Customer Reviews

Let Freedom Ring

5 star:		(7)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
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I'll admit up front that I'm a huge Chuck Prophet fan. He's an incredible guitarist, songwriter, singer and performer with some great albums under his belt. I've only had one chance to listen so far, so I can't rate it a classic yet, but it might get there. Chuck and his band have left the gimmicks and the hip hop bleeps and blips and samples behind and and returned to what he does best, solid songs with great lyrics and rippin' Telecaster.

Check it out... this man and his band should be huge stars, but lucky for those of us in the know we can check him out in tiny little venues where we have to dodge bandsweat. Go see 'em! And download this, legally!

OK... after a few more listens I'm upgrading to 5 stars. I think it's Chuck's best since the Feast of Hearts and Balinese Dancer days...

Everyone that likes rock, alternative, blues, indie, etc. should do themselves a favor and get this new cd by Chuck. He is truly an amazing musician and quite original.

CP has created another winner. Check out Sonny Liston's Blues, Where the Hell is Henry, Let Freedom Ring and Hot Talk.

Chuck is a great songwriter and performer. His music and lyrics can be haunting (Holding On), funny (Sonny Liston's Blues), Rockin' (Let Freedom Ring), and socially aware (Barely Exist). His work touches all parts of my musical heart and intellectual brain.

This SF native does a good job of providing a gritty, but fun album. I definitely recommend this album.

If you like old school rock'n'roll with good lyrics, you'll agree that this album is another good piece of music from one of the most underrated American musicians. Don't miss it!

I first got into Chuck Prophet a few years ago after hearing "No Other Love" and then the CD "Soap and Water." Although I tend not to gravitate to music in the classic rock vein, I find the humor and humanity in Chuck Prophet's music very distinctive and compelling.

I have loved this CD since first hearing the first tune, "Sonny Liston's Blues." I think the majority of these tunes are great and I've listened to them alot over the past 3 months. Personal favs include the ballad "Love Won't Keep Us Apart," the 80s rock song "Hot Talk," "American Man," "Keep the Window Open" and "Holding On." Oh wait, that's most of the disk!

I love the clean production of this whole, Tom Petty-esque affair and the political tinge of some of the songs. Don't worry though: It's not political in a bad way and doesn't interfere with the quality and rawkin' quality of the songs themselves.

While I think this CD falls short of a masterpiece, it's pretty dang close. I'll give it a four and a half and I mean that in a very good way.

One of my favorite releases of 2009. I think Chuck's one of the coolest guys around and, with this CD, I hope he gets his full due.

Chuck Prophet reminds us of Bob Dylan and John Prine with his insightful, unique lyrics, but he has a more lyrical voice. Excellent guitar player, too. Wish there were more guitar riffs on this album.

Really enjoying it. Bought it as a gift for my husband at his request but I like it too. Great artist!

Great songs - lyrics stong on most, a bit light on others. Unique style. Definite evolution of Prophet... if you're on the bubble don't be. Great CD.