Grace

Good album, but can be whiney at times

Love so real and his vocals. Good mix of soft and loud songs. Have some favorite songs here

Muy bueno, me gustaron algunas melodías, originales. Grace, Last Goodbye son grandes canciones. Tiene una voz muy bella también y los riffs de guitarra son bastante originales, es un rock soft, de cadencia lenta en general. No precisamente alegre. So Real es la más conocida del disco.

Delicate and beautiful and melancholy and soulful and searing. Tragically gone too soon.

Dynamic and engaging. Incredible range.

Of course, Hallelujah has become iconic, used lavishly in TV shows at tragic moments (the best IMHO The West Wing when Mark Harmon is shot to death) 5/5. So beautifully soulful. Better than the writer/artist Leonard Cohen’s version. Which is saying something because that’s awesome too. The other tunes are largely forgettable despite being one of the tragic Jeff Buckley’s few legacies. 3.5/5 overall.

A bit moany for how long it is, but truly, hauntingly beautiful. Made me strangely horny.

Really liked it

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Πολυ ωραιες παραγωγες μελωδιες και φωνη του Jeff. Ενα αλμπουμ που θα ξανακουσω σιγουρα και αλλες φορες. Σε κανει να φανταζεσαι πως θα ταν το potential του.

jo de e ju mkt bra, men som ett helt album vet ja nt

01) Mojo Pin – 7,0 02) Grace – 7,0 03) Last Goodbye – 7,0 04) Lilac Wine – 7,5 05) So Real – 7,5 06) Hallelujah – 10,0 07) Lover, You Should've Come Over – 8,0 08) Corpus Christi Carol – 7,5 09) Eternal Life – 7,5 10) Dream Brother – 8,0 TOTAL: 7,70 (77/100) Current ranking: 176/406

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Read about his life and how tragic for him to die of drowning at 30 years old. I think of how much more he probably would have created and produced. Of course, Hallelujah always is a favorite and I listen to it every single time it comes on in life.

something haunting and quite beautiful about it

Musically, this album excels at blending rock, folk, jazz, and art rock elements. The guitar work is particularly impressive, ranging from delicate fingerpicking to powerful, distorted riffs that add depth and texture to the music. The lyrics are intensely emotional, exploring themes of love, heartbreak, longing, mortality, spirituality, and personal struggles with emotional turbulence. However, the one drawback for me was that I didn’t particularly enjoy the sound of his voice.

Very nice and theatrical, also sometimes a bit heavy rock but in complementary with te soft and emotional sounds I really enjoy this album. and of course, Halleluja is an amazing song

Pudo ser mucho mejor. Una voz muy trabajada, quizá más femenina que masculina, pero excepcional en la gama compleja donde parecía sentirse cómodo y tener dominio. Bueh, podemos hacer planes, pero la vida misma se reserva el derecho de seguir

Not as sad as I thought it was gonna be. Jeff could hit it.

Loved it.

A very 90s sounding album. Dude had a hell of a voice.

enjoyed this much more the second time around. good album!!

Beautiful voice Beautiful songs Beautiful album A lot of depth and emotion.

a nice 90s pretty-rock experience! sometimes sounds like radiohead-before-radiohead-existed if radiohead-before-radiohead-existed existed after radiohead existed.

Incredible voice and bellowing, dramatic compositions. They seem less like songs and more like grand displays of art. It blows you away in isolation but makes the album weaker altogether.

Beautiful album. It feels very personal and Buckley's voice is one of the best I've ever heard, especially on his remarkable cover of Hallelujah. It's funny getting this album after one of his dad's albums because they couldn't be more different. Favorites: Hallelujah, Lover, You Should've Come Over, Dream Brother

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Good. Nice and calm

Less enjoyable than 94 but what isn't. A good listen nonetheless.

some songs aren't entirely my style but overall vocally and lyrically good album :) actually enjoyed it more as it went on highlights: lover, you should've come over, eternal life, forget her

Galmende retro-singersongwriterrock (het is wat, die omschrijvingen die je soms moet verzinnen), in hetzelfde straatje als Chris 'Wicked game' Isaak, maar dan met meer power. Wat hoge uithalen, af en toe wat stevige rock, verstilling en natuurlijk de kapotgecoverde cover Hallelujah. Iedereen van Nick & Simon tot Bon Jovi en vooral alle luie naar repertoire zoekende tv-talentenjacht-sterretjes ging er na Jeff mee aan de haal. Maar hier vind ik het eigenlijk nog best fris klinken. Kennelijk 's mans enige album, van mij had hij er best meer mogen magen, als het hem gegeven was.

Deze plaat moest ik afzetten van mijn reisgenote. Veel te saai. Tja. Je bent inderdaad wel blij als Eternal Life een wake up call biedt. Want het is wel een echte luisterplaat. Ook niet mijn smaak. Maar wel erg goed gedaan. Normaal geef ik een plaat die ik zelf niet nog een keer aan zou zetten, niet hoger dan een 3. Maar dat voelt niet goed in dit geval. Laat ik kwaliteit maar eens boven smaak zetten.

Bit of a tricky one honestly. I think this is something that I can appreciate and acknowledge the talent on display while not feeling that it is something I would want to listen to regularly. Jeff is obviously the highlight with his delivery and the way he is able to change tone in his vocals so frequently and smoothly. I found the band surrounding him to be pretty solid but without too many parts that stood out to me. I suppose it at least accentuates Jeffs talents as a singer, I just wish there was a bit more to latch onto instrumentally for me. Some songs in the later half dip into this a bit at the very least. Highlights: Lover You Should've Come Over, Dream Brother, Forget Her

Hallelujah is definitely a standout for me, fantastic cover. Overdoing it a touch with the vocal flourishing on some other tracks, but Jeff is a really solid singer overall. Instrumentals are consistently good throughout the album with decent variety. Highlights - mojo pin, hallelujah, dream brother, forget her Lowlights - lilac wine

Better singer than he is a swimmer.

