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Track Listings
| 1. Fairy Tales and Castles (Part 1) |
| 2. I'm A Star |
| 3. Number One |
| 4. Fairy Tales and Castles (Part 2) |
| 5. I Don't Know Why, But I Do |
| 6. Let Freedom Reign feat. Talib Kweli & Black Thought |
| 7. Goodbye Game |
| 8. So Cool |
| 9. So In Love feat. Rick Ross |
| 10. So In Love Skit |
| 11. I'm Your Life |
| 12. I'm From NY Skit |
| 13. Unsaid |
| 14. If Nobody Sang Along |
| 15. I Know Nothing |
Editorial Reviews
2010 release from the Grammy-winning R&B artist, the long-awaited follow-up to Epiphany, which debuted at #1 Soundscan following its release in May 2009. Chrisette Michele has won the heart and soul of AOL Radio, which added her single, "I'm A Star" to the net's much-traveled AOL Radio New R&B First station. Written by fellow Def Jam artist Ne-Yo and produced by Chuck Harmony,
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By Ricky Cash
Format:Audio CD
The more I listen, the crazier I get about Let Freedom Ring. There are some bad reviews here on Amazon. Way more than I thought possible. So much so that I delayed writing anything here before having a little more time with the album.
Music being the emotional force that it is. Every one is entitled to their opinion. I, however am having a hard time finding any flaws in this album. Her singing is just breathtakingly beautiful, and powerful. I felt each song had it's own voice and purpose.
The only song that didn't hit me at first note was "So In Love" because Rick Ross makes my skin crawl every time he opens his mouth. Same song with a decent rapper would have been better, but the vocal arrangement more than makes up for this slight misstep. I'm pretty sure Let Freedom Ring will fit right into my top 5 of 2010 list.
Music being the emotional force that it is. Every one is entitled to their opinion. I, however am having a hard time finding any flaws in this album. Her singing is just breathtakingly beautiful, and powerful. I felt each song had it's own voice and purpose.
The only song that didn't hit me at first note was "So In Love" because Rick Ross makes my skin crawl every time he opens his mouth. Same song with a decent rapper would have been better, but the vocal arrangement more than makes up for this slight misstep. I'm pretty sure Let Freedom Ring will fit right into my top 5 of 2010 list.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I absolutely LOVED Chrisette's first CD, "I Am." I still listen to it. Her second CD, "Epiphany" was also a winner for me, even though I felt it was more garden variety R&B for the masses. It didn't have that same "spark" and "freshness" of her first CD, but I liked it nonetheless.
While I can listen to "Let Freedom Reign", it doesn't quite do it for me like her previous CD's. It has a commercial/poppy vibe and I feel that the CD was over-produced. They really should have applied the Coco Chanel Rule- after you get dressed remove the last accessory you put on. There are too many synthetic beats and other distractions, such that many of the songs sound the same, and not enough pure vocals. And Chrisette can SANG! I want to hear more of her amazing voice without all the background noise. "If Nobody Sang Along" is my fave track for the very reason that it is stripped down and her voice is showcased. However I'm sure that this CD will grow on me eventually.
I still love Chrisette and I'm hopeful that she will return to the original jazzy, funky-fresh style that caught my attention with "I Am."
While I can listen to "Let Freedom Reign", it doesn't quite do it for me like her previous CD's. It has a commercial/poppy vibe and I feel that the CD was over-produced. They really should have applied the Coco Chanel Rule- after you get dressed remove the last accessory you put on. There are too many synthetic beats and other distractions, such that many of the songs sound the same, and not enough pure vocals. And Chrisette can SANG! I want to hear more of her amazing voice without all the background noise. "If Nobody Sang Along" is my fave track for the very reason that it is stripped down and her voice is showcased. However I'm sure that this CD will grow on me eventually.
I still love Chrisette and I'm hopeful that she will return to the original jazzy, funky-fresh style that caught my attention with "I Am."
19 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By 90sGeekChic
Format:Audio CD
I was less than impressed when I heard the snippets. And when I finally heard the album, I wasn't enthused at all.
Her first album "I Am" will always remain a classic because I feel she used music that suited her voice. She's said herself that she patterned her voice after such jazz greats as Billie Holiday. Babyface recognized that factor, and expounded on it greatly with production.
Chrisette decided to go a different route for Epiphany, which was a setback. With Ne-Yo heading the project in production, he took her into the R&B realm, and not in a great way. Now he's back again on the third album, and it didn't work again. Not to say that Ne-Yo isn't a fantastic producer (after all, his album released last week and it was awesome!), but just not for Chrisette.
As far as "Let Freedom Reign" goes, so far I only like 2 songs on it: "Goodbye Game" and "Unsaid". Surprisingly enough, "So In Love" featuring Rick Ross is an okay track as well. I thought the title track featuring Talib Kweli and Black Thought would EASILY be the standout track, but it fails to deliver as well.
I'll give it another listen and maybe see if something changes my mind, but with Jazmine Sullivan, Eric Benet, and El Debarge's products being played start to finish on my iPod, I don't see Chrisette coming up to their level.
Her first album "I Am" will always remain a classic because I feel she used music that suited her voice. She's said herself that she patterned her voice after such jazz greats as Billie Holiday. Babyface recognized that factor, and expounded on it greatly with production.
