Free was one of the British bands that pioneered Hard Rock. Despite a short life span, they were of a huge influence on later bands such as Bad Company and Foreigner, thanks to their style of stripped down British Blues.

The band had been formed by a group of boys who, by the time they released their first album, Tons of Sobs (1969), were still only teenagers, albeit with significant gigging experience gained in different bands. Free (1969) moved the band on from their blues beginnings to a rock sound.

The band, however, did have a lot of trouble recording their eponymous second album, ‘Free’. Paul Rodgers and Andy Fraser demanded strict discipline in the studio, but Simon Kirke and especially Paul Kossoff wanted to hold on to the independent & free spirit of their debut. It took the diplomatic skills of label manager Chris Blackwell to remind the band of their strengths, and help them record the album.

Side A:
1. I’ll Be Creepin’
2. Songs Of Yesterday
3. Lying In The Sunshine
4. Trouble On Double Time
5. Mouthful Of Grass
Side B:
1. Woman
2. Free Me
3. Broad Daylight
4. Mourning Sad Morning