Grace

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studio album
First released:
Aug 23 1994

Overview Edit

Grace is the only complete studio album by Jeff Buckley, released on August 23, 1994 (see 1994 in music). While the album initially had poor sales, only peaking at #149 in the U.S., it received wide critical acclaim. It has now sold over 2 million copies worldwide. An extended version of the album (subtitled Legacy Edition) celebrating its tenth anniversary was released on August 24, 2004, and it peaked at #44 in the UK.

Buckley's cover of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" remains one of his most well-known songs, and has been used extensively in many U.S. television series and films, including The West Wing, The O.C., One Tree Hill,The Edukators and Saint Ralph. In 2004, this version was ranked #259 on Rolling Stone's article "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time". The cover re-entered the UK chart at number 2 during Christmas 2008, following the release of another version by X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke which took the number 1 slot.

Buckley's version of "Corpus Christi Carol" was based on a version by Janet Baker. A childhood friend introduced him to the song, and Buckley sang a version on the album as a way of thanking him.

Grace has been listed as a highly rated album in many popular magazines, such as Q magazine, where readers voted Grace the 75th greatest album of all time; the same vote was taken again towards the end of 2005, this time Grace being placed at 13. In 2003, the album was ranked number 303 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. In 2006, Mojo Magazine named Grace the #1 Modern Rock Classic of all Time. It was also rated as Australia's second favourite album on My Favourite Album, a television special done by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation aired on December 3, 2006. Grace re-entered the Top 50 album charts in Australia at number 44 for the week of 29 January to 5 February 2007, 13 years after its original release date. It is currently certified 6x Platinum in Australia.

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This particular version Edit

Record label:
Catalog number:
57528
Release dates:
  • Aug 23 1994 in United States

Genres

Singer-Songwriter, Alternative, Alternative Rock, Folk-Rock, Indie, Pop. Vote on Genres

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5 stars A Beautiful tragedy
There are certain songs or artists you remember hearing for the first time, the impression is/was so strong. Jeff Buckley is one such artist. At first you hear the voice-That Voice!-expressive, far-ranging, wailing falsetto and heart melting vibrato.A close clock on his voice is like combining the apex of robert plant with some van morrison and a little of his own father's(tim buckley) monstrous instrument. Next you hear the music-plaintive, melancholy , pleading, ethereal-Free. Stylistically he…
Written by Sadiqa L. Dickens "anaisnine"
3 stars Still puzzled
Folks, I just don't get it. I tried. I even bought a second copy a couple of years after selling my first one, thinking perhaps I had mis-judged this "great work of art" and would enjoy it more with a more open mind. But the second time around wasn't any more impressive. I'll buy into the "remarkable voice" aspect of Jeff Buckley, or at least the fact that he sings with passion. But the bottom line for me is the material here: the songs are just not that great. Some decent material, but what's t…
Written by Donald E. Gilliland

Track listing Edit

Credits Edit

  1. arranger

    1. Karl Berger [string]
  2. composer

    1. Bob Dylan [Legacy Edition]
    2. Gary Lucas [1,2]
    3. Jeff Buckley [3,7,9,10]
  3. design

    1. Christopher Austopchuk [art direction]
    2. David Gahr [photography]
    3. Jennifer Cohen [assistant]
    4. Merri Cyr [photography]
    5. Nicky Lindeman [art direction]
  4. engineer

    1. Andy Wallace [mix]
    2. Howie Weinberg [mastering]
  1. performer

    1. Gary Lucas [guitar (1,2)]
    2. Jeff Buckley [vocals]
    3. Jeff Buckley [guitar]
    4. Jeff Buckley [harmonium]
    5. Jeff Buckley [organ]
    6. Jeff Buckley [dulcimer]
    7. Jeff Buckley [additional tabla (10)]
    8. Loris Holland [organ (7)]
    9. Matt Johnson [drums]
    10. Matt Johnson [percussion]
    11. Matt Johnson [vibes (10)]
    12. Michael Tighe [guitar (5)]
    13. Mick Grondahl [bass guitar]
    14. Misha Masud [tabla (10)]
  2. producer

  3. writer

    1. Jeff Buckley [except 4,6,8]

Other versions Edit

Grace 11 tracks format: 1 x CD
record label: Columbia Europe
release dates: Sep 13 2004 in United Kingdom
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Grace 26 tracks Legacy Edition
format: 3 x CD
catalog number: COL 517460 3
release dates: Aug 24 2004
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10 tracks format: 1 x vinyl
release dates: Aug 23 2004 in United Kingdom
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Grace 22 tracks 2CD Legacy Edition
format: 2 x CD
record label: Sony BMG
release dates: Sep 8 2008
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