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 | Title : White Ladder
Author : David Gray
Release Date : 20000321
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $17.98
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Editorial Reviews :
David Gray's glorious fourth record explodes in a wellspring of spacious, electronica-tinged folk-pop. He uses his bright growl of a voice to memorable effect, chewing on vowel sounds while spinning odes to lost love, the resiliency of young hearts, and the pain of experience. Gray's work finds the universality at the heart of folk music and tweaks it just enough to make it relevant for alternative audiences.
Buyer Reviews :
Okay everyone now is probably familiar with the 'rags to riches' story of David Gray. Here's the brief synopsis for those that have not.Unknown for years except in Ireland-dropped by record companies-finances White Ladder practically himself-goes from being big in Ireland to absolutely 'mega-big'-album remains in Irish top 10 for over two years(And still counting-who keeps buying this record-I mean we have a tiny population,at this rate I reckon everyone has bought it twice-but then it is that good)-song Babylon gets a very minor remix,becomes a big hit in Britain and all over Europe-picked up by American chat show host and now stardom awaits this man in the U.S.Great story-but is the success deserved.Well in my opinion definitely.And if you give this c.d. a chance you'll hopefully agree.
The sound has a real late night laidback feel.It's all very gentle sounding and quite acoustic.The songs are quite romantic,with loads of tales of great love,huge sorrow and deep regret.Yet you never get a sense that this is a c.d. full of anger and disillusionment,which considering it's background is a bit surprising.I think it's a c.d. that ultimately is full of hope and I think that has had a major contribution to the albums longevity in sales terms over here.You get the feeling that if you keep trying hard enough and never give up,things may work out.This may have also been a major part of the background to how David Gray may have felt when he made this album.
The songs-well it's that good an album that almost everyone has their own particular favourites.So many c.d.'s have a few great songs,everyone likes and the rest is all rubbish.Personally I like Please Forgive Me,Babylon-as the most commercial tracks.'This Years Love' for it's lyrics of hope and the magnificent piano accompaniment.'Sail Away' cos it does make you feel like the lyrics and breezy guitar sounds want you to feel-that is just to drift off somewhere,in the middle of nowhere,yet in total peace.Then finally-the best cover version I've heard in years-Soft Cell's 'Say Hello Wave Goodbye'-a most brave song to try and cover and one that not only sounds amazing but also improves on the original-it's an amazing ending (except for the slightly altered Babylon 2) to an amazing album,an amazing story.Let's hope it comes with a 'To be continued....Soon!'
(by Ian Creamer)
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