All That Must Be
by George FitzGerald
  • Record Label: Domino
  • Release Date: Mar 9, 2018
User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
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  1. clem666
    Jan 23, 2021
    6
    An interesting electro trip inside the mind on George FitzGerald. The album is punctuated by ingenious moments of stylistic rupture, even if it is indeed the repetitiveness that characterizes 'All That Must Be'. The alternance between instrumental songs and those with sung parts is cleverly thought out. Throughout the project, the approaches of different musical genres such as disco,An interesting electro trip inside the mind on George FitzGerald. The album is punctuated by ingenious moments of stylistic rupture, even if it is indeed the repetitiveness that characterizes 'All That Must Be'. The alternance between instrumental songs and those with sung parts is cleverly thought out. Throughout the project, the approaches of different musical genres such as disco, simplistic electro and classical pop are intertwined.
    Unfortunately and despite a few gems that are worth the detour, the album quickly runs out of steam and we end up impatiently waiting for the end of the ten tracks.    … Expand

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72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Pitchfork
    Mar 20, 2018
    64
    All That Must Be doesn’t quite live up to its own heartstring-tugging goals; too often, it’s just kind of comfortably glum.
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  2. musicOMH.com
    Mar 14, 2018
    50
    The real highlights are the two tracks with lyrics, Roll Back with Lil Silva and the suitably nocturnal Half-Light (Night Version) with Tracey Thorn of Everything But The Girl. These songs play to Fitzgerald’s strengths. By contrast, the rest of the album feels like watching a stage with no performers on it. A well-lit stage, as Fitzgerald can create a mood well, but still fundamentally a hollow experience.
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  3. Resident Advisor
    Mar 13, 2018
    64
    All That Must Be is a smooth journey from start to finish, but it too often feels familiar. In spite of a new cast of collaborators, little about the LP improves on its predecessor. What sounded unique from FitzGerald three years ago isn't quite as satisfying this time around.
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