Free (Rick Astley album)

Free
Studio album by
Rick Astley
Released12 March 1991 (1991-03-12)
Length51:33
LabelRCA
Producer
  • Gary Stevenson
  • Rick Astley
Rick Astley chronology
Dance Mixes
(1990) 		Free
(1991) 		Body & Soul
(1993)
Singles from Free
  1. "Cry for Help"
    Released: 14 January 1991
  2. "Move Right Out"
    Released: 18 March 1991
  3. "Never Knew Love"
    Released: 17 June 1991

Free is the third studio album by English singer Rick Astley, released on 12 March 1991 by RCA Records. It was his first album not to be produced by the noted production team of Stock Aitken Waterman. It gave Astley another hit single in the ballad "Cry for Help", which became a Top 10 in both the UK and US. Further singles "Move Right Out" and "Never Knew Love" were less successful. Free reached the UK Top 10 and the US Top 40 and marked the end of a successful four-year period for Astley.

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Encyclopedia of Popular Music[2]
MSN Music[3]
NME3/10[4]
Rolling Stone[5]
The Vancouver Sun[6]

Track listing

  1. "In the Name of Love" – 4:27 (Michael McDonald)
  2. "Cry for Help" – 4:54 (Rick Astley, Rob Fisher)
  3. "Move Right Out" – 3:50 (Rick Astley, Rob Fisher)
  4. "Be with You" – 4:07 (Rick Astley, Mark King)
  5. "Really Got a Problem" – 4:15 (Rick Astley, Mark King)
  6. "Is This Really Love"† – 3:26 (Rick Astley)
  7. "This Must Be Heaven" – 4:42 (Nicky Brown, Jeffrey Cohen, Jon Lind)
  8. "Never Knew Love" – 3:07 (Derek Bordeaux, John Paul Taylor)
  9. "The Bottom Line" – 5:13 (Rick Astley)
  10. "Some Kinda Love" (Japan bonus track) – 4:30 (Rick Astley)
  11. "Wonderful You" – 5:08 (Rick Astley)
  12. "Behind the Smile" – 4:33 (Rick Astley)

Note

  • † Not on LP PL74896

2010 re-issue

On 3 May 2010 an expanded edition of Free was released in a package containing both newly expanded and remastered editions of Free and Body and Soul.[7]

  1. "In the Name of Love" – 4:27
  2. "Cry for Help" – 4:54
  3. "Move Right Out" – 3:50
  4. "Be With You" – 4:07
  5. "Really Got a Problem" – 4:15
  6. "Is This Really Love" – 3:26
  7. "This Must Be Heaven" – 4:42
  8. "Never Knew Love" – 3:07
  9. "The Bottom Line" – 5:13
  10. "Wonderful You" – 5:08
  11. "Behind the Smile" – 4:33
  12. "Some Kinda Love" – 4:26
  13. "So Glad" – 3:23
  14. "Cry for Help" (single edit) – 4:19
  15. "Move Right Out" (7" version) – 3:53
  16. "Never Knew Love" (7" remix) – 3:08
  17. "Cry for Help" (12" version) – 6:27
  18. "Move Right Out" (vox/strings/piano version) – 3:35

2024 Remaster

A 2024 remastered edition of the album was announced to be released on 30 August 2024, including a double CD album with a reimagined version of "Cry for Help" on the CD1 from his compilation album The Best of Me, also included with B-sides, instrumentals, and remixes for the CD2 and an LP vinyl.[8][9]

