Grace

I don't know about this one. Parts were good but there felt like a lot of water space.

Haunting vocals, great tone. I like how effortlessly he flows from a whisper to a belt. Lovely falsetto and riffs. He would have been good at ASMR lol.

Literally the most life changing music ever

89/1001 Jeff Buckley - Grace Heard before? ✅ Revisit? ✅ The highs are so high for this and the lows are still good songs. The vocal range Buckley has is just incredible. One of the first albums I purchased with my own money and one of the few that is constantly on my rotation.

For me, this is the greatest album of all time. Everything is perfect, the songs are long but dont overstay their welcome. The covers enhance the originals. There is a memorable intro to the album, it even ends with a catchy hit (which is always a welcome surprise seeing as many artists seem to put their moodiest track at the end). On a full listen its hard to determine what the singles were (but in a good way). It makes you want to wail like a banshee in a desperate attempt to even remotely sound like Buckley. Obviously the lyrics and guitar work is brilliant from Jeff, but lets leave some credit for the drummer who absolutely nails it. I've yet to get tired of this album and I'm gutted we couldn't get more from this superbly talented artist.

Cool sound less my cup of tea

Pretty good. Not a lot of standouts for me, with the obvious exceptions of Last Goodbye and his stunning rendition of Hallelujah, which are both enough to pull this album up overall.

A lot of the albums that I’ve been suggested thus far are so underwhelming and forgettable. Welp, another one bites the dust.

Really excellent. His voice is incredible

Moro moro :D täähän oli ihan ok. Liian pliisua menoa mulle mut uppos ihan hyvin. Jeffillä hyvä ääni.

Pääsipä taas yllättämään takavasemmalta. Täysi tuntemattomuus itselle, mutta kuuntelin levyn jopa useampaan otteeseen viikonlopun aikana ja tutustuin ukkelin elämään. Traaginen loppu, mutta jättipähän jäljen. Levyllä oli jotain jopa Pink Floyd tyyppisiä laulantapätkiä. Jostain biisistä kuuli selkeästi että Von Hertzen Brothers ottanut myös tyypin kuunteluun ja saanut vaikutteita. Vaikutteita näemmä saanut myös moni muu tunnettu proge/rock bändi. Tää on kai semmonen levy minkä takia tätä 1001 "haastetta" tehään. annetaan 4, mutta voisi hyvin olla myös 5.

Tähän kuunteluun lähdin ihan tietämättömänä Jeff Buckleystä tai hänen elämästään. Levyn ensimmäiset biisit jo selkeyttivät, että nyt on odotettavissa mieleistä kamaa, jos tällälailla edetään. Ja tällälaillahan edettiin. Jossain vaiheessa kävin lukemassa muiden arvosteluja levystä ja mainittiin traagisesta kuolemasta. Taustatietoja lukiessa tuli fiilis, että olisipa ollut hieno nähdä vaihtoehtoinen aikajana, jossa Jeff Buckley pääsee tekemään pitkän musikaalisen uran. Levy on hyvin tasapainoinen kokonaisuus, jossa ei selkeitä heikkouksia ole. Lisäksi levy on musiikillisesti ja laulullisesti monipuolinen ja hyvä, joten vitonen tulee. Puolikkaita jos voisi antaa, niin 4,5 olisi lähempänä totuutta.

Hauska kun just puhuttiin osan osallistujien kanssa, että tuleekohan vastaan viiden tähden levyä ja tässähän se on. Jeff Buckley ei ollu tuttu muuten kuin nimenä ja Halleluja coverinsa kanssa. Oon jotenki skipannu tän levyn kokonaan. ehkä toi Hallelujan ylisoittaminen on aiheuttanu jonkun blokin, että en ole vaivautunut kuuntelemaan. Eikä sillä että sekään kappale huono olisi, mutta levyllä oli pelkkää timanttia niin ihmetyttää, että muita ei soiteta missään valtameedioissa. Ja hauska, että monella muullakin ollut samat fiilikset albumin ajattomuuden kanssa. Jos olisin sokkona kuunnellut tätä niin olisin varmasti sanonut, että levy on julkaistu viimeisen kymmenen vuoden aikana. Musiikkityyli kyllä iskee omaan makuun kovempaa ku Tauski iskee naisia. Jotenki tosi siistejä juttuja biiseissä. Ensin tosi kaunista ja rauhallista laulua ja sitten siirrytäänkin huutolaulantaan todella saumattomasti ja yhtään häiritsemättä tunnelmaa. Piti ihan tutustuu enemmän tuotantoon ja löytyhän levyltä aivan hiton kova tuottaja. Meni kyllä itsellä yhtiin lemppari albumeista. Kuuntelin viikonlopun aikana useaan otteeseen ja tulen kuuntelemaan jatkossakin. Tää kyllä pitää saada fyysisenä rieskana myös. Alkoi jopa hieman postuumisti surettaa Jeffin traaginen poismeno nuorena.

Artisti oli itselle ihan nevahööd. Ihan kivoja ralleja oli pari kappaletta ja osa biiseistä mielenkiintosia. Yllätys oli kun levy olikin vuodelta -94, ajattelin että helposti voisi olla vaikka 2015. Musa ei ehkä omaan makuun, mutta yllätyin silti positiivisesti, selvästi lahjakas sälli, joka olisi voinut lahjojen hukkaamisen sijaan keskittyä johonkin Kunnon musiikkiin! Tässä levykuuntelurupeamassa on odotettavissa sen verran paskaa tarjolla, että annetaan tälle jampalle 3,5/5 ja pyöristetään maanantain kunniaksi ylöspäin!

Tässä jäi kyllä musiikillinen anti melko köyhäksi. Kaiken lisäksi levy sisältää ärsyttävyyteen asti Idolsissa ja muissa coveroidun Hallelujah-biisin, nngghh!

Ourraid ourraid ourraid. Tätä on tullut aikanaan kuunneltua ja onhan tää edelleen hieno levy. Vaikee tehdä syväanalyyseja kun about kaikki on kohillaan. Jannu on onnistunut tekemään ainokaisestaan melko ajattoman kuuloisen ja tunnelataus on saatu iskostettua jokaiseen levyn tsipaleeseen. Sääli, että paklin uintiretki päättyi ikävästi ja lisää studioalbuumeita ei saatu kuultavaksi. Viis kautta viis ja ei muuta kun lisää paskaa housuun.

Artisti oli itselleni ennalta vain nimenä tuttu. Olihan tämä taas ihan toimiva, vaikkei projektissa käyttämässäni "töiden taustalla" -kuunteluympäristössä yhdellä kasuaalilla kuuntelulla sen vahvemmin säväyttänytkään.

Tuli jonkinlainen primitiivireaktio tätä naapurin runoilijapoikaa vastaan. En tykännyt yhtään, enkä saanut tästä mitään irti.

Ihan kiva!

Nyt oon tosi iloinen että tämä levy osui viikonlopulle. Tämä ei siis entuudestaan ollut oikeasti tuttu muuten kuin mestariteos Hallelujah'n osalta. Sekin menee vähän siihen kategoriaan, että niin hyvä biisi että olen aina ajatellut että ei Jeff Buckley voi päästä edes lähelle tuota tasoa. Ehdottomasti myös muuten yksi niistä biiseistä kun cover pesee alkuperäisellä lattiaa. Jeff Buckleyn traaginen tarina toki myös entuudestaan tuttu. Mutta siis joo. Ekan kerran kuuntelin perjantaina töissä, ja oli vähän semmoset fiilikset että kivaa easy-listeningiä. Ei kuitenkaan sen enempää säväyttänyt, mutta kuitenkin sen verran, että teki mieli kuunnella uudestaan lauantai-aamuna. Siinä sitten rupesi tarkemmin kuuntelemaan, ja käsitys alkoi muodostua että siellähän on hemmetin hyviä biisejä sen ilmeisen lisäksi. Kolmannen kerran sitten kuuntelin lauantaina saunalevynä, ja voi hitto että iski kovaa kun oikein keskittyi kuuntelemaan. Niin upeaa laulamista että oikeasti meni iho ihan kananlihalle. Muutenkin ihan tip-top hyvin tuotettu levy. Kaikki instrumentit kuuluvat ihan täydellisesti, ja tosiaan Buckleyn laulu siinä päällimmäisenä kruununa. Tosi ajattoman kuuloinen levy. Sanoisin jopa että aikaansa ihan helvetisti edellä. Tässä kuuluu myös omaan korvaan ihan melkein kaikkia pop-musiikin genrejä aina grungesta ikivihreisiin iskelmiin. Tosi ehyt kokonaisuus myös. Biisit ovat keskenään juuri sopivan erilaisia, että mielenkiinto kantaa ihan koko levyn ajan. Jos nyt yksi biisi pitää Hallelujah'n lisäksi nostaa ylitse muiden, niin olkoon se Last Goodbye. En kauhean usein enää herkisty itselleni uutta musaa kuunnellessa, mutta tämä meni kyllä ihon alle ja lujaa. Ehdoton hankinta vinyylikokoelmaan jos jossain vastaan tulee, ja ihan heittämällä viiden tähden levy.

