Grace

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 I fully think it deserves the praise it gets, but probably needs a remaster to reach 5* as the mixing is kinda outdated in my opinion.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.

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.

Don't feel the need to listen to Grace much anymore, but just because some of it got oversaturated doesn't mean it wasn't special. Pop/rock with dissonant clean guitar chords instead of distortion, & advanced playing that wasn't a technical showoff was a big deal when I first found it. The songs are kinda overdramatic in a way that sounds dated, like being in the grunge era did something weird to them. music: appreciated. (⌐■_■)

Probably a lot of lost creative potential with this guy right? Have listened to this record many times, always struck by the guitar work.

Great album - the more upbeat songs "External Life" and "So Real" appealing more to my tastes. Great drummer interesting time signatures and great vocals. Goes without saying hallelujah is a masterpiece too. 4.5/5..

Very good songs, but a little melancholic. Definitely not what I want to listen.

Good.

Classic album. Can’t believe another cover of Alexandra Burke - she must be rolling in royalties

Listening to every song all the way through except Hallelujah which everyone knows…

Rest in peace Jeff Your legacy lives on

Vielseitiges rockalbum. Guter Sound, Halleluja als Parade Rockballade.

Dreamy, soulful, angelic voice. Would listen to again.

There’s a lot of variety in this album which, for a debut and final album, is an asset. I knew the album cover and I kept hearing people talk about Jeff Buckley for years, but I didn’t recognize a single song except for Hallelujah and I’m not even sure I had heard his rendition before. I think overall this was a good album, but neither does it deserve the vitriol it gets from some reviewers nor the praise for being some mythical thing because of his familial ties or tragic death.

Great voice, reminds me a little of Radiohead.

A beck kind of sound

Love his version of "Hallelujah"

This album shows off his vocal control and vulnerability, especially when accompanied by mostly stripped down arrangements. Grace has cool chords and strumming. Hallelujah is a great cover.

Great album, just a little slow for me

Very solid album, enjoyed most songs. Very heartfelt. He was a very talented artist.

Loved hallelujah and had some other cool discordant sounds I'd like to listen back on. So pretty in some sections, also really liked the last track. Will listen again.

OMG THIS ALBUM HAS HALLELUJAH ON IT ABSOLUTE BANGER CLASSIC. The rest of the album is an interesting combination of hard rock and more mellow music—I like it quite a bit. Corpus Christi Carol is particularly nice. Bro needs a better neckline on that shirt tho. Really the whole second half of the album is extremely strong. Great listen!!!

Good! Hallelujah’s definitely the standout but lots of other good ones! VERY moody

Wel een beetje veel herhalende dingen. En de nummers gaan erg lang door. Wel absoluut geweldig, die hallelujah Na wat meer geluisterd te hebben vind ik de muziek absoluut de 8x platinum waard. Mooi album met veel soorten muziek. En dat voor een debut…

this is great and i am not usually into slow sad music, but this just sounds awesome

Hands down, one of the most emotionally charged vocalists you will ever listen to. I recommended reading his back story. You will not be disappointed that you did.

very raw and pure

Very good. Strong tracks with interesting twists and turns. Sounds very ‘90s, but in a good way. I went through a phase in college where I listened to this regularly. This album evokes multiple memories from that time. In particular it makes me think of a coffee shop where I first met Mark, where he and another friend of mine (RIP) had submitted movies to a film festival.

I somehow missed this one, aside from the ubiquitous Hallelujah. Really loved when the soaring tenor mixed with the complex guitar arrangements, and though there were a few reminiscent of dudebro rock like John Mayer, I mostly really liked this

Sounded a lot like Radiohead. Album closer is strong

Really enjoyed a lot of this. Appreciated the range of material covered, including covers of Robert Johnson, Leonard Cohen, Parchman Farrm.

The indie girls know what’s up

I love Jeff Buckley. I've already listened to this album many times before and I own it on vinyl. He has a beautiful voice. My favorite songs are Last Goodbye, Mojo Pin, Lover, You Should've Come Over, and So Real. The songs I didn't list I'm not a huge fan of. Maybe I will enjoy them more with another listen today. I hate giving albums a number rating but hopefully this will help me get better at it. I'm probably at an strong 7/10 for Grace.

Complete suprise, I had only heard his cover of Halleluja before. The albums title track was my favorite. A lot of styles. Not every song hit for me (Corpus Christi Carol in falsetto will be skipped next time). But absolutely saving this album for a relisten.

good album. would probably be more into it if i was in an alternative rock mood. will revisit.

Only knew Hallelujah before listening to the album. Was pleasantly surprised by what I heard. Listening to this album brings me one step closer to eliminating my 90's blind spot. Would not have expected these classic sounds to have come from the 90's, when every band with a guitar seemed to experiment with different sounds and genres.

Good album, not great would rate a 3 but with hallelujah on the album as one of the greatest songs ever recorded it couldn’t be less than a 4

8/10

my god this really sounds like 1994. I think if were then I would give it a 5 but it sounds a liiiiiittle dated at times. otherwise; generally amazing and heartbreaking. best tracks: hallelujah, forget her, love you should've come over

Surprised at the sensitivity there. Not what I was expecting!

