GRACE (Legacy Edition)

Grace legacy edition (or just the original album) is a life-changing experience. Most people come to know the album through the song 'Hallelujah', and from there find their way into the multi-layered depths of beauty and magic in this record. The legacy edition consists of disc 1 - the original album, disc 2 - un-released songs from the grace sessions and tour, and disc 3, the music vids.Disc 1 - the album------------------Every track is phenomenal in its own right, and as a part of the whole. From the icy thrill of 'mojo pin', the acoustic beauty of 'lilac wine', the fully fledged screaming rock of 'eternal life' to the pyschadelic swirl of 'dream brother', there is not a single moment not to like.The main thing when discovering 'Grace' for the first time, is to be patient and to give the songs a chance. Apart from 'Hallelujah', none of them are pop songs, nor immediately accessible, but after a few listens and an open mind you will slowly find yourself drawn into the music, and like me, you might never get bored of it and be constantly discovering new things in the mixes and falling in love with it all over again.Disc 2 - the extra stuff------------------------The first song on the legacy disc 2 is 'Forget Her', the finished track from the Grace sessions which was dropped from the album at the last minute. It is a unique song among the Grace tracks, quite possibly the saddest one. I have read in a few places that Jeff dropped it from the album because it was too personal, which sounds likely.Next is the alternate version of Dream Brother, which is a take recorded midway through development with different lyrics. The backing track however is the same as the album version.Tracks 3,5,6 and 7 are 'bare-bones' tracks, just Jeff and his guitar ala 'Hallelujah', my favourite of which is 'Parchman Farm Blues' a steel-string acoustic blues number.Track 4 'Alligator Wine' is essentially a joke cover track, with Jeff just clowning around and making outlandish noises into a microphone. At the end of the track you can hear him and the band laughing and goofing around.Track 8 'Kanga-Roo' is a quite avant-garde and strange tune which the band would play as an encore at their live shows. The 14 minute run time of the track is down to the hypnotic outro which goes on for about 10 minutes, where the band just play the same guitar riff over and over while the drummer plays different fills. Not the easiest listen, and typical outside-the-box Jeff weirdness.Track 9 'I want someone badly' is a Jeff guest vocal performance with band Shudder To Think. It's a very laid back jazzy song with a brass section and doo-wop style backing vocals. The song is totally out of place with the rest of the songs on the album, but this just makes it more unique and fun.Eternal Life (Road Version), Kick Out The Jams, and Strawberry Street are the heaviest full-band recordings which Jeff and the guys ever made. They are all great tracks, and enjoyable to listen to, powered by punky grungy guitars and drums with Jeff in full-blown yelling form.Dream Brother (Nag Champa Remix) is just the instrumental track of Dream Brother with the odd echoing snatch of Jeff's vocals occasionally surfacing in the mix. A fairly pointless and disappointing track.Disc 3 - the videos-------------------The Grace music videos are all here, and also the EPK Grace documentary, which is short, but also an interesting watch with plenty of interviews with Jeff. It is the same documentary which is featured on the Live at Sin-e legacy edition dvd.In conclusion-------------For the Jeff fanatic, or the first time listener, this is an indispensible listen which has inspired countless musicians, and drawn countless listeners into its surreal world.

I cannot believe this amazing work has escaped me for this long.If you love music performed with style, class, power and passion. Songs sung from the heart, performed as if every last drop of emotion is being wrung from the artist.Look, if you love great music, just buy it. Listen to this man. Love this work. Do yourself a favour. Buy this.

I already had the single cd issue of this brilliant Jeff Buckley piece of genius.Decided to purchase the Legacy edition as it was a bargain and I wanted to experience the extra stuff. It was worth it too. This is a must have essential purchase for all lovers of quality rock music. Arrived very quickly and in excellent condition. Very happy.

Hi everybody! I could say so many things about this Grace, but I will only one. This Legacy Edition (with Live at Sin'è doublecd+dvd) is Jeff's best herald of his music! Watch the dvd (the makin' of) and you'll enter his world better, being able to appreciate every composition..Best Regards, Francesco Sivelli (Parma Italy)

Well one of my all time favorite albums gets the legacy update it so deserves!!!!!!!Cd 1 is the standard version album remastered.Cd 2 is new tracksand the DVD contains music videos and a documentarythe booklet is 24 pages with new notes and rare photosSimply breathtaking!!!!!

I have fallen in love with this album. Jeff Buckley had a beautiful voice in places and there is a interesting selection of songs.

Good CD really liked it

What a talent! Excellent album! Buy it NOW