Fore Fader - Great Pretender (2025) Hi-Res

Fore Fader’s debut album “Great Pretender” is like a quiet storm that pulls you in without warning. The Los Angeles duo Stephanie Carlin and Carey Clayton create a sound that lives somewhere between dream and devotion. Each track feels alive and built with care and emotion where soft rhythms meet layered tones that seem to breathe on their own. There’s a real sense of honesty in how they mix the spiritual with finding beauty in the chaos of being alive.

I really love how this record feels like a journey through light and shadow. Songs shift from gentle reflection to deep release and you can tell every sound has meaning. It’s not rushed or overdone, it just flows like the two artists truly trusted the process. While listening to this album, I felt grounded and lifted at the same time. It’s rare for an album to feel this balanced, where every detail connects back to something real.

I really loved the journey with this talented duo. Their sound is unique and full of spirit. This album is truly something special and I’m already looking forward to hearing where Fore Fader goes next.