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Ruby (Macy Gray album)

Ruby is the tenth studio album recorded by American singer-songwriter Macy Gray.[9][10][11][12] Originally scheduled to be released on September 7, 2018 via Mack Avenue label, it was pushed back to September 21, 2018.[13] The album also produced two singles.

Ruby
Studio album by
Macy Gray
ReleasedSeptember 21, 2018 (2018-09-21)
StudioVarious
GenreR&B
Length43:22
LabelMack Avenue
Producer
  • Macy Gray
  • Johan Carlsson
  • Thomas Lumpkins
  • Tommy Brown
Macy Gray chronology
Stripped
(2016) 		Ruby
(2018)
Singles from Ruby
  1. "White Man"
    Released: 2017[1]
  2. "Sugar Daddy"
    Released: June 11, 2018[2]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
All About Jazz[3]
The Detroit NewsB[4]
Exclaim!8/10[5]
The Sydney Morning Herald[6]
The Spill Magazine[7]
Albumism[8]

Recording

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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.[14]

Reception

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Kyle Mullin of Exclaim! 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".[5] Simone Torn of The Spill Magazine 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".[7]

Pablo Gorondi of The Detroit News 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".[4]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Buddha"
Carlsson4:11
2."Cold World"
  • Gray
  • Thomas Lumpkins
  • Kelly Lumpkins
T. Lumpkins3:06
3."Over You"
  • Gray
  • T. Lumpkins
  • Carlsson
Carlsson3:46
4."White Man"
  • T. Lumpkins
  • Brown
3:13
5."Tell Me"
  • Gray
  • Carlsson
  • Rama Duke
  • Mika Lett
  • Phillip Anthony White
Carlsson3:30
6."Sugar Daddy"
Carlsson3:38
7."When It Ends"
  • T. Lumpkins
  • Gray
4:42
8."Just Like Jenny"
  • Gray
  • T. Lumpkins
  • Atterberry
  • Brown
  • T. Lumpkins
  • Brown
2:58
9."Jealousy"
  • Gray
  • Carlsson
  • Ross Golan
Carlsson3:49
10."Shinanigins"
  • Gray
  • T. Lumpkins
  • Atterberry
  • Tahmel Hinds
  • Trevor Lawrence Jr.
  • T. Lumpkins
  • Gray
2:42
11."But He Loves Me"
  • Gray
  • Tamir Barzilay
  • Jonathan Jackson Jr.
Carlsson3:41
12."Witness"
  • T. Lumpkins
  • T. Brown
4:16
Total length:43:22

Charts

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Chart (2018) Peak
position
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[15] 41

References

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  1. ^ "White Man by Macy Gray on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved September 20, 2018.
  2. ^ "Sugar Daddy" - Single by Macy Gray on Apple Music at the Wayback Machine (archived September 20, 2018)
  3. ^ Mosey, Chris (10 September 2018). "Macy Gray: Ruby". All About Jazz. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  4. ^ a b Gorondi, Pablo (September 26, 2018). "Review: Macy Gray is enthusiastic, infectious on fun 'Ruby'". The Detroit News. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  5. ^ a b Mullin, Kyle (September 14, 2018). "Macy Gray: Ruby". Exclaim!. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  6. ^ Lal, Kish (14 September 2018). "Music reviews: Paul McCartney, Macy Gray, Troye Sivan, Dave Holland and more". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 9 October 2018.
  7. ^ a b Torn, Simone (21 September 2018). "SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: MACY GRAY – RUBY". The Spill Magazine. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  8. ^ Harrison, Quentin. "Macy Gray's Radiant 'Ruby' Solidifies Her Staying Power & Musical Magnetism". Albumism. Retrieved October 6, 2018.
  9. ^ Alysse, Bianca (14 May 2018). "Macy Gray Announces New Album 'Ruby' & Upcoming Tour Dates: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  10. ^ "Macy Gray Announces New Album 'Ruby' & Gives Us A Taste Of Her 'Sugar Daddy'". Soul Bounce. 13 June 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  11. ^ "Macy Gray Confirms Tenth Studio Album RUBY Set For Release This Fall". Broadway World. 14 May 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  12. ^ Dresden, Hilton (11 June 2018). "Macy Gray Releases New Single & Announces New Album 'Ruby'". Out. Retrieved 26 July 2018.
  13. ^ "Ruby by Macy Gray". iTunes. 21 September 2018.
  14. ^ "Macy Gray: Ruby". AllMusic. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  15. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Macy Gray – Ruby". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
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