RAYE - My 21st Century Blues

[jawow_]

#1 on UK iTunes albums chart

 

[Jordtayylor]

Grabbed a couple of tickets for Bristol I December. Can’t wait to see this album live. It’ll be my second time seeing Raye live - she opened for Rita years ago. So so so thrilled for her. I hope she is feeling ALL the love today.

 

[FunkyButChic]

She's always been great but this is superstar-making. The opening run of singles just grabs you by the neck, and despite there being a lull in the middle, the final stretch brings it all home.

 

[swim]

This is going to need to unfold for me but 'Environmental Anxiety' was an instant hit for me.

 

[D.Jay]

Listening to this for the first time and all I can say is what a fucking talent, what a record.

I could cry, so so so proud. Full debrief coming later, but I am seriously gassed.

 

[Neon Green]

Ice Cream Man alone is giving me Frank Ocean Self Control levels of career highlight. Having songs like Escapism, Hard Out Here, Black Mascara and Ice Cream man on your first album? Could she be anymore talented?

 

[blaze_dave]

I got tickets to her Manchester show. Use your pre code and link, you can still get amazing tickets.

I tried the general link and only had stalls (standing) left

 

[Sam]

Just got a Newcastle ticket! Thrilled. The pre-sale button on her website let me through with no qualms

 

[aniraz]

LOVE Oscar Winning Tears.

 

[Mike]

Amidst all the Bey ticket drama, I gave this album a listen and it's really, really good. So glad for her that she finally got to do this on her own terms.

 

[Solenciennes]

Finally giving this my first play through, Oscar Winning Tears is great!

 

[kal]

But all the stress of being honest wouldn't help me
I pushed it down but it was living in me rent free

So... I'm not a woman, and I know I can't possibly relate to Ice Cream Man, but these lines are gut wrenching.

 

[Felp]

Love, love, love this. Favourites out of the new tracks are Ice Cream Man, Flip a Switch, Environmental Anxiety and Five Star Hotels. I see potential in Worth It too.

 

[blaze_dave]

It is an amazing album from start to finish.

Favourites apart from the singles (well chosen) are Ice Cream Man, Flip A Switch and Worth It.

Environmental Anxiety does sound out of place but love it being there to break up the tempo.

 

[Island]

Obsessed with Fin. She really said “And finally, let me thank everyone who’s listening to this album right now joining me on my mission.”

Icon.

 

[Solenciennes]

What an accomplished album. Obviously would have been preferable if she hadn't had to take herself hostage publicly to get out of her contract but all the rage, frustration and darkness that happened because of and during that time has all been channeled so creatively into these songs... I am so in awe of her and hope that this is a hit album for her to go along with the success of Escapism. and she's established herself at the forefront of the British music industry.

 

[Jordtayylor]

Obsessed with Fin. She really said “And finally, let me thank everyone who’s listening to this album right now joining me on my mission.”

Icon.

Got a bit emotional listening to that on first listen. I don’t think I’ve ever heard an artist express such joy and sheer gratitude, simply for sharing their art, as Raye has done recently.

 

[Up Down Suite]

Well fucking done. I shed a tear at the outro.

 

[Baby Lame]

Wow.

This is such an exciting album - the musical punch and passion she has here is undeniable, and totally authentic. I actually love have she jumps around stylistically- so much future potential. I really like Mary Jane- am I the only one?

Imagine what projects will be like moving forward, she must feel amazing with how it’s being received.

 

[Felp]

Is Ice Cream Man officially the single or just being pushed with the release? If it isn’t, which one would you choose as such?