David Gray - