Jeff Buckley: Grace (Remastered) CD Track Listing

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Jeff Buckley Grace (Remastered) (2004)
Grace: Legacy Edition - Disc 1 of 3\n2004 Columbia/Legacy\n\nOriginally Released August 1994\nExpanded Legacy Edition CD Released August 24, 2004\n\nAMG EXPERT REVIEW: (Legacy Edition) Considering that Grace is the only actual album the late Jeff Buckley released during his lifetime, this Sony Legacy Edition, containing completely remastered versions of the original album, a 12-track bonus disc with bona-fide rarities, and a full-length DVD, proves a definitive and worthy addition to his catalog. Grace has been written about and discussed since its auspicious release in August 1994, and catapulted its creator to the forefront of popular music discourse. Since his death in 1997, the album has sold steadily and garnered an entirely new generation of fans. This new edition, remastered by the estimable engineer George Marino, complements producer and engineer Andy Wallace's original mix. It's full of warmth, depth and dimension, without rounding any of the album's wooly edges. The bonus disc is another prize. It contains the long-rumored but never issued track "Forget Her." This cut was tracked and finished for inclusion on Grace but was replaced by Buckley with "So Real" in the final sequence. There is also a previously unissued version of "Dream Brother" with different lyrics, as well as unreleased covers of Bob Dylan's "Mama You've Been on My Mind," Screamin' Jay Hawkins' "Alligator Wine," a blues medley that begins with "Parchman Farm," and Nina Simone and Jesse Mae Robinson's "The Other Woman." In addition, two cuts from the oft-bootlegged but never commercially released promo the Peyote Radio Theater EP: Alex Chilton's "Kanga-Roo," and the Nag Champa remix of "Dream Brother." The other wildly bootlegged but otherwise unreleased promo rarities here are a cover of the MC5's seminal "Kick Out the Jams," the road version of "Eternal Life," from the Columbia Radio Hour disc, and the out of print Buckley/Shudder to Think collaborative cut "I Want Someone Badly," that appeared on the First Love, Last Rites soundtrack. What isn't here that was supposed to be is "Strawberry Street," written about -- but not included in -- the press materials that accompanied an early advance of the set. It's a vintage 1988 song recorded with John McNally and bassist Tom Goodkind of the Washington Squares. Hopefully it will turn up on something in the future. The DVD features the four Grace videos of the tracks "Grace," "Last Goodbye," "So Real," and "Eternal Life." But there's more: There is a new video for "Forget Her," with unseen footage, as well as an expanded version of the Making of Grace, with extra footage and interviews with bandmembers and Wallace that's still geeky in all the right ways. There's also a neat little discography chapter. The booklet contains notes on the cuts by Steve Berkowtiz, the reissue's producer, and a new essay by author Bill Flanagan. What it all adds up to is a fine, detailed package that gives fans a way to officially own superior versions of pirated items in much better quality and presentation, and a stunningly beautiful version of one of the 1990s most important and defining albums; one that has, and will, one suspects, endure well in to the 21st century, and have its own place in the classic rock & roll canon. ~ Thom Jurek\n\nAMG EXPERT REVIEW: (Original CD Edition) REVIEWS \nJeff Buckley was many things, but humble wasn't one of them. Grace is an audacious debut album, filled with sweeping choruses, bombastic arrangements, searching lyrics, and above all, the richly textured voice of Buckley himself, which resembled a cross between Robert Plant, Van Morrison, and his father Tim. And that's a fair starting point for his music: Grace sounds like a Led Zeppelin album written by an ambitious folkie with a fondness for lounge jazz. At his best -- the soaring title track, "Last Goodbye," and the mournful "Lover, You Should've Come Over" -- Buckley's grasp met his reach with startling results; at its worst, Grace is merely promising. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine\n \nAmazon.com Editorial Review\nHere's what they say about Jeff Buckley: "He died too young." Here's why they say it: Grace is simply one of the most amazing things you can do with your ears and a little digitally-encoded disc. He inherited the voice of his father, the legendary Tim Buckley--seven octaves, each of them only just enough to cram his big feverish dreams into--but his music was all his own. Think Van Morrison's Astral Weeks on drugs--but then drugs could give some kind of comfort, and there's no comfort in Grace; just constant flux between crippling despair and an almost violent joy. When "Last Goodbye" unfolds its third different bridge of Bollywood strings and Buckley's ecstatic scatting, it's hard to believe an ordinary human could have had a hand in something so extraordinary. Ten years on from its original release, this repackaged "Legacy Edition" 3-disc CD and DVD set really does his legend proud. --Caitlin Moran \n\nAmazon.com Customer Review\nFor Grace Owners: Why the Legacy Edition is Worth Getting..., September 21, 2004 \nReviewer: R. Lee (Here in My Mind)\nFirst and foremost, the remastering of this album improves upon the