Another perfect album from high school that still leaves me crying like a baby, had this one on vinyl so had to put it on :')

1. mojo - 1.5 2. grace - 1.5 3. goodbye - 1 4. uuine - 2 5. real - 1.5 6. hallelujah - 2 7. Lover - 1.5 8. Corpus - 2 9. Eternal - 1.5 10. Dream - 1 11. Forget -1.5

An absolute classic. From the songwriting, to the pacing, to the production, and most importantly, my favorite vocal performance on record, this album is perfect. Jeff’s voice absolutely soars. A key cog in the discussion of 1994 being the best music year, Grace is in my 90s top 10 and likely one of my overall top 20 albums.

Lots of decent music on here, I just couldn't really get into it. Sorry Jeff.

Wow this album caught me off guard. It starts out ok, but man does Buckley start showing off his enchanting voice as the album gets going. A seriously amazing vocal performance - great range and impressive control. I’m also struck by the range of sound the album brings with tracks like Eternal Life being quite heavy. Lyrically some very moving songs too like Grace in particular. Standouts for me are Eternal Life, Grace, and the cover of Hallelujah.

The guitar licks in Mojo Pin are really good. They're subtle but moving. The guitar work on this was great. Hallelujah is beloved but there was a lot on this album to enjoy.

Favorite tracks: Dream Brother, Eternal Life, Lover You Should Have Come Over Wow, what a range on this album. A lot of these songs left me uninterested and wanting more at the beginning, only to give me more than I could ever have asked for as they continue. Beautiful voice and a truly unique sound. Corpus Christi Carol and Eternal Life really took this album from 4 to 5 stars for me. Both came out of left field, but thoroughly impressed me!

9/10 Favourite: So Real Least Favourite: Dream Brother

I own this album so yeah, 5

Emotional.

Hallelujah was great. The rest of the album was just eh. Not my favorite listen, but don’t regret it. Overall 2.3/5

Wonderful. Sometimes almost operatic. Heavy, moody music.

Exceptional performances and production. I know I’m supposed to know this record and I am very glad I now do.

have tried to get into this one over the years and never could. recently might have found a passage through in the song "Dream Brother." Lilac Wine and Hallelujah are obviously gorgeous covers. It is operatic and the influence upon Thom Yorke can be heard. This still sounds very 90s and specific to a certain coffeehouse vibe with one song veering into some post-grunge territory. I enjoyed it on this full listen-through and maybe it grows on me but hard to say. as funereal as Closer by Joy Division but in a much different way. The album sounds like the masses of bouquets at a wake, for better or worse. hard to separate from the artist's death, but would like to check out documentary for more perspective.

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One of my favorite albums, ever. And, subjectively, one of the greatest albums, ever. Jeff was a once in a lifetime talent. His voice was beyond extraordinary, and to this day I don't think it's ever quite been matched. His effortless, balletic navigation of his Brobdingnagian vocal range; the raw emotion he miraculously injects into every syllable of his work; masterful songwriting, complete with covers that actually do something new and meaningful. Oh, and all of this was even stronger live. I'm always struck by a lyric in Mojo Pin: "Born again from the rhythm / Screaming down from heaven". And he is. It shouldn't have been this way. His death was a fluke, a complete unlucky accident. I suppose all we can do is be grateful that he strove to accomplish as much as he did in his short life, and revisit his work every so often to let him be reborn -- and scream again.

what an album!! so raw and evocative. he’s got such a soulful, pained voice. lover you should have come over is a song of all time for me, for sure. i think this’ll be a re-listen for sure. i didn't entirely love it, but i think it's an album that deserves some more time - will relisten.

Some pretty decent songs on this album, a couple I added to my liked songs playlist. I felt there were a couple that also didn’t need to be on the album. Overall good!

omg!!! this is one of my all time favorite records. always have, always will!!!

I think Jeff Buckley has a great voice and was a talented guy probably with a bright future. But after 2 listens of this album, it’s not my favorite thing in the world. I did rediscover a couple songs I loved in High School, but outside of that, this album falls a little flat for me in my old age. RIP Jeff Buckley. Ps. If I were to revisit JB, I’d pick a random live set, most likely.

I went into this one with an open mind and open ears, but still can’t get into this record. He has a great voice and I suppose some of the melodies are interesting, but I just don’t feel the “soul” that others seem to ascribe to the album. Maybe it just reminds me too much of Open Mic Night at the Blue Dragon, but the songs mostly feel experimentally put together and directionless. Or I just don’t get it, and I’m fine with that.

This is one of the greatest albums ever recorded, yet quite a few music critics just did not give it a chance. Some were confused about it, expecting it to be the next alt rock masterpiece, but Chris Cornell, alt rock god of Soundgarden fame, sure got it. The critics sang a different tune after Jeff’s tragic passing in 1997 while recording the follow-up to this record, coming around to how beautiful, lush, and all-around lovely this record is. Buckley uses his full range, from the haunting and dreamy high register of “Corpus Christi Carol” to the driving and funky alt rock anthem “Eternal Life". Other standouts are the bittersweet “Last Goodbye”, the tantalizing jazz standard “Lilac Wine”, the surreal love song “So Real”, and the stunning Leonard Cohen cover “Hallelujah”.

Simply a beautiful album. An all time.classic.

There's a quote about Jeff Buckley that's something like, "he has the voice of both an angel and the devil." Truly, it's one of the best natural voices ever in pop/rock music. It's tragic this was his only album and we could never hear him age, perhaps turning gravely or wiser or more nuanced. Buckley falls into one of those paradoxes where he's so hyped up that people think he's overrated and in turn he is underrated. Let's take him for what he is-- a generational talent that made a really good album, Grace. It's not totally my style of music, so I'm trying to remain objective. His performance and range are out of this world. The songs are sometimes a bit generic or cheesy, with dated production on the drums and dry guitars that remind me of typical 90s adult contemporary. I also found that sometimes his voice was a bit quiet in the mix, though perhaps it's a stylistic choice to showcase more of his dynamic range? Also, the album felt quite long, but I'm not really sure what would warrant being cut. Some songs just seem to drag and follow a similar formula. Jeff Buckley's voice is certainly something you need to hear before you die.

It’s ok.

Generally enjoy this album on the one hand. But there isn't a great deal to it beside Buckley and his voice.

OK, kind of 90s, not my fave era

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Didnt expect to recognize a good chunk of the album and really enjoy it. Technical skills were crazy on this one too, so even songs I didn’t care as much for were sublime regardless.

Definitely one of the best that I’ve heard out of the past week. Lots of it isn’t my taste but you can’t go wrong with the Hallelujah cover. I think that this would be most suited for people of a young teenage age going through there first break up.

eu amo o jeff buckley 😭😭😭😭😭

Highlights are strong, but some of the rest comes across as less durable filler and more of the moment.

Excellent album musically. Fantastic lyricism and vocal work. Not the first time I've listened to this, and it won't be the last either.

Het betoverende stemgeluid van zijn vader in een 90s alt rock jassie, count me in. En ondanks dat ik al snel zijn vader erbij haal, is Jeff wel echt one of a kind. Stijlmatig bevindt het zich ergens tussen Elliott Smith, Sinead O'Connor en grunge, maar zit het verpakt onder zo'n dik pak mysticisme dat het ook moeilijk te vertalen naar iets anders in dat tijdsframe. 'Grace', 'Last Goodbye', 'Mojo Pin', 'Forget Her' zijn allemaal kunstwerkjes op hun eigen manier, en zoals het album zelf zijn het echt 'growers' die je vaak niet bij één luisterbeurt inpakken. Maar toch werd ik er door de jaren heen toch telkens weer door aangetrokken. 'Lover, You Should've Come Over' was daarentegen liefde op het eerste gezicht en is wat mij betreft zijn magnum opus. ''As their shoes fill up with water'' blijft een spookachtige lyric, gezien zijn latere tragedie. Tja, spookachtig, dat vat het eigenlijk wel goed samen. Het is een haunting masterpiece. 9/10 Highlights: Grace Lover, You Should've Come Over Forget Her

Deze sessie heeft het herbevestigd. Ik ben helaas geen fan van Jeff Buckley. Tuurlijk hangt er een soort mysterieuze sfeer rond deze plaat. Eén album maken, succesvol zijn en dan plots verdrinken. Maar voor luisterplezier zat ik 'm niet graag nog ene keer aan. Wat me wel opvalt is hoe veel nummers, zeker in het begin van de plaat, heel 00's klinken. De Alt-rock bands buitelden in de zeroes over elkaar heen, maar Jeff was ze eigenlijk al 10 jaar voor met dat geluid. Maar op Grace worden heel veel genres door elkaar heen gebracht. Je hoort soms ook vleugjes grunge en Radiohead. Maar nee, het grijpt mij niet voldoend om echt mee te gaan met de hype. 6,5/10 Highlights Lover, You Should've Come Over

One of my favorite albums. Like, desert island albums. It’s perfect.

What a gift

Platonic ideal of 90s singer-songwriter rock

Great album, some of the best 90's alt rock. A couple of songs towards the end don't hit the same though (Corpus Christi Carol and Eternal Life). Love it though. 8/10

Have always tryed with this album but it’s never stuck.

Y'know when an album just hits? Like, just feels good despite probably not being as good as other albums you've rated lower? Yeah, somehow Jeff Buckley has done that.

