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Release Date: 11/13/2007
Those looking to score their Sunday afternoons with polished, mid-tempo ruminations of life and love could do much worse than this compilation of
David Gray's best work.
"Babylon" is the only track to have previously enjoyed much chart success in the States, and many American listeners will find
Greatest Hits to be more of a primer to
Gray's acoustic-fueled style than a collection of past hits. But for returning fans -- particularly those who already own
Shine: The Best of the Early Years, also released in 2007 --
Greatest Hits is a cohesive disc that paints the picture of a seasoned songwriter.
Gray didn't start writing hit songs until four albums into his career; as a result, these tracks sound sophisticated and tasteful, quite possibly because they draw their maturity from years of touring, recording, and label-hopping. Also included are 14 pages of liner notes (written by
Gray himself in track-by-track format) as well as two new numbers,
"You're the World to Me" and
"Destroyer," which bookend the CD with the sort of clean, crisp
pop/rock that will always find a home on
adult contemporary charts.
David Gray's music doesn't quite electrify, but it rarely fails to please, making
Greatest Hits a nice commercial companion to the fans-only appeal of
Shine.
~Andrew Leahey, All Music Guide
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