Jeff Buckley - Grace
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Free Music Review: Jeff Buckley - the Grace Special Edition
Hit: 5 Stars
Simply-
For those who are already fans, this is a must-have. Included are all of the best Jeff Buckley songs, as well as b-sides and songs you probably have never heard him sing. The 3rd disc has the videos which is very important considering you will most likely never see them again on television.
For those people who have never heard Jeff Buckley,
you are missing something big. During his short life, he wrote and sang some of the best and most beautiful songs of all time. While the Grace album is a fantastic introduction to his work, this special edition gives you a little taste of everything.
This is definitely well worth any amount of money you would pay.
Free Music Review: Definitely Worth Getting for Original Grace Owners, But...
Hit: 5 Stars
One Small Problem...
The first time I popped in the Legacy Version, I noticed something- "Hallelujah" didn't give me the same spine-tingling sensation that the version on Grace did. The reason? Simply put, the version of "Hallelujah" on the original Grace album had a much better balance, level wise, between Jeff's vocals and guitar playing. If you do a side-by-side comparison, you will find that Jeff's vocals are too harsh and forward on the remastered version of Hallelujah, when compared to the version found on the original Grace CD.
However, all the other tracks on this reissue actually sound BETTER than their previous incarnations.
There's more impact on the drums, deeper bass, more detailed instruments and better separation (listen to the strings on "Last Goodbye"), and Jeff's vocals (his greatest strength) are clearer and higher up in the mix.
The unreleased song, "Forget Her," is definitely the highlight of the second disc. The remainder of the second disc proves to be an interesting listen that demonstrates the versatility of Jeff Buckley as an artist.
The Bonus DVD showcases the music videos, which range from average-well done, and a 25 minute documentary that features interviews with Jeff, Steve Berkowitz, and "behind the scenes" footage. Buckley makes some interesting quotes about the impact of music on his life, that will undoubtedly find their way on an Internet fan site some day. A welcome addition.
My other suggestion for Columbia would have been to include more information in the included booklet- perhaps more commentary on the Grace album as was done with the tracks on the second disc.
Overall, well worth the purchase for Jeff Buckley fans, and any music lover looking to be challenged and inspired. Just remember to extract track 7 ("Hallelujah") onto your hard drive before you give away or sell your original copy of Grace.
UPDATE:
This is in response to S. Johnson's "are you people HIGH?" review. Buddy, I read the same article by Rip Rowan a long time ago so please don't try passing off his arguments as your own (including his examples comparing Rush CDs over the past few decades). Next time quote your source.
Now if you don't feel that the remaster & remix job is any better, all power to you. I actually agree with Rip Rowan's remarks on how music today is geared towards radio-friendly compressed loudness. In fact I think everyone should give the article a good read (just google it).
However, when in comes down to it, I trust my ears over anything else. I've purchased many "24 bit digitally remastered" over the years and end up returning about half of them because they just don't sound as good as the original CD master. I'm anal about music to the point where I'll do A/B tests between remasters and original masters using anything from Alessandro and Beyerdynamic headphones to an Eastern Electric Minimax Tube CDP to a regular car stereo system as a point of reference- before I make a decision on which version to keep. I don't analyze soundwaves for compression or normalization or loudness- I trust whatever sounds better to my ears.
If you prefer something different, that's perfectly fine with me. But if you want to act like a condescending audio-snob and insult everyone who prefers the overall sound of this remaster, that's another story...
Free Music Review: An Excellent Tribute
Hit: 5 Stars
Jeff Buckley only ever completed one full LP, and yet his name and his music are inspirational for all kinds of different "artists", from actors Brad Pitt and Penelope Cruz, to musical acts as varied as Coldplay, Starsailor, Out Lady Peace, Pete Yorn & Ryan Adams, among others. His music transcends genres and has become intensely appealing to pretty much every kind of music fan there is over time.
While Sketches & Buckley's live albums have been okay, I was worried when Songs To No One came out. It was not nearly close to the level of Grace, and made Jeff, who had decided to not release any of the songs off it save for two, and moreso Grace, look like a little bit of a fluke. I hope every day that hno one getting into Jeff Buckley's music will pick it up.
And then came the Sin-E Legacy Edition. Right from the get-go, on "Be Your Husband", Jeff Buckley is absolutely brilliant.
The same goes for this, but moreso; Jeff Buckley has never come off better as he does here, both in his DVD, in the re-release of the initial Grace CD and in the bonus CD featuring gems like his rendition of Hank Williams' "Lost Highway", a hilarious and delirious rendition of "Screamin'" Jay Hawkins' "Alligator Wine" and on the best song of the bonus disc, "Forget Her", a song which was originally going to be on Grace in place of "So Real". Here, we get to listen to both, and more.
The bonus CD doesn't match the quality of Grace, but as far as an epilogue on Jeff's life, it surpasses Sketches and even the Sin-e Legacy Edition, for taking Jeff at his least commercial and maintaining that "I can't stop listening to him" quality throughout.
It may be a little pricey, but it's worth seeking out.
Free Music Review: Stunning, Stunning, Stunning
Hit: 5 Stars
I just recently got into Jeff's music & I am still reeling from the beauty, honesty & sheer brilliance that is in his stuff. I just picked up this "Legacy Edition" of "Grace" about 3 hours ago, & I have to say that it is beautifully packaged with expanded artwork, a gorgeous tri-fold case that holds the 2 cd's & the DVD of the making of "Grace", & of course, extensive commentary on the bonus tracks in a very attractive booklet with lots of stunning photos of Jeff & his band. If I sound like a fanatic, it's because Jeff's music & words inspire such incredible passion in fans of his music.
For those not wanting to plop down $26 or so dollars for such a beautiful work of art, then I strongly suggest that you scrounge up $12 bucks & buy the "Grace" cd. After hearing that, I guarantee that you'll jump head-first into the gorgeousness of Jeff's legacy.
Free Music Review: Incredible look into Buckley's recording career.
Hit: 5 Stars
This is a haunting product. From the opening of the cd case one is touched by Buckley's "Grace", his incredible prescence, and his untimely departure. I lifted the DVD from the case, and Buckley's gaze came to me. The DVD is astounding, and the new releases, especially the final track, a new rendition of "Dream Brother", are chilling. His writing inspire many still today, and this re-release of his only true studio album explains why. 5 Stars.