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' (a... more »lternative 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.« less
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.
CD Reviews
Tons of Great!!
Squid | Clarksburg, WV | 09/20/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"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."
Sons of Tobs
G. G. Hansford | Newborough, Victoria Australia | 06/24/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have just received this new remastered version and it is absolutely fantastic! The sound quality is excellent, especially considering that it was recorded in the late sixties. The drums have been cleaned up and the guitars / vocals subtly tweaked. The bonus tracks are great especially 'Visions of Hell' and 'Woman by the sea' which later was released as 'Remember' on the Fire and Water album. I'm going to replace my existing Free CDs with these new remasters!"
Tons of greatness
Rohit R | india | 05/31/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"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."
The beginning - Tons of Sobs
G. G. Hansford | Newborough, Victoria Australia | 06/14/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)
"If you're a Free fan then this album is a must have. It's their Genesis album, their musical launch pad. Before the hype, before the egos, before the drugs... there was Tons of Sobs. A technically raw album, it provides a fascinating glimpse into the energetic, early potential of this group. The album is a Sgt Pepper's style journey, beginning and ending with the haunting 'Over the Green Hills' Some great performances are wedged in between... Worry, Walk in my shadow, I'm a mover, and the classic Hunter. Kossoff's fluid guitar work, intense vibrato laden lead work dominates while Kirke and Fraser provide a solid musical backing. Rodgers voice is gritty, with his distinctive phrasing punctuating the riff laden tracks. Close your eyes and be transported back to a time when the music and the vibe did the talking..."
Track Listings (10) - Disc #1