Blind Leading The Blind Sweet Freedom

• 1 Infinity 04:56
• 2 Tears Of The Sun 05:39
• 3 Another Day 05:54
• 4 Skin And Bone 03:46
• 5 Innocent Child 05:48
• 6 Live From The Heart 04:34
• 7 Skeleton Key 03:46
• 8 Solid Ground 06:46
• 9 I Push too Hard 04:02
• 10 Outcry 07:35
• Total Runtime 52:46

Info for Blind Leading The Blind

Sweet Freedom began as a solo project by Swedish keyboardist Jörgen Schelander during the pandemic, born from a clear artistic vision and DIY spirit that had long been brewing in his mind.

Their debut album, initially released with no promotion, gained surprising attention — even landing coverage in Sweden Rock Magazine as one of the year's top releases. By late 2022, the band evolved from a solo project to a full lineup under the name Sweet Freedom, reminiscent of how Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow became simply Rainbow.

The new album, “Blind Leading The Blind”, sees the return of the same core lineup, but with one notable change: powerhouse vocalist Matti Alfonzetti (Skintrade, Jagged Edge) steps in as frontman, replacing Stefan Nyqvist. Matti’s signature voice and charisma elevate these already high-octane songs to new heights.

“This album is a blast of classic rock. Close your eyes and listen all the way through “Blind Leading The Blind” - and you'll come out blind no more… Maybe just a little deaf! The energy we captured, especially with Stefan Boman’s production, is something rare these days”. (Jörgen Schelander)

Together with Håkan Nilsson on guitar, Jan Lund on bass, and Håkan Rangemo on drums, Sweet Freedom forms a Swedish supergroup. The new album is a ten-song collection of massive classic rock with a progressive twist.

The album was recorded live as a full band at Tilt Recording Studios in Strömstad, Sweden - an intentional move to capture the raw energy and chemistry that can only happen when a real band plays together in the same room. That energy, combined with a massive-sounding mix and master by Stefan Boman (Opeth, Alice Cooper, Def Leppard), results in a huge, dynamic rock production.

While Matti is well known in the rock world, the rest of Sweet Freedom’s members also boast serious credentials. Jörgen performed all keyboards on the 2024 touring production of Jesus Christ Superstar (featuring Daniel Gildenlöw of Pain of Salvation), and both Jan and Håkan previously played in Sabbtail alongside Mats Levén and Fredrik Åkesson of Opeth.

Sweet Freedom is here, loud and proud - and “Blind Leading The Blind” proves they’re a force to be reckoned with.

Matti Alfonzetti, lead and backing vocals
Håkan Nilsson, lead and rhythm guitars, backing vocals
Jan Lund, bass, backing vocals
Håkan Rangemo, drums, percussion, backing vocals
Jörgen Schelander, organ, keyboards, backing vocals

Sweet Freedom
is in my opinion a concept, or a vision if you like. A DIY-attitude that we see too little of in the music-business today. Music of the heavier kind has to me always been about breaking the rules, not following them and that was part of the reason I left my previous bands Misth (to be replaced by no other than Benny Anderssons son Peter Grönwall) and Astrakhan after many albums and tours.

My love for music became my guideline, and the concept of Sweet Freedom was to do it my way and pay for everything out of my own pocket without compromising in anything. One once said that everyone should write a book in their lifetime. That is not for me but an album with music and lyrics I have written myself, definitely. Because I was all alone at first it took me some time. Nobody to try ideas with, no one was asking me about the songs and there was no one telling me this or that. That was fine by me, but I had only begun sorting out musical ideas on my piano, mellotron or organ when the pandemic hit the world. You probably think it gave me more time to write music and lyrics, but for various reasons it was actually quite the opposite.

When it was time to record the songs I called out to friends of mine with whom I’ve performed with on many occasions before. I wanted the music to be recorded with the energy we have when we play live. I also wanted a band that sounded good together from the start, who fit together like hand in glove. Håkan Nilsson (guitar), Jan Lund (bass) and Håkan Rangemo (drums) have played together for many years (known in Sweden for their fabulous covers of Deep Purple in the band Deepest Purple) and know each other inside out, and when Stefan Nykvist (Sarayasign) agreed to sing lead vocals it was a matchmake in heaven. His voice is phenomenal and he shared my love for this type of music and agreed so sing lead before he had even heard any of the songs. To be able to do the one thing you love the most, in a way that you want with no safety net. That is the sweetest freedom if you ask me, and that is what I have accomplish. So Sweet Freedom according to me is a true concept. Trust in yourself and don’t let anything or anyone stop you. (Jörgen Schelander)

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