“Sweet Freedom” is the sixth studio album by British rock
band Uriah Heep, released in September 1973 by Bronze Records in the UK and Warner
Bros. Records in the US.
The original vinyl release was a gatefold, reproducing the lyrics within. There was also a central page with a photograph of each band member.
It was the first Uriah Heep album to be released by Warner Bros. in the U.S. “Sweet Freedom” reached No. 91 in the U.S. Billboard 200. It was certified gold by the RIAA on 5 March 1974.
AllMusic's retrospective review noted that Heep "began to explore new styles to flesh out their combination of prog complexity and heavy metal muscle", while Sputnikmusic said, "Sonically, “Sweet Freedom” expands upon the sound of its predecessors, maintaining its general style for the most part but toying around in the studio a bit more".
The album was remastered and reissued by Castle Communications in 1996 with two bonus tracks, and again in 2004 in an expanded deluxe edition.
The original vinyl release was a gatefold, reproducing the lyrics within. There was also a central page with a photograph of each band member.
It was the first Uriah Heep album to be released by Warner Bros. in the U.S. “Sweet Freedom” reached No. 91 in the U.S. Billboard 200. It was certified gold by the RIAA on 5 March 1974.
AllMusic's retrospective review noted that Heep "began to explore new styles to flesh out their combination of prog complexity and heavy metal muscle", while Sputnikmusic said, "Sonically, “Sweet Freedom” expands upon the sound of its predecessors, maintaining its general style for the most part but toying around in the studio a bit more".
The album was remastered and reissued by Castle Communications in 1996 with two bonus tracks, and again in 2004 in an expanded deluxe edition.
“Sweet Freedom” este al saselea album de studio al trupei
de rock britanice Uriah Heep, lansat in septembrie 1973 de Bronze Records in
Marea Britanie si Warner Bros. Records in Statele Unite.
Discul original de vinil a avut ambalajul ca o foaie impaturita, cu versurile scrise in interior, iar pe foaia centrala erau poze cu fiecare din membrii trupei. A fost primul album Uriah Heep lansat de Warner Bros. in Statele Unite.
“Sweet Freedom” a atins locul 91 in US Bilboard 200. A fost certificat cu aur de catre RIAA pe 5 martie 1974.
Cronica retrospectiva de la AllMusic a notat ca Heep “a inceput sa exploreze noi stiluri imbratisand combinatia complexa de progresiv cu heavy metal”, in timp ce Sputnikmusic a spus “Ca sunet, “Sweet Freedom” se extinde pana la nivelul albumelor anterioare, mentinandu-si stilul propriu general pentru cea mai mare parte, dar si jucandu-se putin mai mult in studio ca pana acum”.
Albumul a fost imbunatatit si relansat de Castle Communications in 1996 cu doua piese ca bonus si din nou in 2004 intr-o editie de lux extinsa.
Discul original de vinil a avut ambalajul ca o foaie impaturita, cu versurile scrise in interior, iar pe foaia centrala erau poze cu fiecare din membrii trupei. A fost primul album Uriah Heep lansat de Warner Bros. in Statele Unite.
“Sweet Freedom” a atins locul 91 in US Bilboard 200. A fost certificat cu aur de catre RIAA pe 5 martie 1974.
Cronica retrospectiva de la AllMusic a notat ca Heep “a inceput sa exploreze noi stiluri imbratisand combinatia complexa de progresiv cu heavy metal”, in timp ce Sputnikmusic a spus “Ca sunet, “Sweet Freedom” se extinde pana la nivelul albumelor anterioare, mentinandu-si stilul propriu general pentru cea mai mare parte, dar si jucandu-se putin mai mult in studio ca pana acum”.
Albumul a fost imbunatatit si relansat de Castle Communications in 1996 cu doua piese ca bonus si din nou in 2004 intr-o editie de lux extinsa.
List of tracks
Side 1
1. "Dreamer" Mick Box, Gary Thain 3:41
2. "Stealin'" 4:49
3. "One
Day" Hensley, Thain 2:47
4. "Sweet
Freedom" 6:37
Side 2
5. "If I
Had the Time" 5:43
6. "Seven
Stars" 3:52
7. "Circus" Box, Lee Kerslake, Thain 2:44
8. "Pilgrim" David Byron, Hensley 7:10
Personnel
David Byron – lead vocals
Mick Box – guitars
Ken Hensley – keyboards, backing vocals, guitars
Gary Thain – bass
Lee Kerslake – drums, backing vocals, percussion
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