Freedom's Children

• 180 gram gatefold LP

This is Freedom's Children's first album, recorded in 1968 in South Africa for EMI. This album has all the wonderful excesses of early progressive rock; the deep meaningful poetry, spoken words, majestic organ-playing, sound effects, choirs, long guitar solos, etc.

Ramsay MacKay's unusual Scottish/South African accent guides us through this album of contrasts. From the country sounds of "Country Boy" to the Traffic-style rock of "Judas Queen," this album does not let up for a moment. It rocks, it soothes, it challenges, it even refreshes (thanks to the inclusion of an old Pepsi advertisement). A great album and a mind-blowing debut.

PERSONNEL:

• Julian Laxton - (guitars)
• Ramsay MacKay - (bass, vocals)
• Colin Pratley - (drums)
• Brian Davidson - (vocals)
• Nic Martens - (organ)
• Pete Clifford - (guitar)
• Dennis Robertson, Peter Vee, Stevie van Kerken - (vocals)

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Introduction (Narrative)
• A2. Season
• A3. Judas Queen
• A4. Mrs. Browning
• A5. Country Boy
• A6. Your Fathers' Eyes

• SIDE B
• B1. Eclipse
• B2. 10 Years Ago
• B3. Kafkasque
• B4. Boundsgreen Fair
• B5. Miss Wendy's Dancing Eyes Have Died