Live in Las Vegas
Macy Gray · 2005
100 min · 18 tracks · rhythm and blues
A dynamic live performance blending Macy Gray's soulful vocals with a mix of R&B grooves and intimate storytelling.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Try — This track stands out as it encapsulates Gray's signature style of blending melancholy with soulful expression, showcasing her emotive vocal delivery.
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Sex-O-Matic Venus Freak Start here — With its infectious groove and playful lyrics, this song exemplifies Gray's bold artistic persona and ability to fuse humor with serious themes.
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When I See You Again — The heartfelt delivery in this track underscores Gray's emotional depth, making it a poignant moment in the concert that resonates with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The live performance captures Macy Gray's unique vocal style and blends various R&B elements, though it lacks tight cohesion.
What we noticed
- Macy Gray's vocal delivery is characterized by her distinctive raspy tone, which she employs dynamically throughout the performance.
- Several tracks include extended instrumental sections that showcase the backing band, allowing for improvisation and interaction with the audience.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic peaks and valleys
- vibrant live concert energy
- soulful vocals with rhythmic grooves
- emotional highs and lows
- two-halves for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Captures live energy and features beloved tracks, appealing to dedicated fans.
- Career context
- Released in 2005, Live in Las Vegas captures Macy Gray at a pivotal moment following her breakthrough debut album, On How Life Is. By this time, she had established herself as a distinctive voice in R&B and soul, continuing to build on the commercial success of her sophomore effort, The Id. This live album showcases her evolution as an artist while reflecting the vibrant energy of her performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Erykah Badu· Lauryn Hill· Amy Winehouse
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Sex-O-Matic Venus Freak Start here 7:14
- 2 When I See You Again 3:25
- 3 Relating to a Psychopath 4:18
- 4 Don’t Come Around 3:02
- 5 Caligula 7:42
- 6 Why Didn’t You Call Me 3:46
- 7 Things That Made Me Change 5:48
- 8 Hey Young World, Part 2 5:05
- 9 I’ve Committed Murder 5:30
- 10 Do Something 3:45
Disc 2
- 1 Demons 6:55
- 2 Sexual Revolution 5:01
- 3 Oblivion 4:34
- 4 I Try 11:32
- 5 Sweet Baby 6:13
- 6 She Ain’t Right for You 4:40
- 7 I Can’t Wait to Meetchu 4:13
- 8 The Letter 7:33
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