Yeah I think I've finally settled on the fact this album is great Front loaded tho 8/10 Fav tracks - mojo pin, Grace, so real; lover, you should have come; corpus Christi Carol, eternal life, dream brother, forget her Least fav - none really

Good album with a few hits but very sad for my taste

It's hard to overstate this album's importance in my life. This came out when I was in high school, and it's strange to read it wasn't very popular on its initial release because my friends and I were immediately and continuously listening. Jeff has an incredible voice, and the way he he uses it to convey beauty and anguish simultaneously never fails to bring me to tears. Grace and Last Goodbye have gotten me through innumerable tough times. For this piece of art, I am forever grateful to Jeff. It's tragic he was only able to release more than one. Thank you Jeff for all the healing and beauty you have given to me over all these years. For folks who liked this, check out Live at Sin-é which is a much more personal and intimate look at Jeff's songs before they were so polished 4.5 stars

Yeh this is pretty good. Suprised I’ve not come across it before 8/10

such an iconic album with an iconic sound and indelible impact on our culture. tragic story about his death, loved listening to this.

didn’t really know what to expect here but was pleasantly surprised!! great album

Been a fan of this record for a long time

I do like this!

I was surrounded by fans of this singer and this album at one time. I never gave it a listen, though I heard his version of "Hallelujah" a bunch. I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would.

9.5/10

Incredible! Grace by Jeff Buckley is a hauntingly beautiful album that captures raw emotion with Buckley’s ethereal voice and poetic lyrics. Each track feels like a journey, blending rock, soul, and blues into something both intimate and timeless. Favorite Songs: So Real, Mojo Pin

Good vocals. Lilac Wine was good, did not realize it was a much older song. I’ve heard so much about this album; I was surprised to find it rocked pretty hard. It sounds like the blueprint for a lot of other 90s and 2000s music.

Revoke my cred - this is my first time listening to Jeff Buckley!! And I gotta say, this rocked way harder than I expected. I always had the impression that this was slow, folky music. But Buckley has a phenomenal, transcendent rock voice, which elevates and sells every song. I've never loved his version of Hallelujah, but within the context of this album, I feel like I get it now. It feels almost jarringly blunt after several jazzy, wailing kinda tunes. I feel like I'm just saying a lot of adjectives now, so I'll close by saying I'm excited to continue listening to this one, because I think there's a lot more to unravel. 4 stars.

Because this album didn't make a splash when it came out (and I was likely more into Ace of Base & Janet Jackson at the time), I - like a lot of other people - learned about Jeff Buckley when a friend gasped at the fact that I'd never heard of him. She proceeded to play 'So Real' and 'Last Good-bye' and those were pretty much the only songs I knew well. Unsurprised to find the rest of the album is mostly top tier: he acquits himself well with the Nina Simone cover, and the folk-y sadness of Corpus Christi Carol almost makes me think of a more dramatic Sufjan Stevens. Eternal Life might be a bit of it's time, but better to make me think of Soundgarden than Candlebox.

Possibly the most modern sounding 90s album I have ever heard. Before checking I could not peg when this was made. At first I thought 80s but then thought the production value was to high and sounded more like something from the early 2000/10s. Really nailed the sound of a lot of rock bands from 2000 a whole decade before. An album that possibly is made even better knowing the backstory to why there isn’t more music from them. 7/10

Beautiful voice, wonderful mixture of post-rock with folk and singer-songwriter music.

I don't think it's a perfect album, but it's awfully close. High 4s. MojoPin, So Real, and Lover and sublime. Wish I could give it a 4.8.

With Hallelujah being one of the best things to ever be put on wax, this album is immediately going to get 4 stars minimum from me. The rest of the album certainly does not live up to that one track, but it’s not terribly disappointing, either.

Really good album! I really liked the first track as well as some of the others that I forgot the name of. 8.5/10

Good vocals and good guitar

Always knew that this album was going to be great but this project finally forced me to listen. Didn't disappoint the dude had a great singing voice. 8/10

Hauntingly beautiful. A bold statement, but if Queen came out in the grunge era this is what they could've sounded like. Jeff Buckley really had a set of pipes

Beautiful 90s singer-songwriter record. Obviously Hallelujah being the standout, but several other incredible songs.

cool to hear hallelujah in its rightful place. not that many songs stood out but obviously a great work as a whole

I used to listen to this album quite a bit in the 90's. However, I've just discovered I never made it to the last 3 tracks, or maybe I just forgot them? Anyway, great voice, great sounds, just brings up lots of memories about how great the 90's were. I peaked in '97 , true story.

Some beautiful songs. 3.5.

I really enjoyed this one. I’ve heard the name, never knew the music, never knew he died. Tragic accidental drowning. Based on this as his only release, I’m betting he could have been huge. Great stuff. Second listen was even better. Easy 4 stars, considered giving it 5.

So much tragedy that befell Jeff and his bio dad Tim. This album is beautiful, and it feels like it could've been the beginning of an incredible music career. He plays and sings with a lot of heart and soul. His voice is captivating, and his Hallelujah cover is pretty mind-blowing.

Day278 - more than just hallelujah, i was kinda surprised how good this album was

not a fan of his voice, tho sometimes it fits with the song, but great music!

Love this. A bit dark and brooding, but sometimes just what I need.

Grace has a very high rating on this site and lots of plaudits from critics. I don't think it's quite 5* for me, I've listened to it a lot of times and haven't considered it one of my all time favourites. It's good though, clearly he has an amazing voice and these are incredibly emotional songs. Hallelujah is one of the greatest covers ever.

Didn’t listen to enough but it seemed quite good. Maybe a little over-use of compound meter

Mellow songs, melancholy with spiritual sounds

4.5

una delle voci più belle di sempre, il grande rimpianto è che questo sia il suo unico album.

Cavolo, se mi è piaciuto questo album. Ammetto che in alcuni punti mi è sembrato un pelo melodrammatico, però in generale wow.

Sometimes it reminds me of 1980s King Crimson. Fantastic expressive voice

ground breaking brilliant

Неплохой альбом, аллилуя хороша, откровенно плохих песен нет. Не на мой вкус, но не могу не признать мастерство Джеффа.

More varied than I remembered, an excellent album.

I enjoyed the shit out of this one. Good arrangements, vocals, and musical vibes. Too bad he didn't get to make more music.

The older I get, the more I love this album

El timbre de voz me cuesta mucho. Muy buena la versión de Hallelujah. Y la canción Dream Brother también me gusta. creo que a partir de esas canciones hay un segundo disco, mucho mas bueno que la primera parte. Lost highway es otro punto alto. Esas canciones son lo que más rescato del conjunto del disco.

