Actual Life 2 (February 2 – October 15 2021)
| Actual Life 2 (February 2 - October 15 2021) | ||||
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| Released | November 19, 2021 | |||
| Recorded | 2021 | |||
| Genre | Electronic | |||
| Length | 46:35 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
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| Singles from Actual Life 2 (February 2 - October 15 2021) | ||||
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Actual Life 2 (February 2 – October 15 2021) is the second studio album from British producer Fred Gibson under the stage name Fred Again. It was released on November 19, 2021, through Atlantic Records.[1] Similar to other releases in the Actual Life series, Actual Life 2 incorporates samples and audio clips from existing material, such as Instagram videos. The album is notable for featuring a remix of Billie Ray Martin's 1994 track "Your Loving Arms".[2]
Critical reception
The album received positive reviews in the press, with NME reviewing it four out of five stars.[1]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "February 2nd 2021" | 0:43 |
| 2. | "Catrin (The City)" | 3:26 |
| 3. | "Roze (Forgive)" (with I Am Roze) | 3:49 |
| 4. | "Gigi (What You Went Through)" | 3:19 |
| 5. | "Kahan (Last Year)" (with Kodak Black) | 3:36 |
| 6. | "Tate (How I Feel)" | 3:42 |
| 7. | "Hannah (The Sun)" | 3:16 |
| 8. | "Carlos (Interlude)" | 2:01 |
| 9. | "Faisal (Envelopes Me)" | 4:10 |
| 10. | "Tayla (Every Night)" | 1:05 |
| 11. | "Tanya (Maybe Life)" | 5:16 |
| 12. | "Marco (And Everyone)" | 2:29 |
| 13. | "Billie (Loving Arms)" | 3:37 |
| 14. | "Billie (Interlude)" | 1:11 |
| 15. | "Mollie (Hear Your Name)" | 4:01 |
| 16. | "October 15th 2021" | 0:54 |
Charts
| Chart (2022–2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[3] | 70 |
References
- ^ a b Jolley, Ben (November 18, 2021). "Fred again.. - 'Actual Life 2 (February 2 - October 15 2021)' review: acclaimed producer turns despair into hope". NME. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ Major, Michael. "Fred Again.. Releases New Single 'Billie (Loving Arms)'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Fred Again.. – Actual Life 2 (February 2 - October 15 2021)" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
Further reading
- McDonald, Mike (January 12, 2022). "Actual Life 2 (February 2 - October 15 2021)". openearmusic.com. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- Gayer, Caradoc (November 22, 2021). "Album Review: Fred Again.. - 'Actual Life 2 (February 2 - October 15 2021)'". The Mic. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- Middleton, Ryan (November 19, 2021). "Album Review: Fred Again.. - Actual Life (February 22 - October 15 2021)". Magnetic Magazine.
- "Fred again.. to release new album 'Actual Life 2 (February 2-October 15 2021)' next week". DIY. November 12, 2021. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- "Fred Again.. Shares Second Album 'Actual Life 2 (February 2 - October 15 2021)'". warnermusic.co.nz. November 19, 2021. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- Major, Michael. "Fred Again.. Releases New Album 'Actual Life 2 (February 2 - October 15 2021)'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- Forrest, Jo (September 1, 2021). "Fred Again release new track 'Billie (loving Arms)". TotalNtertainment. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- "Fred again.. announces second album with lead single "Faisal (Envelops Me)"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
