman' (Alt. Version), 'Trouble On Double' (Early Version) & 'Mourning Sad Morning' (Alt Version). 2001.

Album Details

Japanese Limited Version featuring an LP Style Slipcase Cover.

Average customer rating: 4.5 stars - An impressive album Blues rock at its best... Sorprendente debut de un joven grupo A must have for a lovers of heavy blues rock. An incredible debut

Tons of Sobs Free Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Classic Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000006YTN Release Date: 1999-01-19

Tracks:

1. Over the Green Hills, Pt. 1
2. Worry
3. Walk in My Shadow
4. Wild Indian Woman
5. Goin' Down Slow
6. I'm a Mover
7. Hunter
8. Moonshine
9. Sweet Tooth
10. Over the Green Hills, Pt. 2

Album Description

Debut album by British hard rock group featuring guitarist Paul Kossoff and pre-Bad Company members Paul Rodgers & Simon Kirk. 10 tracks. Includes the original cover art from when it was originally released in 1968.

Customer Reviews:

4.5 stars - An impressive album.......2004-09-23

Tons Of Sobs (1968.) Free's first album.

Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke rose to fame as classic rock superstars as a part of the rock supergroup, Bad Company, in the mid-late seventies. However, Bad Company wasn't the only band those two rock and roll geniuses ever belonged to. Before their supergroup days, the two belonged to a lesser-known classic rock outfit called Free. Alongside Rodgers and Kirke was a guitar mastermind named Paul Kossoff. Although Free was an excellent group, they achieved no popularity or success whatsoever outside of their 1970 hit single All Right Now. In 1968, the band released its first album, Tons Of Sobs. Read on for my review.

When you listen to this album, you'll notice that the band has a hard blues rock sound, similar to that of the legendary power trio Cream. Another thing that's easy to notice is that this is a very good album! Why these guys never achieved the same level of success that Cream did is beyond me, because these guys had musical skills light years ahead of many of their contemporaries. If you've listnened to any Bad Company album, you already know that Paul Rodgers is a killer vocalist and that Simon Kirke does percussion better than most. And on this album, you'll get to hear younger versions of them who have equal talent. It's interesting to hear what these guys sounded like before their days of fame. Why doesn't anybody appreciate this band?

Sadly, this album (as well as (probably) the rest of the Free catalogue) is out of print in America on CD (as of September 22, 2004.) Fortunately, there is a solution. The album (as well as Free's other albums) have been reissued in Russia, as twofer issues! These versions even have bonus tracks! I am very impressed with these reissues, and if you look on some CD stores that sell imports or eBay, you're sure to come across them eventually.

Free was an excellent band, and it's a shame that they never really got the credit that they should have. There's really not much else I can say, except for that this is a very good album, and if you're a fan of classic rock, you really should add it to your CD collection.

Blues rock at its best..........2004-04-05

Wow! This cd blew me away. How this group didn't become a top seller like Cream I don't know. In fact you hear bits of Cream's style as well as good old blues in this release. The playing is top notch and tight with fret master Paul Kosoff throwing down some serious licks. This talented guitarist sadly would not see the age of 30 due to substance abuse. Simon Kirke (later of Bad Company fame) lays down some heavy drum work while bassist Andy Frasier is a musical force by himself. When I think of Andy's playing deceased bass player Allen Woody of Gov't Mule fame comes to mind. Phenomenal...In fact the Mule cover some Free songs in concert.To top it all off we get Paul Rodger's amazing vocals and song writing. This is just an incredible stew of blues and rock and should be considered a classic. Amazing covers of Goin' Down Slow and The Hunter just add to the quality of this release. If you are interested in checking something else out by Free other than radio staple and overplayed "All Right Now" you will not be disappointed by this classic 1968 release.

Sorprendente debut de un joven grupo.......2003-03-30

Cuando Tons of Sobs aparece en 1968, Paul Kossoff y Paul Rodgers cuentan con 18 años, pero como guitarrista y vocalista respectivamente, parecen tener muchos años de experiencia. Por si eso fuera poco Simon Kirke, el mayor del grupo, tiene 19 y Andy Fraser sólo 16.

