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Free Spirit
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 81 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length release for the R&B artist features guest appearances from John Mayer and SAFE.
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[Chorus] Can't we just talk? Can't we just talk? Talk about where we're goin' Before we get lost, let me out first Can't get what we want without... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Variety
    Apr 5, 2019
    84
    The El Paso-raised vocalist and composer kicks--or shuffles--everything up a notch with a handful of fresh producers (including Digi, Charlie Handsome and Hit-Boy), richer, more lustrous sounds, and further explorations into AutoTune.
  2. The New York Times
    Apr 4, 2019
    80
    On the new album, Khalid embraces a fuller sound that often harks back to the 1980s and 1990s, with pillowy synthesizers, tickling guitars and multiple layers of his own vocal harmonies.
  3. The Independent (UK)
    Apr 4, 2019
    60
    A very credible record with no real mistakes--but no real personality, either.
  4. Rolling Stone
    Apr 5, 2019
    60
    The LP isn’t overly burdened by the bold-faced guest spots you’d expect on a follow-up by an artist coming off a Top 10 debut. Instead, it gets tripped up by a different sophomore pitfall: Now that he isn’t an underdog, Khalid lapses into a little too much new-star introspection, exploring an ivory-tower aloneness that can recall the Weeknd’s goth-‘n’-B.
  5. 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.
  6. Consequence
    Apr 8, 2019
    58
    On Free Spirit, Khalid sounds caught between wanting to play a superstar and wanting to be himself, with the result that he sounds like neither.
  7. The Guardian
    Apr 4, 2019
    40
    It’s hard to escape the feeling that something of his originality has been lost en route.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 21
  3. Negative: 4 out of 21
  1. 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    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.    … Expand
  2. 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.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!… Expand
  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.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.… Expand
  5. jeffer21
    Apr 5, 2019
    6
    on this second album khalid came shy, except for some songs he did not show all his potential, his debut album is still his best work so far!
  6. punkisdead
    Apr 16, 2019
    6
    Khalid has a great voice and people where expecting this album as the release of the year, it is dull, sometimes a little boring and lacks theKhalid has a great voice and people where expecting this album as the release of the year, it is dull, sometimes a little boring and lacks the spark. Do not buy it just stream your favorite song.… Expand
  7. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    5
    It has a really cool synthetic vibe and has a couple nice standouts, but it's bloated and generic at times, too. It's a pretty average album.
  8. Gapiswiftie
    Sep 5, 2019
    0
    Yuck. Khalid ssssssssuucuucucucucuucudiekkekskskkskskwkwjssj he is so so so good

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