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Grace

~ Jeff Buckley
4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (121 customer reviews)

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  • Audio CD (4 Jan 1999)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Columbia
  • ASIN: B000024E9Z
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  Mini-Disc  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (121 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,216 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Amazon.co.uk Review
Here's what they say about Jeff Buckley: "He died too young". Here's why they say it: Grace is simply one of the most amazing things you can do with your ears and a little digitally-encoded disc. He inherited the voice of his father, the legendary Tim Buckley--seven octaves, each of them only just enough to cram his big feverish dreams into--but his music was all his own. Think Van Morrison's Astral Weeks on drugs--but then drugs could give some kind of comfort, and there's no comfort in Grace; just constant flux between crippling despair and an almost violent joy. When "Last Goodbye" unfolds it's third different middle-eight of Bollywood strings and Buckley's ecstatic scatting, it's hard to believe an ordinary human could have had a hand in something so extraordinary. --Caitlin Moran

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This full-length debut was released to critical acclaim in 1994, and hailed as the missing link between Led Zeppelin and the cult folk of his father Tim, who died when he was onlynine years old. Before he had completed the sessions for his follow up to 'Grace', Jeff Buckley's life was also cut short when he drowned in the Mississippi River. On this releasehe managed to fuse folk, rock and jazz - and the material sweeps from mournful ballads to uplifting rockers.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the finest debut albums of all time., 14 Dec 1999
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Jeff Buckley was best described by Bono from U2, as "a pure drop in an ocean of noise". Wheh you listen to "Grace", you can see exactly what he meant.

The first thing that hits you is Jeff's amazing voice, an instrument of true wonder, he could falsetto to such beauty that it inspired the likes of Thom Yorke from Radiohead to reach new vocal heights on their 95 album The Bends. He could also sing more deeper emotional tones, forever leaving the listener with a thrilling guessing game of where he would take them next. Grace is also enriched by the wonderful songs and arrangements that Jeff used to showcase his unique voice, songs full of love and regret, loss and salvation. It is hard to put into words the deep emotional connection this album brings to the listener.

It is now a standard cross to bear for every new singer-songwriter feted by the music press, to be called Jeff Buckleyesque, it is an unfair term, as nobody could ever match his insightful songwriting and vocal talent. There are some songs on Grace that are simply unmatched in modern rock history. He was with us only for a short space of time until his untimely death in 1997, but Grace will ensure that his genius will never be forgtten.

Grace is an album that should be in everybody's home. A pure drop indeed.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars "Precious, Precious Silver and Gold...", 30 Dec 2003
Jumping in staight at the deep end: If you do not own this album, and consider yourself a music fan , then you need to seriously part with your cash NOW.

Jeff Buckley was blessed with one of the most beautiful voices ever heard in the world of music, blending melancholy and sadness with uplifting spirituality in the sound of a note. That is the only way I can possible describe the sound of this man's voice, as he can capture all human emotions in one solitary note.

Many will highlight his encapsulating cover of Cohen's 'Hallelujah' as the standout track from 'Grace' (which I cannot question as it is amazing.) However, Buckley is far from a one trick pony as tracks such as 'Last Goodbye', 'Mojo Pin' and 'Lover You Should've Come Over' (recently covered by Jamie Cullum) offer inspiring lyrics and forever memorable melodies. His use of guitar is subtle but yet mindblowing, with beautiful use of both riffs and melody. And the orchestration does not over-complicate, but underscore his powerful vocal talent.

This album is quite simply perfect, capturing the beauty of Opera, the zest of Rock'n'Roll, and the musical perfection of many a Classical score. It is a fitting tribute to a man who died in such tragic circumstances.
It saddens me that this iconic album is always seen in highstreet stores priced below £10. This album is priceless (forgive the cliche.)
'Mystery White Boy' also highlights his talent, offering a live performance from the tour of the same title.