original master. Though it may not be truly apparent at first, after a few listens on a decent system it becomes noticeable. There's more impact on the drums, deeper bass, more detailed instruments and better separation (ex: the strings on "Last Goodbye", and most importantly, Jeff's vocals (his greatest strength) are more clearer and higher up in the mix. \n\nThe 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. \n\nThe 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. A welcome addition. \n\nMy one 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. \n\nOverall, well worth the purchase for Jeff Buckley fans, and any music lover looking to be challenged and inspired. \n\nAmazon.com Customer Review\nAn Excellent Tribute, September 14, 2004\nReviewer: UsedToLiveAlone\nJeff 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. \n\nWhile 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. \n\nAnd then came the Sin-E Legacy Edition. Right from the get-go, on "Be Your Husband", Jeff Buckley is absolutely brilliant. \n\nThe 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. \n\nThe 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. \n\nIt may be a little pricey, but it's worth seeking out.\n\nAmazon.com Customer Review\nJeff - Ten Years On, September 8, 2004\nReviewer: D. Rotmil (New York, NY United States)\nHas it already been ten years? Ten years of listening to the wonderful "Grace"? Seven years without Buckley? \n\nI often wonder what type of artist Jeff would have been had he lived. Would he have done a Dylan by sticking to his integrity? Would he have lived with a dash of eccentricity? Would he be ducking behind walls, and falling in love with strong women while wearing his heart on his sleeve? Or would he have been like a Ryan Adams and mingle with the likes of Hollywood starlets and supersonic media stars like Elton John? Would he have sold his beautiful downtown New York heartbreak to the corporate budget line? Or would he live in SoHo and jam in clubs despite all his Grammys? \n\nGrace stands alone as the first and last officially finished and released album that Buckley had ever done before his death in 1997. The album itself is a pure gem. After almost 10 years of listening to this gorgeous and poignant work, it's a pleasure to celebrate this music with an anniversary edition packed with sensual outtakes and those hard to find, not seen in years music videos. I still get chills when I hear those haunting shivering guitar strings at the beginning of "Last Goodbye". Jeff was like a confused choir boy, with a voice like an angel and a fire in his belly that came through in a tidal wive of grief and longing. One minute he's singing in his sleep in "Mojo Pin", making a song sound like a sexual prayer, and then suddenly he bursts forth in a coital rythmn. "Grace", the title song laments the demise of purity and a fall from virtue. The cover of Leonard Cohen's "Halleluah" is haunting, cutting, it can send you on your knees. The longing and horny-ness of "Lover You Should have Come Over" melt into the religious "Corpus Christi" straight into the angry drive of "Eternal Love". You're left panting from exhaustion on the last track "Dream Brother". Did I leave out "Lilac Wine"? It's like velvet against your skin. "So Real"? It's like listening to a confession that turns into a burst of cathartic expression. \n\nWho knows what kind of music Jeff would have made, or what kind of name he would have made for himself if he lived today. The fact is, we lost a wonderful, remarkable talent who had so much ahead. He left us with a refreshing sound and sensibility that other groups are trying to emulate today. Like Nick Drake before him - he was a quiet force, struck down too young. For those who know this album and don't understand the beauty, it's your loss. The re-master provides more depth to the sound and is a great tribute to its beauty. The technical quality is wonderful. For those who don't have the original album, or this special edition...get either one. Now! Go on. Go to the top of your webpage and click "add to basket". \n\nAmazon.com Customer Review\nAnother release for completists to moan about..., August 25, 2004\nReviewer: Thom (Tampa, Florida)\nI must admit, I was waiting a while for this reissue to come out, and ever since the first time I read the press release I've been excited about it. Did it deliver, now that I have it in my hand? \nYes. Even though I've scraped my way into owning nearly everything I can (within fiscal limits) that has been put out about Jeff, and the fact that I already had versions of many of these songs did not taint the fact that I was no longer stuck with versions that were in 128 kbps or less with everything above 12khz garbled horribly, but could now listen to Jeff in crystal clear 44100 kbps and enjoy every nuance that the recordings have to offer. Sure, some of the tracks have been included on other releases such as the Grace EPs box, but only three of them, one of which (Lost Highway) is now in better context with its pared-down brethren, were available before, and the chance to own the previously unreleased cuts along with the DVD make the release worth it. \nEveryone has made a big to-do about the fact that "Forget Her" was included on the second disc, but what I think are the real worthwhile cuts on the extra material are