Aparte de demostrar un talento inversamente proporcional a sus edades, componen 8 de los 10 temas (difícil destacar alguno sobre el resto), se anticipan aunque sólo por unos pocos meses al sonido de Led Zeppelin, y lanzan un tremendo álbum que supera a otros trabajos similares de blues rock de la misma época (Ten Years After, Fleetwood Mac, Savoy Brown, Jeff Beck Group). Nada mal para un grupo de adolescentes.

A must have for a lovers of heavy blues rock........2002-04-07

Why don't all the good old albums get more recognition? This is
indeed one of those.
The musicians make a good team, Paul Rodgers' voice is certainly one of those bests with a unique carchter and with balance of both intensity and grey despair. Paul Kossof's fiery lead guitar work makes a brilliant bridge between blues and heavy rock riffs. He is certainly not mentioned often enough when talking about guitarists. Simon Kirk the drummer plays vividly and concerned. He is doing more than giving just a rythm. Drums on this album is felt as an
instrument with dynamics and tonality, played both softly or intensively. Andy Fraser too, does more than making standard bass lines.
Because the audio quality is better than albums in general made in 1968 the bass is more clear and just not a diffuse bottom tone maker. Yes the audio is actually surprisingly superb. It does not say whether my version of the album is remixed or remastered or not so I guess they used a clever way of recording. And if it would be
listened at in a remixed or remastered version, don't know if there is any as such, then the audio would fool anyone to believe that the album was not made in 68 but rather in 88 !

If you haven't heard of Tons of sobs then do. Although, in order to enjoy it's heavyness you need speakers with better size rather than made for todays standards, made up just for wimpy pop music.

My favs are tracks: #2-Worry, #3-walk in my shadow, #6-I'm a mover, #7-The hunter, #9-Sweet tooth.

An incredible debut.......2002-01-11

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.

Average customer rating: 4.5 stars - An impressive album Blues rock at its best... Sorprendente debut de un joven grupo A must have for a lovers of heavy blues rock. An incredible debut

Tons of Sobs Free ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Classic Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000563RX

Album Description

Debut album by British hard rock group featuring guitarist Paul Kossoff and pre-Bad Company members Paul Rodgers & Simon Kirk. 10 tracks. Includes the original cover art from when it was originally released in 1968.

Customer Reviews:

4.5 stars - An impressive album.......2004-09-23

Tons Of Sobs (1968.) Free's first album.

Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke rose to fame as classic rock superstars as a part of the rock supergroup, Bad Company, in the mid-late seventies. However, Bad Company wasn't the only band those two rock and roll geniuses ever belonged to. Before their supergroup days, the two belonged to a lesser-known classic rock outfit called Free. Alongside Rodgers and Kirke was a guitar mastermind named Paul Kossoff. Although Free was an excellent group, they achieved no popularity or success whatsoever outside of their 1970 hit single All Right Now. In 1968, the band released its first album, Tons Of Sobs. Read on for my review.

When you listen to this album, you'll notice that the band has a hard blues rock sound, similar to that of the legendary power trio Cream. Another thing that's easy to notice is that this is a very good album! Why these guys never achieved the same level of success that Cream did is beyond me, because these guys had musical skills light years ahead of many of their contemporaries. If you've listnened to any Bad Company album, you already know that Paul Rodgers is a killer vocalist and that Simon Kirke does percussion better than most. And on this album, you'll get to hear younger versions of them who have equal talent. It's interesting to hear what these guys sounded like before their days of fame. Why doesn't anybody appreciate this band?

Sadly, this album (as well as (probably) the rest of the Free catalogue) is out of print in America on CD (as of September 22, 2004.) Fortunately, there is a solution. The album (as well as Free's other albums) have been reissued in Russia, as twofer issues! These versions even have bonus tracks! I am very impressed with these reissues, and if you look on some CD stores that sell imports or eBay, you're sure to come across them eventually.

Free was an excellent band, and it's a shame that they never really got the credit that they should have. There's really not much else I can say, except for that this is a very good album, and if you're a fan of classic rock, you really should add it to your CD collection.

