My 21st Century Blues (CD)
Raye
Amoeba Review
Raye should be a superstar. The release of her debut, My 21st Century Blues, has yielded some of the most innovative, heartfelt, stone-cold killer cuts you'll hear this year. (And yes, we know the year is still very young.) The British artist swims deftly from one genre to the next, from dark R&B to throwback soul to electronic, as she sings of addiction, insecurity, escapism, and sexual assault. Yet the album never feels heavy. The songwriting has gravitas and intelligence; the music is glossy and glittering on the surface, with enough emotion and imagination to keep listeners coming back for more.
Track Listing
Disc 1 Titles |
Artist |
Length |
|---|---|---|
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1.
Introduction.
|
Raye | 00:57 |
|
2.
Oscar Winning Tears.
|
Raye | 03:03 |
|
3.
Hard Out Here.
|
Raye | 03:11 |
|
4.
Black Mascara.
|
Raye | 03:59 |
|
5.
Escapism.
|
Raye , 070 Shake | 04:32 |
|
6.
Mary Jane.
|
Raye | 03:52 |
|
7.
The Thrill Is Gone.
|
Raye | 03:19 |
|
8.
Ice Cream Man.
|
Raye | 04:08 |
|
9.
Flip a Switch.
|
Raye | 03:21 |
|
10.
Body Dysmorphia.
|
Raye | 02:33 |
|
11.
Environmental Anxiety.
|
Raye | 03:14 |
|
12.
Five Star Hotels.
|
Raye , Mahalia | 03:24 |
|
13.
Worth It.
|
Raye | 04:06 |
|
14.
Buss It Down.
|
Raye | 02:36 |
|
15.
Fin.
|
Raye | 00:30 |






