on 2008-12-08 dscanland Said:

Jack, some powerful words in that short review. Good work. It does the album justice. Kev, I was like you at first with this album, didn't really see the big deal. But now, wow. I don't know any album that can showcase a voice as big and bold and emotive as Jeff's as well as some beautifully written songs. Give it some repeated listens. I guarantee that you will find the magic in this album. Then you can thank me.
Rating: 10/10

on 2008-12-08 SolitaryMan Said:

All I can say is it doesn't matter how many times it's done, sticking his version of "Hallelujah" into a film at it's most dramatic point is a sure-fire victory. Never spent much time with this album because the music within doesn't much appeal to me, but his vocal work was something to behold.
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on 2008-12-08 1eyedjack Said:

This album is a genuine masterpiece. It is haunting in its simplicity, challenging in its complexity, and riveting in its mystery. From the suspensefull build into the passionate wailing of Mojo Pin, the first track, through the angelic, operatic whispers of Corpus Christi Carol, on to the righteous anger of Eternal Life, this record is a shining example of artistic genius at work in the medium of sound. It provides constant movement and re-interperetation of ideas both within the record, and from countless savagely brilliant infuences. Grace is truly a fitting tribute to not only Jeff Buckley, but to those whose music helped him find his voice. Fitting too, that this record, in turn, has done the same for me, as I have no doubt it has done for so many others. Thank you, Jeff, for your gift to all of us...
Rating: 10/10

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on 2008-06-14 kev_stev Said:

My friend got me this album for Christmas and told me that if I didn't like it, I shouldn't talk to her anymore. I thought that was a pretty cruel thing to say, but after over two years of listening to Grace, I understand why. This album is perfect and I cannot understand how anyone can really fault it. Jeff Buckley may be one of the best vocalists of all time, and is surely one of the most overlooked (where is he on the radio?) Everyone must here this album; start with "Grace," the eponymous second track, where Buckley lets out this ungodly, orgasmic bellow that'd make Freddie Mercury feel inferior. Too bad the best die young.
Rating: 10/10

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on 2007-11-23 hstisgod Said:

Though I have to disagree whole-heartedly, I think Buckley comes through with more soul than most on Grace. That being said... "Love ballads falling on the ear drums of a man who thinks social connections are simply a complex survival mechanism are doome to fail no matter how grand or moving they are." -That is one of the greatest rants I've ever read on this site!
Rating: 10/10

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on 2007-11-23 tsadik Said:

I enjoyed listening to this album. Jeff Buckley certainly can sing. Wow, can he sing, I was thoroughly impressed by the strength of his voice, and the sometimes bizzarre tones he has trained it into. The instrumentation is sparse in many places, it is easy to tell that this is for the most part a vocal album. The palces where there are flourishes really stand out for that reason though. Unexpected, truly eclectic folk, and traditional, and rock influences peek out from places. Cool guitar effects, and unabashed use of more orchestral sounds come through in almost every track especially on "Grace". The production feels a little over polished though, sounds that could have had incredible texture end up a little smooth. Talk about using the unexpected, the change in the count in "so real", and the 6/8 count on hallelujah truly mark this album as out of the ordinary, but something is off. The lyrical imagery is totaly lost on me, I found it completely bland. Though I can't quite completely discredit buckley for this. Love ballads falling on the ear drums of a man who thinks social connections are simply a complex survival mechanism are doome to fail no matter how grand or moving they are. That still doesn't explain what feels off though... I had a thought by the end, finally. I thought of Frankenstein's monster created in the image of man with no knowledge of man, and how that creature shoved the pain and joy of life back in Frankenstein's face to show him what a cruel thing he had done with his creation. I thought to myself, this guy is a virtuoso, and that is too much his focus. He can't lose control, I don't feel his soul in it. Rock & Roll is great because it goes beyond a beatiful painting, it stretches and twists the canvas till it tears, and the paint cracks. Then it paints over those tears and cracks with the vibrant colors of ugliness, and hate, and pain that complete our epriences, not beauty. The feelings just don't come through here, there are no cracks in the facade to fill in, they seem to be painted on top. I must have enjoyed this album though, just look how much I wrote. Lots to think about here, even if Jeff Buckley doesn't have a lot to say.
Rating: 7/10

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on 2006-11-17 dscanland Said:

This is one of the best albums in the world, hands down. Listen to Jeff's amazing cover of Hallelujah and you will be sold.
Rating: 10/10