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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The most beautiful thing I've ever heard, 31 May 2003
By Danica (London, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
Forgive me if I can't complete this review with excesses of Jeff-love gushing, because this is probably my favourite album of all time.
We'll start with the voice, shall we? Jeff Buckley has not only inherited his father, Tim's, earth-shattering range, but his incredible emotion and soul, also. It doesn't hit you immediately, as the opening song, 'Mojo Pin', is quite a slow-burner, and the volume and tone build up gradually to reveal a genre-transcending vocal.
The combination of genres is very important on this album, in fact, and although Buckley's influences seem to stretch from traditional folk to the bluesy heavy rock of Led Zeppelin (whom he stated he listened to as a child), his voice carries him through.
The title track, 'Grace', could be described as an uplifting death-plea! - "If it's my time coming, then I'm not afraid." Opening with 'magical guitarness', it has fantastic melody and rhythm, and the squealing climax is completely overpowering.
To have three covers on an album of ten may not appear to be a particularly good advert for Jeff Buckley's immense songwriting talent, but he truly conquers other people's songs in a way that makes you instantly forget other versions. 'Lilac Wine' is so sensitive and emotional. The musical arrangement really fits the lyrics: "sweet and heady, like my life." The vocals on Britten's 'Corpus Christi Carol' is jaw-dropping. How can he sing like that?! But, the most famous of the covers, and deservedly so, is 'Hallelujah'. This could be seen as the album's masterpiece: truly grand and wonderfully charged with the darkest of emotion.
On 'So Real' and 'Eternal Life' we see more of Jeff Buckley's rock side. The latter is delightfully angry - "sounds to me just like a prison for the walking dead" - and the tension is created dramatically through harsher guitars than you expect. The strong/gentle contrasts in 'So Real' run the risk of being manic, but Buckley is merely lost in the emotion, as is the listener. The final track, 'Dream Brother', is a delightfully trippy finale, that acts to calm you down after what has inevitably been an amazing tumult of emotional and musical journeys.
'Last Goodbye' and 'Lover, You Should've Come Over' are my two favourite songs on this album. Both are fairly laid-back pop-rock tracks, and, as ever, the vocal control and melodic construction is fantastic. However, the lyrics really stand out here, with a graceful poetry: "the tear that hangs inside my soul forever", "kiss me out of desire, baby, and not consolation". These are true and deeply moving epics. Buckley speaks to the universal experience of love, and it truly feels like he's singing straight to your soul.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love, Loss & Devotion
His voice has an otherworldly, affecting quality... we don't have a word for it in the west. Kurt Cobain had it. Billie Holliday had it. A handful, at best. Read more
Published 3 months ago by sammy

2.0 out of 5 stars A bit weepy and self-obsessed
I listened to it twice - bought mainly for the Hallelujah track - but then went off it. There's no denying his musicianship but ultimately I found it rather aggravating. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ivan Wels

2.0 out of 5 stars Most overrated album ever?
This is the most gloomy and depressing album that I have ever listened to. Buckley has a unique voice but most songs are mediocre and I couldn't help but had the sense that the... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Andras Szucs

5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking.
When I first listened to this album about 5 years ago, I completely disliked it apart from the title track, even though I was pretty open to a vast range of music. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. F. Beckett

5.0 out of 5 stars A lifetime top ten album....
From opener to closer this record is a work of undiluted Genius. It depths are many and its influence far reaching. Read more
Published 17 months ago by BD

5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless Grace and Beauty
If it has not already done so, history will surely assign Jeff Buckley's `Grace' with the status of being one of the most remarkable debut albums of all time. Read more
Published 22 months ago by D. Newton

5.0 out of 5 stars tribute ireland
great album and to celebrate this and his other work we are holding the official ireland tribute at the village, wexford st, dublin. Read more
Published on 8 May 2007 by jeff buckley fan

5.0 out of 5 stars Like stepping back in time
For many years I've resisted Jeff Buckley's music - that seems to be a bit of a theme among the other reviewers too, don't know why that is. Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2007 by Spanfanuk

5.0 out of 5 stars He's showing off
This album contains 3 covers. Some of the other tracks are heavily influenced by Led Zeppelin, and indeed some of Buckley's phrasing is almost a homage to Robert Plant (and by... Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2007 by Marley's Ghost

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh my .
I can't see the point of repeating what others have written so I'll be brief.

I resisted this album for over 10 years. Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2006 by Baggiesfaninessex

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