A reviewer from Music Week gave the song three out of five, writing, "Starting with tinkly piano evocative of Children, then moving into Kathy Sledge's soaring vocals, Miles aims for a symphonic anthem — but somehow this lacks real drive.

"[1] The magazine's Alan Jones commented, "Abandoning the waifish vocals of Maria Naylor, Robert Miles has teamed up with the throatier Kathy Sledge.

The pair's new track, Freedom, lacks the instant charm of Miles' previous singles but grows with repeated listening, though it's a little muted, sounding more like a demo than finished product.

"[2] James Hyman from the RM Dance Update rated the song four out of five, noting it as "simply inspired by ordinary life", having "Robert's distinct piano-tinkling and lush arrangement".

[3] A music video was produced to promote the single, directed by Massimiliano lacono and released in November 1997.