What makes All That Must Be by George FitzGerald notable?

The album received critical acclaim, featuring prominently on various year-end lists and showcasing FitzGerald's evolving production style. Its influence is evident in contemporary electronica, bridging ambient textures with club-ready beats, appealing to both casual listeners and dedicated fans alike. All That Must Be marks George FitzGerald's third studio album, following his 2018 release, Fading Love. At this point in his career, he has established himself as a notable figure in the UK electronica scene, blending atmospheric elements with dance-driven compositions.

How many songs are on All That Must Be?

All That Must Be has 10 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

All That Must Be

George FitzGerald · 2020

44 min · 10 tracks · electronica

Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with delicate beats, creating a reflective journey through emotional landscapes and pulsating rhythms.

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Frieda — This track features a haunting melody layered over intricate percussion, perfectly encapsulating the album's blend of emotive depth and rhythmic drive.
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Nobody but You — With its lush instrumentation and poignant vocal samples, this track highlights FitzGerald's ability to evoke feelings of nostalgia and longing within a dance context.
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Half-Light (Night version) — The reimagined version offers a darker, more introspective take on the original, showcasing FitzGerald's versatility and capacity for atmospheric storytelling.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album excels in crafting immersive soundscapes, though it follows familiar patterns within the genre.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of layered synths that create expansive soundscapes, with each track building on atmospheric textures.
The last three tracks gradually reduce in tempo and complexity, creating a sense of closure as the album progresses.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Two Moons Under 5:01
2 Frieda 5:30
3 Burns 4:14
4 Roll Back 3:28
5 Siren Calls 4:00
6 Nobody but You 4:51
7 Outgrown 6:05
8 Half-Light (Night version) 3:13
9 The Echo Forgets 4:52
10 Passing Trains 3:13

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