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Freedom's Road - John Mellencamp
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65 out of 100

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6.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

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  • Summary: The rocker's first album of originals in six years includes the Chevy Trucks themesong "Our Country."

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. All Music Guide
    80
    Song-wise, this is a stronger album from Mellencamp than we had any right to expect, and an excellent from-the-cradle album when we need it most.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    75
    At times his path is too consciously down the middle - "I'm an American, and I respect your point of view," "freedom's road must be under construction" - but his intentions are good.
  3. Q Magazine
    60
    Predictable, but not unpleasantly so. [Feb 2007, p.105]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 5 out of 12
  1. CindyE
    10
    John hits the mark. Don't be fooled by the overplayed "Our Country". The rest of the album deserves a serious listen. Don't miss "Rodeo Clown", the hidden track 3 minutes after the end of track 10!… Expand
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  2. ChrisW
    10
    A solid American Album.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. MartinL
    3
    whether it seems like it has a good beat, a good melody, and his voice is on the spot or not, I'm very tired of all of these political songs. Its ****ing cheesy… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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