This week on Beers & B-Sides, we’re pouring a few pints and spinning RAYE’s latest album, This Music May Contain Hope.

As always, we kick things off with a look at the year of the album’s release, exploring the biggest news, cultural moments and notable events from the time before diving into the artist behind the record. From RAYE’s journey through the music industry to her rise as one of the UK’s most talked-about artists, we set the scene before dropping the needle.

Then it’s onto the album itself. We break down the songs, discuss the themes, share our favourite tracks, and give our honest opinions on whether this record deserves a place in your vinyl collection.

But this episode gets surprisingly divisive. While some of us think RAYE has delivered something special, others aren’t quite convinced. Expect plenty of debate, questionable takes, laughs, tangents, pub chat and the usual laid-back atmosphere as friends talk music over a few beers.

Finally, we deliver our famous Last Orders Verdict: would we actually spend our own money on this vinyl record?

🍺 RAYE album review

🎵 Favourite songs and standout moments

📀 Vinyl buying verdict

📰 Events from the year of release

🎙️ Music discussion, pub chat and plenty of laughs

If you enjoy album reviews, vinyl collecting, music podcasts, record collecting, and honest conversations about great (and not-so-great) music, pull up a chair and join us.

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