Raye's My 21st Century Blues, released independently in 2023 after she left her major-label deal, became one of the most remarkable British pop records of the 2020s. The London-born singer's mix of confessional songwriting, jazz-influenced arrangements and contemporary pop production — together with her live work as one of the great current British vocalists — has made her one of the defining UK pop figures of the decade.
The vinyl pressing of My 21st Century Blues is well-cut and reflects the album's careful production. The horn arrangements and the close-mic'd vocal work reward LP playback.
