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90
The album captures a shared sense of both isolation and optimism with melodies and harmonies that soar assuredly, building on an ornate orchestration that allows songs such as “Deep Water Swim,” “Laughing Gas,” “No False Gods” and the title track resonate with such haunting yet harrowing designs.
5y
80
Skellig is a searching piece of work. Beautifully constructed, it is at times uncomfortably sparse and weather-beaten, but its resilient head remains unbowed at the end. As an image of humanity through and after the pandemic it comes into clear focus, providing solace for those who need it too.
5y
80
Gray has always been reflective, but in removing some of his sonic crutches, he's unearthed a bit of Van Morrison's mystic soul-food shine and brought his acumen as a songwriter front and center.
5y
80
Whatever philosophical conundrums are addressed, the gorgeously staggered harmonies on the chorus of Dares My Heart Be Free offer profound answers in the music itself, a tangible spirit of human connection that warms the cockles of Skellig’s querulous heart.
5y
Melancólico hasta la médula. Una de las cosas con las que todos tuvimos que lidiar durante el confinamiento fue permanecer mucho tiempo con nosotros mismos en soledad. En ocasiones el resultado de tal experiencia, el menos en la música, son experiencias sumamente personales, intimistas, y por consiguiente profundamente humanas. Skelling es el decimo segundo disco de David Gray, once again un artista desconocido para mí; cada vez agradezco más el formar parte ... read more
His magnum opus. An incredible journey of songs, built over the last 15-20 years.
You can hear throwbacks to previous albums including Life In Slow Motion, Draw the Line, Mutineers and Gold In A Brass Age. This is a feast for the ears and is almost a compilation of David's greatest numbers. This is a dream for life long fans, such as myself.
Melancholic, beautiful soundscapes.
David Gray - Skellig
Genre: Singer Songwriter
Country: UK
Final Verdict: 67% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 47th / 181
Highlight: Dún Laoghaire
Made me think of:
Damien Rice
Bon Iver
Ben Christophers
Peter Gabriel
Douglas Dare
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Track List
| 1 | Skellig 5:00 | |
| 2 | Dún Laoghaire 4:32 | |
| 3 | Accumulates 4:57 | |
| 4 | Heart and Soul 4:20 | |
| 5 | Laughing Gas 3:20 | |
| 6 | No False Gods 2:09 | |
| 7 | Deep Water Swim 4:08 | |
| 8 | Spiral Arms 6:55 | |
| 9 | The White Owl 3:48 | |
| 10 | Dares My Heart Be Free 6:05 | |
| 11 | House With No Walls 3:43 | |
| 12 | Can't Hurt More Than This 4:32 | |
| 13 | All That We Asked For 2:38 |
Total Length: 56 minutes
