Total Freedom
by Kathleen Edwards
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
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  1. egads9
    Aug 16, 2020
    7
    It's wonderful to hear from Kathleen again, like an old friend whom you haven't spoken to in a long time. Although I don't think Total Freedom is her strongest work - that honor still goes to "Asking For Flowers" - it's definitely the sound of a singer/songwriter who feels comfortable in her own skin again. Hopefully we won't have to wait another eight years for a new record, because theIt's wonderful to hear from Kathleen again, like an old friend whom you haven't spoken to in a long time. Although I don't think Total Freedom is her strongest work - that honor still goes to "Asking For Flowers" - it's definitely the sound of a singer/songwriter who feels comfortable in her own skin again. Hopefully we won't have to wait another eight years for a new record, because the world needs Kathleen Edwards songs in it.… Expand
  2. User_alex
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    as good as ‚since back to me’ and ‚asking for flowers‘. that means: its perfect and for sure better than the rest! song-writing ist brilliant and to the point, but her souful singing is something else ...

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. No Ripcord
    Oct 23, 2020
    70
    The storytelling on display is just as sharp and compelling—even if, from a musical sense, Edwards could've expanded on her radio-friendly arrangements a little bit more.
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  2. Pitchfork
    Aug 17, 2020
    78
    These are unsparing accounts of tough subjects, but Edwards navigates each song with tenderness and humor, allowing her to tear apart old idioms (“Love is blind/Whoever bought that line must be a real sucker”) or invent new ones (“Love is simple math/I can be a total pain in the ass”).
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  3. Exclaim
    Aug 14, 2020
    70
    Despite the underwhelming musicality of Total Freedom, many of these songs still pack some undeniable emotional force, especially the more joyful tracks like "Who Rescued Who" — a charming ode from Edwards to her dog. In her songcraft, Edwards remains dependable and enjoyable.
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