Not exactly my type of music but can still see this is very good. Will I listen to again: 90%

silmät kiinni musiikkia. so what? ei koskaan ollut negatiivinen kuvitelma... huoh näin että joku käytti sitä jonain muuna kun neutraalina observaationa... vaikka sattumaa että tulee yhteydessä usein huonoon musiikkiin.. hohhoijjaa olivat negatiivisia... yhtä surullista kuin tämä albumi.. miten voi olla niin sairas paska ihminen, että ei objektiivisesti arvostele vaan vittuilee turhanpäiväisesti... ei... eivät ole ihmisiä sellaiset... otuksia. kyllä. otuksia ovat subjektivistikammotukset... tämä ei kuitenkaan ole huonoa musiikkia... kaunista. slow down idiot, slow down... lilac wine

Good album.

Great album, a classic.

Gotta give it a full listen. The songwriting in this album is beautiful. I fully think it deserves the praise it gets, but probably needs a remaster to reach 5* as the mixing is kinda outdated in my opinion. Obv tho that probably won't happen out of respect for Buckley who died at 30 by the way

Never listened to anything but the Hallelujah before, but I can get into this style. Blending Led Zeppelin with Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (I had to go look up) is unexpected for sure.

is this guy GAY very gay lyrics lmao damn this album is long. it's not bad. 3/4 dream brother is nice surprised to see "corpus cristi carol" on there! HE COVERED THE OTHER WOMAN TOO??? i like how the gain on the mic is high so u can hear his.. mouth asmr lmao he got RANGE fr

1st time listening 9/10

the whole middle section was incredible

Elsker :)

fucking brilliant

Only ever heard Hallelujah. This was a great album that suprised me. Some very different songs that what I expected.

Was worried the rest of the album would be disappointing given how well known Hallelujah is. I was definitely not disappointed! While it is still the most iconic and beautiful song on the album, the rest is still excellent

None of the other tracks are as iconic as Hallelujah, but it’s still an excellent album.

Very enjoyable listen, his voice is so good!

An unexpected gem. Really good sound. Never heard before except Hallelujah which I didn’t know he sang.

Cool

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relaxing rock vibe

I've never listened to Jeff Buckley, although I'm familiar with the name. Man, that first song grabbed me. I'm in for this one. I love the vocals (Chris Cornellish). The music is awesome, too! Reminds me of some Eleven, or Alain Johannes, or Big Wreck, but obviously before them. Great shit! The arrangements and melodies are fantastic. It is hard for me to pick a favorite without giving this a few more listens. So Real, or Dream Brother would get the nod at this point. Glad this was on here.

I'm getting a lot of Zeppelin, but with the famed Leonard Cohen cover and what sounds to be a medieval hymn, there seems to be an intriguing mix of influences here. These songs are personal, romantic, and emotional. Jeff Buckley has an interesting voice, a lot of falsetto, a lot of almost operatic intensity. Some of the songs are a little meandering, but he's wearing his heart on his sleeve, and song structure takes a back seat to expression. I particularly liked "So Real." 4

I went in with low expectations, having only heard "Hallelujah" and it being a little on the sappy side for me. I was pleasantly susprised by how many different sounds this album covers. Alt rock, balads, soft rock, gospel- it really had a lot of highs and lows. I got some hints of RHCP, or like a better Goo Goo Dolls? Lots of strong instrumentation as well. Overall- enjoyed it a lot.

Solid 90s alt rock album with huge vocals and compelling lyrics. Impressive refresh of Hallelujah. 3.7

Overall great album happy to have given it a proper full listen - matches the mood of the day quite well

Beautiful. Important. Unforgettable.

Oh man what a talent. Mojo pin and grace were awesome and of course hallelujah is masterful. I hear so many influences here, including Radiohead really prominently in the vocals, I wonder if anyone else hears that

Musically, this album excels at blending rock, folk, jazz, and art rock elements. The guitar work is particularly impressive, ranging from delicate fingerpicking to powerful, distorted riffs that add depth and texture to the music. The lyrics are intensely emotional, exploring themes of love, heartbreak, longing, mortality, spirituality, and personal struggles with emotional turbulence. However, the one drawback for me was that I didn’t particularly enjoy the sound of his voice.

I called his dad’s album horny, and this is sort of the somber evolution of that powerful horniness. I am surprised to learn this album was ever not big, you’d think Lover, You Should Have Come Over would have carried it anywhere. Even past that though, a lot of sweet songs with very atmospheric production, and just a very impressive voice. Beautiful.

Have been listening to this one for a decade now. Dream Brother is an absolutely phenomenal song.

At first I really liked it. Didn't really understood the curch-like part, need a relisten. The lyrics are incredible and with a few words he can depicts an incredible story

Хороший альбом. Хотя местный ультра-хит и оверплеед аф, это отличная версия. Для списка я выберу другую песню, но это будет большим обманом для того, чтобы попытаться защитить свою претенциозную границу, не более. Халлелуя - возможно величайшая песня про любовь в любой ее рендиции, Джеффом Бакли или Леонардом Коэном, или кем бы то ни было еще. Сам по себе альбом... Можно было бы ожидать, что это будет этакий попсовый сингер-сонграйтер стаф, но на деле - очень интересный альбом с кучей и кучей жанровых находок, как мне кажется. Лучшая песня - So Real.

Not something I'd listen to often but definitely a worthwhile listen.

Jean jacket Sadboy. Contains a bit of radio head, clapton, some wailing like Robert Plant, and a whole bunch all his own. I liked it, but it is not a happy album, making it hard to replay easily.

Well, that was refreshing. I've had a run of questionable offerings roll through my daily album selections and this one just cleansed my palate right good. Very satisfying and a very good album.

I was mostly aware of Hallelujah, but this album has a bigger range of music types than I expected. Buckley certainly had an unusual voice and a lot of talent.

