'Life In Slow Motion' is a justly poetic titled album considering its content. This is English Singer David Gray's 7th album after his last one (A New Day At Midnight) was virtually ignored.
As a die hard fan of White Ladder (the album that brough Gray real acclaim), I was concerned whether ... Read review
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Slow Motion, David Gray appears creditably disinclined to exploit the mainstream global success ofWhite Ladderby languidly adhering to any prescripted expectations....
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Advantages: Melancholy,thought provoking lyrics,beautiful emotionally loaded vocals-just lovely. Disadvantages: Bit mellow and sometimes the songs blend in to each other a bit.
'Life In Slow Motion' is a justly poetic titled album considering its content. This is English Singer David Gray's 7th album after his last one (A New Day At Midnight) was virtually ignored.
As a die hard fan of White Ladder (the album that brough Gray real acclaim), I was concerned whether he could really pull it off again. The album starts of slowly but well with the single 'Alibi': this song has a real live concert feel to it; ... ...a thorough and fat musical climax at the end.
The album continues with a slightly more contempory sounding 'The One I Love'(also a single). In my opinion this song is the stronger of the two so far. It has a very romantic/hippie ballad feel and the subtle guitar in this is lovely. It also has some really nice percussion features teamed with some lovely violin playing. The song is a bit Del Amitri in feel, and has a slow building happiness ... more
'Life In Slow Motion' is a justly poetic titled album considering its content. This is English Singer David Gray's 7th album after his last one (A New Day At Midnight) was virtually ignored.
As a die hard fan of White Ladder (the album that brough Gray real acclaim), I was concerned whether he could really pull it off again. The album starts of slowly but well with the single 'Alibi': this song has a real live concert feel to it; strings and piano filling out the sound and mounting to a thorough and fat musical climax at the end.
The album continues with a slightly more contempory sounding 'The One I Love'(also a single). In my opinion this song is the stronger of the two so far. It has a very romantic/hippie ballad feel and the subtle guitar in this is lovely. It also has some really nice percussion features teamed with some lovely violin playing. The song is a bit Del Amitri in feel, and has a slow building happiness to it.
By the third song 'Lately', the album really begins to lift off and at this point I started beginning to trust old David again, relaxing comfortably in the gravelly warmth of his Joe Cocker-ish voice. This song starts with just some gentle strings and Davids emotionally evocative voice. As the song builds there are some really neat flute and chime sounds that give it a roaming airy gypsy feel. It really is one of the high points of this album lyrically, vocally and musically and for me is comparable in feel to some of the classics from White Ladder.
Although the fourth song is really thought provoking lyrically the music kind of irritates me. It features a bongo/drum beat at the start that thankfully blends nicely into some other instruments as the mixture of the song builds. But something about the tempo on this one that makes me slightly dislike it although vocally it is really impactful with some really nice backing vocals.
So 'Slow Motion' begins with just a piano and I am back feeling comfortable again-expecially as his soothing melancholy tones begin to carry the song to its full intent. This song is really contemplative and wistful in feel and although you will note that blasted bongo coming in again once the song starts kicking in, I forgive it because the beginning is so charming. This song is truly lovely but after about half way through it does blend a bit into the last one.
'From Here You Can Almost See The Sea' also starts really beautifully with just a string sound accompanied by his voice. It has a real celtic feel and I am starting to wonder why he doesnt just stay an accoustic artist. I suppose this would get a bit dull after a while though.
The album continues in this soft melancholy reminiscent way with songs like 'Aint No Love' which will really steal your breath away (although I dont like the children/playground sample at the beginning). Again this song is mainly David and his piano and this is really where he works best and this is another song that is just as beautiful as This Years Love, just as poignant and just as sorrowful.
'Hospital Food' is probably the most upbeat song on this album, it has that same old Levellers/Del Amitri/Folk feel to it which is really nice. Although this song isnt my favourite I think it could be the catchiest.
In general this album is really nice for when you are in one of those moods where you want to feel sulky or romantic or contemplative. Although it isnt better than White Ladder, I think it can definitely be considered on a par with it.
Advantages: Wide range of music; some truly great tracks; consistently high quality Disadvantages: Very few, perhaps only that it is very slighty shorter than previous albums
...only with the release of Life In Slow Motion that David Gray has truly cemented his 8 year move from acoustic obscurity to a true musical star.
