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Released as a glass-raising toast to the longstanding loyalty of his Irish fan base (whose thirst for fresh David Gray material is truly quenchless), Lost Songs assembles material written during a label-hopping lapse either side of the Sell Sell Sell album and which was belatedly committed to tape in October of 1999. Far from being a tatty what-I-did-in-my-spare-time scrapbook of discards and B-side quality cast-offs, Lost Songs offers conclusive proof that even David Gray's folk-pop wastepaper basket is lined with silver. Effortlessly maintaining Gray's brand-image as a troubadour-with-a-troubled-outlook, via a homogeneous selection of achy and predominantly acoustic heart-on-sleeve urban spirituals, many of Lost Songs' choicest moments ("Flame Turns Blue", "As I'm Leaving", "Falling Down the Mountainside") could all be Dylanesque rungs from White Ladder. The only question remaining now is how much higher can he climb? --Kevin Maidment
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I discovered 'Lost Songs' quite a while after 'White Ladder'. Having played the latter CD to absolute death, I wanted to move onto something else. I was initially quite wary, having convinced myself that nothing could beat the outstanding 'White Ladder' but I was fortunately proved wrong. I bought 'Lost Songs' to accompany me on a particularly long train journey, knowing that I would be forced to either listen to the CD or the inane chatter of my travelling companions. As it happens, I played the CD roughly 4 times over because it was simply so good.
Having said that I loved 'White Ladder' there were a few songs that didn't quite do it for me, namely 'My Oh My', 'Were Not Right' and the title track 'White Ladder'. I personally preferred the gentler side of the album. The absolutely astounding 'This Years Love', 'Babylon' and 'Sail Away'. If those were the songs you liked on 'White Ladder' you will not be disappointed.
'Lost Songs' starts with my joint favourite 'Flame turns Blue' and doesn't let up till (other favourite) 'Clean Pair of eyes'.
The songs are mellow and gentle and flowing, some more stirring (particularly 'Falling down the mountainside') but all in all, I would say there are no dud's, no songs to hastily skip. It has a more accoustic and raw feeling than any of his previous or future efforts, and so may not be to everyone's liking.
It's definitely a chilling album, one to put on after a hard day at work, or whilst lying in a warm bath - pure bliss!
My only complaint would be the two instrumental songs, such as shame to waste valuable CD space without hearing the delightful Mr Gray's voice.
Top marks, 10/10!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
From the first minute that my ears had the privelage of hearing this truly talented artist, I was hooked.I thought White Ladder was good but this really does take the biscuit.Words can not describe the haunting beauty of some of these tracks.People never seem to take the time to actually listen to the lyrical content of a song, well if ever there was an album to encourage that,then here it is. A simply superb album.More of the same please Mr.Gray...........
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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More mellow than White Ladder,sad even ; this is an album for an evening by the fire and a glass of red wine.You can hear James Taylor and Bob Dylan in Gray's haunting songs.His powerful Mid - Atlantic accented singing is superbly backed by 12 string guitar expertly picked in a sixties folk style, bass and piano .David Gray is modern and fresh , a welcome change on the music scene.This is a 'must have' album. Those Autumn Evenings will never seem the same. Dick Stewart
Most Recent Customer Reviews
David Gray
Another great album from David Gray, Just goes to prove what a talented guy he is. Another great start to the album with Flame Turns Blue
Published 6 months ago by JT
David Gray near his best
The usual mixture of melodic classics you would expect from the master at work. This is a mist for all DG fans.
Published on 6 April 2010 by Mr. J. O'neill
Excellent!
An excellent CD, covering the best of his earlier recordings.Well worth buying if you like Gray.
Published on 1 Sep 2009 by Alistair Mcbeth
David Gray's best!
A moody album that can make your hairs stand on end. This album is spine-tingly good. If you like White Ladder (like myself) or acoustic tracks in general, then you should not... Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2007 by Cliff Taylor
an inspiration to the world
probably like most david gray fans, i become a follower because of white ladder, then listening to him live at earls court a few years ago he inspired me to pick up a guitar,... Read more
Published on 10 Jun 2005 by "pete_draper2002"
A couple of real gems here
David Gray. The name reminds us of the man behind such classics as 'Babylon', 'Please forgive me' and in my opinion 'Late night radio' the latter being possibly the best of the... Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2003 by Mr. Andrew Parker
Melancholy times
I came across the "The Lost Songs", when a friend gave me the CD, knowing my addiction to "White Ladder". I was in heaven after the first listen-through. Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2003
If these are just the cast-offs...!
For all that it might be David Gray sifting through stuff he decided didn't fit earlier albums, and so on that level could be called an album of cast-offs, it has a feel far beyond... Read more
Published on 12 Aug 2002
this is an essential collection of emotive works
David Gray is possibly the most underated musician alive today. Not so much for innovation (with the exception of the imaginative 'white ladder') but for his sheer ability so evoke... Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2002
gray areas
subdued would be the word to associate with this pre 'white ladders'offering from the headshaking troubadour,if you want an album to whack on so you can cuddle up with a loved one... Read more
Published on 13 Oct 2001 by brianolson@boogie.co.uk
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