Thoughts before listening: I've heard this before but never actually owned it. The cover of \"Hallelujah\" is an obvious classic, but I don't remember this making much of a splash when it was released. At least not with my friends. Over time though, this has come to represent the 90s alt rock scene just as much as Nevermind, Ten, Siamese Dream, and all the other monster albums. I'm glad to have a reason to listen to it. Review: There is certainly a lot of emotion in this album, and every time I listen I am surprised by how hard it rocks. With "Hallelujah" being the most well known song, you expect more of a subdued and introspective sound, but there are plenty of distorted guitars and fast paces throughout the tracklist. Outside of the famous cover of Leonard Cohen's masterpiece, the songs that grab me the most are "Grace", "Last Goodbye", and "Dream Brother". All in all, this is a good album that possibly should have been more of a hit in the moment of its release, but certainly has earned the reputation its gained over the years. 4-stars

4/5

Great album great variety of tunes and a cracking voice. So tragic the way life turned out

Wow Jeff Buckley's voice! It's so good. So much range and versatility. I love how he dips into psych and prog into this record. I honestly can't quite place what genre it all is. Like soft rock mixed with psych/prog?? The Halelujah cover is amazing. Corpus Christi Carol was probably my least favorite. Eternal Life was like quintessential 90s sounding rock haha. I love that this album was kind of all over the place.

Such an amazing record. Every time I listen to this, I like it more. His voice, the guitar, the keys. I love the elements of blues and psych with this record. It builds, crashes, whines, moans, aches and pains. His voice mixes so well with the emotion of the music. When I first listened to this album 10 years ago, I didn't understand and every listen since has been better. Its a shame he died so young, I really wish we could have had more Jeff Buckley.

this was an enjoyable listen, having only known Hallelujah prior. some beautiful, captivating songs here. favorites: mojo pin, grace, last goodbye, hallelujah, dream brother

This album was a bit sad sounding, but had some really good songs on it. And Jeff has such an expressive voice

That started slow but got really beautiful by the end

Was half expecting this to be carried by Hallelujah, but was genuinely surprised by the quality on display

Hmm. Aside from “Hallelujah,” I’d never heard anything from Jeff Buckley, but I had high expectations based on things I’ve read. I was a little disappointed, to be honest; the tracks I most enjoyed (“Hallelujah” and “Lilac Wine”) were covers, and the rest didn’t really move me. I’ve put off rating this because I can’t decide between 3 or 4 stars. I think I’ll be charitable and round up from 3.5, but I’m noting that I didn’t fall in love with it like I thought I might.

Pretty easy listening from an artist I’ve never heard anyone f.

Decent, 3.75, interesting lyrics

Since this album did not originally become popular but is now considered a classic, it's not really clear whether it's cool to like it or not. Either way, some of the songs are great; they have original structures and melodies. Gary Lucas on guitar is great (and even on the songs where he isn't playing, Buckley's own style is influenced by Lucas). Jeff's voice is great, but some people claim it's magic; that sets expectations too high.

So I tried this album a while back but did not like it that much. On second listen I am blown away. Great vocal range and great song writing. No wonder Chris Cornell had such admiration for this dude.

Not too bad but don’t live it.. 3.5? I’ll round up

Jeff has no question one of the strongest voices in music history. Throughout Garce’s run, he manages to use his voice in such vastly different ways that you can feel the full scope of human love emanating from his words. Jeff tackles love at all angles, making Grace, at times, Beautiful as well as downright heartbreaking.

The harmonics and tragic death make this an even greater homage.

Now, I have heard this album before and have also listened to some songs by themselves, so I feel like I have a good grasp of this album. To sound a bit wanky for a moment, I'd say this album does have some beautiful sounding songs with wonderful instrumental pieces. It gets a thumbs up for that. My only negative is that sometimes, it can feel a bit overly self-indulgent and a tad bit whiny. That is fine, but it's basically the entire album. It gets old.

a really hit or miss album for me. when this album is at its best, it's really firing on cylinders. when it's not, it's just kind of a bore. i think the performances here are very good but i think especially the slower material bogs this one down a little too much for my liking. the more uptempo stuff is great, i just think the downtempo stuff is too boring. it's pleasant enough but not enough for me to love it entirely.

I think hallelujah or forget her has to be my favourite songs. very gorgeous album and very sad story....

As someone that loved hallelujah in middle school it was fun to hear the album that song is from finally. Jeff Buckley has a killer voice and quite a bit of range that works on a pretty eclectic mix of tracks on this album. I was honestly expecting it to be slower like hallelujah but songs like eternal life really subverted that expectation while also exceeding it. Also really liked grace.

Songs are pretty and sad and not sad

-This man has the voice of an angel. his soul is bleeding out of this album -I am going to cry -Integration of folk elements and covers of classic songs with more “modern” rock gives it sort of a timeless feel? His voice transcends time and space fr -Favorites are Mojo Pin, Hallelujah, Corpus Christi Carol, and Dream Brother

Lo tenía muy escuchado, hermosisimo, muy triste

Obvi a classic for a reason. I def prefer Tim Buckley though!!

Tbh more like a 3.5 than a 4. Listened while hiking. Reached the crest of the mountain as hallelujah played so that really clicked for me. Fav tracks: lilac wine, lover you should come over (even though tik tok has fucked that one up a bit for me)

Vond dit echt een heel chill album

The track-listing’s dusting of coffee-shop standards betrays doubt over the originals’ power to carry a debut. This was unwarranted: Buckley’s songs are confident, written to the force of his voice, with enough personal kinks to easily overpower the period flinches - a dab of shoegaze here, and whoosh of Pearl Jam there are more seasoning than meal. The arrangements and structures are intelligent and never bore me, unusual for an album where track lengths average around five minutes. Singer-songwriters were in my massive blind spot as grunge kid, so I missed this when it was current, and drank it mostly outdoors on an early summer afternoon, welcome mild booziness and cool. I wouldn’t have liked it back then, like it a good amount now.

Some good stuff here. "Lilac Wine" is fun-sad.

Such a pleasing listen, from beginning to end. His version of Hallelujah is world-widely known. The whole album has a consistent very high quality. Great discovery for me.

Pretty undeniable

A great. Sometimes it's a bit much but Lilac wine always good

Enjoyed hearing this modern classic. Especially love “Lover You Should Have Come Over,” which I was familiar with from Jamie Cullum’s cover.

This sounds a lot like if you took the ideas from prog rock and applied to folk, 90s grunge and even a little gospel. It’s such a weird album I get why it was never really commercially successful but I really like this one. I think this is a good example of being weird for a purpose because you’re trying to make an album that no one’s ever done before not just being weird for the sake of being weird. It can be a fine line to walk but this album has both feet squarely over.

