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Universal acclaim - based on 13 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
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  1. May 12, 2026
    80
    Raye affirms that she's a virtuosic vocal dynamo, belting, crooning, and providing spoken exposition, and even her lowest moments of self-abasement are related with clever wordplay showcasing her flexibility. For all the bereft emoting and chemical self-medication that occurs throughout the sequence, Raye's desire to soothe, heal, and instill hope in broken-hearted listeners is apparent.
  2. Apr 9, 2026
    83
    The attention to detail is pretty confounding, from the string and brass arrangements to her imagery-laden lyrics; as RAYE balances vintage styles with modern-leaning melodies and production, she strikes a sound that is unmistakably hers and totally infectious.
  3. Apr 1, 2026
    69
    The frequent spoken-word interludes would feel less performative at a live show, but often take you out of the moment on the record. It seems RAYE is unwilling to leave anything on the cutting room floor, even if dialing back the razzle-dazzle could forge closer connection to the music. But the peaks often justify the adventure.