Better than Coldplay

A bit weird, and listening to it was more of a journey than just a background. It was ineresting and unconventional i guess but i liked it.

Really enjoyed this album.

What a voice! So much emotion! A shame we couldn't still be enjoying his music.

Good voice, nice angsty music, great listen.

Depression album starter pack, an essential.

Ah man, Jeff Buckley. What a damn tragedy. This album is beautiful, and has one of my most favourite guitar tracks ever on an album, So Real, which is the first song I properly learned on guitar. His voice is truly one of a kind, the range, the emotions, incredible. I like every track on this album. I could really talk for hours about it. 10/10 5/5 No notes.

Very amazing artist, but an overplayed album.

stone cold cult-classic

This was a great album. Great vocals, great mix of music. Love, you should gave come over, forget her, hallelujah, lilac wine and eternal life are all bangers. Impressed it is his first album.

Blah

His version of Hallelujah give this albums 2 stars. That song is so damn good, and his version is, in my mind the best version. Not a bad album, bit dramatic, but decent.

Great album! I actually listened to it twice I enjoyed it so much. I mean, Hallelujah was just such a good cover and high point that it made the rest look bad by comparison, but I enjoyed every song. Easy 5/5 for me.

Masterful, Inspiring, Sonically Stimulating, Individual, Simply Sublime, Inimitable, Perfectly Produced, Ingenious. An album you can really drown yourself in. Every song washed over me like the lapping waves of a major river in the American deep south.

Not my first stab at this album so had time to percolate my soul.  I think it needs that effort and commitment to fully appreciate whats on offer. No one style describes this and its complex and intricate weaving of musical contributions amongst the band. Just when I think its getting a little weak the song pivots and hits you over the head with its brash verse. Like other albums that have hit the top note for me it just manages a different level of atmosphere.  Like a church or some solid emotional reaction, it just has presence. 

When I was first introduced to this album at university, I didn't really get it. I picked it up at some point during a covid lockdown nearly ten years later and immediately identified with it in a way that I hadn't been able to before. I expect this speaks to changes in my own emotional maturity... The hook for me was "Lover, You Should've Come Over", which is a beautiful song. The album works through some varied sounds and styles, but it is at its best with the rockier tracks that have Buckley's angelic vocals floating above them. He is such a charismatic performer and exudes a form of masculine sexuality mixed with vulnerability that I haven't heard from any other artist. Controversially, my least favourite tracks are the sickly sweet "Corpus Christi Carol" and the cover of "Hallelujah". Although they showcase. Buckley's impressive vocal range, they were what caused my initial aversion to the album. Luckily, there is so much more to love in this album and now those tracks exist as slower pace interludes. It's sad and unfair that Grace is the only full studio album we will ever get from Jeff Buckley but as legacy's go, its a beautiful one. It will always be a favourite of my music collection.

I can see how Radiohead got a lot of their sound from Jeff. Unfortunately I just felt like he at times droned on in one or two tones. I know he’s talented and you can hear it at times. But a lot of times I was just bored here.

The super talented Jeff Buckley only had time to release one album and his destiny is one of the greatest tragedies in rock music. Grace is among the best debut albums of all time and the second to come (that was released as "Sketches for my sweetheart the drunk") sounded like a very promising continuation for it. One can only imagine what kind of heights his musical career could have achieved.

I've know of this album for ages, but for reasons unknown I've never listened to it. It is a gorgeous record, but the music is not my kinda stuff. I am almost embarrassed to admit it, but most of the songs are background layerings to me. Tapestry for the mundane chores. I don't want to analyse this any further, I'll just get annoyed or depressed.

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Pretty excellent. Jeffy Buckers has a good sounding voice that is also distinctive and the album changes enough to stay engaging whilst keeping a decent flow and consistency. So Real remains a banger, as do others. Solid 9/10 29/08/25

Absolutely hauntingly beautiful album. Every song knows exactly how much it needs. Its neither overproduced or too stripped down. Definitely hear the influence on bands like Radiohead (particularly on OK Computer) and Muse. As well as maybe some of the alt rock stuff from the early 2000s. Matchbox Twenty and whatnot. Was debating between a four and a five, but think I'm gonna land on a four. Too many songs follow the pattern of soft, light opening -> crescendo to an amazing finish. Which isn't necessarily bad, but I tended to prefer the music in the crescendo part as opposed to the openings. If there was a little more variety, it'd easily be a five. Will say, wasn't expecting the heaviness of Eternal Life to hit.

Good album and I can see how people love it. I just was not that into it.

#DÍA 34: 1001 Discos Que Hay Que Escuchar Antes De Morir (English Translation Below) De vuelta de las vacaciones y recién operado, espero pillar más consistencia a partir de aquí. Grace es un álbum que ya había escuchado bastante pero al que nunca había dedicado una escucha atenta completa. El otro día tocó ponerme con ello y de verdad, solo se pone mejor con cada escucha. Jeff Buckley fue un cantante que se nos fue demasiado pronto, dejando como legado un único LP y algunos temas sueltos. Era un tipo muy sensible y que parecía confiar mucho en su visión artística, seguridad que se hace evidente a oídos de todos en este disco. Abriendo de un modo oscuro y catártico, Mojo Pin, es un tema en el que Buckley hace alarde de un talento vocal excepcional. A veces parece improvisado, pero nunca deja de sorprender el absoluto control que tenía sobre su voz. Tiene cierta ambientación psicodélica, lo que encaja a la perfección para la personalidad ambigua de Buckley, así como la temática de la canción, que parece ser de amor o sobre droga. Por otro lado el acompañamiento instrumental es impecable a la hora de acompañar la presencia del cantante, sorprende que no acabe quedando a la sombra de semejante voz. En concreto la canción homónima es un ejemplo perfecto de esto: los detalles brillan por todos lados y dejan crecer al tema hasta llegar a un clímax compuesto por un vendaval de cuerdas y ruido, que junto a la descarga que desprende Buckley con su voz, encarnan a la perfección el tormento que supone el paso del tiempo. Los sentimientos encontrados y las antítesis siguen mostrándose en temas como So Real (homófono de “Surreal”), con ese riff de guitarra descendiente que suma a la sensación embriagadora del tema y ese solo tan ruidoso que hace vibrar el suelo literalmente. No solo es un álbum cargado de talento musical y estéticamente sólido, sino que también acarrea una carga emocional para romper el acero. Estoy seguro de que Lover, You Should’ve Come Over ha hecho llorar a más de uno leyendo esto, arrepentimiento, amor, dolor, todo lo que se guarda en el fondo del corazón llueve de los ojos cuando se hace música así de bien. Pero aunque el álbum exprese en su mayoría dolor o complicaciones, no lo hace de un modo monótono, pues toda esa pena parece levantar cabeza con puño de hierro en la cargadisima de ira Eternal Life. Un intenso tema, con un bajo tan fiero como sus letras, condenando el odio que los poderosos han repetido por toda la historia y abrazando la posibilidad del amor. Finalmente cierra Dream Brother, una canción hipnótica y lúgubre en la que Buckley parece encarnarse en un sueño premonitorio Entiende que la segunda persona quiera escapar de su vida y abandonar a la mujer de sus hijos por una infidelidad, pero Buckley, quien creció con una figura paterna ausente, intenta hacer que se compadezca de aquellos a quien deja atrás. Obviamente no me olvido de Hallelujah, una cover que de tan increíble que es se ha hecho más popular que la original de Cohen. El cantante hace un rendimiento sublime, respetando la sutileza característica de la original pero con el vigor especial de su voz que hace que tu espíritu se vuelva azul y pálido. Y aunque esta es una versión magnífica, pienso que la presencia de otras dos covers resta algo de mérito en general al LP. Lilac Wine y Corpus Christi Carol son dos temas que añaden a la variedad estilística del álbum, siendo la primera un tema lento y cercano con influencias de jazz y el segundo un himno en el que Buckley hace un uso operístico de su voz. Siento que el primero sí encaja perfectamente con las temáticas del disco, especialmente siento que va algo ligada a la sensación paranoica de So Real. Sin embargo, la segunda es algo más rompedora y aunque es impresionante, desentona de cierto modo con el resto de canciones. Como me ocurre con muchos álbumes, realmente mi mayor problema es que QUIERO MÁS, solo que con Buckley resulta es doble de frustrante… Pero sobre todo triste, descansa en paz leyenda, estés donde estés tu voz y pasión va a seguir resonando en los oídos de todos. Favoritas: Mojo Pin, Grace, Last Goodbye, Lilac Wine, So Real, Hallelujah, Lover, You Should’ve Come Over; Eternal Life, Dream Brother Menos favorita: Corpus Christi Carol #DAY 34: 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die Back from vacation and freshly out of surgery, I hope to get more consistent from here on. Grace is an album I had already listened to quite a bit but had never given a full, attentive listen. The other day I finally did, and honestly, it only gets better with each spin. Jeff Buckley was a singer who left us far too soon, leaving behind a single LP and a few scattered tracks as his legacy. He was a very sensitive person who seemed to trust deeply in his artistic vision—confidence that becomes evident to anyone’s ears on this record. Opening in a dark and cathartic way, Mojo Pin is a track where Buckley shows off his exceptional vocal talent. At times it seems improvised, but it never ceases to amaze how much control he had over his voice. It has a certain psychedelic atmosphere, which fits perfectly with Buckley’s ambiguous personality, as well as the song’s theme, which seems to be about love or perhaps drugs. On the other hand, the instrumental accompaniment is impeccable in how it supports the singer’s presence—it’s surprising that it doesn’t end up overshadowed by such a voice. The title track in particular is a perfect example of this: details shine everywhere and allow the song to grow into a climax of swirling strings and noise, which, together with Buckley’s outpouring of emotion in his voice, embody perfectly the torment that comes with the passage of time. The conflicting emotions and contrasts keep appearing in songs like So Real (a homophone of “surreal”), with its descending guitar riff that adds to the intoxicating feel of the track, and that noisy solo that literally makes the ground vibrate. It’s not only an album full of musical talent and strong aesthetic value, but it also carries an emotional weight powerful enough to shatter steel. I’m sure Lover, You Should’ve Come Over has made more than a few of you reading this cry—regret, love, pain, everything stored deep in the heart pours from the eyes when music is done this well. But even though the album mostly expresses pain and hardship, it doesn’t do so monotonously, because all that grief seems to rise up with an iron fist in the rage-filled Eternal Life. An intense track, with a bassline as fierce as its lyrics, condemning the hatred perpetuated by the powerful throughout history while embracing the possibility of love. Finally, it closes with Dream Brother, a hypnotic and mournful song where Buckley seems to embody a premonitory dream. He understands that the second person wants to escape their life and abandon the mother of their children due to infidelity, but Buckley, who grew up with an absent father figure, tries to make him feel compassion for those he would leave behind. Of course, I can’t forget Hallelujah—a cover so incredible that it has become more popular than Cohen’s original. The singer delivers a sublime performance, respecting the subtlety of the classic track while infusing it with the special vigor of his voice, making your spirit turn blue and pale. And while this version is magnificent, I think the presence of two other covers takes away a bit of merit from the LP overall. Lilac Wine and Corpus Christi Carol add to the stylistic variety of the album, the first being a slow, intimate, jazz-influenced piece, and the second a hymn where Buckley uses his voice operatically. I feel the first one fits perfectly with the album’s themes—especially tied to the paranoid vibe of So Real. The second, however, is more disruptive, and while impressive, it feels somewhat out of place compared to the rest of the songs. As happens with many albums, my biggest problem is that I WANT MORE—but with Buckley it’s doubly frustrating… and above all, heartbreaking. Rest in peace, legend—wherever you are, your voice and passion will continue to resonate in everyone’s ears. Favorites: Mojo Pin, Grace, Last Goodbye, Lilac Wine, So Real, Hallelujah, Lover, You Should’ve Come Over, Eternal Life, Dream Brother Least favorite: Corpus Christi Carol

