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Freefall
Freefall was the Dixie Dregs first record, released in 1977. Overall, many critics consider this album one of the band's best efforts. Freefall features a good mix of southern rock, bluegrass and jazz styles but sounds more jazz oriented and funky than other Dixie Dregs recordings. "Refried Funky Chicken" is just that--funky--as guitarist/songwriter Steve Morse makes use of a well-oiled wah-wah pedel throughout the tune. "Holiday" has very fluid, rolling feel with drummer Rod Morgenstein and bassist Andy West providing a very tight rhythm backing. "Moe Down" showcases the southern/pickin' sound that the Dregs practically patented. The CD closes with the quiet and fluid "Northern Lights". For a first album, this one is a killer, one of the Dixie Dregs best.
Tracks — all instrumental
| 1 | Free Fall | 4:41 |
| 2 | Holiday | 4:29 |
| 3 | Hand Jig | 3:18 |
| 4 | Moe Down | 3:50 |
| 5 | Refried Funky Chicken | 3:18 |
| 6 | Sleep | 1:58 |
| 7 | Cruise Control | 6:15 |
| 8 | Cosmopolitan Traveler | 3:03 |
| 9 | Dig The Ditch | 3:51 |
| 10 | Wages Of Weirdness | 3:47 |
| 11 | Northern Lights | 3:13 |
