Two albums on one CD, You Could Be Born Again (1968) and One By One (1970) by this superb US harmony/Sunshine pop group, raved about by lovers of the genre. The group combine female/male vocals with electric and acoustic instruments and they utilse complex arrangements much like Saggitarius/Millenium/late '60s Beach Boys. Albums also feature imaginative covers of "Light My Fire", "Happy Together", "California Dreaming" "Eleanor Rigby" and others. Great.
The Free Design's 2nd album is the sound of a band discovering what they are capable of, amid the excitement of what is to come. Beautiful and elaborate originals intertwine with classic 60s pop hits, arranged in such a way that they could literally claim ownership. Duke Ellington's celestial 'I Like The Sunrise' takes a life of its own. Now pressed on 180 gram vinyl in an incredible US style thick card gatefold sleeve.
The Free Design's 2nd album is the sound of a band discovering what they are capable of, amid the excitement of what is to come. Beautiful and elaborate originals intertwine with classic 60's pop hits, arranged in such a way that they could literally claim ownership. Duke Ellington's celestial 'I Like The Sunrise' takes a life of its own. CD format includes 2 bonus tracks from 1968
The Free Design remastered reissue series ends with the group’s seventh and final album, the super-obscure and much-bootlegged ‘there is a song’ recorded in 1972 and originally released on the tiny independent Ambrotype label.This is the first ever vinyl reissue pressed on 180g in original sleeve.
The Free Design remaster reissue series ends with the group’s seventh and final album, the super-obscure and much-bootlegged ‘there is a song’, recorded in 1972 and originally released on the tiny independent ambrotype label. This edition has not only been gloriously remastered but contains a full colour booklet annotated by group member Chris Dedrick.
'Stars Times Bubbles' served as the FD's turning point: mixing the group's timeless elements of soft-psych with a dose of funk! The group's (1970)4th album, Chris Dedrick continued to develop his experimental approach to composing, songwriting, and arranging, with beginning to introduce his love of jazz, gospel singing and the Motown sound. Remastered with two bonus tracks and containing a 16 page colour booklet.
'Stars Times Bubbles' served as the FD's turning point: mixing the group's timeless elements of soft-psych with a dose of funk! The group's 4th album, Chris Dedrick continued to develop his experimental approach to composing, songwriting, and arranging, with beginning to introduce his love of jazz, gospel singing and the Motown sound. Gloriously remastered and now pressed on 180 gram vinyl in an incredible exact repro, US style thick card gatefold sleeve.
180 gram LP version of their fourth album from 1970. The 11 songs tackle childhood thoughts from a gentle psychedelic angle (including ‘Can you tell me how to get to get to Sesame Street?’)
Korean 22 track best of this superb '60's male/female harmony Sunshine pop group. Includes all of the Stars/Time/Bubbles/Love album most of the Heaven/Earth album, and assorted tracks from their other releases. Beautiful multi part harmonies and startling arrangements of original songs and cover versions. Anyone who loves '60's Sunshine Pop and the late '60's Beach Boys will love the uplifting sound of a group that has attained legendary status amongst collectors of the genre.
180 gram vinyl pressing of the 1971 album housed in a gatefold sleeve on which the band returned to a trio and get bitten by the Motown bug. The album is full of funky riffs and lush string arrangements and included the bands version of "Light My Fire".
A CD re-issue of the 1971 album on which the band returned to a trio and got bitten by the Motown bug.The album is full of funky riffs and lush string arrangements and included the bands version of "Light My Fire". This reissue features 5 bonus tracks and is gloriously remastered throughout.
Stunning 1967 debut from US pop-psych harmony vocal group The Free Design. Includes a wonderful version of "59th Street Bridge Song" and an amazing baroque rendition of The Beatles "Michelle" as well as the truly wonderful "The Proper Ornaments". One of the best harmony psych pop albums of the '60's with breathtaking vocal harmonies interwoven with delicate orchestration and diverse instrumentation. For fans of Beach Boys, Sagittarius, Association, etc. Pressed on 180 gram vinyl and housed in an amazing thick card '60's style gatefold sleeve.
Third album from US male/female vocal harmony group The Free Design originally released in 1969. Beautiful Sunshine soft psych pop in the style of Association, Millennium, Beach Boys, etc. with faultless harmonies and uplifting melodies. 24-bit remastered version now pressed on 180 gram vinyl in an incredible exact repro, US style thick card gatefold sleeve.
Absolutely Stunning 1967 debut from US pop-psych harmony vocal group The Free Design recorded for the US '60's audiophile Project 3 label. Includes the hit title track, a dreamy version of "59th Street Bridge Song" and an amazing baroque rendition of The Beatles "Michelle" as well as the truly wonderful "The Proper Ornaments". One of the best harmony psych pop albums of the '60's with breathatking vocal harmonies interwoven with delicate orchestration and diverse instrumentation. For fans of Beach Boys, Bee Gees, Sagittarius, Association, Cyrkle etc. 24 bit remaster.
Superb third album from the US male/female vocal harmony group The Free Design which was originally released in 1969. Beautiful psychy sunshine pop in the style of Association, Millennium, Beach Boys, etc. with faultless harmonies and uplifting melodies. This deluxe edition includes eight bonus tracks including material recorded as the backing group for Tony Mottola. Detailed booklet with pictures. 24 bit remaster.
180 gram 2 lp set housed in a gatefold sleeve compiling tracks from The Free Design's six albums recorded from 1967-1973 for Enoch Light's renowned audiophile label, Project 3; as well as their rare, There Is A Song, released on the tiny Ambrotype label in 1973. Despite their exquisite vocal harmonies and ethereal arrangements, success inexplicably eluded this harmony sunshine pop act much raved about by lovers of the genre vocal group. Yet, almost three decades later The Free Design's music continues to live on, influencing a whole new generation of 'soft' pop (Saint Etienne, The High Llamas, Stereolab, Cornelius etc). Includes annotated track listing by Chris Dedrick!
Classic US '60's/70's harmony Sunshine pop much raved about by lovers of the genre. Complex layers of male and female vocal harmonies mingle with electric and acoustic instrumentation to create a happy, gentle sound that drifts on a summer breeze through your ears. Including their only hit "Kites are Fun" plus tracks from the bands six other releases on the Project Three label. A great way to discover this band. Includes detailed sleeve notes....
CD re-issue their fourth album from 1970. The 11 songs tackle childhood thoughts from a gentle psychedelic angle (including ‘Can you tell me how to get to get to sesame street?’). This CD version also has 5 bonus tracks, "For the love of your Lips" #1 & #2, a pair of previously unreleased jingles recorded for chapstick !
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