Just a chill album Perfect for a sundayafternoon

No notes.

I'm hurting. My wife wants to leave me. After 22 years. I still love her. I was moved to tears by the songs. By Jeffs vulnerable delivery. With his words. I was sitting with my mouth open for quite some time. But then there are the first two songs. They are just too complex, to singer-song-writey, too artsy.

Jeff Buckley had the voice of an angel. I've listened to this album 100s of times and must admit, my eyes get watery every time. His voice is truly haunting. The songs are powerful and melancholy. Even the rocked out and ironically titled Eternal Life showcase his amazing vocal talents. One of the most untimely and tragic losses in music history. This one and only complete studio album along with a handful of outtakes and half finished songs are all that's left to bear his testimony. 5/5 #166

Loved it. Obviously Hallelujah is amazing, but I was immediately hooked by Mojo Pin

One of those albums that I have always been aware of, but never played. As a guitar player, it's an inspiring listen. Dreamy, etheral and drenched in reverb. The sometimes almost proglike compositions are quite enjoyable, the constant (ab)use of falsetto starts to grate after a while however.

Favourite songs: Mojo Pin, Hallelujah, Lover, You should've Come Over

Nothing fancy, solid album

Likes his guitar and vocal sliding. I'm mediumly convinced. Liked his Halleluiah cover!

5 It’s also too early in the morning for this but I like a bit of Jeff sometimes so this score would be different at another time lol

A very soulful, emotionally charged album. It is quite an experience to just listen to Mr. Buckley put all that emotion into a song. It leaves you feeling deeply affected by his songs.

this shit gave me whiplash

I thought this one was a good listen, lots of range with some upbeat fun songs and emotional ballads. I didn't realize how many people had covered Hallelujah, I felt like his was one of the better ones I've heard.

Phenomenal. I already knew a number of songs on the album, but listening to it front to back gave me a new appreciation for them in situ. Beautiful piece of art in songwriting and delivery. Every piece dripping with intense emotion. While the changeup in tone on Eternal Life initially caught me off guard to it's detriment, it really grew on me on re-listens. Many of these songs are going to be in consistent rotation for me, and I'd happily listen to the album again anytime. Solid 5/5.

Really enjoy this one. Extremely soulful, even captures a bit of a gospel vibe without feeling preachy. Hallelujah and Lover You Should've Come Over are both extremely solid tracks that I already had saved on Spotify. It also gets kinda hard out of nowhere on eternal life, that was a surprising transition. I have to wonder where his career could have gone if he didn't die tragically.

This album was a surprise hit for me. I had heard of Jeff Buckley and didn't know why until I hit "Hallelujah" and by then there had been plenty of other hits. I really enjoyed the engaging guitar lines sprinkled throughout. Multiple songs had an almost formulaic build in layering and intensity that didn't necessarily detract from the song, ex Mojo Pin. Almost a 5... -MEH ON "LILAC WINE", SUDO JAZZ BALLAD WITH THE BRUSHES -"Hallelujah" LOVE SHREK, THE ONLY SONG WHOSE CHORDS I STILL HAVE MEMORIZED ON GUITAR, unfortunately I think it draws on a bit longer than it needs to, hearing "hallelujah" 24 more times doesn't add to the song for me. -"Lover, You Should Have Come Over" is a lovely ballad that wasn't really on my radar, awesome choir arrangements towards the end -vibe shift crazy between "corpus christi" and "eternal life" -"forget her", organ!

rip

7/10 - Everyone loves Lover you should've come over, I still do not get the hype but the album is pretty good overall

A classic album, Hallelujah still pulls on the heart strings. Some other songs that I hadn't heard before. 5/5

Ik snap Jeff Buckley niet heel goed eerlijk gezegd. Muziek is best ok, ben niet de grootste fan van zn zang, maar wel genre is dit? Is dit Rock? Ik denk het wel maar het voelt wat trager en slapper dan rock. Is dit dan SPR?(Slappe Piemel Rock)? Klinkt al wel iets logischer. Hallelujah is prima, ik vind de Leonard Cohen versie sterker en dragender, maar ik irriteer me niet aan deze cover ofzo. Eternal life is dan wel weer een echte rockplaat, funny omdat daarvoor juist een heel klein nummer is waarin de stilte zo zwaar aanwezig is. Dat contrast is heel vet gedaan en had Jeff wat mij betreft vaker mogen toepassen nog. Afsluiter Forget Her vind ik echt een mooi nummer, goed gezongen, wat trager en je hoort (vind ik) de emotie in het nummer. Meer van dat! Voor nu was het voornamelijk een prima album met hier en daar een echt sterk nummer en wat matigere rock muziek ertussen. FAVO: Lover you shouldve come over, Forget Her

Omg...I am so impressed with Jeff Buckley. He is so much more than Hallelujah. His voice is very unexpected. I love his style too, there was only one song on the album I didn't like so much.

En voyant les critiques, je pensais que j'aimerais ça plus que ça. Je l'ai même écouté deux fois, c'est un bon album mais ça clique pas tant dans ma tête

He’s not doing Hallelujah like the Shrek soundtrack is doing Hallelujah I’ll tell you that much

Eh but Shrek but I mean eh

I love Hallelujah. I did not like the rest of it at all. This feels like an artist expression album where they didn’t make it for anyone but themselves and it’s not meant for others to enjoy, just that they needed to get it out of them. If it weren’t for Hallelujah, I would have given this a 1. And that’s not even his song but I like his version more than the Leonard Cohen one.

Дуже красивий альбом. Вокали, звук, аранжування - топ.

Один з найкращих альбомів в історії музики.

I had a feeling this record would be on the list. Astonishing voice. I don't enjoy every moment of the album - some of it is a bit too earnest, trying a bit too hard - but it does all gel as a coherent, quality work.

Wondeful. 4.5/5

Lo escuché hace aproximadamente 15 años. No deja de sorprender. El único disco de estudio de buckley es genial. Un trabajo atemporal que posiblemente esté entre las mejores grabaciones jamás creadas. Un genio jeff. Segundo album que me aparece y primera5 estrellas.

Overvurderet

Preferred the music to the vocal but you can’t claim this isn’t objectively brilliant.

Nice but slow..sleepy

Classic. Perfect

Started off really weird. Mojo Pin was slow and dull, with the occasional full on banging on instruments. Grace was ok as background music, except for the random shouting parts. It got a little better after that. Last Goodbye was all right, and Lilac Wine was sweet and sad. The real high point came from Hallelujah, which was a decent rendition of the awesome song. Lover You Should Have Come Over was sweet. Had a couple more mediocre tracks, but then ended fairly nicely with some good guitar work in Dream Brother and Forget Her. Hard to rate this one, the songs are all over the place. Best song: Hallelujah

For me the album was a late night listen, slow and easy listen.

