Earlier in the year, London’s Cordial Recordings put out a full-length album featuring previously unreleased material recorded in the 70s from an Oakland based funk and soul group Family of Swede, titled Family Album. Due to high demand and heavy rotation from Gilles Peterson and others, the long version of the brilliant soul track “Set You Free”, which was originally only included on the CD version, has been released as a twelve-inch single.

Coming in at just under twelve minutes long, this timeless track takes listeners on an epic sonic journey, blending together uplifting gospel-like vocals with cosmic soul and psychedelic grooves. On the flip, the record includes two more solid tracks in the uptempo funk jam “Mellow”, and the feel-good cut “Life”.

Overall, this is a must-own release that should strongly appeal to fans of Earth, Wind & Fire, Kool & The Gang, early Cameo, and beyond. Already selling out fast, I highly recommend picking up a copy before they’re going for three figures on discogs.

Family of Swede — ‘Set You Free (Long Version)’ 12″
(Cordial Recordings)

1. Set You Free (Long Version)
2. Mellow
3. Life

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• Cosmic
• Funk
• Reissue
• Soul