This album is consistently expressive and heartfelt in a style not to far removed from what his father was doing with the intimacy of singer/songwriter/folk stuff, but with the gritty of edge of alternative rock and well developed, dramatic harmony.

Beautiful vocals.

This is that sort of sadboi music that I vibe with

The emotion on this album is palpable. I never heard it for quite a few years after it was released, but saw all the live clips on Rage & had picked up the Live At Sin-e e.p. From an op-shop in the mid-90’s, & knew Mojo Pin & Eternal Life from that. The versions on Grace are excellent. And I really love his choice of cover versions - the Benjamin Britten carol is beautiful. I knew Lilac Wine from Elkie Brooks’ version(1978), though it had been written by Broadway composer James Shelton in 1950, and was recorded by Eartha Kitt in 1953. However apparently Buckley claimed the only version worth listening to was Nina Simone’s(1966). Then, of course there’s his cover of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah ( I recommend the book “The Holy Or The Broken : Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley & The Unlikely Ascent of Hallelujah” by Alan Light). Buckley’s version is sublime. There is just something about his voice that is reminiscent of his father’s voice & it often makes me cry, because I loved Tim Buckley & the fact that they both died at such young ages is extremely sad. This is a terrific listen.

Rocket singer/ songwriter, lidt forskellige stilarter, hallelujah

Beautiful, indeed. I have an emotional attachment to this album, I won't deny it, but I really think it's well done musically

3.5 rounded up

Decent album, good vocals

A powerful album with a haunting undercurrent throughout. RIP

Really intense and ambitious. Not sure how often I can come back to it but it's unquestionably brilliant. Some tracks are very long and winding - but I think that's the point. Lover you should have come over is one of the best songs ever written. Maybe a 4/4.5 out of personal preference but a 5 in terms of overall significance.

Soulful

Hallelujah blijft janken met pet op Prachtig zielige muziek, alleen dat nummer is 5 sterren van dit album "Lover, you should've come over" ook nog wel oke rest raakte me niet echt

Some great tunes, Hallelujah especially, but a bit boring towards the end.

Great album. Fun listen.

I actually really liked his voice and style of singing!

I was hoping to relisten to this but I'm falling behind! This really kind of wowed me. I think I had this pre-conceived idea of what this was going to sound like because of "Hallelujah." But there is so so much more going on than that mega-platinum soft rock anthem. A lot of different musical ideas at play. I hear a ton of Radiohead here. I kind of feel like this is what I wish The Bends sounded like. Anyway I need to listen more, but I am now truly saddened at Jeff Buckley's early passing. Can't help but wonder what else he would go on to do.

Really really like this album. Great early 90' sound and good storytelling. So real is my favorite on the album.

I expected something more boring (Hallelujah over-exposure). I like his voice (Thom Yorke-esque at times) and there's some really nice instrumentation but I don't feel a strong pull to re-listen.

I'll admit I wasn't familiar with Jeff Buckley until I heard Hallelujah, which led me to search out his other work. Talented musician, tragic story. But the rest of this album just never hit me the way Hallelujah still does. Giving it a 4 just based on that work.

Got me wanting to call an ex, sad but good. Loved it

Jeff's voice is unlike anything I've ever heard before. It's so heavenly, and buttery smooth, the song writing Is also nothing to scoff at.

"Grace" is the only studio album by American singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley. Alternative rock, folk rock and jazz rock are the listed genres and it fits into all those within this album. The album initially had poor sales and mixed reviews but over time it gained tremendous critical acclaim and with reissues sold very well. The album was produced by Andy Wallace. The opening song "Mojo Pin" starts slowly with synths, acoustic guitar and Buckley achingly moaning. Drums and electric guitar come in and the song builds. It starts, stops and I got a real jazzy vibe. Buckley vocals go from whispering to howling. It's a song about a black woman's dream and addiction. The first single was "Grace" and is another song that builds. There's toned-down vocals. Strings are added. Buckley says the song was about saying goodbye to a true love. A slide guitar and a melodic bass start "Last Goodbye." More strings are added and Buckley is just showcasing his octave range. It's the best pop song on the album. Speaking of best of's, Buckley's cover of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" is pretty high on my favorite cover song list. Stark electric guitars and emotional vocals. It's one of the few songs where both the music and vocals give each other space. Just outstanding. In 2014, the song was inducted into the Library of Congresses' National Recording Registry for its artistic significance. "Eternal Life" is a total rocker. Buckley's voice fits in perfectly. It would have been interesting to see if he would have experimented down this path but unfortunately that would never happen. The highlight of this album is the tremendous voice of Jeff Buckley - emotional, soft, loud and with a wide octave range. Sure, it's over the top at times but flows with the music perfectly. A lot of these songs build and some are very busy with the instrumentation; I tended to like the ones that were more stark and sparse. Great overall production by Andy Wallace. It's too bad we never got a chance to see what Buckley would do next but at least we have this, which is a very, very good album.

Already know and love. 4.2. RIP :(

Not really my thing 3.5/5

was cool

I enjoyed several songs

Buckley is one of the great "what-ifs" in music for me. As it is, the one album he did make before his death is very solid. His voice is the star, but the instrumentation throughout the album isn't bad either. There's a definite haunting/melancholic feel that pervades the whole thing.

I think this is my favourite version of 'Hallelujah' that I've heard. A lovely album.

So talented but not something I'll come back to probably

Some great songs on this one

Strong 4

Intense. Not what I expected. A lot of variety musically. Really powerful, at times prescient considering Jeff Buckley's short life - for example on "So Real" he sings "...I couldn't awake from the nightmare that sucked me in and pulled me under Pulled me under oh that was so real..."

I've known this is considered an all time classic and of the tragic story of Jeff Buckley, but had never previously heard any of the music. I had always also assumed this album was from the 1970s, rather than the 90s. The record didn't disappoint. Rockier than expected, but emotionally raw and affecting, it is both powerful and beautiful. Rating: 4/5 Playlist track: Hallelujah Date listened: 17/04/24

Amazing album, though the last quarter of songs is not as remarkable. Really wished I could rate this one with four and a half stars.

Mojo Pin is a beautifull crescendo of a song. A perfect album starter. Grace is an even more powerfull crescendo with screams like Led Zeppelin. Last Goodbye is quieter song. Almost an album filler. Lilac Wine is even quieter, but is a very nice ballad-like track. So Real is a double crescendo with a mid-song guitar sound I wish was expanded on. Hallelujah is a beautifull cover of the popular song. Love, You Should Come Over is the strongest track on this record, weaving a beautifull soundscape of a song. On Corpus Christi Carol Jeff shows excellent control of his falsetto voice on this dreamy lullaby. In contrast to the previous track, Eternal Life starts off with howling guitars that made me check if the album had already ended and Spotify started playing random stuff. A nice wake-me-up of a rock song. Dream Brother has oriental inspired guitar sounds that remind me of 60s psych rock (what’s in a name?). Forget Her is what now feels like a typical Jeff Buckley song. A strong ending to the album. 4/5

quite liked it

loved it. no notes.

What a talent. Incredible loss to the world.

4.5

Showcase for an astonishing vocal gymnast. The full 8 octave range is on show here, allowing Buckley to sound like Plant or Surkamp or even Nina Simone. Feel free to add more. All this and one of the great cover versions.

I’d previously heard the Hallelujah cover (the cover that all other Hallelujah covers wish they could be), but the rest was completely new to me. I particularly enjoyed Eternal Life, but everything was pleasant to listen to

A lovely bunch of sad lads. Never actually listened to this before, which is odd considering it’s pretty up my street and I was fully aware of its existence. I’m sure after a few more listens it would be a 5. Simpsons: No

Yep - this album is a true hidden gem. Pure voice, wide range, and great diversity in sound and songs. Liked Grace, Eternal Life, and Forget Her best, but all good. Added Forget Her to my play list. Will check more of his songs (4.2*s)

Real Fav songs: hallelujah =>

Such a great album. He's voice is absolutely beautiful, very intelligent and delicate guitar work, and the band rings amazing. Wanted to listen for a long time but hesitated. It's better than I thought

Awesome vocals.

Really liked this, wild that it’s a debut album, sad we didn’t get more

Reminded me a lot of Radiohead especially vocally and I came to find out they were influenced by him along with a lot of other artists I like. Thought this was great top to bottom with pristine vocals and well written songs.

brilliant and diverse

Not in a great mood for this oh well

4.1

thanks to him we have Chris Martin, Matt Bellamy and Thom Yorke

LOVE LOVE LOVE such a cohesive album - the vocals are amazing cant wait to learn the lyrics - hallelujah is MY SHIT ONG I FORGOT THIS WAS HIS VERSION. anyways love this album will listen to again

Never heard of Jeff Buckley or this album before. At first, it seems quiet and dreary. However, the album steadily ramps up in grandeur. A broad spectrum of sounds, this alternative rock album is powerful, pleasantly surprising and grows more appreciable track by track. It's crazy to think that this random album is considered one of the greatest albums of all time.

Not what I was expecting from Jeff but very good

New to me. I know this is a beloved album and I can understand why...

Solid album.

This is a masterpice. Perfection. Gone too soon.

Great fucking album. Literally gave birth to matt bellamy and thom york as vocalists. Thank you, Jeff!

Funny enough, Spotify recommended this album to me a few days ago so I’d already listened to it. It’s a bit much in places but I really like it.

Heartbreaking lyrics, voice, and guitar. On top of Hallelujah, my personal highlights are Mojo Pin, So Real, and Forget Her. I didn't like Corpus Christi Carol (too boring and angelical), and Eternal Life was too hard rock for my taste.

I liked this a lot more than I expected to. Didn't know anything previously except Hallelujah, which I never really liked, so never gave anything else a try. This is a great release that can't really be pinned dow and labeled. It's always introspective, often haunting, but never feels pretentious or disingenuous. It isn't quite folk, but borrows from it. It isn't purely blues, but sits comfortably there when it needs to. The melodies are often as challenging as much as they are beautiful. There were times I'd expect to lose interest only to have something desperate pull me back in. This is the kind of album I'm here to discover.

Fantastic mix of songs. High quality throughout with an interesting choice of progression. 8

A little slow but such an amazing voice

His voice was really phenomenal, one of a kind, probably, on par with Freddy Mercury's. The songs are quite good and original, and yet, unfortunately, not one of them got stuck in my head (except for Hallelujah, but that is a cover). This could be 5/5 if at least one song was memorable enough to be a potential hit.

it's alright but the whining is overdone

Why haven't I listened to this before? Buckley has a beautiful voice, and his guitar playing is a fresh take on the classic singer-songwriter guitar style. The rest of the band is equally brilliant, and the same could be said about the songwritting. If you have only heard his cover of Hallelujah, you've only scratched the surface. The only drawback is that the album is a bit on the long side. However, given Buckleys tragic faith, we should probablly just be grateful to have so much of his beatiful music with us.

Wonderful. I was conscious of this album, having heard the famous tracks and although I enjoyed them, I thought they might be too over-dramatic to make for sustained listening. I was wrong though. This was a beautiful listen. Fave tracks: Grace, Lilac Wine, So Real.

He called it “Grace” and he gave us the definitive version of the now-classic “Hallelujah.” In fact, his version is a big part of the reason this song why this song is now recognized as an all-time ballad of love and loss. Even as it offered something big and possible and hopeful, it would become something equally painful, lost, forever a what-might-have-been record, his last goodbye. What a voice, a true generational talent. And the guitar work has rarely matched the tone and spirit of an album so perfectly as it does here.

I can't say this is an album I will return to over and over, but it's quite an array of sounds (soft and beautiful, big rock, bluesy) and the sheer emotion of Buckley's version of Hallelujah still leaves me in tears.

