Free Spirit was the second album released by the duo ex-Strawbs members Richard Hudson and John Ford. Athough not especially progressive rock in nature, Free Spirit is a drop dead fantastic adult-oriented pop album with Gentle prog and folk leanings throughout. The symphonic song "Mother Mild" sounds like mid period Moody Blues with full orchestration and acoustic guitar with deep harmonies. The 9 minute semi epic "Silent Star" is a harmonic prog-pop masterpiece with fantastic tempo variations and superb songwriting. Not a bad track on this album!
Hard to peg this album down really but imagine a mix of Be Bop Deluxe and City Boy!
Hudson-Ford's "Nickelodeon" (debut album) was a big album for me and I am a big fan of this sophmore release too. It is really a shame that Hudson-Ford didnt become huge as their albums deserve but for those who have listened to these albums will know what I mean.
If you are looking for sme great 70's Pop with a whole lot of clever bits and fantastic song writing then pick this album up !
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