Far In
2021 studio album by Helado Negro
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Far In is a studio album by American musician Roberto Carlos Lange under the name Helado Negro. It was released on October 22, 2021, through 4AD. It received universal acclaim from critics.[1]
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | October 22, 2021 | |||
| Length | 68:35 | |||
| Label | 4AD | |||
| Producer | Roberto Carlos Lange | |||
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Background
Roberto Carlos Lange, also known as Helado Negro, is an American record producer and singer-songwriter.[2] Far In is his first album since This Is How You Smile (2019).[3] It features contributions from Kacy Hill, Buscabulla, and Benamin.[4] It was released on October 22, 2021, through 4AD.[5]
Critical reception
| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Metacritic | 86/100[1] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [6] |
| Beats Per Minute | 84%[7] |
| Crack | 8/10[8] |
| The Guardian |  [9] |
| Loud and Quiet | 7/10[10] |
| Mojo | [11] |
| Pitchfork | 8.0/10[12] |
| PopMatters | 8/10[13] |
| Slant Magazine | 4/5[14] |
| Uncut | 9/10[15] |
According to the review aggregator Metacritic, Far In received "universal acclaim" based on a weighted average score of 86 out of 100 from 8 critic scores.[1]
Tayyab Amin of The Guardian described the album as "a collection of quietly shimmering songs that demand to be played loud."[9] Zara Hedderman of Loud and Quiet wrote, "A vibe-heavy record, it's extremely successful in making its audience feel welcome from its boundless warmth."[10] Heather Phares of AllMusic stated, "Tour de force might be too weighty a term for an album so seemingly effortless, but from its unhurried flow to its wealth of songs, Far In is a glorious showcase for all the aspects of Helado Negro's music."[6]
Accolades
| Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
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| AllMusic | AllMusic Best of 2021 | — |
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| Beats Per Minute | BPM's Top 50 Albums of 2021 | 14 |
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| NPR | NPR Music's 50 Best Albums of 2021 | 12 |
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| Pitchfork | The 50 Best Albums of 2021 | 46 |
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| PopMatters | The 75 Best Albums of 2021 | 39 |
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| Slant Magazine | The 50 Best Albums of 2021 | 34 |
Track listing
All tracks are written by Roberto Carlos Lange.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Wake Up Tomorrow" (featuring Kacy Hill) | 3:54 |
| 2. | "Gemini and Leo" | 4:27 |
| 3. | "Purple Tones" | 3:26 |
| 4. | "There Must Be a Song Like You" | 4:50 |
| 5. | "Aguas Frías" | 3:44 |
| 6. | "Aureole" | 6:48 |
| 7. | "Hometown Dream" | 5:34 |
| 8. | "Agosto" (featuring Buscabulla) | 4:44 |
| 9. | "Outside the Outside" | 5:12 |
| 10. | "Brown Fluorescence" | 1:38 |
| 11. | "Wind Conversations" | 4:44 |
| 12. | "Thank You For Ever" | 5:07 |
| 13. | "La Naranja" | 5:30 |
| 14. | "Telescope" (featuring Benamin) | 4:52 |
| 15. | "Mirror Talk" | 4:07 |
| Total length: | 68:35 | |