I would give it 4.5 if I could. His voice is really what elevates this album to me. The tenderness and the pain. He balances rock star with folk singer and a little bit of the grunge that was prevalent of that early 90s time that it was released. Still my favorite version of "Hallelujah"

Had only heard “Hallelujah” (which is amazing), and I’m glad I listened to the rest of the album. Standouts: “So Real,” “Mojo Pin,” “Eternal Life,” and “Lover, You Should Have Come Over.” Did not care for Corpus Christi Carol though. 4/5

Loved it

very Radiohead

A very weird album. Some songs are very good, or even amazing, like the closing "Forget Her", (as long as it was on the original release). On the other hand few tracks like the carol one, or any song with Jeff wailing were unbearable to listen to. I think in general I'm not a fan of Buckley and his style, most likely I won't pick up this album anymore, but there was something interesting there, that doesn't allow me to give it only an average rating. So 4 stars it is, probably mostly based on recognition.

For me this is an album with a lot of sense memories attached. From driving around aimlessly as a teen singing along with Last Goodbye as it played on the radio to singing Hallelujah to my daughter when she was a baby to get her to sleep. Is it earnest? Yeah. But that shouldn’t take away from it.

I kept wanting to turn it off, but it kept being cool and surprising me. Is it prog? Folk? Indie? No idea. Pretty cool album though. Dude's got a great voice

Much better than expected. Everyone knows his cover of Hallelujah but the rest is pretty good as well. It really only is the song Eternal Life that sticks out from the rest of the songs but in a good way.

Excellent album

Oh boy, seguro que este tiene una alta votación

Good stuff. Solid 3.5 maybe 4. Tragic story

I've heard of Jeff Buckley before this entry showed up on my list. I've listened to his cover of "Hallelujah". But until now I had not listened to the whole album. I'm glad I got around to it.

For a few years, a few years ago, I did this thing around the new year where I thought about the 10 people that meant a lot to me previous year, I framed it as people I would like to invite to dinner, and for two years in a row, Jeff Buckley was on that list. A tragedy that he went out for a swim that night. Like John Mayer and Jack White and that kind of cadre of white guys doing blues—though more jazzy in buckleys case—the transmission of emotion through their fingers to the neck of a guitar is just such a pleasure to behold, every time. Also, J*** B******* was listening to him around the same time I was, and around that time I was borderline obsessed with her so a part of the emotion coming off for that fretboard for me has to do with that particular forbidden love. This 1001 exercise is really bringing up a lot of old lovers and making me realize how much of the love and excitement and anger and sadness and obsession and nostalgia of those relationships is steeped music. Like, this is a big part of how I’ve made sense of my life! And tortured myself, but also processed things. And it really says something about me that Jeff Buckley’s Lilac Wine soundtrack to little tiny pieces of my heart.

A landmark album! Absolutely destroyed me when I first heard it as a teenager. I heve not revisited in some time and I’m suddenly hit with many familiar emotions.

I felt the album kind of sagged in the middle, but overall liked it quite a bit

Excellent music, glad I've been introduced 4.5/5

Can’t believe I’ve never listened to it before. THIS IS MUSIC. 4/5

This one arrives like a comfy pair of jeans. Dreamy.

Great!

Soft rock highlighted by Buckley's excellent vocals. I had been unfamiliar with him (except for his cover of Hallelujah) but he has impressive range both dynamically and emotionally. I liked this record quite a bit -- it reminded me of Radiohead with less instrumental intensity. The title track, Lover You Should've Come Over and Eternal Life are all high quality songs and this album has deservedly, though belatedly, received recognition.

Great!!

a fave

Very nice, better than anticipated.

teenage girls favourite but yeah its good

I do like it! It's one of those albums I probably wouldn't have got around to listening to were it not for this project. I think I was always hesitant because the very little I'd heard from it before hadn't astonished me like it seemed to for other people. And that problem is still there a bit to be honest. I do have a big fear that I'll soon come to see this as a masterpiece and I'll deeply regret giving it four stars. I'm sorry future me! I didn't know yet!

really enjoyed it. 4.5/5

A solid, soulful rock album. His singing reminds me of Radiohead/Thom Yorke at times (dream brother!). Great range and variation. It's amazing this came out in the 90s, it sounds so much more modern. A solid 4*. The jump from corpus christi carol to eternal life was jarring and a clear example of the variety in this album. When I saw he died young I quickly assumed drug OD, but reading about his death it's tragic and a huge loss. Highlights: last goodbye, hallelujah (a haunting version)

Let's start at the most important place: Buckley's version of Hallelujah is less good than Leonard Cohen's. Yes, yes, Cohen reckoned Jeff's was better. What does he know? Not a patch. Getting that out of the way, this album is a weird one for me. It's maybe too attached to a specific time and place (being 18 and 19, James College, York University) to mark objectively. Trying to focus purely on the quality of the songs is hard, but I think it actually isn't all that good. Sometimes I find it a bit overwrought and you just wonder if it would have the same impact if JB was still knocking about. It's still good obviously, but maybe not as good as its reputation.

Rock, sehr soft, 1994 ->4

Really good. Song are very long, but some really strong tracks - lilac wine, mojo pin, lover you should’ve come over, forget her. His cover of hallelujah is one of the most beautiful records in history.

A haunting angel, that's what this sounds like to me. Of heaven, but bound to earth. If I'm in need of a good cry, it only takes about 20 minutes of listening to this album. But listening to too much of it sends me too far out of my body. This is not normal music, this is elevated, channeled, vital and potent soul exposure. BLESSED BE, y'all

Started a little repetitive for me, but really enjoyed it after a couple of songs

Bluesy and easy to listen to.

I enjoyed this album it was a wonderful introduction to Jeff Buckley and I think that a lot of his songs kept the album interesting. I thought it had a strong start but got a little boring towards the end. Highlights for me were Grace, Mojo Pin and Forget Her.

Really enjoyed listening to this album.

Great, classic album!!! Haven’t listened in total in a long time.

The word that comes to mind for this album: RANGE! Musically and vocally and just the vibe. There is everything from tender, soft guitar and sweet soothing vocals to pure raw rock and belting out through the roof. The story of Jeff Buckley is a sad one, which adds to the emotion of listening to this album. RIP

4.5/5. RIP King :(

Classic boiiii

Sad, aching, beautiful mess, ethereal sound. Had to stop listening because I was too sad. It would be great to write to on a rainy day.

Wow! Nothing I'd listen to normally, but an incredible album

A lovely, haunting album.

Reminded of Rankin/Bass films and Orpheus from Hades on some songs. I really love when he goes to higher, slightly strained notes. Feels like a very emotional album altogether, and I liked it a lot.