the Shudder to Think collaboration (which even though it was done extraneously to the sessions for Grace is still a great song that highlights the ever-floating contextual relevance of Jeff's voice against different stylistic backgrounds), and the unaccompanied covers of Nina Simone's "The Other Woman" and Bob Dylan's "Mama, You've Been on my Mind." If for no other reason, these last two covers are worth their salt because of Jeff's interpretation of the songs, which although they don't deviate very drastically from the originals still breathe with the importance of being songs that are important to Jeff, songs that he decided to do off the cuff because he knew them that well, the kind of songs that we don't see on other releases because they were the type of songs that he played for himself. That's what makes the included solo outtakes worth it--Jeff is playing to hear himself play (painfully though hilariously obvious on "Alligator Wine"). A studio is a damned intimidating place to be; you are there strictly because you will create something before you walk out of it. So the fact that in the face of this expectation, even though not holding to the main focus, Jeff softly reads through something like the Nina Simone song, makes the recording worth a listen. \nSimply stated, having all the videos on one DVD is great... Now if only the BBC documentary could be packaged by itself for commercial release... \nIn short, if you like Jeff, this is worth it. For all the controversy surrounding Mary Guibert's handling of his estate, the decisions to license songs to places, etc., this package is definitely worth putting your reservations aside (if you have any) and purchasing. \nI've never figured out why there seems to be such a collective thirst for Jeff's material; maybe because there is actually a tangible point where his archives are exhausted? Maybe simply due to the fact that he's deceased? Whatever the case may be, I also look for the answers. In every chord change, in every song that he played in multiple guitar tunings, in every melody, there is this surge... and I think that the reason people have invested their time into fully digesting what Buckley had to offer is because his music is driven purely by emotion, and that's what makes it so striking. It is the fact that there is nothing under the surface with his music that draws us to it again and again. There is nothing under the surface because it's all there out in the open, different parts beauty, anger, melancholy, and joy, all there for people to have. He never said that he wanted people to take anything specific from his music, merely whatever they wanted. This release offers you ample opportunity for that. Enjoy it. You'll be glad.\n\nAmazon.com Customer Review\nWhere is the 10 stars when you need them!, August 25, 2004\nReviewer: S. A Maston "anorak" (Florida)\n \nHow tragic it is that the brightest star always burns out the quickest. It was indeed a sad day when the world lost Jeff Buckley. He certainly could have been the next Bob Dylan. His only proper studio release gets a major overhaul by the brilliant Sony/Legacy label. This thing is absolutely the most beautiful album ever recorded. I won't comment on the original album except for the fact that the remastering sounds amazing...and well, you should already own the original anyway! \nThe brand new second disc rewards the faithful with some trully stunning previously unreleased tracks. "Forget Her" is reason enough to get this re-issue. The other covers could have easilly fit onto the original release. The DVD is top notch as well. The "Grace" documentary is sweet sorrow...beautifully put together and thorough. Lots of insightful interwiews with the band members. Eclectic, breathtaking and simply gorgeous! I only have two gripes: Where are the lyrics in the new booklet? Where are the acoustic versions of "So Real" and "Last Goodbye"?\n\nAmazon.com Customer Review\nGrace: Legacy Edition, August 24, 2004\nReviewer: N. Evans (Santa Clara, CA USA)\nSo, ten years later, we have a spruced up re-release of what some people would call one of the greatest albums of the 90's (I would be one of those people). Most reading this have probably already heard Grace and have a copy of it. So the real question is, is it worth getting the Legacy Edition? \n\nThe First Disc: \nWhat can I say that hasn't already been said? It's magical. I couldn't tell any difference between this remaster and the original. \n\nThe Second Disc: \nThe second disc starts of with "Forget Her", an oft-bootlegged tune that was cut from Grace in favor of "So Real". "Forget Her" is gorgeous, although I understand the personal decision Jeff made not to release it. What follows is a slew of rare tracks - some can be found on EPs, promo CD's (and one from the First Love, Last Rites soundtrack), but some are completely new. Amazon's track listing is incorrect, by the way - the second track is an alternate take of "Dream Brother" - it's between "Forget Her" and "Lost Highway", for a total of 12 tracks. \n\nStuff like "Alligator Wine" makes you smile, when you hear Jeff laughing and fooling around in the studio. There is a version of "Alligator Wine" that Jeff did on WMFU that's floating around somewhere, and which I like more...on this he forgets the words and starts ad-libbing, and I don't think the drum beat really