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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album seems to be almost uniformly criticized in reviews but I would make a case that it holds its own fairly well against the rest of Free's catalogue. True, it is not all up to the consistent high standard of 'Free and Water' or 'Heartbreaker', but it nevertheless contains much good material and demonstrates clearly the evolving style of the band, away from the relatively simple arrangements of the early albums and towards the keyboard-dominated sound of 'Heartbreaker'. This album was the last by the original four members of Free, but though he is not credited I suspect that some of the keyboard work might have been by John 'Rabbit' Bundrick, who officially joined the band later, for their final album. Although there are a couple of tracks which some might regard as 'filler', the standard of composition and playing is high, with the shorter more concise songs near the start and the later songs being more lengthy, slow and thoughtful. There is a sense of introspection in some of these later songs which matches the mood of much of the 'Heartbreaker' album, and this evolution of Free's sound should not be dismissed just because it differs from, for example, stompers like 'All right now'. So although there were problems during the making of this album, it has always deserved a place in the collection of Free aficionados. Don't be put off by the criticisms of the critics, as I was for many years, and give it a hearing with an open mind. (There are also several bonus tracks, although these are mostly alternate mixes and not of major interest)
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Don't be put off buying this album. This is, remember, Free in transition. Tempers had already been lost, rattles thrown out of various prams and the album is a product of the difficulties of the band at that time.
There are more good tracks than bad. Child, Guardian of the Universe and Magic Ship all hint at Rogers' chosen direction, and there are similarities with his later work with Bad Company and his solo efforts. Personally, I haven't heard the re-issued version with the additional tracks. I have the original, and would recommend this without reservation.
Many of the tracks, like Sail On, are understated and are none the worse for it. There are strong performances on Soldier Boy, Catch a Train and Travellin' Man. At under a tenner, why miss an important album of a band which was with us for too little time. Buy it!
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
I have always been a believer in the good things of life, but they don't all come wrapped in cellophane yeah...
2 April 2007
Format:Audio CD
... and they don't always - seem to turn out right. This is both a reunion and a goodbye. A return to form after the disappointing 'Highway'. A much maligned album but one that I think is up there with the eponymous 'Free' and 'Tons of Sobs' as a top Free album. It represents a diversion from the earlier stuff with a lot of piano accompanying Kos's guitar and some additional tweaking in the studio but that compliments the songs well - and they're great songs - 'Guardian of the Universe' and 'Child' make one great pairing while 'Magic Ship' and 'Sail on' make another.
These are among the most inspirational and uplifting things Paul's written - or is it Andy Fraser's influence? Andy must be one of the most underrated contributors to the band and one of the best bass players in the country. Here again he provides a solid and lyrical platform for them to weave their magic over. Kossof plays well here, unlike his rather self indulgent money raising solo efforts. It has a warm uplifting vibe. I'd recommend it to anyone.
These are among the most inspirational and uplifting things Paul's written - or is it Andy Fraser's influence? Andy must be one of the most underrated contributors to the band and one of the best bass players in the country. Here again he provides a solid and lyrical platform for them to weave their magic over. Kossof plays well here, unlike his rather self indulgent money raising solo efforts. It has a warm uplifting vibe. I'd recommend it to anyone.
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This album is superb. how anyone can say otherwise is beyond me. The turkey who titled his review after himself just don't know what he is talking about. Read more
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A TURKEY!!
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