Blues rock at its best..........2004-04-05

Wow! This cd blew me away. How this group didn't become a top seller like Cream I don't know. In fact you hear bits of Cream's style as well as good old blues in this release. The playing is top notch and tight with fret master Paul Kosoff throwing down some serious licks. This talented guitarist sadly would not see the age of 30 due to substance abuse. Simon Kirke (later of Bad Company fame) lays down some heavy drum work while bassist Andy Frasier is a musical force by himself. When I think of Andy's playing deceased bass player Allen Woody of Gov't Mule fame comes to mind. Phenomenal...In fact the Mule cover some Free songs in concert.To top it all off we get Paul Rodger's amazing vocals and song writing. This is just an incredible stew of blues and rock and should be considered a classic. Amazing covers of Goin' Down Slow and The Hunter just add to the quality of this release. If you are interested in checking something else out by Free other than radio staple and overplayed "All Right Now" you will not be disappointed by this classic 1968 release.

Sorprendente debut de un joven grupo.......2003-03-30

Cuando Tons of Sobs aparece en 1968, Paul Kossoff y Paul Rodgers cuentan con 18 años, pero como guitarrista y vocalista respectivamente, parecen tener muchos años de experiencia. Por si eso fuera poco Simon Kirke, el mayor del grupo, tiene 19 y Andy Fraser sólo 16.

Aparte de demostrar un talento inversamente proporcional a sus edades, componen 8 de los 10 temas (difícil destacar alguno sobre el resto), se anticipan aunque sólo por unos pocos meses al sonido de Led Zeppelin, y lanzan un tremendo álbum que supera a otros trabajos similares de blues rock de la misma época (Ten Years After, Fleetwood Mac, Savoy Brown, Jeff Beck Group). Nada mal para un grupo de adolescentes.

A must have for a lovers of heavy blues rock........2002-04-07

Why don't all the good old albums get more recognition? This is
indeed one of those.
The musicians make a good team, Paul Rodgers' voice is certainly one of those bests with a unique carchter and with balance of both intensity and grey despair. Paul Kossof's fiery lead guitar work makes a brilliant bridge between blues and heavy rock riffs. He is certainly not mentioned often enough when talking about guitarists. Simon Kirk the drummer plays vividly and concerned. He is doing more than giving just a rythm. Drums on this album is felt as an
instrument with dynamics and tonality, played both softly or intensively. Andy Fraser too, does more than making standard bass lines.
Because the audio quality is better than albums in general made in 1968 the bass is more clear and just not a diffuse bottom tone maker. Yes the audio is actually surprisingly superb. It does not say whether my version of the album is remixed or remastered or not so I guess they used a clever way of recording. And if it would be
listened at in a remixed or remastered version, don't know if there is any as such, then the audio would fool anyone to believe that the album was not made in 68 but rather in 88 !

If you haven't heard of Tons of sobs then do. Although, in order to enjoy it's heavyness you need speakers with better size rather than made for todays standards, made up just for wimpy pop music.

My favs are tracks: #2-Worry, #3-walk in my shadow, #6-I'm a mover, #7-The hunter, #9-Sweet tooth.

An incredible debut.......2002-01-11

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.

Average customer rating:

Tons of Sobs Free Manufacturer: Universal/Island ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Classic Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00006HBC4 Release Date: 2002-10-07

Tracks:

1. Over the Green Hills
2. Worry
3. Walk in My Shadow
4. Wild Indian Woman
5. Goin' Down Slow
6. I'm a Mover
7. Hunter
8. Moonshine
9. Sweet Tooth
10. Over the Green Hills
11. I'm a Mover [BBC Session]
12. Waitin' on You [BBC Session]
13. Guy Stevens Blues [Blues Jam]
14. Moonshine [Alternative Vocal]
15. Sweet Tooth [Early Take and Alternative Lyrics]
16. Visions of Hell [Unreleased Master Mix]
17. Woman by the Sea [Alternative Version][Alternate Take]
18. Over the Green Hills [BBC Session]

Average customer rating:

Tons of Sobs ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000F6YPRI Release Date: 2006-06-27

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