From the moment Life in Slow Motion begins, you know that the album's going to be a good'un - the opening, faint, tinkling notes of the first track 'Alibi' slowly fade to silence before an explosion of the unique vocal stylings of Gray. This is followed by 'The One I Love', the first single released from ... ...songs. Its catchy tune, powerful voice and instrumentation are reminiscent of the great success of 'Babylon' and 'Be Mine'.
It is in fact hard to pick out many songs which stand out above the rest on this album due mainly to the high quality of all of the tracks. This is not to say, however, that all of the tracks are 'samey' in the least. For fans of David's more upbeat, tuneful work, 'Hospital Food' (the second single to be released) and to a ...
Garth87 08.02.2006
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Advantages: Wonderful, chill out, catchy tracks, great lyrics! Disadvantages: download from iTunes to save money!
Hey everyone,
David Gray isn't a legend himself, however I cannot say this for his new album, it's full of some wonderful music, with hard hitting lyrics.
My favourite songs on the album are...
*The One I Love
Great song, catchy tune!
*Hospital Food
Just take a look at the lyrics below, this song has some real style and meaning...
Just a little something for the pain Hospital food getting you down? Honey now I'm not one to complain But this ... ...patch me up boys take me home Are you not hearing a word I say? She sounds so different on the phone I just sink like a stone Back to the bay Tell me something Tell me something I don't already know Tell me something Tell me something I don't know ...These are just some of the song, it has a wonderful instrumental presence.
If you haven't heard david gray he plays music similar to travis, and coldplay - but he is an artist not a band.. anyway, only ...
youngliam3927uk 28.11.2005
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Advantages: Is a cool CD, good quality and pretty good value for money Disadvantages: None i could mention at the present time.
Slow Motion by David Gray has to be one of my favourite albums. I bought as part of a 3 for £20 deal at HMV a while back so it was a pretty good bargain. I have to say i think it is one of his best albums, i particularly like the single 'slow motion' which is an excellent accompaniment when relaxing with a glass of white wine!! David Gray has a soulful voice which carries you away through the lyrics that he sings so feverently. I wasnt too fond of ...
kitkatbev 17.05.2007 (18.05.2007)
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Advantages: The album is a mastereice of song writing Disadvantages: nothing
David Gray - Life in Slow Motion
The man with the wobbly head is back with his latest album "Life In Slow Motion". I personally like this album and I think it run a close second to White Ladder which was superb, in fact one of my favorite albums ever!
Lets be honest he isn't everyone cup of tea, but he seems to do well with his type of music, its one of those hate it or love it albums.
Life in slow motion sees David with his own brand of lyrics ... ...some great tracks, Nice and very easy listening and put a smile on your face.
The album has a more intimate feel to it, trying something exciting and creative and has decided to share with his fans.
My personal favorite tracks are "The one I Love" and "Slow Motion", "Alibi" and "Isn't No Love" is piano ballads that David sings brilliantly, "Lately" is a gorgeous.
The album is a masterpiece of song writing.
Track Listings 1. Alibi
2. The One ...
the_enlightened_one 31.05.2006 (03.12.2006)
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Advantages: This is a bit of a weird one not really many advantages or disadvatages Disadvantages: see above
...Always
It's not a CD that stays in my Stereo for too long, but i do every now and then feel a life in slow motion thing coming on and i pop it in the stereo and listen to the fantastic and unique sound of Mr David Grays Voice. ...
sarah-m-butler 29.12.2006
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Product details
Title
Life In Slow Motion
Performer
David Gray
Genre
Rock & Pop
Sub Genre
Singer/Songwriter
Release Date
12/09/2005
Recomended Retail Price
15.99 GBP
Label / Distributor
Atlantic / Cinram Logistics
Producer
Marius De Vries
Pieces in Set
1
Studio / Live
Studio
Stereo
Stereo
Format
Performer
EAN
5050467976627
Catalogue Number
5046797662
Additional notes
Album Notes
Follow-up to 2002's critically acclaimed album 'A New Day At Midnight' from singer-songwriter David Gray. Produced by Marius De Vries (U2, David Bowie), the album was recorded between autumn 2003 and spring 2005. Gray again delivers passionate piano-led soft rock here, assisted by more than fifty musicians in total. The single 'One I Love' is included.
Titles on disc 1
1.
Alibi
2.
One I Love
3.
Lately
4.
Nos Da Cariad
5.
Slow Motion
6.
From Here You Can Almost See The Sea
7.
Ain't No Love
8.
Hospital Food
9.
Now And Always
10.
Disappearing World
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