I gave them both a good cleaning and they still sound very scratchy and static, especially during the quiet parts and in between songs. Well I guess I got lucky with my copy… or perhaps this is a repress… in any case, there are some very minor crackles between some tracks (not many) but otherwise warm, nice bass, good instrument separation and nice soundstage with no distortion anywhere.

Twenty years later he performed the album in its entirety at the Moody Theater as part of Austin City Limits live. Given the decent songwriting showcased here, you suspect it couldn't have happened to a nicer bloke. Recorded at Austin City Limits Live, at the Moody Theater, this live version will also feature four live covers including Soft Cell's "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye," "Tainted Love," and David Bowie's "Life On Mars," and "Oh! This expanded, deluxe edition features a remastered version of the iconic album plus a second disc of previously unreleased and rare White Ladder -era B-sides and demos.All songs published by BMG Rights Mgmt (UK) Ltd except ‘Say Hello Wave Goodbye’ by Metropolis/Warner Bros. The album spawned five singles including ‘Babylon’, ‘Please Forgive Me’ and ‘Sail away’ and has now sold over three million copies in the UK alone. I'm not even remotely an audiophile and can tolerate almost any mastering if I like the music - this is the first LP I'm had to take it off after 2 songs because it was grating. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our site, provide personalised content and advertising, analyse our traffic, and ensure you see more of what you love.

Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. His fourth studio album failed to chart when first released in 1998, but became an enormous success when re-released on ATO Records in 2000.

Gray combines gentle guitar hooks and effusive string washes with warm, fluent beats on memorable songs. I purchased this pressing from discogs and I was thoroughly impressed with the quietness of the vinyl and the quality of the music in the grooves. More Info: David Gray's 'White Ladder Live' celebrates of the 20th anniversary of the record breaking album.

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