Macy Gray at the Albert Hall, Manchester

By Anya Baxter.

Iconic soul-revivalist Macy Gray stunned at Manchester's Albert Hall.

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American R&B singer and Grammy award-winner Macy Gray has released an incredible 10 studio albums over the course of her career, and her raspy, soulful voice continues to reign superior.

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Although the venue wasn't packed, Gray filled the small space with her enchanting voice and natural charisma, opening the set with "Psychopath" before moving into "Call Me" and "Do Something". It was impossible to tear your eyes away from her as she made a daring move to cover Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters", giving the song a bluesy, melancholy edge.

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Other covers included Radiohead's classic "Creep" and Rod Stewart's "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?". Surrounded by a stellar band, Gray continued to shine and astonish through "Sexual Revolution", "Mr Policeman", and international hit "I Try".

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The encore saw Gray deliver her new material, a selection of four brand new songs, which she delivered in an intimate setting to a group of dedicated fans, in front of the perfect backdrop of the stunning Albert Hall.

Photo by Anya Baxter