I had not heard of Jeff Buckley before he died, and not until the mid 2000's when a new friend had said that this was his favorite artist. Immediately, I wrote it off as, "this pretentious prick loves a one-album nobody?" Thanks to this project, I finally gave it a listen and admit, I was wrong. Grace is wonderful. I don't typically listen to music similar to this but, I appreciate the tone and content. Soulful, ethereal, beautiful. I see myself popping this on periodically in the future.

I like a lot of this but it’s a bit overwrought

It was good. The vocal range is amazing and the use of instruments is clever.

This a very highly rated album in my part of the world (Australia). I'll be honest I never really listened to it before as I'm kinda drawn to music heavy with political commentary, irony, or generational despair. This is more timeless, romantic, and almost archaic. The first thing that strikes me is that even though this is called a "Jeff Buckley" album, the band is excellent. Jangly, reverb-heavy guitars, dynamic shifts—but also strong jazz and folk fingerprints, combined with that unique vocal sound (sometimes a whisper, sometimes a banshee wail), make this sound almost like a musical version of a Van Gogh painting. Creating feeling through sound rather than emotion through texture, transforming the personal & everyday into timeless art. "Eternal Life" was my highlight. This is a good album. Well crafted and hits the targets it's trying to hit. Not exactly my cup of tea but I can appreciate the artist's vision and his ability to communicate it.

If you strip away the mystique behind Jeff Buckley and his father both dying young, you will find that this album is product of its time. A lot of albums in the 1990s sounded like this. The album was okay but, his falsetto annoyed me after a while.

Lots to love here, from his haunting voice to the tight musicianship, though some songs are forgettable.

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Rating: 7.5/10 What an incredible voice, one of the greatest singers of all time for sure. My issue with this album is the instrumentation is oftentimes just not interesting enough.

A lot of these guitars are very minus the bear

Come on now, a classic

I've already listened to his album (4). Cult for a reason. Not a bad thing to say about it.

I've loved this record since before it was officially released (record store days - we got promo copies before the release date). Still think the title track is one of the best songs ever written. Truthfully, the opening track (Mojo Pin), and album closer (Dream Brother) are, in my opinion, the weakest on the record, but otherwise the whole thing is flawless. Not to mention what is possibly the best version of "Hallelujah" ever recorded - better than even Leonard Cohen's original version. It's a tragedy that this is the only fully realized album he got to release. So, yeah, an easy 5 from me.

Please see my review on Elliott Smith, just another addition to the list because of the tragedy surrounding it. Knew the name, never knew the story, never listened to the album and will never listen to it again. Nothing new here. Ugh the 90s!

Шикарный альбом. Eternal Life - просто разнос!

Fucking beautiful. If there was any justice in the world, Jeff would still be alive and would be the biggest music star on the planet right now.

I’ve wanted to listen to this album for a long time. The only song I was familiar with before listening was Hallelujah. I enjoyed this album, and I also see on Spotify there’s an album called Sketches For My Sweetheart, The Drunk. (The album he was working on when he passed away). I will definitely check that out. Favorite tracks- Hallelujah (of course!) Sadly, there were no other songs that stood out. Rating: 3.5/5 1,001 Albums to listen to before you die #56

I had heard of this guy in passing a few times, but never actually ventured to listen to anything of his. I was pleasantly surprised to be honest, something I'll certainly re-visit. Only flaw I see for me is that it feels over indulgent sometimes - but I'll take it as a sign of artistic character

Good times, bad times. This album was present deep in my heart in 1994. Comfort and sadness. Thank you, Jeff Buckley. RIP.

Excellent. Too little from him sadly. Great covers in here too. Great vocals. 4-5 stars.

He has an amazing voice, but the best song on here is a cover. Feels like 3 stars.

oki love this a lot honestly

Not listened to in years. Was big at universitity in certain circles. Did not spark much joy.

REM meets Manic Street Preachers without any charisma.

Perfection

sounds like borns

Really good ! Nice to know a bit of of Jeff beyond hallelujah 4/5. So real is a bit of a banger

Meh, just not my vibe. Felt like it was lacking and not striking any chords for me. So Real was the only one that really reached out and grabbed me. Likely because the song sounded like something Led Zeppelin would put out. Finding out that he passed away shortly after this album dropped does give it a more haunting feel. Whether it be my taste or not, he was quite talented lyrically. Rest in peace.

Hmm GCSE Vibes too hard

I love the control he has in his voice. Every song is intriguing. The opening notes of Lover make me SO excited. Some people may think this album is overrated, but that's not a reason to not like the great songs on this album. Emotional and unique and interesting. Wonderful debut album. Good job Jeffy B

Grace by Jeff Buckley is an album I’d always intended to hear in full but, for one reason or another, never quite got around to—until today. I was genuinely excited to finally give it my undivided attention. What struck me most was its range: it moves effortlessly from soaring, impassioned rock to delicate, heartfelt ballads, with subtle threads of prog and psychedelia woven throughout. Expansive yet perfectly cohesive, it’s a stunning showcase of Buckley’s extraordinary talent—both as a vocalist and as a musician. This is an album I’ll return to time and again. Favourite track: Every song is excellent, but “Grace” and “Hallelujah” stand out. Least favourite track: None—there isn’t a weak moment here. Album artwork: Iconic and instantly recognisable.

Great voice and gone too soon.

I challenge anybody to find a more angelic voice than Jeff Buckley’s. I knew I enjoyed his music, but I’d never heard this album in full before. I think that Hallelujah might be one of the most beautiful songs ever written. I know it was Leonard Cohen initially, but Jeff Buckley really perfected it. From beginning to end here, nothing falls flat. Also, I just read about how he died and now I’m miserable. Imagine being the tugboat driver that accidentally killed Jeff Buckley. How would you even cope?

really great, definitely will come back to this one

I've not listened to this in years. Yes it's overwrought. It's also exceptional.

I've been meaning to get into Jeff Buckley, especially after recently hearing about an upcoming biopic while simultaneously learning he'd only released one album before his tragic passing. And I found it to be an incredibly beautiful record. I didn't know what I expected his voice to sound like but I didn't think it would be as impressive as it was. And the instrumentals support his vocals so perfectly, it's almost magic. I really loved this one, and will probably revisit it immediately.

415/1001

No idea how this has such high reviews. I personally think the Buckley's voice is incredibly annoying. He has talent, but I just simply do not like it. I thought I would at least like his Hallelujah cover, but even that I found annoying. It's not 1 star worthy, but it definitely ain't 3 star worthy.

The one positive thing I can say is that his songs had an interesting structure. I liked nothing about them otherwise. Hallelujah is pretty decent but it's really hard to miss that song up.

Nathan says: Jeff Buckley, I knew he was shit. I won’t be buying this album. Presumably only made the top 1001 because of Hallelujah 🤷🏼‍♀️

Peak

I was very excited to start this album. This is an album I’ve seen everywhere my whole life (especially on best albums lists) but I’ve never taken the time to actually listen to it before. Well the waits over and I’m a little disappointed. I think what’s clear is that this album was super ahead of its time, like this sounds like a lot of the alternative music that came out and became popular following this album. Another clear positive is that Jeff was insanely talented. Like his vocals are impressive and subtle, and there’s a few moments on the album like the middle/end of the title track Grace he starts to really belt it out, and it makes me realize he would’ve been an amazing front man of a rock band (despite how corny and cheesy that sounds). There are moments that are like dipping your pinky toe into psychedelic rock and those were my favorite parts of the album. The biggest highlight that saved the album for me was “Eternal Life”. But that’s the ultimate negative that I have to address which is I just didn’t care for any of the songs other than “EL”. The cover of “Hallelujah” isn’t bad, I just personally HATE gospel music. So I’m biased towards what most would call the greatest song on the album. And I also think you can’t pretend like the album as a whole is stellar if the biggest song is a cover, that means that despite your vocal abilities, your original music pales in comparison to en established “classic”. Sorry to the Jeff Buckley fans, I just wish he made different music.

I had never listened to this all the way through. I have never really liked 'Hallelujah'... gets repetitive and overly dramatic for my taste. The rest of this was really solid though. Too bad we only have this album from him.

Definitely not my first time listening but happy to have the excuse LOVE this album :))

This album is absolutely fantastic! So many beautiful songs. And it is an impressive feat when you can take a legendary song and make it ever more well known than the original. Amazing album to listen to on a calm evening.

lots of range, vocal style all over the place but all pretty decent.

This album is a lot. Most of the time, that's a good thing! It's extremely impressive the breadth of emotions and tones, the dynamics that he's able to naturally weave into a single song. It's a pretty tiring full listen, but it's still a huge achievement and honestly there aren't too many albums like it. This is like a 4.4, it's really close to a 5 but not quite.

Pry this album from my cold dead millenial hands!

Hallejah

trop bien incroyable quel vocaliste le goat

What an odd album, wasn't expecting this at all. I really liked much of it. This was a lot more interesting than I thought it was gonna be.

Brilliant from start to end. Incredible vocals and arrangements. Already looking forward to the next listen.

