2 hours ago · Newcastle
With albums under threat, Raye’s Mercury win is a triumph for grand statements | Alexis Petridis
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Her winning album has its longueurs, but there’s something heartening about its risk-taking – and the Mercury prize needs big bold records like this to stay relevant It was generally agreed that last year’s Mercury prize ceremony was a vast improvement on its predecessor. In fairness, the bar was set…
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With albums under threat, Raye’s Mercury win is a triumph for grand statements | Alexis Petridis
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