Freedom Highway
by Rhiannon Giddens
  • Record Label: Nonesuch
  • Release Date: Feb 24, 2017
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Beecee
    Apr 18, 2017
    9
    First of all, Rhiannon Giddens has an amazing voice. This is a different type of album from "Tomorrow is my Turn" in that most of these songs were written by Rhiannon. These songs are more definitely in the folk music vein (like Carolina Chocolate Drops) and a lot of them relate to slavery or the civil rights era, yet they are still relevant today. One song is a bit jazzy, for a changeFirst of all, Rhiannon Giddens has an amazing voice. This is a different type of album from "Tomorrow is my Turn" in that most of these songs were written by Rhiannon. These songs are more definitely in the folk music vein (like Carolina Chocolate Drops) and a lot of them relate to slavery or the civil rights era, yet they are still relevant today. One song is a bit jazzy, for a change in pace. Overall, great vocals, tuneful music and meaningful lyrics, better than 90% of the music being released.… Expand

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. AllMusic
    Feb 24, 2017
    90
    At the outset, it seems austere, but by its conclusion it's a robust celebration of all the weird, wonderful parts of America.
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  2. Pitchfork
    Feb 23, 2017
    76
    As a songwriter, Giddens achieves immediacy by imbuing her stories with striking interpersonal drama and emotional depth.
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  3. The Guardian
    Feb 23, 2017
    80
    [A] powerful and timely set.
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