David gray s sudden success on the heels of white ladder s much deserved platinum sales has suddenly created demand for his older work.
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Happily this has resulted in the rerelease of his 1992 debut record a century ends along with its followup flesh and a new compilation the ep s 92 94.
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The album s opener shine is a gorgeous breakup ballad in open tuning.
David gray s debut album a century ends is a true modern classic.
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With its mixture of acoustic based protest songs driving folk rockers and heartbreaking tales of love it is clear where gray s influences lie.
Gray s style is similar to van morrison and 60 s 70 s dylan he uses acoustic and electric guitars along with piano and organ to rock out with a folky edge.
Luckily a century ends doesn t disappoint and even rivals the electronica folk pop sound of ladder.