Released 1987 Release date 1987 Label Capitol Records | Length 44:29 Artist Steven Van Zandt Producer Steven Van Zandt | |
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Freedom – No Compromise is the third solo album by Little Steven released in 1987.
Contents
Following on the moderate success of Artists United Against Apartheid's "Sun City", Steven Van Zandt's next record was a full-on dance-rock record, verging in places on world music. Bruce Springsteen and Rubén Blades join Van Zandt on lead vocals on "Native American" and "Bitter Fruit", respectively. Politics were even more at the forefront than before, centering on U.S. transgressions in Central America, South Africa, and against Native Americans.
The old Disciples of Soul had almost completely disappeared.
Track listing
All songs written and arranged by Little Steven
- "Freedom" - 5:12
- "Trail of Broken Treaties" - 5:59
- "Pretoria" - 5:12
- "Bitter Fruit" - 6:15
- "No More Party's" - 5:39
- "Can't You Feel the Fire" - 4:35
- "Native American" - 5:33
- "Sanctuary" - 6:04
Personnel
Allmusic review
Freedom - No Compromise received three out of five stars from John Franck of Allmusic. He claims that "...in 1987, Little Steven would release Freedom No Compromise - the E Street-er's third solo record to date. Synth-laden textures, samples, and programming aside, Freedom No Compromise is an ambitious if somewhat over-produced effort. Although, certainly not as accomplished as Steven's sensational debut Men Without Women, the album features some fair to very good material. Overall, a good effort, but not a great one. For a better taste of the artist, spend some quality time with Men Without Women."
Singles
Songs
1Freedom5:14
2Trail of Broken Treaties6:05
3Pretoria5:15