David Gray
2008 was a year I commenced a romance with a woman named Kathleen. Throughout the year it went through its share of ups and downs, touching each emotion one can think of. Indeed, this is what one would expect with romance and for me this was an engaging step into a field which has always been a consistent disaster area for me. Being with Kath felt, for me, like a mute person being given a voice and saying everything they’ve always wanted to say. And like any romance it had its soundtrack in the form of David Gray. Each of the emotions touched in his music struck a chord with this growing romance and was a delight to behold.
Key Album: White Ladder (1998) It seems as I get older I can’t recall exactly what compelled me to pick up certain albums. This album may seem an unlikely choice considering what I’ve referenced before but this is one album I’m glad I got into (whatever it was that got me there). For the beauty of this album lies primarily in Mr. Gray’s ability to convey genuine emotions without any treacle, falsity or sappiness. And to do that in a pop song is a feat in itself. The songs on this disc run from joy, optimism to genuine feeling seamlessly. I particularly love This Year’s Love: Now there’s the perfect track for any romantic.
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