{"product_id":"concrete-blonde-free-used","title":"Concrete Blonde – Free (CD, 1989, I.R.S. Records IRSD-82001)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"606\"\u003eWhy This CD Matters\u003cbr\u003eFree captures Concrete Blonde refining the sound that would soon bring wider recognition, blending alternative rock, punk influences, and emotionally charged songwriting. The album features strong performances from Johnette Napolitano and showcases the band's distinctive mix of intensity, melody, and lyrical depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"848\"\u003eCollector Note\u003cbr\u003e1989 US release on I.R.S. Records, catalog number IRSD-82001. Issued just before the commercial breakthrough of Bloodletting, Free remains a favorite among longtime fans and collectors seeking the band's formative recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eAvailability\u003cbr\u003eSingle copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Details\u003cbr\u003eCD: VG+ with light signs of normal handling\u003cbr\u003eCase: VG+ with light shelf wear\u003cbr\u003eBooklet: VG+ with light handling wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003cbr\u003eFormat: CD, Album\u003cbr\u003eLabel: I.R.S. Records – IRSD-82001\u003cbr\u003eCountry: US\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 1989\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Rock\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Alternative Rock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eMatrix \/ Runout\u003cbr\u003eNot specified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003eGod Is A Bullet 4:22\u003cbr\u003eRun Run Run 3:59\u003cbr\u003eIt's Only Money 2:43\u003cbr\u003eHelp Me 2:40\u003cbr\u003eSun 2:35\u003cbr\u003eRoses Grow 3:14\u003cbr\u003eScene Of A Perfect Crime 4:40\u003cbr\u003eHappy Birthday 2:18\u003cbr\u003eLittle Conversations 2:48\u003cbr\u003eCarry Me Away 3:42\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003cbr\u003eCleaned with alcohol swabs.\u003cbr\u003eShipped in protective CD bags.\u003cbr\u003eCracked cases replaced before shipping.\u003cbr\u003ePacked securely for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1812\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAbout Maple City Music\u003cbr\u003eMaple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple City Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47310904328369,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/6358\/6225\/files\/unnamed_2849_29_9a921f73-cb2a-4834-9461-d8c596e18b84.webp?v=1779556501","url":"https:\/\/maplecitymusic.com\/products\/concrete-blonde-free-used","provider":"Maple City Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}