Thats a STROONG 4 gonna come back to many songs. The best version of Hallelujah I’ve heard so far wow.

Pretty great to be fair. It is what it is

haven't listened to this in a long time forgot how special it was. his version of hallelujah is the best. he can rock put, sing soulfully...great album by a one of a kind artist.

4/5. Great album. All I knew about Jeff Buckley was Hallelujah, so this album was a pleasant surprise.

Loved

A bunch of these songs sound familiar to other bands/songs but they end up standing on their own. Impressive how much it feels like I've spent a ton of time with the music on a first listen. I don't have the words to speak to what exactly I'm trying to capture but there's something here. First song impression - this is incredibly well mastered. The clarity on Spotify is like not much else I've heard on the platform. Good song too and agreed on comp. Interesting, dynamic, and still cohesive. Woah, that title track. Wow. Strong prince songs from song 3 Song 4 may grow on me as I slow down and listen. Showcases a LOT of the good so far. Ballsy to cover Hallelujah on a debut album. Less specific notes on the rest of the album as typical for me. May need to listen back to front next time. The second does grow tired and ask for more than Buckley's strong, haunting vocals, with the exception of 1-2 songs.

This is one of them many albums that I’ve been waiting to crop up. One I know is meant to be incredible but I’ve never bothered with outside of the main songs. His voice is something else, almost too much at times. Very iconic and recognisable. Haunting for the most of it, but that’s maybe with the benefit of hindsight. And his lyrics are excellent, really really powerful without being cheesy. The whole thing demands attention, which makes it difficult to listen to when working. Probably my only real downside, but that’s not Jeff’s fault. Some of the quieter parts reminded me of Boxer era National, and you can hear his influence on quite a few alternative acts like alt-J, Chris Cornell’s solo stuff (only ever listened to his first record so specifically that), and maybe even early Radiohead. Will be back, a strong 4.5 from me.

4/5. There's some great songwriting here and Jeff's singing is insane, and makes this one that much harder to listen to with his death. I definitely think we could have received an amazing catalogue from him as his writing style improved, but it is just a fantasy now. The reason I bring up the possibility is the fact that there are some drags on this album, but even the covers sound original. I do enjoy this album but I do skip some songs.

Solid album with a variety of music. Easy to listen to.

Variety in musical styles is great, vocals are amazing. Really liked this album, collection worthy for sure

i really liked this album - borderline love, actually. it’s a masterpiece and the sheer talent here is unbelievable. now i’m embarrassed to have never heard this album in full. i’m also convinced that if not for his early death, he would have been made a household name. full review on instagram - @musicwithnessa !

Hallelujah, chill music, so real

malo depry al okej

Very much not a surprise to learn that Jeff Buckley was a massive influence on Thom Yorke and Radiohead in general. Great album. Weird to think about all the "what ifs" if he hadn't died so young though. Would people still regard this as highly? As morbid as it is to say, I think the backstory behind this one elevates it more than it probably should. I think Jeff Buckley was destined for even higher highs. Weak 4/5.

Experimental but uneven. Grace, the opener, and of course Hallelujah were highlights.

A surprising love! At first I felt the musicality was a little basic, but his heartfelt lyrics and folksy softrock style won me over fast. This is a great album, I wish he was still around to bless us with more beautiful content!

Bedre enn forventa. Virke som Timmy har lært Jeffern opp bra. Trekk for Hallelujah

I could listen to Jeff Buckley's rendition of "Hallelujah" on repeat for days. As for the album as a whole, I'm a little more mixed on it, but it's really good, and very moody. My favorite songs were "Last Goodbye," "Hallelujah," "Lover, You Should've Come Over," and "Forget Her." "Eternal Life" seemed tonally out of place in relation to the rest of the album, but it wasn't a bad song. It's really a shame we don't have more music from Jeff Buckley.

Pretty good - but not what I'd normally listen too

Quality

"Eternal Life" is a very apt song to describe Jeff Buckley, one killer album and then literally dipped into the Mississippi to leave behind a shrouded enigma behind that one album that would live forever.

I would have loved to have seen what else he could have done. What's here is a little rough, but there's no denying his powerful voice. "So Real" gets stuck in my head easily.

Amazing, such a hidden gem

Love the guitar work on this album

Known for the Song Halleluiah, Jeff Buckley, is the son of Tim Buckley. Both father and son died at a very young age. Tim of drug overdose and Jeff from drowning. Jeff lived just two years longer than his father. They died at 28 and 30 respectively. Ironically, the song Jeff is most known for didn't become famous until after Jeff died. Alt Rock, 1994 Standouts: Hallelujah, Lilac Wine, Mojo Pin, Others: Last Goodbye, Grace, So Real Solid album. 4/5. Why did he not make more between 1994 and 2007?

Good album despite of JB later past away, closer to 4.

Voice of an angel. This album is great and it get better as I get older. Imagine what incredible art he could have created.

Honestly pretty solid album

Shriek song pog! This was real solid album, Album covers a bit cringe tho

Hallelujah special quality album surrounding it

Feels like Adam Lambert before Adam Lambert. It was very well since, but it didn't grab me

I remember hearing "Last Goodbye" on the radio in the 90s, but I thought the singer was female, and I didn't recognize the quality. While I don't care for that song specifically, I think there are some great tracks here. I watched a couple of the songs performed live, and my brain smoked as I tried to calculate how those vocals could come from that guy. He reminds me of Ian Moore with a +4 Tory Amos enchantment. This is an interesting and unique album. 3.85

Lurches between very-90s and timeless. Crisp songs, great musicianship. Will reward further listens. Amazing voice. Highlights: Lilac Wine, Lover, You Should Have Come Over.

i enjoyed a lot of it, would listen again

Well, nothing much to say. Listened to it quite a lot when I was….19 or so. Same sort of time as Nick Drake. Mojo Pin maybe best track? Most songs still feel very loose, a slight meander, like his voice. Still, what a voice. Hallelujah still sends a shiver down. Last few tracks not so strong

Some truly classic songs, would make an amazing 6 track EP

I’m going to go all out with a Fiver! Goes from rock n roll to a haunting chorus vibe in the same songs- I like it.

Fantastisch

I already loved this album, so this was a very easy listen for me. Such great vocal range with a twang of the grungy guitar of the era.