Aaron Frazer - Into The Blue
Into the Blue, released on June 28, 2024, is Aaron Frazer's sophomore solo album, showcasing his evolution as an artist beyond his work with Durand Jones & The Indications. The album features a daring blend of soul, psychedelia, spaghetti western, disco, gospel, and hip-hop, reflecting Frazer's impressive range of sonic talents.
The opening track, "Thinking of You," sets the tone with its smooth melodies, while the title track, "Into the Blue," combines cinematic strings with trip-hop beats, resulting in a gently swaying, heavenly hymn.
"Payback" stands out as a stomping track that appeals to a wide audience, and "Dime," a duet with Chilean artist Cancamusa, floats with an airy quality.
Critically acclaimed, Into the Blue holds a Metacritic score of 80, indicating generally favorable reviews.
Reviewers have praised the album for its timelessly smooth, top-quality soul, with Frazer's falsetto and classic songwriting planted firmly in the present, weaving together genres and production techniques to form something new.
Overall, Into the Blue solidifies Aaron Frazer's position in the contemporary music scene, offering a rich tapestry of sounds that honor his roots while exploring new musical territories.
Tracks
- Thinking of You
- Into the Blue
- Fly Away
- Payback
- Dime
- Perfect Strangers
- Time Will Tell
- I Don't Wanna Stay
- Play on
- Easy to Love
- The Fool