adds anything. \n\nThis disc will probably get JB completists like me riled up after they hunted down stuff like Peyote Radio Theatre, or the First Love, Last Rites soundtrack, but there is still plenty of stuff they didn't put on here. There's his awesome collaboration with the Jazz Passengers (actually I'm surprised they didn't put "Jolly Street" on here) and his work with Chris Dowd. \n\nIn what is sure to disappoint many fans who read the Columbia press release, "Strawberry Street" is NOT on here. I don't know what happened. You can find a bootleg taken from his Babylon Dungeon demos if you look hard enough, but it would have been nice to hear a high-quality version of it. \n\nThe DVD: \nThe DVD has the original music videos for "Grace", "Last Goodbye", and "So Real". They are all pristine and much better than anything you could download. They also included a "video" for "Eternal Life", but it's just the road version of the song poorly synced to low-quality footage of his performance in Chicago (which can be found on the Live in Chicago DVD). There's also a video for (an edited down) "Forget Her", which has some random Jeff footage - some has been in the many documentaries about him, most of it new. \n\nAlso on the DVD is "The Making of Grace". When it started I was disappointed, because the first few minutes are just the Grace EPK (which is also on the Live in Chicago DVD). But then! New interviews with Steve Berkowitz, Andy Wallace, and the bandmembers (you finally get to hear Mick talk!). Also some new footage of Jeff in the studio, Jeff live, and Jeff talking about the record. Good stuff. It's about 25 minutes long. \n\nThe Verdict: \nIf you're a fan of Jeff, this is a must-buy. Even if you've gotten all of the released rare tracks, downloaded the music videos (which haven't been *officially* available until now), and have the Live in Chicago DVD, the *totally new* recordings and the new footage in "The Making of Grace" make it worth the price of admission. If you haven't seeked out those rare-but-released recordings, then this is a no-brainer - it will all be new to you. \n\nAlthough the new stuff/old stuff ratio isn't as great as the Legacy Edition of Live at Sin-e (which I'd highly recommend as well), it's still solid and still worth getting. Hopefully in a few years we can look forward to a Legacy Edition of Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk, but until then I'll keep my fingers crossed.\n\nAmazon.com Customer Review\nIt came to be his last goodbye... only to become a legend., August 24, 2004\nReviewer: Ryan L. Carlson (Champaign, IL USA)\nJeff Buckley is the sort of talent that runs, not walks, into your life... and takes you on a journey that is full of love, life, lust, and loss... and leaves you feeling like you just woke from the most amazing dream. \n\nHis voice soars to heights above the billowing clouds on a summer day, and his passion drives deep as the tongues from the kisses of passionate lovers. It lifts you up, brings you crashing back down, then lays you down gently all in one breath. \n\nThis album is simply one of the greatest records of all time. Graceful and powerful, poetic and sincere; Jeff Buckley melds the powerful strains of a squalling guitar with his stratospheric voice to create a work that is both timeless and yet completely immediate. \n\nBuy this record on the merit that it is an amazing, one of a kind music experience. Regardless of your preferred genre of music to listen to, this album is inspired, sonically beautiful art that deserves exploration. \n\nHalf.com Album Credits\nAndy Wallace, Engineer\nClif Norrell, Engineer\nAndy Wallace, Producer\nJeff Buckley, Producer\n\nAlbum Notes\nAdditional package information: Digipak.\nPersonnel: Jeff Buckley (vocals, guitar, harmonium, organ, dulcimer, tabla); Gary Lucas, Michael Tighe (guitar); Loris Holland (organ); Matt Johnson (vibraphone, drums, percussion); Mick Grondahl (bass); Misha Masud (tabla).\n\nThis release includes a bonus CD featuring rare and previously unreleased tracks, and a bonus DVD featuring five music videos ("Grace," "Last Goodbye," "So Real," "Eternal Life," "Forget Her") and an expanded edition of the MAKING OF GRACE video documentary.\n\nPersonnel: Jeff Buckley (vocals, guitar, dulcimer, harmonium, organ, tabla); Craig Wedren, Nathan Larson (guitar, background vocals); Michael Tighe (guitar); Loris Holland (organ); Matt Johnson (vibraphone, drums, percussion); Mick Grondahl, Stuart Hill (bass guitar); Kevin March (drums); Misha Masud (tabla); Karl Berger.\n\nProducers: Andy Wallace; Jeff Buckley; Steve Berkowitz.\n\nIn 2004, Columbia released a deluxe edition of GRACE with enough extra material to send fans into paroxysms of pleasure. Disc Two holds more than an hour of glorious outtakes fully as captivating as the album tracks. These include explosive live versions of the MC5's "Kick Out the Jams" and Big Star's "Kanga Roo," as well as the haunting, previously unheard original tune "Forget Her," and the heart-stopping, soul-tinged Shudder to Think collaboration "I Want Someone Badly." As if all this weren't enough, the third disc contains five videos and a documentary, providing a true multi-media experience of Buckley's transcendent gift. YEAR: 1994
This rock cd contains 10 tracks and runs 51min 50sec.
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