Freedom of Speech
by Speech Debelle
  • Record Label: Big Dada
  • Release Date: Feb 21, 2012
Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. AllMusic
    Feb 21, 2012
    80
    Her flow is rock-solid but nimble and complex and apparently effortless despite the weird and shifting beats.
  2. Mojo
    Feb 27, 2012
    80
    From the get-go Freedom Of Speech takes no prisoners. [Mar 2012, p.93]
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  3. musicOMH.com
    Feb 13, 2012
    80
    Her debut promised much; Freedom Of Speech sees Speech Debelle delivering on that promise.
  5. Drowned In Sound
    Feb 13, 2012
    70
    As a work of art, it's sometimes sketchy, always pleasant and gentle, often uplifting, skilled and technically confident. As a statement, it's a bold one.
  6. Clash Music
    Feb 15, 2012
    70
    Armed with rich, booming backdrops, live analogue beats and rising string flourishes, she works the ever-awkward business of injecting nods to the sensitive and self-referential expertly, her words coming across more contemplative than indulgently pious... A solid return.
  7. DIY Magazine
    Feb 13, 2012
    70
    Freedom of Speech is clearly political, standing up to hardships of the modern world, tackling issues in a very mature way with intelligent and insightful lyrics.
  8. The Observer (UK)
    Feb 13, 2012
    80
    Debelle is not always easy company and can veer into self-absorption, but the album is refreshingly outspoken and, with help from producer Kwes, musically daring.
  9. The Fly (UK)
    Feb 13, 2012
    80
    Social commentary ('Blaze Up A Fire'), emotional nudity ('Elephant') and confessional bravery ('Angel Wings') illuminate a warm, honest album.

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