David Gray - The EP's 92-94
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Artist: David GrayEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Format: Enhanced
CD Release Date: 2001-07-10
Music Label: Caroline
Soundtracks:
- Birds Without Wings
- L's Song
- The Light
- Shine
- Brick Walls
- The Rice
- Wisdom
- Lovers
- 4:AM
- Coming Down
- Shine - The Video
- Wisdom - The Video
Music reviews of The EP's 92-94
Music Review: Outstanding early material
Rating: 5 Stars
This is a significantly better purchase than the rather cynical Lost Songs (a rather feeble ragbag of previously unreleased songs - unreleased for good reason!). EP's, on the other hand, is an outstanding collection of alternate versions of David Gray's excellent earlier material. In the early 90's, Gray was producing some of the finest folk rock around. Although at the time it was only the discerning Irish who truly appreciated him - they were buying his albums by the boatload! Lyrically profound and painstakingly crafted. This work, most of which is also to be found on his albums of the time A Century Ends and Flesh, is as good as anything on his breakthrough album White Ladder. Arguably it's more honest, and without a doubt it's ballsier and angrier than his current work (although it still makes a great soundtrack for a dinner party). The versions heard on this album are only slightly different from those on their respective albums; but for some reason the lyrics come across more strongly than i've ever noticed before. and how wonderful they are. birds without wings is a blistering criticism on mediocrity. several of the tracks are love songs, and they contain greater tenderness and honesty than virtually anything else i can think of. if you're interested in sampling David Gray's earlier work, without going all the way and buying all the albums, EP's 92-94 is an excellent place to start.
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A collection of early recordings by this deservedly much hyped British singer/ songwriter who broke in the U.S. recently with the smash hit Babylon. This compilation contains 10 tracks he cut for Hut Records that the label originally released on various EPs between 1992 and 1994. This new U.S. edition has newly written liner notes from David Gray and well as 2 enhanced videos - Shine & Wisdom.One of the nicer things about David Gray becoming successful--which he very much has on the heels of White Ladder's much-deserved platinum sales--is the sudden availability of his older work. Much of the material on The EP's 92-94 was unjustly ignored outside the UK upon its release, despite certain influential admirers--Joan Baez, after hearing his 1992 debut, A Century Ends, proclaimed him "the best lyricist since Dylan." While that might be a bit much, The EP's, taken from singles and B-sides off Century and 1994's Flesh, expertly captures both the intensity and the schmaltz-free poignancy of Gray's music. Kicking off with the stunning "Birds Without Wings," and moving through now-familiar tunes (from Gray's frequent touring) like "Shine," Gray's distinctive vocal style is in full bloom as he chews and spits out vowels like watermelon seeds. Like most of his work pre-Ladder, Gray's approach here is sparser, often featuring only voice and guitar, and even more akin to the naked poetry of folk soulmates like Van Morrison. There are exceptions, as the up-tempo rocker "Wisdom" could easily fit on White Ladder if its earthy drum sound was leavened with a little more of that record's subtle electronica. Regardless of his arrangements, Gray can always be counted on to avoid easy sentimentality while still rending hearts and reaching for universality. (This enhanced CD also contains videos of "Shine" and "Wisdom".) --Matthew Cooke
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