Chrisette decided to go a different route for Epiphany, which was a setback. With Ne-Yo heading the project in production, he took her into the R&B realm, and not in a great way. Now he's back again on the third album, and it didn't work again. Not to say that Ne-Yo isn't a fantastic producer (after all, his album released last week and it was awesome!), but just not for Chrisette.
As far as "Let Freedom Reign" goes, so far I only like 2 songs on it: "Goodbye Game" and "Unsaid". Surprisingly enough, "So In Love" featuring Rick Ross is an okay track as well. I thought the title track featuring Talib Kweli and Black Thought would EASILY be the standout track, but it fails to deliver as well.
I'll give it another listen and maybe see if something changes my mind, but with Jazmine Sullivan, Eric Benet, and El Debarge's products being played start to finish on my iPod, I don't see Chrisette coming up to their level.
11 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By texastea
Format:Audio CD
...that's exactly what I hear when listening to the "Let Freedom Reign" album. I will admit Chrisette's 3rd album is different from 1 and 2, but with anything in life there comes change. If a woman have been done wrong at some point of her life, she should have her moment to get mad, vent, bust the windows out his car, tie him up and make him think she is going to blow him up, LOL! or what-ever way she decides to handle the situation, but after a period of time, she needs to get real, dry up the tears, hold her head up and atleast act like she's ok. She needs to live again, love again, "Let Freedom Reign." Staying in that state of mind will mess with ones mind, and NOTHING is worth all that.
Getting back in the ball game of the living and being happy, is what I get from Chrisette's new album. She may not be totally over whatever it is she was going through(and I hear that to), but I applaud her for atleast trying to move on to bigger and better heights, and not stay stuck in the past. Although I love those sad, crying songs (nothing but the blues), there's only so much of the blues any person can take.
Seems to ME Chrisette have progressed tremendously, and there's so many women young and old, going through some of the same stuff Chrisette, and many other artist are going through with, love, relationships, and other mayhem(LIFE). Sorta like (1st) Elementary, (2nd)High School (7-12), (3rd)College, waiting to really experience life.
Chrisette reminds me so much of my daughter(who introduced her music to me), and they both need to get their HAPPY back and have some PEACE or is it PEACE and be HAPPY. In order to appriciate "Let Freedom Reign" a person is really going to have to LISTEN, and understand exactly what she is saying.... Read more ›
Getting back in the ball game of the living and being happy, is what I get from Chrisette's new album. She may not be totally over whatever it is she was going through(and I hear that to), but I applaud her for atleast trying to move on to bigger and better heights, and not stay stuck in the past. Although I love those sad, crying songs (nothing but the blues), there's only so much of the blues any person can take.
Seems to ME Chrisette have progressed tremendously, and there's so many women young and old, going through some of the same stuff Chrisette, and many other artist are going through with, love, relationships, and other mayhem(LIFE). Sorta like (1st) Elementary, (2nd)High School (7-12), (3rd)College, waiting to really experience life.
Chrisette reminds me so much of my daughter(who introduced her music to me), and they both need to get their HAPPY back and have some PEACE or is it PEACE and be HAPPY. In order to appriciate "Let Freedom Reign" a person is really going to have to LISTEN, and understand exactly what she is saying.... Read more ›
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Music
Chrisette Michelle is a very talented singer! I thoroughly enjoyed her 1st Album, jammed to the 2nd Album, and this one not so much. I'm having a hard time just trying to enjoy it. Let Freedom Reign is not her best work. Almost every song sounds alike. I've seen her in concert and can testify that she has a true talent and gift; however, I'm just not moved by this album. Which I think every person expects when listening to an artist; to be moved, changed, or just to vibe. I'M NOT FEELING IT! But I will continue to support her as an artist and peacefully respect her right to express herself (even though I am not feeling this album).
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
sweet voice!
I chose this rating because the artist is consistent. I bought other albums of this artist and she proves to be current.
Published 1 month ago by Ashley G. Patterson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Addition
I am so happy that I have all of Chrisette Michele's CD's in my collection. This CD is awesome and thought provoking... I love it!
Published 1 month ago by dsmith
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must Have
Chrisete is a true artist. She brings her life into her songs. She needs some Grammies, not one Grammy, but several of them.
Published 2 months ago by Korey Phipps
1.0 out of 5 stars
Horrible purchase
The CD case was cracked, which was okay, but the CD itself would not play at all. Tried it on 3 different CD players
Published 3 months ago by Mz Lady
5.0 out of 5 stars
Diverse and HOT
This CD showcases the diversity and vocal delivery of one of my favorite female artist. She is smooth, hard hitting, and angelic in her vocal styling. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Frankly R. Fostr
2.0 out of 5 stars
1st - GREAT, 2nd - OK, 3rd - BUST
Like most that have left reviews, I loved her her first album. Her voice is amazing...and that first album, I Am, showcased it so well. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Paul C
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ray Ray's Voice
I absolutely love this CD by Chrissette. Her music just makes you feel great! I purchase it with a Gift Card and sooooo glad I have it in my collection! Highly recommend!
Published 14 months ago by Raccine E. Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars
great album
i thought her last one was good but her really went hard on the one love it, greate motivater love love love the cd
Published 18 months ago by Harriette Berry
4.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderful vocal instrument
I thoroughly enjoyed Chrisette Michele's third offering. She has a voice that is truly incomparable and I love listening to all of her work. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Adrienne Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic voice
This singer is one of the best vocalists in her genre. She is original and can really sing. If you like talent as opposed to cookie cutter computerized enhanced voice, you will... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Tyler
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