Customer Reviews
The Best 
2008-03-09
Not much to say, but a sweet soulful voice coupled with great songs. A legend.
Not just Hallelujah 2008-03-08
If you have heard Buckley's definitive version of Hallelujah (apologies to John Cale) and want to buy the cd based solely on that, there is not a thing wrong with that. But be aware that Buckley had very eclectic musical taste and all tracks will not (at first anyway) be for everyone.
That taste went across all types of genres and tempos and his first and only studio album had a loud alt-rock counterpoint that showed off the power of his amazing voice. He was much more than just a sweet voiced crooner with an uncanny ability to unearth little known classic songs. He could have been a great songwriter in his own right, given more time.
But never fear, if you like to keep things a little mellow, but still with a little edge, then buy this cd and program these tracks into your player-
-Lilac Wine
-Hallelujah
-Lover, You Should've Come Over
-Corpus Christi Carol
-And if you're feeling really adventurous- Last Goodbye.
There is more than enough in those five tracks to appreciate his incredible talent.
If you're musical tastes are a bit more eclectic and you can equally enjoy Nirvana, Pavement, Nina Simone, Richard Thompson, Neil Young, Cat Power and the Beasties, then go for it and listen to the whole thing. It's well worth it.
Changed my perception of Singer/Songwriter 2008-03-06
I first heard of Jeff Buckley via the ancient and defunct MuchMusic channel on Primestar satellite before it was Direct TV. The special being broadcast was Jeff Buckley in Chicago (available on DVD at Amazon as "Jeff Buckley-Live in Chicago", highly recommended!). When I saw that performance, I was completely blown away and decided that I must have a CD by this guy. I went out and found the Grace album, which has been in my disc changer ever since. This album has so many textures and redefines everything pertaining to the singer/songwriter genre. This is a must have for not only every Buckley fan, but anyone who loves great music and a unique, inimitable voice. High points are the songs So Real, Lover, You Should Have Come Over, and of course the grooving Last Goodbye. The beauty lies within his cover of Hallelujah, as well as Lilac Wine and the original and haunting Mojo Pin. Whether you buy this CD used or new doesn't really matter as long as you get it. This is a must have, so please buy.
Absolutely Unlistenable 
2008-03-05
Like many others, I had heard Mr. Buckley's rendition of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah and was somewhat impressed. Thankfully, I didn't buy this CD but was able to sample a friends copy and found the remaining tracks downright awful. Obviously, this young man has a large and devoted following, but I would not recommend this CD to any of my musical friends.
Too Unfocused For Me 
2008-03-01
I've listened to this album for a while now and I'm ready to give my review...
Overall, I really don't care for this album. The only standout is "Hallelujah," which is incredible.
As another reviewer put it, the album as a whole is very unfocused. Most of the songs sound like he is singing them for the first time and hasn't settled on a solid vocal melody yet. Add that to the unique music in the songs and you get tracks that are really hard to latch-on to. I can't think of one song besides "Hallelujah" that I can hum the vocal melody to.
The lyrics also ramble on a bit too much for my liking. I'm not saying you have to rhyme the last word of each line, but a lot of this stuff is like someone is just singing a story overtop of the music without any sense of direction or overall purpose. Some people like that, I don't.
It seems to me that he was so focused on making something original that he consciously steered clear of ANYTHING that sounded mainstream. No catchy guitar licks, no real punchy choruses. Nothing.
I know a lot of people like this album, and I can respect that because it is original sounding. That said, I'd recommend people just by the track "Hallelujah" off an online music service and save the rest of their cash.
~Slick
He's... 
2008-05-09
nothing compared to his father... listen to starsailor and lorca if you are really into music...
Wonderful CD 2008-04-26
This is a great cd to drive to or listen to in your home. Jeff Buckley's beautiful voice and guitar playing sweep you up and make you feel good all over.
Listen before you pay for it 2008-04-10
To my ear, this is one of the most overrated albums I have heard. Not that it's bad. It's just all right. There is simply nothing here that merits the gushing accolades many of Buckley's fans heap upon it. Or maybe I just don't connect with it. After repeated listenings. If you can get your hands on a copy, you'd do well to listen to it before buying your own based on its hype. You may becomes as enamored as many others have. You find find it so-so as I do. Or you may even fall into the category with several people I know who find it to be unbearably boring.
My personal opinion 
2008-04-06
I bought this CD for ONE song....Halleluah...however you spell it. :) I LOVE that song. My husband, on the other hand, cannot stand the cd. I think it is well done and really enjoy it. :)
In love with Grace 2008-04-04
In love -- it's the only way I can describe how I feel about this album.
It has been in my top 5 favorite albums of all time for a while now.
Jeff has the most amazing voice....with such an unbelievable range.
The reason I felt compelled to write a review here (after owning the album for so so long) is because I was shocked at the amount of people who said that besides "Hallelujah", the album is no good. ARE YOU KIDDING ME??! Were these people listening to the same album that the rest of us have come to know as pure magic? I'm beginning to wonder if people even know what REAL music is anymore.
I have listened to the entire album hundreds of times by now, and it still blows me away. What an absolutely gifted talent he was. It's truly a shame that he left the world so soon.
