sometimes it sounds too much like FKA twigs, but besides that ( and the sometimes lackluster singing ) its a pretty solid record. quite nice :)
such a fun, exciting ride! this project couldn't have been more accurately titled; with it's seamless and carefree blend of pop and r&b, tied together with a sparkly and bold synth focused production, free form mixtape never lets you run out of thrills with it's groovy beats, all the crazy little moments and details that really let the creativity and personality of dizzy fae shine through and her passionate, emotional vocals and delivery. it's filled with versatility and fierceness, and ... read more
A fun mixtape with tons of quirk and personality. Fae separates herself from the pack of alternative R&B with some pretty bold beat selection, strong melody writing, and vocal delivery that occasionally recalls the nerdy passion of early Janelle Monae. Tons to love in terms of sonics (she herself spoke on her appreciation of how labeling a project a "mixtape" helps remove the boundaries of what she's "allowed" to do in a song), such as the gorgeous, droney meditiation of ... read more
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