Free Spirit
by Khalid
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Apr 5, 2019
User Score
6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 81 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 81
  3. Negative: 13 out of 81
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  1. hzy0421
    May 13, 2019
    7
    The synths are bright and smooth, the guitar is so 80s-ish, a pretty solid follow-up. Not getting all the hate here. He's just 21 and it's only been two years since his debut, where he used the whole album to talk about his adolescence experience, so I never expected him to deal with some "deeper" issues.
  2. NETMUSIC
    Apr 7, 2019
    7
    It's a pretty good follow up album, but is far off American Teen! Favourite song's from the album are 'Talk', 'Better', 'Intro' and 'Outta My Head'
  3. kams
    Apr 8, 2019
    9
    Great production and one of a kind Khalid,s voice. Thats all you need for a great album. Incredible album and the vibes are amazing.
  4. fabxricio
    Apr 6, 2019
    8
    Ainda que tenha um conteúdo lírico fraco, o álbum de Khalid nos leva a uma grande viagem por diversos estilos sempre prevalecendo ao R&B. Nenhum erro de produção ou algo que enfraqueça o álbum ao se ouvir.
  5. theanomalydiary
    Apr 13, 2019
    7
    I sure did enjoy the album after a couple of listens. My only gripe is that it is too long. As for it being a hot mess, I don’t mind it really. Besides, his career has just begun; I’m sure he’ll progress his music further.
  6. charliebowden
    Apr 5, 2019
    10
    Coming from someone with no prior exposure to Khalid's work, I was thoroughly impressed with this album and enjoyed it from start to finish. His unique vocal style works well with the R&B beats of the songs, and many of the tracks have honest, relatable lyrics, with some great collaborations thrown in as well. One of my favourites of 2019!
  7. teomedinabad
    Apr 7, 2019
    10
    This album surprised me, as I see an artist who has seen beyond his fame, and world acclaimed first album to a thought provoking second album. It's a journey toward his ideas and his fears and that is definitely a trait in Khalid's new album. In addition to diverse types of R&B records, from your summer hit 'Talk', to the collaboration with John Mayer in 'Outta my head', you have an albumThis album surprised me, as I see an artist who has seen beyond his fame, and world acclaimed first album to a thought provoking second album. It's a journey toward his ideas and his fears and that is definitely a trait in Khalid's new album. In addition to diverse types of R&B records, from your summer hit 'Talk', to the collaboration with John Mayer in 'Outta my head', you have an album where guitars, and synthesizers blend out perfectly with the beat.

    I would totally recommend this album as a follow up to Khalid's Suncity and his debut album American Teen, as he progresses as an artist who acknowledges the path that brought him recognition, but dares to explore his demons in a fully charged R&B record.    … Expand
  8. Real_g22
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    Hermoso álbum. Excelente producción en él.
    La voz de Khalid en cada canción hace que te sientas en un viaje por la galaxia mientras lo escuchas. Sin duda un álbum muy infravalorado.
    Mención especial a Outta My Head y Bluffin' ya que son los tracks con mejor producción en mi opinión.

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#63 Most Discussed Album of 2019
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#26 Most Shared Album of 2019

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Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. HipHopDX
    Apr 17, 2019
    60
    Free Spirit isn’t an outright failure. For it to be a failure, Khalid would have to at least take a few risks.
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  2. AllMusic
    Apr 12, 2019
    50
    An hour-long LP with little joy or even relief, one that is nearly static in energy level despite a carousel of producers.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Apr 10, 2019
    47
    Free Spirit isn’t the coming of age album Khalid intended it to be, though in his nascent adulthood he has mastered something. Unfortunately, it’s the art of being innocuous.
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