Finally, post-hardcore goes boogie rock on Freedom. Some The Wall-esque arena rock thrown in for good (bad) measure. But I would be lying if I said I didn’t find a lot of this catchy, if not in the electrifyingly intense way The Shape of Punk to Come.

I’m not sure if I’m being too nice to Freedom or too harsh on it. It doesn’t need to be identical to The Shape of Punk to Come, but it should compare at least quality-wise. I’ve seen some people call this a sellout album, but I think it’s too goddamn weird to quality, though I wouldn’t necessarily blame them for trying to make a living. Whatever. I guess the fact I have yet to give Freedom a relisten implies that it’s not too great.