David Gray – Draw The Line

Releasedate: 02-10-2009; Label: Polydor
By: Nina Mende

David Gray is an English singer-songwriter. Although he released his first studio album in 1993, he did not receive worldwide attention until the release of White Ladder six years later. It was the first of three UK chart-toppers in six years for Gray, the latter two of which also made the Top 20 in the U.S.
This is his eight studio album.

David Gray still sticks to his style after all these years: Melodic folk rock with country elements, pure and clean. The lyrics are thoughtful and deep, touching your heart. David’s strong voice is supporting the atmosphere which comes up when listening to it. Depending on you and your life this album will start different imaginations in your head. The songs are great to sing and sway along. The album layout looks as pure as the music is. The booklet has a kind of traditional style, looking old with symbols in it. You can find all lyrics on the pages. Take your time looking through it, there is a lot to discover. Just like in the songs. The melody carries your mind through the album, leaving the real and harsh world outside, having you realize here and now in your own world. “Draw The Line” sometimes sounds tragic sometimes happy, just like life itself. A wonderful and pure album without any attempts to hide old scars or cover up edges. Let David Gray get you too.

Tracklist: 1. “Fugitive” 2. “Draw the Line” 3. “Nemesis” 4. “Jackdaw” 5. “Kathleen” (featuring Jolie Holland) 6. “First Chance” 7. “Harder” 8. “Transformation” 9. “Stella the Artist” 10. “Breathe” 11. “Full Steam” (featuring Annie Lennox)

Links:
David Gray MySpace
David Gray Official