''Ruby'' is the tenth studio album recorded by American singer-songwriter
Macy Gray
Natalie Renée McIntyre (born September 6, 1967), known by her stage name Macy Gray, is an American R&B and soul singer and actress. She is known for her distinctive raspy voice and a singing style heavily influenced by Billie Holiday.
Gray ha ...
. Originally scheduled to be released on September 7, 2018 via
Mack Avenue
Mack Avenue Records is an independent record label in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan.
Background
Mack Avenue was founded in 1999 by Gretchen Carhartt Valade, a jazz fan and chair of the American apparel company Carhartt. The company is a sponsor ...
label, it was pushed back to September 21, 2018. The album also produced two singles.
Recording
The recording locations were 25th Street Studios, Oakland, CA; 3 Pillars Studio, Woodland Hills, CA; MXM Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Recon Studios, Tarzana, CA; Revival Studio, Los Angeles, CA; Studio Borgen, Partille, Sweden; VieTom Studios, Beverly Hills, CA.
Reception
Kyle Mullin of ''
Exclaim!
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'' commented "Her chemistry with her bandmates, along with the album's producers, is evident. And there's little wonder why — Ruby gleams like a pristinely produced jewel in comparison to Gray's aptly named 2016 LP ''Stripped'', which consisted of raw, overdub free takes for the singer and a small band".
Simone Torn of ''
The Spill Magazine
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'' stated "This album is appropriately called ''Ruby'', because it’s a pure gem. Whoever says music has lost all soul clearly has never heard Gray’s new album".
Pablo Gorondi of ''
The Detroit News
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'' wrote "Macy Gray sounds mainly joyful and enthusiastic on ''Ruby'' and the zest evident across her 10th album, even when the theme is misfortune or heartbreak, is infectious. Her trademark jazzy soul and R&B foundations are accounted for, but the arrangements have a deceptively light touch and let Gray’s vocals and effervescent personality shine through".
Track listing
Charts
References
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2018 albums
Jazz albums by American artists
Macy Gray albums
Mack Avenue Records albums