James Bay review – sex, sparkles and shades of Prince in husky revamp

Electric Brixton, LondonThe troubadour behind Hold Back the River has ditched the hipster hat for thigh-length boots – and a sleek new soundJames Bay’s ascent to pop stardom has appeared effortless. Having scooped the Brits Critics’ Choice award in 2015, the Hitchin-born singer-songwriter duly saw his debut album, Chaos and the Calm, hit No 1 and go double-platinum in the UK and Top 20 in the US, picking up a slew of industry awards along the way.A stellar rise, and yet his ...

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