ten days

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Fred again..

This is probably the most well-executed of Fred’s LPs thus far. With much to like here, you can see his growth from AL1 to now. I like the idea and cohesion of the ten days that glue together distinct vibes; the run from “four” through “where will I be” is great. But let’s talk about why Fred has yet to put out an album better than a 7/10. At the end of the day, Fred falls victim to his Achilles heel: he’s an incredibly talented artist with a great ability to make the most out of collaborations, but his song composition ability typically falls short in favor of sticking to his “vibe” and vision. Perfect example of this is “fear less” with a star studded cast of Sampha and Four Tet. His inability to think outside of his cookie-cutter style and feel-good vibe limits him from achieving his true potential as the “savior” of electronic music that many, including Four Tet, Skrillex, and Brian Eno paint him out to be.