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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
LET FREEDOM REIGN is the long-awaited follow-up to Epiphany, which debuted at #1 Soundscan following its release in May 2009. The album built on the success of its Top 10 Adult R&B title tune hit "Epiphany (I'm Leaving)," also written by Ne-Yo and produced by Chuck Harmony. Chrisette was also chosen to open one of the highest profile tours of 2009, as she joined fellow neo-soul artist Maxwell in July for his BLACKsummers'night comeback tour.
Grammy Award-winning Def Jam recording artist Chrisette Michele has won the heart and soul of AOL Radio, which added her brand new 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, "I'm A Star" is the first single pick from Chrisette's highly-anticipated third album, LET FREEDOM REIGN. Chuck Harmony and Chrisette complete the bulk of the album with songs of triumph over love loss and freedom to love again.
"Clattering percussion and high, metronomic piano set the stage for Michele's rich, jazz-trained vocals to shine on this inspirational mid-tempo song," declares AOL Radio, "and she takes full advantage with a warm, histrionic-free performance." The rave continues: "It should be noted that she's not brazenly declaring herself a star like Prince did on his similarly-titled song back in 1983, but instead stepping away from a bad relationship and re-affirming her own worth."
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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.
13 of 13 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
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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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 1 month ago by Raccine E. Williams
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 4 months ago by Harriette Berry
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 5 months ago by Tyler
liked earlier CD's better
I was not so enamored with the selections on this CD. I loved her earlier CD's and play them all the time. This one not so much. Not sure what is the problem.
Published 6 months ago by Casey75
I really like her music but I did not like this CD at all...
I really like her music but I did not like this CD at all...It was not reflective of the Chrisette Michele I'm familiar with... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Inspire
Know Where This Was Going. But Didn't Seem To Make It All The Way
Really surprised by this album. In fact honestly,if I'd actually only listened to it half way and than shut it off I wouldn't see it as meriting a review at all. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Andre S. Grindle
Fantastic Music!!
Let Freedom Reign is a phenomenal follow up to The Epiphany. Chrisette Michele has arrived. Let her know it, buy this album, you won't be disappointed.
Published 8 months ago by Jacyna Murray
Pleasant Surprise !!!!!
I waited a while to buy this CD because I had read so many, not so complementry reviews about it. THIS WAS MY BAD !!! That'll teach me. I LOVE IT! Not completely but, mostly. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Steven W. Brown
Love her music!
This album is great! If you're a HUGE fan, then you'd enjoy this album. So many favorites on the album, but I hope to meet her one day and get a CD autographed.
Published 12 months ago by Luv's Poetry
A Huge Disappointment
I was expecting so much more from this CD. I feel as if her debut was true to her form. Now she sounds more like Ne-Yo. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Kelsey
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