Years ago, I liked David Gray's voice.  Now, I just....don't. 

Sounds so much like Elton John!

#AlbumCoverFail

Once in a while David Gray comes along at RP...
This is a great song and album... Like to hear him more on RP!

 
nigelr wrote: 
Indeed so! Ray Lamontagne is good, but he's a pup next to DG. The promoters know ho is buying the tickets and filling the seats. Personally, I would pay to see either one of them solo. I don't think either need an 'opener'! (IMHO) 
 

Definitely not enough David Gray on RP!  
What has stuck in my head since I first heard David back in... '96-'97?, is that he reminded me of early Tom Waite or John Prine, and a few years later, around the time of White Ladder, Dave Matthews said that David was his 'favorite musician', which is quite a testimonial, considering the source. We just need to hear more DG on RP! 

 HazzeSwede wrote: 
Didn't notice the sub-bass until I listened with good headphones - I can listen through this album any day of the week.

 nigelr wrote: 
Agreed.  Even better the first time I heard it just down the road from you in Nimbin.

 jimbaca wrote: 
Respect, is why!

great song, superb album.

I remember walking down O'Connell Street in the centre of Dublin when this album and Damien Rice's first were the biggest things in the Emerald Isle. It took me a while but I slowly began to understand what the fuss was all about.

I hate to say it, but this song doesn't do anything for me.  The elements of a decent song are there, but in an uninspiring form to my ears.

Oh well.  I can't like 'em all...

 coccyx wrote: 
Funny, but the day this song came out it seemed to transport me back in time.
I think it has that "timeless" quality to it. 

Wow, I haven't heard this in quite a while. Still as good as the last time.
Really great song. 

 Lazaerus wrote:Ha!  Touche!

12 years on, this album still sounds great, and in my very humble opinion, will indeed "stand the test of time" in years to come.  I think the singer-songwriter genre is enjoying a resurgence, thanks to hip-hop.  There's something organic about a person sitting down with an acoustic instrument and playing a good song.

"I've been talking drunk jibberish" - winner of the Most Honest Lyric EVAH

Very bittersweet for me. Love the song but it was the soundtrack to a very difficult time for me.  This album helped me face my pain and work through it.

"What will be will be. I wanna hold you now."

Hits me more than I can express.

Wow,,some thumping bass here.

A class act!  Still sounds great, you have impeccable taste Bill!

 xkolibuul wrote: 

 bluedot wrote:
Touche!

I turned pale when I read your reply. Then my stomach felt queasy so I had to get a pail.

Some songs have that ability to transport you back in time...  the right combination of significant events in life, backdropped by overplaying on the radio at the time :)

But, 10 years later, it feels GREAT    

 bluedot wrote: 
agreed - this was the pinnacle - great CD.

DISLIKE HIM! A LOT!!

more David please

Nice!