Jeff Buckley - Mystery White Boy
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Free Music Notes for Mystery White Boy
Free Music Review: let's not talk about it
Hit: 5 Stars
There's just not that much to say. Please listen, and listen hard. I've gotten to the point of realizing there is no talking about this guy's music. Just shut your eyes and listen. And miss him.Free Music Review: alive and kicking
Hit: 5 Stars
this cd drfits my head in space with the speakers blasting my way. i never saw him live but i have heard him alive and ripping my brain open, in the best way.Free Music Review: woke up in a strange place
Hit: 5 Stars
this song is awesome! & the cd has not been out of my cd player since i purchased it.wow! he has blown me away.
Free Music Review: Good things take time.
Hit: 4 Stars
Finally, the long anticipated live album from the late Jeff Buckley. And was it worth the wait? Most definitely. Following the release of his debut album Grace in 1994, he spent 1994-96 on the Unknown, Mystery White Boy and Hard Luck tours. This album brings together just some of the moments from those shows. Jeff's mother Mary Guibert (who has been heavily involved in keeping Buckley's music alive) and Micheal Tighe (Grace and tour guitarist) produced this, the first live album. The tracks were selected from scores of concert tapes, and according to Mary, are the "individual performances that represented transcendent moments from each of the concerts we'd identified as being in the `overall outstanding' category". Apparently the album is an accurate representation of a common Buckley set. There is the obvious lack of music from the Sketches For My Sweetheart The Drunk album, but the presence of new songs, mixed with obscure and brilliant cover choices, certainly makes up for their absence. Previously unreleased tracks include I Woke Up In A Strange Place, What Will You Say, and Moodswing Whiskey. The Grace covers, Hallelujah and Lilac Wine, are in there, as well as Kanga Roo and I Know It's Over (The Smiths). Mystery White Boy begins with Dream Brother, which clocks in at a staggering 9 minutes long. This particular track really sums up the feel of the whole album, a journey that takes you from the quietest of quiets to the highest of highs. Throughout the course of this album you certainly begin to notice what an exceptional vocalist and creator of atmosphere Buckley was. I don't think it is possible to compare him to any other artist or class him in any genre. It wouldn't do Buckley justice. He creates spiritual and innovative music, evoking something in the soul, which only a rare individual like him could possibly achieve. Mystery White Boy is imperfectly mixed, but it's something which only adds to its charm.
Some would say that his premature death is the reason why so many people are intrigued by Buckley and his music. I believe that his death merely cut short a musical career that had only just begun. If you have never heard Jeff Buckley before, you might want to start with Grace first so that you can fully appreciate this live performance.
Free Music Review: Really Good Live Buckley.
Hit: 4 Stars
To say that this is the best live album ever is a bit of a stretch, but it is certaintly very good. I'd not say it's a live album, more of a series of memoirs collected from the band members and his mother Mary Guibert. While it is correct to assume that there are much better whole, live, concerts that capture the Buckley-concert experience from beginning to end, this is a logical progression if you are not yet an enthusiast and looking for something beyond Grace (the debut studio album). There are several gems on this album. My personal favorite is "I Woke Up in a Strange Place," a nice little rocker about ghoulish encounter with a ghost. I've not delved into a deeper meaning of the song, it's just far too good to over analyze. Another great track is "What Will You Say," which shines despite its angst ridden, abandonment lyrics. It captures his voice so well, you really have to hear it.
This also includes many of the gems from Grace, including a very stirring preformance of "Dream Brother." Classics like "Eternal Life" which is even more ballsy live, "Last Goodbye," and "Grace" are really good live. It even includes an Ira Gershwin song, "The Man That Got Away." Of Course, it also has "Hallelujah" in a medley with "I Know It's Over." (As a side note, you can't really critique these songs for Buckley fans, you either know them or you aren't a fan).
I didn't really prefer this version of "Lilac Wine," but since I don't really dig that song, anyway, I guess I'm kind of prejudiced.
This is a 12 track, 72 minute (I think) treat for the ears. Please forgive my cliche, rolling stone-esque line there, but I think if you check it out, you'll agree. I'd definitely prep for this one by AT LEAST purchasing Grace first though, of course if you don't have that by now... well, you have my pity. Then move onto the Live at L'Olympia, Live at Chicago sets, Live At Sin-e or even Sketches for My Sweetheart. Actually, that is precisely the order you should all buy these: Grace, Mystery White Boy, than either of the 4.
Finally, we miss you Jeff.