Yeah, Grace was a pretty great album, It was somber and melodic in all of the best ways but also had some drive whenever it needed it, Jeff's voice really suited this album and made it quite the treat to listen to. I wouldn't say this album is perfect but its still really good

I listened to this album a little over a decade ago, and this was my first time revisiting it. I can't remember how I felt about this album after my first time listening to it, but after listening to it today, I thought it was really good. The songs were varied, but they didn't create an inconsistent overall feel for the album. Some of the song were great ("Mojo Pin" and "Last Goodbye"), some were good, ("Lover, You Should've Come Over," and "Grace") and the rest were fine. Jeff's version of "Hallelujah," however, is in a category of its own. Jeff's vocals on this track were fantastic, and the instrumentation added a lot of depth as well. There was just so much raw emotion in this recording that it gave me a physical reaction. Overall, this was a beautiful album, and it's a shame that it's the only complete LP we got from Jeff Buckley.

greatest voice. saddest boy

although I had heard one of the songs, I was happy to hear the others and liked them even more! These kind of albums truly nourish my soul and takes me back to easier times.

An emotional album, both in its contents and the story surrounding. A shame this was to be Jeff's only album, as it demonstrates his vulnerability, his passion, and his ability to craft powerful, intricate songs. I should not have been surprised, considering it was released in 1994, that it would have some rock swagger infused into it, sometimes sounding reminiscent of Pearl Jam. But it works. Certainly better than anything his father released.

I think he put his heart and soul into this one.

darn solid

the song grace is so pretty it made me emotional.

Jeff Buckley's songs all sound like he's making them up as he goes along. But it's kind of in a good way.

mojo pin 💚 grace 💚 last goodbye ❤️ lilac wine🧡 so real ❤️ hallelujah💚 lover, you should come over 💚 Corpus Christi carol ❤️ eternal life 💚 dream brother ❤️ forget her 🧡 I had mixed feelings about each song individually but the album played back to back is really good , very vibey I greatly enjoyed it. I thought all the songs fitted together perfectly. ai love some of the transitions between songs like from Corpus Christi carol to eternal life , it wakes you back up again. I like this album . 7/10

Feels like the kind of album this project was made for. Ubiquitous, has only risen in the public conciousness as time goes on, and an album I'd somehow avoided listening the whole way through until now. It was just always there yknow! But genuinely, I didn't even know some of these tracks were his. The grand alt-rock energy here was pretty unexpected, and felt incredibly prescient of a lot of what was to come with bands like Muse and Silverchair closer to home (thinking Neon Ballroom). It was honestly a bit close to home with the kind of stuff I idolised when I listened to heaps of Muse and Silverchair. I would have eaten this up. And still, his voice is undeniable, and in the rock sphere I think this goes for big swings which, while not always without their moments that made me seethe a little, are admirable. The closer was unfortunately super weak for what was a pretty elegantly sequenced album before that. I might regret this as I don't necessarily think this is an entirely successful album but I had a really nice time finally giving this a whirl and I'll remember it that way. Fave track: Grace

The guy is insanely talented, I'm sure it's gonna take me a while to really take to his album, but the work is so good. It's such a shame he died so young, he could have done so much more. I instantly liked "Mojo Pin" and "Eternal Life"

I liked this album. It was relatively relaxed, but I didn’t mind that. I like his vocal style. 4/5

I've had this album a long time, bought on reputation, and have never quite taken it to my heart. Nevertheless, it is always worth a listen. It's fairly unique to my ears,, Jeff Buckley is a lovely singer, the songs are good, there are some great riffs, almost Zeppelinesque on occasion. The covers are good too, even if Hallelujah is very familiar now.

It was better than I expected and felt more modern for its time.

Wow. What an incredible album. Emotionally rich and dense with musical ideas. A lot of these songs are pretty complex so one listen only scratches the surface. He’s a beautiful performer and the production is top notch though so even a cursory listen is still very enjoyable. I only knew his version of “Hallelujah” going into this. Incredible version and deserving of its classic status. There’s a wide variety of styles on this album including some fantastic rock. The music on a few songs reminded me of Radiohead and Grizzly Bear, two of my all time favorites. This album must have been an influence on them.

Oh man OK fine! I'll listen to Jeff Buckley! I'll do it! It's only taken ~25 years of listening to singer-songwriters and the omnipresent inundation of recommendation! I'll do it! I know, I'm going to love it, I know, I've been foolish to hold off for so long, I know, Hallelujah is great, ok fine! Alright, It's a great record. I do have to admit that I feel a little bit like this guy's story and persona have elevated the overall idea of the quality of the music though. Which is fine, it happens... people love a story! The music is good. His voice is the highlight of course- at times haunting, at times fun, acrobatic, dexterous. Very stylized and he definitely has a sound. The music is like Pearl Jam-ish in the jam and rockin moments, definitely some Soundgarden too with those suspended chords. It's a shame that he was so young when he passed and extra sad that he drowned and he had no drugs or alcohol in his system. Just a young man enjoying a swim. As I mentioned, I never really listened to him but for some reason I always remembered the story of how he passed and it always stayed with me. Anyway, ok, the record is great, he's great. I'll listen more! 4/5.