  • Disc One
  1. "In The Name of Love" (2024 Remaster) (Michael McDonald) - 4:30
  2. "Cry for Help" (2024 Remaster) (Rick Astley, Rob Fisher) – 4:53
  3. "Move Right Out" (2024 Remaster) (Rick Astley, Rob Fisher) – 3:54
  4. "Be With You" (2024 Remaster) (Rick Astley, Mark King) – 4:14
  5. "Really Got a Problem" (2024 Remaster) (Rick Astley, Mark King) – 4:20
  6. "Is This Really Love" (2024 Remaster) (Rick Astley) – 3:29
  7. "This Must Be Heaven" (2024 Remaster) (Nicky Brown, Jeffrey Cohen, Jon Lind) - 4:47
  8. "Never Knew Love" (2024 Remaster) (Derek Bordeaux, John Paul Taylor) – 3:10
  9. "The Bottom Line" (2024 Remaster) (Rick Astley) – 5:18
  10. "Wonderful You" (2024 Remaster) (Rick Astley) – 5:14
  11. "Behind the Smite" (2024 Remaster) (Rick Astley) – 4:37
  12. "Cry for Help" (Reimagined) – 3:49
  13. "Some Kinda Love" (Rick Astley) – 4:27
  14. "So Glad" (Demo) – 3:22
  15. "Call Me" – 4:02
  16. "Move Right Out" (Vox, Piano, Strings Mix) – 3:38
  • Disc Two
  1. "Cry For Help" (7" Version) – 4:19
  2. "Move Right Out" (7" Version) – 3:55
  3. "Never Knew Love" (7" Remix) - 3:05
  4. "Cry for Help" (Single Edit) – 4:05
  5. "Move Right Out" (Rick's Mix) – 3:52
  6. "In The Name of Love " (Arty Olive Mix) – 4:20
  7. "Cry For Help" (12" Version) – 6:27
  8. "Move Right Out" (12" Version) – 6:35
  9. "Never Knew Love" (3 Day Mix) - 8:37
  10. "Move Right Out" (Instrumental) – 3:51
  11. "Never Knew Love" (Instrumental) - 3:09
  12. "This Must Be Heaven" (Instrumental) - 4:46
  13. "Call Me" (Instrumental) - 3:59

2024 Remaster (Digital)

  • Disc One
  1. "In The Name of Love" (2024 Remaster) (Michael McDonald) - 4:30
  2. "Cry for Help" (2024 Remaster) (Rick Astley, Rob Fisher) – 4:53
  3. "Move Right Out" (2024 Remaster) (Rick Astley, Rob Fisher) – 3:54
  4. "Be With You" (2024 Remaster) (Rick Astley, Mark King) – 4:14
  5. "Really Got a Problem" (2024 Remaster) (Rick Astley, Mark King) – 4:20
  6. "Is This Really Love" (2024 Remaster) (Rick Astley) – 3:29
  7. "This Must Be Heaven" (2024 Remaster) (Nicky Brown, Jeffrey Cohen, Jon Lind) - 4:47
  8. "Never Knew Love" (2024 Remaster) (Derek Bordeaux, John Paul Taylor) – 3:10
  9. "The Bottom Line" (2024 Remaster) (Rick Astley) – 5:18
  10. "Wonderful You" (2024 Remaster) (Rick Astley) – 5:14
  11. "Behind the Smite" (2024 Remaster) (Rick Astley) – 4:37
  12. "Cry for Help" (Reimagined) – 3:49
  13. "Some Kinda Love" (Rick Astley) – 4:27
  14. "So Glad" (Demo) – 3:22
  15. "Call Me" – 4:02
  16. "Move Right Out" (Vox, Piano, Strings Mix) – 3:38
  17. "Cry For Help" (7" Version) – 4:19
  18. "Move Right Out" (7" Version) – 3:55
  19. "Cry for Help" (7" Remix) - 3:05
  20. "Cry For Help" (Single Edit) – 4:05
  21. "Move Right Out" (Rick's Mix) – 3:52
  22. "In The Name of Love " (Arty Olive Mix) – 4:20
  23. "Cry For Help" (12" Version) – 6:27
  24. "Move Right Out" (12" Version) – 6:35
  25. "Cry for Help" (3 Day Mix) - 8:37
  26. "Move Right Out" (Instrumental) – 3:51
  27. "Cry for Help" (Instrumental) - 3:09
  28. "This Must Be Heaven" (Instrumental) - 4:46
  29. "Call Me" (Instrumental) - 3:59