It's reputation as a classic is well deserved. Aside from his virtuosic vocals, the song writing is top tier. The chord progressions are interesting, the use of dynamics is fantastic, this isn't your standard singer songwriter stuff. He's also a fantastic guitarist. Easy 5

No, still can’t enjoy this album. Back in 94 my friends raved about it and I just couldn’t get it. Still can’t, but in this artist’s case, I may be wrong, so favourable rating.

this is a classic

It's like what Radiohead wishes it could emulate. It could probably get a 4 with his voice alone to be honest it's gorgeous Particularly enjoyed the opening and ending tracks, with my favourite being Eternal Life

Last goodbye Hallelujah Lover you should come over Forget her

What a prodigious talent

How this has the reputation it does, I'll never get... Middle of the road dirge...

I was really impressed with his voice (only was familiar with Hallelujah as many people are) but the album felt a little scatterbrained.

Switching from bittersweet to perfectly punchy in no time at all, great writing

Good to finally listen to this, very good I have to say, Jeff has an incredible voice shown right at the beginning of the album with the first song which perfectly showcases his vocal talent. This definitely inspired Radiohead as well to an extent, some of these songs sound very Bends-esque, especially songs like Lilac Wine (although this was a cover), so real and dream brother. Also, the the change from the traditional song into the heavy eternal life was a really cool moment, he definitely has a range (tragedy this is his only studio album). I have to say though i’m not a fan of his hallelujah cover, it’s not bad just not great and way too long. Favourites: Grace, last goodbye, Lilac wine, so real, Lover, you should cone over and Eternal life (my personal favourite). Overall, 8/10.

Heavenly Gold.

This is the 178th album I’m rating. I've heard many great things about him and this album. I've also heard that his version of Hallelujah was incredible, but I've always thought the Leonard Cohen version of Hallelujah was better so who knows if it's any good. Adding to my Playlist - Lilac Wine, So Real, Lover, You Should've Come Over, Corpus Christi Carol, and Dream Brother. Not Adding to my Playlist - Mojo Pin, Grace, Last Goodbye, Hallelujah, and Eternal Life. All in all I liked 5/10 songs. My biggest problem with this album is that Jeff Buckley kept on ruining the songs at the end.

Compelling music from a young gentleman with a distinct voice who, unfortunately, never learned how to swim

An album that takes a few listens to fully appreciate. Sad to think of we missed out on.

Was a big fan of So Real through Spotify random recommendations but never looked up who the artist was, until now. Great chord progressions, great album. Ahead of its time definitely.

# Album Name: Grace # Artist: Jeff Buckley # Rating: 5/5 # Comments: Great album. JB's vocals are immense. Theres such a diverse range of music on the album but its all TOP quality. The Album is a tad too long for me. Could have been shortened. Still a great listen. # Top Tunes: Mojo Pin / Grace / L goodbye / Lilac wine / So Real / Hallelejuah / Eternal life # Would I listen to it again? Oh yeah

Heard his name and heard his coverof Hallelujah (and covers thereof), but not heard any of his other songs. I didn't concentrate on listening, but I enjoyed it enough to think I maybe should relisten sometime.

a couple of production proclivities and stylistic cross-pollinations indicate that this was in fact recorded in the early 90s but other than that im not sure theres much overtly tethering this to Any decade, at least on this planet. but im not sure i wanna use such otherworldly language anyway...i can imagine hearing this as a Mystical record but its very grounded and specifically sensory to me, every song is a lived-in room with a bunch of scattered objects that tell u a little something about the people who spend time there. jeff's voice is far too full of character and thoughtful choices to be written off the way some people write it off, he's gotta be doing something right if he can take on a song i know from nina simone and have me not come out the other end disappointed. never been one of my very very favorite albums personally but its involving and moving and Singular from front to back, its got a ton of space for the listener while being vibrantly specific and expressive, definitely an album you Visit in the same way i visit the likes of yankee hotel foxtrot. it certainly Should be a lot of people's very very favorite album

Listened to this several times and just don't get it, other than the falsetto, Leonard Cohen and the good looks.

Very detailed guitar use that sounds random but right

Amazing album, surprised I enjoyed it as much as I did. Good variety and great vocals

Historically significant but a little maudlin for my tastes.

Eternal Life is a great track. His voice is wild. Probably won't come back to this, but this was definitely fun at times. His voice is a bit much for an extended listen. I don't know...I might come back to it. It's so over the top.

I don't know a ton about Jeff Buckley, other than "Hallelujah" and that he became pretty revered after his unexpected death at a young age. I know this album by reputation, but I don't think I'd ever listened to it from start to finish. While I enjoyed it more than I expected, I don't know that it's something I'll return to.

diet radiohead but his voice is really amazing if we are being fr, would have loved to hear him sing over an entire Talk Talk style slowed up ambient pop album Fav song: Corpus Christi Carol

Never listened to him before and ended up really loving it overall and especially certain tracks.

I didn't know much about Jeff Buckley. I knew he sang 'Hallelujah'. But, when I listened to it, I didn't think I'd ever heard that version before... So, perhaps it's one of those things you hear so being done so much, you don't bother with the original. There's probably a movie or two that I could name quotes from without ever having seen it because it's been 'done' so much. But, I digress, the album: It was a rollercoaster of the 90s. There seemed to be songs across this album that reminded me of something else, but then were original in their own way. I liked that. I liked the range of the vocals. I liked that he could sing a song that sounded like it was a hymn, and then go dirty rock afterwards. I liked the songwriting, I liked the singing. I liked the album. But, I didn't love it. At least not yet. 4 Stars.

Why does it take 5 years for every song to start?

Went in dreading it, came out a fan. Its proto-OK Computer. I didn't like all of it but I think the variety of genres here and how seamlessly they sit together on this thing is a real testament to Jeff's ear as a songwriter. While not my favourite song that gets white people turnt, there is just some magic to his cover of Hallelujah that makes it an extremely special song.

In the words of Walter White: ‘JEFF! NO, JEFF! DON’T GO SWIMMING IN THE WOLF RIVER HARBOUR THERE’S TUGBOATS JEFF!’ This is such a well written and well performed album. Jeff’s vocal range is astounding, his ear for unique chords and chord progressions enviable as guitarist, and the album’s blend of heavier riffs and beats, and subtler, quieter moments give it an engaging and dynamic flow, making it’s 50+ minute run time feel like a breeze. The drums and bass, while not the focal point, are perfectly fitted to the songs, and the bass tone on Eternal Life might be one of my favourites I’ve ever heard. I know it’s a cover but Hallelujah is performed perfectly. The mysterious, haunting, finger picked opening, followed by the pay off of the chord change at around 0:45 is genuinely one of the most satisfying tension/reliefs ever put to record. It might start to feel a little overperformed by the end, but by that point I don’t care! Every time I listen to this album, I like and appreciate it even more. It’s an easy 5 and a testament to Buckley’s legacy. Mojo Pin (10/10) Grace (8/10) Last Goodbye (8/10) Lilac Wine (7/10) So Real (9/10) Hallelujah (10/10) Lover, You Should’ve Come Over (8/10) Corpus Christi Carol (8/10) Eternal Life (10/10) Dream Brother (8/10) Forget Her (8/10) 8.5/10

Typ inte alls min vibe, gick att lyssna på men ville mest bli klar

Complete album with catchy tunes and skillful instrumentation with wide range. Another 5 star 1001 album find. Favorite track: Last goodbye other picks: grace, lilac wine, hallelujah, lover

One of my favorites, incredible album, no notes 5/5

Beautiful voice. Hallelujah is really nice, but not like the original by LC or the Shrek version haha. Interesting album, but not sure I will play it that often.

Grace is a stunning album which makes you wonder what Jeff Buckley could have achieved had he lived. It opens with "Mojo Pin", reminiscent of Led Zeppelin as is the title track which immediately follows. Both feature a swirling collage of sound, full of surprises, with Buckley's etherial voice floating over the top. Other tracks, like "Last Goodbye" and the beautiful "Lover, You Should've Come Over" echo Radiohead in places, but in reality Grace doesn't really sound like anything else. The melodies are gorgeous and build, slithering snakelike through the songs. The covers of "Lilac Wine" and "Hallelujah" are definitive, Buckley makes them his own. His guitar playing is excellent throughout; reportedly a virtuoso, he never shows off at cost to the song. The band and the string arrangements complement his voice perfectly. And what a voice - to go from the clear bell-like falsetto in Britten's "Corpus Christi Carol" to the grit of "Eternal Life" is incredible, unrivalled. Truly, and unfortunately, a one off....

Just like his father Tim, it's trash music with garbage lyrics, and it's a waste of my time on this beautiful Summer morning. Thankfully, this was the only album he ever had. Favorite Track: "Eternal Life".

This was good but not as good as I was expecting given its legacy. I was expecting to be totally blown away and while this was still a really enjoyable listen its reputation let it down a little for me. Some really good tracks through here though.

No notes. Just an awesome album.

Everyone has heard Hallelujah. Other than that I haven't listened to Jeff Buckley at all though. He has a great voice and the songs are really soulful and beautiful. Its music that fits really well when you are in a certain headspace. In the middle of summer while I'm on vacation its not the music I would choose though.

