Actual Life 2 (February 2 – October 15 2021)

Actual Life 2 (February 2 - October 15 2021)
Studio album by Fred Again
Released	November 19, 2021 (2021-11-19)
Recorded	2021
Genre	Electronic
Length	46:35
Label	Atlantic
Fred Again chronology
Actual Life (April 14 – December 17 2020) (2020) Actual Life 2 (February 2 - October 15 2021) (2021) USB (2022)
Singles from Actual Life 2 (February 2 - October 15 2021)
"Billie (Loving Arms)" Released: August 31, 2021 "Hannah (The Sun)" Released: October 12, 2021 "Faisal (Envelops Me)" Released: November 12, 2021

Actual Life 2 (February 2 – October 15 2021) is the second studio album from British producer Fred Gibson under the stage name Fred Again. It was released on November 19, 2021, through Atlantic Records.^[1] Similar to other releases in the Actual Life series, Actual Life 2 incorporates samples and audio clips from existing material, such as Instagram videos. The album is notable for featuring a remix of Billie Ray Martin's 1994 track "Your Loving Arms".^[2]

Critical reception

The album received positive reviews in the press, with NME reviewing it four out of five stars.^[1]

Track listing

Actual Life 2 (February 2 - October 15 2021) track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"February 2nd 2021"	0:43
2.	"Catrin (The City)"	3:26
3.	"Roze (Forgive)" (with I Am Roze)	3:49
4.	"Gigi (What You Went Through)"	3:19
5.	"Kahan (Last Year)" (with Kodak Black)	3:36
6.	"Tate (How I Feel)"	3:42
7.	"Hannah (The Sun)"	3:16
8.	"Carlos (Interlude)"	2:01
9.	"Faisal (Envelopes Me)"	4:10
10.	"Tayla (Every Night)"	1:05
11.	"Tanya (Maybe Life)"	5:16
12.	"Marco (And Everyone)"	2:29
13.	"Billie (Loving Arms)"	3:37
14.	"Billie (Interlude)"	1:11
15.	"Mollie (Hear Your Name)"	4:01
16.	"October 15th 2021"	0:54

Charts

Chart performance for Actual Life 2 (February 2 – October 15 2021)

Chart (2022–2023)	Peak position
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[3]	70

References

1. Jolley, Ben (November 18, 2021). "Fred again.. - 'Actual Life 2 (February 2 - October 15 2021)' review: acclaimed producer turns despair into hope". NME. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
2. Major, Michael. "Fred Again.. Releases New Single 'Billie (Loving Arms)'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
3. "Ultratop.be – Fred Again.. – Actual Life 2 (February 2 - October 15 2021)" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 24, 2023.

Further reading

• McDonald, Mike (January 12, 2022). "Actual Life 2 (February 2 - October 15 2021)". openearmusic.com. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
• Gayer, Caradoc (November 22, 2021). "Album Review: Fred Again.. - 'Actual Life 2 (February 2 - October 15 2021)'". The Mic. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
• Middleton, Ryan (November 19, 2021). "Album Review: Fred Again.. - Actual Life (February 22 - October 15 2021)". Magnetic Magazine.
• "Fred again.. to release new album 'Actual Life 2 (February 2-October 15 2021)' next week". DIY. November 12, 2021. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
• "Fred Again.. Shares Second Album 'Actual Life 2 (February 2 - October 15 2021)'". warnermusic.co.nz. November 19, 2021. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
• Major, Michael. "Fred Again.. Releases New Album 'Actual Life 2 (February 2 - October 15 2021)'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
• Forrest, Jo (September 1, 2021). "Fred Again release new track 'Billie (loving Arms)". TotalNtertainment. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
• "Fred again.. announces second album with lead single "Faisal (Envelops Me)"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved April 19, 2023.