LP vinyl

  • Side A
  1. "In The Name of Love" (2024 Remaster) (Michael McDonald) - 4:30
  2. "Cry for Help" (2024 Remaster) (Rick Astley, Rob Fisher) – 4:53
  3. "Move Right Out" (2024 Remaster) (Rick Astley, Rob Fisher) – 3:54
  4. "Be With You" (2024 Remaster) (Rick Astley, Mark King) – 4:14
  5. "Really Got a Problem" (2024 Remaster) (Rick Astley, Mark King) – 4:20
  6. "Is This Really Love" (2024 Remaster) (Rick Astley) – 3:29
  • Side B
  1. "This Must Be Heaven" (2024 Remaster) (Nicky Brown, Jeffrey Cohen, Jon Lind) - 4:47
  2. "Never Knew Love" (2024 Remaster) (Derek Bordeaux, John Paul Taylor) – 3:10
  3. "The Bottom Line" (2024 Remaster) (Rick Astley) – 5:18
  4. "Wonderful You" (2024 Remaster) (Rick Astley) – 5:14
  5. "Behind the Smite" (2024 Remaster) (Rick Astley) – 4:37

Personnel

Musicians

Production

  • Producers – Rick Astley and Gary Stevenson
  • Engineers – Gary Stevenson and Henrik Nilson
  • Assistant engineers – Andy Baker, Allan Krohn and Craig Portells
  • Mixing – Ren Swan
  • Art direction – Rick Astley
  • Sleeve design – Mike Orr and the Broughton Design Group
  • Photography – Paul Cox
  • Management – Tony Henderson

Charts

Certifications and sales

Certifications and sales for Free
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[20] Gold 50,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[21] Gold 100,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ Henderson, Alex. "Free – Rick Astley". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 17 June 2022. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
  2. ^ Larkin, Colin (2007). Encyclopedia of Popular Music (5th ed.). Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-0857125958.
  3. ^ "Free by Rick Astley on Msn Music". MSN Music. Archived from the original on 23 May 2006. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  4. ^ Maconie, Stuart (2 March 1991). "Long Play". NME. p. 35. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  5. ^ Bloom, Steve (30 May 1991). "Rick Astley: Free : Music Reviews". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 30 June 2008. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
  6. ^ Mackie, John (9 May 1991). "Pop". The Vancouver Sun.
  7. ^ O'Brien, Neil. "Free…plus + Body & Soul plus". Rickastley.co.uk. Archived from the original on 12 August 2013. Retrieved 15 July 2013.
  8. ^ Free (2024 Remaster) 1LP Vinyl + 2CD Deluxe, retrieved 3 November 2024
  9. ^ "Excited to announce a re-mastered version of 'Free' will be released on the 30th of August ❤️ Pre-save following the link in bio and listen to the new version of 'Cry For Help' now!". YouTube. Retrieved 3 November 2024.
  10. ^ "Australiancharts.com – Rick Astley – Free". Hung Medien. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  11. ^ "Austriancharts.at – Rick Astley – Free" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  12. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Rick Astley – Free" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  13. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Rick Astley – Free" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  14. ^ "Classifiche". Musica e dischi (in Italian). Retrieved 3 June 2022. Set "Tipo" on "Album". Then, in the "Titolo" field, search "Hold me in your arms".
  15. ^ "Swedishcharts.com – Rick Astley – Free". Hung Medien. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  16. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Rick Astley – Free". Hung Medien. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  17. ^ "Rick Astley | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  18. ^ "Rick Astley Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  19. ^ "Top 100 Album-Jahrescharts" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
  20. ^ "Solo Exitos 1959–2002 Ano A Ano: Certificados 1991–1995". Solo Exitos 1959–2002 Ano A Ano.
  21. ^ "British album certifications – Rick Astley – Free". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 25 July 2012.

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