My 21st Century Symphony is the first live album by English singer-songwriter Raye, recorded on 26 September 2023 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The album spent two weeks on the UK Albums Chart and peaked at number 83.[1]
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| Released | 16 October 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 26 September 2023 | |||
| Venue | Royal Albert Hall (London, United Kingdom) | |||
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Accompanied by the Heritage Orchestra and the Flames Collective, a 30-member gospel choir, Raye presented a symphonic reinvention of her album My 21st Century Blues, captured in a live recording.[2]
The original album was released in February 2023, coinciding with the success of the well-received song "Escapism". Other tracks on the album, such as "Oscar Winning Tears" and "Ice Cream Man", were also praised for their creative storytelling and emotional performance.[3][4]
On Instagram, Raye shared her enthusiasm for the live recording, calling it "the most magnificent thing" she has ever created, and expressing the hope that listeners will be able to enjoy it wherever they are[5]
The concert was broadcast for the first time in the UK on 3 January 2024 on BBC[6]
Tracks
editAll lyrics are written by Raye, Tom Richards, and Mike Sabath.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Overture" | 1:37 |
| 2. | "Oscar Winning Tears" | 3:20 |
| 3. | "Hard Out Here" | 3:38 |
| 4. | "The Thrill Is Gone Requiem" | 2:23 |
| 5. | "The Thrill Is Gone" | 4:13 |
| 6. | "Five Star Hotels" | 4:51 |
| 7. | "Mary Jane vs Graeme Blevins" | 1:31 |
| 8. | "Mary Jane" | 4:42 |
| 9. | "Environmental Anxiety" | 3:55 |
| 10. | "Body Dysmorphia" | 3:50 |
| 11. | "Ice Cream Man" | 6:03 |
| 12. | "Dani's Interlude" | 1:04 |
| 13. | "Flip a Switch" | 3:45 |
| 14. | "Worth It Prelude" | 1:11 |
| 15. | "Worth It" | 4:57 |
| 16. | "Black Mascara" | 4:12 |
| 17. | "Buss It Down" | 4:30 |
| 18. | "Escapism" | 7:01 |
| Total length: | 66:50 | |
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| UK Albums (OCC)[7] | 83 |
References
edit- ^ "MY 21ST CENTURY SYMPHONY". Official Charts. 2024-01-21. Retrieved 2024-04-18.
- ^ Walker, Sophie (2023-09-27). "Raye review – a triumphant act of independence and naked ambition". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ "RAYE announces debut album titled 'My 21st Century Blues'". REVOLT. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ^ "Raye announces debut album 'My 21st Century Blues'". DIY. Retrieved 2022-11-27.
- ^ Larisha, Paul (17 October 2023) [October 17, 2023]. "Raye Turns 'My 21st Century Blues' Into Choir-Backed Symphony With Cinematic Live Album". Rolling Stone.
- ^ RAYE at the Royal Albert Hall. Retrieved 2024-04-17 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "aye | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved 21 January 2024.