What does Freedom Child sound like?

An anthemic blend of pop-rock melodies and socially conscious lyrics, pulsating with a sense of urgency and hope. Rooted in alternative rock and pop rock. Start with "No Man Is an Island".

Is Freedom Child a good place to start with The Script?

Yes, Freedom Child is recommended as a starting point for new The Script listeners. An anthemic blend of pop-rock melodies and socially conscious lyrics, pulsating with a sense of urgency and hope. Released on September 1, 2017, 'Freedom Child' is The Script's fifth studio album, following their 2014 release 'No Sound Without Silence'. At this point in their career, the band sought to evolve their sound while addressing contemporary social issues, marking a shift towards more politically charged themes.

Who is Freedom Child for?

Freedom Child works well if you're into steady mid-tempo anthemic flow, uplifting themes of resilience and introspective moments for reflection.

How many songs are on Freedom Child?

Freedom Child has 14 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

Freedom Child

The Script · 2017

49 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock

An anthemic blend of pop-rock melodies and socially conscious lyrics, pulsating with a sense of urgency and hope.

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Top tracks — play these first

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No Man Is an Island Start here — This opening track sets the thematic tone for the album, emphasizing unity and resilience against division. Its infectious chorus encourages collective strength, making it a standout anthem.
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Divided States of America — This song captures the album's socio-political commentary, addressing themes of division and discord. Its poignant lyrics and driving beat resonate with listeners amid contemporary societal challenges.
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Mad Love — With its upbeat tempo and catchy hook, this track showcases The Script's signature pop-rock sound while exploring themes of love and connection amidst chaos.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100

Foothills

Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album combines energetic pop-rock with socially relevant themes but lacks standout depth.

What we noticed

The first three tracks feature driving rhythms and anthemic choruses, establishing a high energy that persists through the early part of the album.
Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, creating a sense of unity and collective voice.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo anthemic flow
uplifting themes of resilience
introspective moments for reflection
for group sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
avoid emotional introspection

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — The album garnered significant attention for its timely themes and debuted at number one in Ireland.
Themes: Divided States of America· collective resilience· socially conscious anthems
Career context: Released on September 1, 2017, 'Freedom Child' is The Script's fifth studio album, following their 2014 release 'No Sound Without Silence'. At this point in their career, the band sought to evolve their sound while addressing contemporary social issues, marking a shift towards more politically charged themes.
Stylistic neighbors: OneRepublic· Coldplay· The Fray