WORDS HARRY KAPUR
David Gray‘s thirteenth studio album, Dear Life, released on January 17, 2025, is a profound exploration of life’s complexities, blending his signature emotive storytelling with diverse musical arrangements. The album comprises 15 tracks that delve into themes of love, mortality, and the human experience.
The album showcases Gray’s evolution as an artist, incorporating elements of lo-fi electronic music alongside traditional folk songcraft. This fusion creates atmospheric soundscapes that complement his introspective lyrics. The album’s title, inspired by Alice Munro’s collection of short stories, reflects Gray’s contemplation of life’s intricacies and resonates with depth and emotion. lyrically full off crisis, doubt, faith and hope in equal measure
Dear Life is a testament to David Gray’s enduring artistry, offering listeners a contemplative journey through life’s multifaceted nature. Its intricate compositions and poignant lyrics reaffirm Gray’s status as a masterful storyteller and musician.
Rating: 8/10
TRACKLISTING
1/ After The Harvest
2/ Plus & Minus
3/ Eyes Made Rain
4/ Leave Taking
5/ I Saw Love
6/ Fighting Talk
7/ Sunlight On Water
8/ That Day Must Surely Come
9/ Singing For The Pharaoh
10/ The Messenger*
11/ Acceptance (It’s Alright)
12/ Future Bride
13/ The Only Ones
14/ The First Stone
15/ More Than Anything*
FOLLOW DAVID GRAY
My life is a soundtrack, i track my life through music, photography is my passion, my escape, my expression. Without both i have pieces missing, thankfully i’m blessed and get to combine both.
Born in Manchester, lived in Australia for 22 years where i was heavily involved in the Australian Music Industry, firstly in bands (Singer) and then managing bands (all original), I moved back to the UK, Wales specifically 10 years ago