'Lover, You Should've Come Over' and Buckley's rendition of 'Hallelujah' are legendary for a reason, but I have always felt that the quality of this record has been slightly overstated due to the tragic circumstances that surrounds it. He surely was talented, but the self-indulgence keeps this from being a classic in my book.

I love this album. Almost every song is crucial. His voice is really amazing.

If Robert Plant and Elliott Smith started a band it might sound a lot like this. Fairly eclectic as it is at times folky while at others psychedelic or even grungy. There’s a bit of something for just about everyone.

awww hes dead :( and died young :( vocals going crazy on Grace like at the end kinda makes me think jim hawkins, like music that would play with that type of character? OMG he met pakistani artist nusrat fateh ali khan, and was interested in Qawwali which is sufi islamic devotional singing!! omg????? i like "so real", the lil chorus i think? but i like the vocals in the "that was soooooo reeeeeeeeeeeaaaallllll" they're all kinda similar, so sometimes i don't know when one track ends and another starts, kinda makes me feel like i'm in a dream omg hallelujah, the shrek song <3 >v< rainy days vibes actually can't understand the lyrics rn, so more dreamy vibes vocals are very nice, reminds me of something so tragic that this was the only full release album :( I think best way to listen is either when chilling, or putting some songs on a playlist, because as a whole the sound is pretty similar Very nice vocals! I'm not familiar with the type of music, but was a nice listen Looks kind of like James Franco on the cover 💀 sorry But searching up pictures of him, he looks so different every picture, looks like someone else in different ones His face and voice feels nostalgic? Like someone I could have known, not sure why

This is cool so far. His rendition of Hallelujah is stunning, but we already knew that. Some other fun stuff, echoes of Radiohead and even a bit of early RHCP in a few tracks. Enjoyed this, would listen again.

Très agràblement surpris, il y a une intensité à laquelle je ne m'attendais pas du tout. Le mélange de styles est impeccable, sa voix est super belle et puissante. Honnêtement il n'y a pas grand défaut à cet album autre que quelques très courts moments qui étaient moins satisfaisants. 9/10

What a voice! There is more to this album than the cover of Hallelujah.

Beautiful tragic influential

A stellar voice, influence abounds even if he is a little full of himself.

Sad and pretty

Hallelujah!

There are some great songs: of course, Hallelujah, Lover, you should've come over, then the jump to Eternal Life.... also the opening track was great. But it just dragged on too much.

Classic for a reason, while still feeling like he might have had his best work ahead of him. Benefits from mythology, but good anyway.

touching, deep, fantastic

A revelation. This album is intense and raw and real. The writing, the arrangements and productions, and Buckley’s delivery make this an experience to be savoured.

So much more than the broken Hallelujah. As tired as I am of that song, credit must be given for "stealing" that song from Leonard Cohen (Buckley's version remains the standard, and he claimed ownership of it in a similar way that Aretha did with Otis Redding's "Respect"). This album probably is a tad over-praised because it's Buckley's lone album, and the entire world became fascinated by the fact that he drowned while singing Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love", which itself is ironic because both Robert Plant and Jimmy Page sung this album's praises (and yes, the sick part of me wants to know whether or not they made these proclamations while Buckley was still with us). What cannot be over praised is that Grace has staying power and remains timeless, no matter how tired we get of hearing "Hallelujah".

Un dels discos atemporals que són molt dels '90, però que en realitat podrien pertànyer a qualsevol era. La seva llegenda negra engrandeix el mite, però el disc per si mateix és gairebé perfecte. Temes com 'Grace', 'So Real', o una de les millors versions de la història, l''Hallelujah' de Cohen són eteris, gairebe espectrals, tan personals com irrepetibles. Cap al final del disc baixa una mica el llistó, és el que el separa de ser una obra mestra

I don't believe I've ever listened to this outside of Hallelujah (which is amazing) but wow the whole album is really great. He had such a powerful voice and presence. It's a shame thinking of what could've been.

To say there is so much potential here for a debut album is almost underselling it. Buckley oozed talent and charisma all over this album, his singing especially was amazing, his ability to croon, his falsetto, and just the unbridled passion coming out of him with every song was nothing short of amazing. His lyricism was complex yet simple at such a young age. The arrangements of the songs themselves were wide, with elements of jazz, grunge, or even just simple singer songwriter moments where its simply a guitar and his voice. Early highlights from my first listen would be Mojo Pin (which builds up immensely and has wonderful climax), Last Goodbye, Eternal Life (which has a heavy, angry grunge vibe purposefully done given the subject matter), and the legendary Hallelujah cover. I can see this record growing on me more with time too.

Liked this way more than expected, and the production quality was very good.

pretty catchy music. Feeling liek a 4 star.