One of the prettiest alt rock albums to have ever graced the 90s. It's a damn shame that this is Jeff Buckley's only release before he passed.

Biased review because I had already loved this album. The progression of emotion is perfect, his voice is unique and trained, the composition of each song is solid. I’ll admit there’s a little filler. 9.5/10

My boy!

This is a good as it gets. Originals are spot on and not many songs you can say the cover is better than the original. Loat out on a lot of potential music with his passing.

Dad- 6 Mom- 9 Mike- NA Lori- 8 Michael- 8.5 Miles- NA Cole- NA Avg- 7.88

Uggggh.. no me gusta. Tried too hard to be so many things and none worked. Never heard of him and I now know why

Classic

Pop-Rock der Typ hat ne sehr gute, aber mMn wenig interessante Stimme. Harmonisch geht da bisschen was interessantes, aber ich verstehe nicht warum man dieses Album gehört haben muss.

Holy fuck. A must relisten. All of the songs blended together on first listen and I never lost interest the entire time. I think "So Real" was my favorite the second time through, but so much greatness it's hard to say for sure. Wow wow wow wow wow

A minha sensação ouvindo o Bucley pela primeira vez foi extasiante, primeiro porque não sabia de nada sobre o álbum e segundo porque ele construiu bridges e chorus sensacionais. Da calmaria a explosão de raiva, ele conseguiu transmitir pra mim todos os sentimentos que ele estava sentindo. O potencial dele era enorme. Me impressionou a atmosfera quase espiritual e etérea que o álbum tem, eu comparo o tom confessional, agressivo e vibrante com o jagged little pill da alanis.

His only album. The circumstances of his death in 1997 are pretty crazy. Hallelujah is a great cover song. Buckley nails his version. This is actually a really nice album. It's very well produced. Buckley maybe over eggs the vocals at times and it's a big sound.

2.4 total nepobaby album

Not actually sure I like this one. Hallelujah is amazing of course, but the rest I just haven't been digging yet. It's not terrible but maybe just not my jam. 2 Stars

Tragedy that he died so young and needlessly. This is a very good album. He was a very talented musician. Some of these songs are a little too pop oriented for me, but the heavier rock songs are killer.

Album 228. What a meaningless milestone. I anticipated that this album would come along further down the line than it has. My dad recently asked me to listen to this album. You know how that goes. It’s easy for me to come on here and trash albums that I have no personal attachment to, but a familial recommendation?? That takes on a different context. I listened to this album about a month ago and found it to be unbearable by the end; however, since then, the songs have come through individually and have been quite enjoyable. All this boring preamble to say, I have heard this, so hopefully second time is the charm. I hated HIS dad’s record (Tim Buckley), but will MY dad come through with the solid recommendation? Stay tuned folks. Mojo Pin - The atmosphere is so strong here. Excellent vocals. A really compelling track. Somehow the pretension is quelled as this feels genuine in the face of a voice I’d be tempted to hate. Grace - This a bizarre track and I think in the best possible way. It just goes everywhere. That addictive warble on the chorus, and the extended “freakoutro” (™️) tie up a song that sounds like ascending from purgatorial anguish to the afterlife. Last Goodbye - We’re getting more radio friendly on this one. There are still interesting musical choices and that riff is pretty good, but this one wouldn’t be out of place playing quietly in a tanning salon. Not a full on miss, especially with the beautiful little close, but not a hit. Lilac Wine - See, don’t say “put my heart in its recipe.” It’s gripping, and for a song that every opportunity to be painful to listen to, it really never verges into that territory. Yes, there was one mildly cringeworthy lyric, but this moves along nicely. So Real - This guitar riff almost sounds like Slint. HOLY SWEET HELL that guitar solo and buzzing bass. Fucking Christ. This song is a juggernaut. Hallelujah - The Lenny Cohen hour. Sure, it’s overplayed, and everybody thinks it’s beautiful, but sometimes things are evergreen. This is a beautiful song, and it’s performed absolutely incredibly here. Moving. Lover, You Should’ve Come Over - Are we pronouncing lover and over the same way here? Really quirked up now. I don’t think he will. Whatever. Love whatever instrument that is at the start. That’s cool. I lack the musical knowledge or access to the general vocabulary to describe the shifts in guitar tone that make this song interesting. It’s almost undulating like the genesis of waves. Gently rocking the listener, but also producing an uneasiness that keeps your interest throughout. Corpus Christi Carol - His voice is insane. It’s way beyond what you’d expect from an album labelled “pop/rock.” Damn near operatic. Beautiful song. And to think I expected a departure into hoedown music detailing the best hootenannies to be had in that Texas town. Eternal Life - I don’t want to be anything other than what I’ve been tryna be lately. Sorry. I won’t invoke that disgustingly horrible song while THIS riff plays. Where does this shit come from? When that bass hits, good lord. Yeah this goes hard. From medieval opera dirge, to driving modern rock. We’ve got something brewing here. Dream Brother - Hey Dream brother. We have the same dream. I’ve made a lot of “enjoying music” rules. Maybe there are no rules. Promise a million times you’ll never do another rule. Forget Her - Some chill white guy blues?? Why am I even enjoying that?? What is wrong with me? Am I being seduced by the evils of white guy blues?? If they keep playing guitar like that, then I’ll be setting up residency at the hard rock cafe in no time. Context is king. Music is not meant to be fully experienced upon first listen. If it is, then that’s usually what clogs up the charts until the golden plunger descends, flushing out the top 40, only to be followed closely by another pile of palatable refuse. The stuff that sticks around forever is the challenging stuff. I still stand by my 1s, my harsh reviews, but I acknowledge that if something is to grow on me, it needs time to do so. If I would’ve rated this album a month ago, I would’ve slapped a 2 on it and resumed my thousand yard stare towards the Britpop/new wave album that will assuredly be accosting me tomorrow morning. With time and a sympathetic ear, I am blown away. This is high art that scratches any intellectual itch you may have whilst also appealing to base humanity in such a vulnerable way. I don’t get the stench of “this is meaningful because he died young.” I expected that coming in, but this stands on its own. Highly influential to all of your favourite artists and very, very impactful on second listen. Worth every second of my attention and one that will assuredly get richer with time. 4.5-5 HIGHLIGHTS: Mojo Pin, Grace, So Real, Hallelujah, Eternal Life

Not a fan. His cover of hallelujah was decent but the rest of the album did nothing for me.

If Anais Mitchell wasn't picturing him as the voice of Orpheus in Hadestown I'll eat my hat. This guy is ETHEREAL. I once heard a grainy live recording of him singing the aria Dido's Lament and I recommend everyone go seek it out. He's obviously not an opera singer but he brings something really unique to it. I can see now why there are a jillion posthumous albums, too - I'd want every scrap of tape his voice his on.

This album is like drinking two glasses of red wine and then getting into your swimming pool on a still starry night. You lie on your back, and make no movements while looking up at the night sky, marvelling at the universe. Your garden is light up by the moonlight and the quiet warmth of the pool lighting envelops you as you drift slowly around the pool. You don’t want this moment to end.

Great album. Perfect listening to under the sun with a beer in the afternoon. Could.heat and feel the passion. But, and it's not his fault, I can't stand the song Hallelujah.

It’s ok. But not quite worth the hype.

Pretty good, might listen again. Sounds like early Radiohead.

This is good.

Strong 4. Might become a 5 after all these years. The slowwww songs kill the vibe for me. Fave song is definitely “Grace”!! “Dream Brother” is right behind that.

already listened to it

One of my favourite albums of all time, I love the instrumental mixed with the raw emotion his lyrics provide creates pure art. Considering this is his first album makes me quite sad on what we might have missed out on with his death. 6/5 stars, not a bad song in this album.

Beautiful vocals and haunting melodies.

Forgotten about Jeff Buckley, so good to hear his tones again.

I love this album, I'm just sad that he didn't get to make any more

What an expertly crafted album. The artistry on display here is nothing short of monumental. A high for the medium as a whole.

Masterpiece

That's not my taste in music - But ok

3.5

I don't think I can thing of many albums more legendary than this one, so I was incredibly hyped to listen to it for first time! Thankfully, it more than lived up to the hype. A lot of the album just sounds plain good. Like there is a lot of sounds that I just like. Every guitar tone just sounds great. Mr. Buckley is also famously a fantastic singer. The Whole thing is just super pleasing to the ears and it's great. 100/100

One of the greatest albums ever

Excellent. 4.5 stars

Seeing that this was my album for today, I went into it thinking that it would be whiny crap. I was wrong. I enjoyed this a hell of a lot. This guy is so much more than the second best version of 'Hallelujah'. (Shoutout to John Cale's version appearing in Shrek). I feel like Cale's just has the edge by having a little bit more emotion behind it. I was also pretty surprised that despite a lot of acoustic tracks being present, this album also got quite heavy. 'Eternal Life' was pretty grungey with a heavy riff and there's a good solo and some shredding as well. The title track is a highlight. It starts off with a nice upbeat spritely guitar and by the time it ends it becomes a chaotic heavy track with Buckley letting out some good wails. 'So Real' sounds almost shoe-gazey. Buckley's vocals sound like they're weighed down with tears (in a good way). They're quite hauntingly beautiful, but he can also belt out a high note or desperate shout. 'Corpus Christi Carol' is a really lovely song where Buckley shows off some impressive falsetto high notes. It's a stripped back tune with just him and some gentle strumming of a guitar. A really good album and a big shame that this is his only one.

