Sweet Affection is a two-part mini-LP from Tom Freund that serves a single noble purpose as well as a few lesser, but worthy, designs. 50% of all proceeds obtained by Sweet Affection will go to Sweet Relief, the musicians fund that provides financial assistance to all types of career musicians who are facing illness, disability, or age-related problems. Part 1 features three great new studio tracks from Freund, who pumps up his rootsy core with a little rock juice, with one moving track featuring Sweet Relief co-rounder Victoria Williams. Part 2 offers 5 live tracks recorded for the Sweet Relief Benefit on March 6th, 2003 at Miles Memorial Playhouse in Santa Monica, CA. Most intriguing is a rendition of "Cant Cry Hard Enough" with a phoned-in duet vocal from Victoria. Studio Track Listing: Sweet Affection/Gentleman Of The Shade (Featuring Victoria Williams)/ The Duration. Live Track Listing: Copper Moon/Old In The Way/Sympatico/Francie/Can`t Cry Hard Enough (Surf Road Records)