Good

Objectively stunning album that I struggled to get into a bit. A project mournful and sad enough to be a bit overwhelming especially when you're not entirely ready for it. Buckley is probably one of the most talented male singers of all time which does help a lot. Favs: Hallelujah, Lover you should've come over, Eternal life Least favs: Corpus Christi Carol

One of the most enticing albums ever, and it feels like its in a genre all its own, far too cool to be singer-songwriter or rock.

82% Best: Grace; Lover, You Should've Come Over; Eternal Life; Dream Brother Must-Hear? Sure

Albums a 10, no notes

some songs are amazing and many are too long and chaotic

Obviously the famous "Hallelujah" cover, but from the first notes of Mojo Pin this is entirely my type of thing

Nice listening

koorknaapje dat jong gestorven is en daarom blijkbaar eeuwige roem verdient? ... instant vergeetbaar

No me llega a terminar de cerrar su estilo, me gustó hallelujah porque me hizo acordar a shrek.

Bastante raro, no me disgustó pero definitivamente no sería algo que eligiría para escuchar. Aguante el tema de Shrek

Discazo. F por él que se murió. Dato: Según wikipedia la cancion "Calling You" de Pedro Aznar es en su honor (tiene su onda)

voltando ao passado e corrigindo um erro GRAVE de ter dado uma nota baixa pra esse aqui simplesmente incrível perdão a todos pelo vacilo

eu sempre esqueço o quão ROCK esse album eh o som da bateria ta altaço em algumas músicas pqp btw alguns instrumentais sao post hardcore demais nunca tinha notado ou o foda eh a vozinha dele afinando e voltando ao normal. tirando isso, eu acho demais que deve ser um dos maiores lançamentos dos anos 90, foda-se que deus o tenha btw (edit pra 5 estrelas)

Surprising mix of songs on this album. Some more up tempo and rocky songs, but also a lot of religious songs. Overal I liked it

Solid album but just very moody in a way I wasn't in the mood for.

I has no expectations going into this, and was pleasantly surprised by the time I got to the second track, with flavours of Anathema and Radiohead. Unfortunately, as the album went on, it became too much whining. Best tracks: Grace, Lilas Wine and Lover, You Should’ve Come Over

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ GRACE’fully haunting, beautifully evocative, tragically vulnerable… The authentic Buckley storms beyond the shadow of his father’s namesake, releasing an album more powerful and emotionally resonant than Tim could’ve ever dreamed of accomplishing. Grace is a rare debut that feels complete, timeless, and otherworldly. Jeff’s only completed studio album before his untimely death in 1997, it showcases a stunning vocal range, poetic songwriting, and a fearless blend of musical genres—rock, folk, jazz, and classical all swirl into something uniquely Buckley. What most people remember—and rightly so—is Buckley’s voice: a soaring, operatic tenor capable of delicate whispers and thunderous wails. 🎧 Classic Track: Hallelujah 🎧 Deep Cut Gem: Lover, You Should’ve Come Over 🎧 Personal Favorite: So Real 🎧 Memorable Standout: Last Goodbye The lyrics are poetic, cryptic, and emotionally raw. Themes of love, spiritual searching, melancholy, and mortality recur throughout. There’s a sense of romanticism and tragic beauty that permeates the entire album. Musically, Jeff Buckley’s Grace is a masterclass in emotional dynamics, genre fusion, and ambitious songwriting. It’s not just a display of Buckley’s vocal prowess — though that’s extraordinary — but a carefully arranged, richly textured work that draws from a wide range of influences without ever feeling derivative. Buckley, a skilled guitarist, often used alternate tunings and intricate chord voicings. His playing shifts between delicate fingerpicking, angular arpeggios, and lush, reverb-soaked washes. 🖼️ Album Artwork: His pain was real Buckley was taken from the world far too soon and he overcame tremendous personal hardships for his music to be fully realized. Painstakingly devout to his craft, carving out his own artistic path far from that of his father and the deep wounds he endured from him. Grace is not just a vocal showcase — it’s a deeply compositional album. It succeeds because of its willingness to take musical risks, its fearless emotional range, and its refusal to conform to genre expectations. It marries rock intensity with jazz subtlety, folk intimacy with operatic scale, and classic songwriting with avant-garde exploration. It is, musically, a fully realized statement from an artist who was just beginning to tap into his powers. That it remains his only completed studio album only enhances its mythos — but even removed from that context, Grace is a landmark musical achievement.

Has been a repeat album for me for a while. Lover, You Should Have Come Over is an all time song.

Wanted to like this more than I did - Hallejullah (?) was beautiful, some other good songs, but honestly was putting me to sleep a little

‘Grace’ was one of the set pieces I had to study for music gcse so this took me back.

Just fine.

An out of body experience, just perfect

Wow, this album was fantastic. It was dark and heavy with uplifting moments. It felt pretty real and raw.

6/10 - songs are too long. Kinda pretentious. Corpus Christi Carol is borderline unlistenable.

Not really my jam

Sing it white boy!!!!!!

Only recognised one track, seems like an okay album, but wouldn’t listen to it again.

Le songwriting est simple et efficace. C'est une des plus belles voix/meilleures performances vocales que j'aie entendu à date. Il y a une aura de mystère qui entoure cet unique album avant sa mort jeune. C'est hyper chargé émotionnellement. Pas hyper fan du cover de Hallelujah though, un peu too much et on l'a trop entendue à toutes les sauces depuis 40 ans

HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!!

fantastic

Outside of the obvious “Hallelujah”, I liked “Grace” and “Eternal Life”. That said, I wanted to like this whole album more than I actually did. The song writing and musicianship is there, the rest of the songs just didn’t resonate with me for the most part.

This was a very difficult and thick album to get through. It’s genre-defying and incorporates a lot of styles. Sometimes simple and stripped down, and at other times pretty bombastic. And while not necessarily my cup of tea I can appreciate the depth here. Sad that we’ll never know what else he was capable of given his untimely death.

Have heard this probably hundreds of times but glad to get an excuse to sit with it again. I’m sure Hallelujah gets a lot of people’s focus but there’s tons to love on this. Last Goodbye is one of my all time fave songs, and this album is an easy five for me.

Nice album. Hallelujah is is with the price of entry. 3.5 but not quite a 4 for me.

Was nice revisiting this one. Always found it a bit bloated and somewhat challenging to get through but really enjoyed a fresh listen after a few years. Ended up favoriting five tracks and discovered Eternal Life which never registered with me before. Shows a bit more of that rock range that would have been cool for him to explore. My brain tells me this is a 4* album but my heart is urging me to round up to a 5*. One of the ultimate "what ifs" in music... 4.25/5

Eh it was okay

Amazing album with soaring vocals and a closer that was woefully recontextualized due to his passing. Rest in eternal peace. 8

Orgásmico, deprimente

Heard a lot about this guy, knew nothing about him. Another album I may have loved in a different time but here in 2025 I found much of it hard to take in, and the strongest tracks the ones he didn't write (take a bow James Shelton, Leonard Cohen and Benjamin Britten).

Pretty good. Hallelujah still an all-timer.

Gorgeous vocals. I'm normally against a cover on this list but when it's such a different take from the original and (dare I say it) has overshadowed it's predecessor in cultural significance, you have to hand it to him.

This was really good! A hidden gem imo.

Pretty good!

Great voice, I've heard songs but never listened to one of his albums before. This is a hard one to review. It's a weak four or strong three. I can feel how much this inspired and got built on. The softer folk approach really does work for him. His cover of Hallelujah is famous and sounds great.

Grace has some nice parts that grabbed my interest. Last Goodbye had me appreciating his vocals a little more, but it's still a bit much. I like Leonard Cohen's or K.D. Lang's versions of Hallelujah better. I get that he has a nice voice. Sometimes it's doing a bit too much. The instrumentation is fine, not doing anything special.

É lindo, é como ouvir um anjo cantando, os instrumentos os vocais, é tudo perfeito.

Chill alternative rock, it was okay. 2.5

Kannte ich gar nicht. Very nice.

He's really giving it his all here. Shout out to Jeff for his great cover, too bad it wasn't the one in Shrek

Are you kidding me? I'm so excited that I got this album. One of the only albums so far that I've listened to before (if not the only one) it's so good. I will listen to all of it before rating of course but I'm optimistic that this will be a high rating. His voice is so iconic and so haunting. It's rock, it's soulful, it defies genres at times. And it's his DEBUT. Like come ON. This debut is up there with Lorde lol. I just love this album and it is one that I think everyone should listen to. I know everyone has heard Hallelujah but like... the REST! The melodies, the drama but yet the simplicity of just instruments and his voice. The way this album makes me feel like I'm in a movie is unmatched. It's just so good. More of this please and thank you. Lover, You Should Come Over is probably a top 10 song for me. It's almost in two separate acts with the start of Eternal Life. Every song sounds so good together but also all of them are stunning stand alone songs. It's just powerful! love love love

Some hidden gems on here, that falsetto and my guy never steps on a crack to keep from hurting his mother. Lilac wine is a banger and halleluah that was a good cover. 3.5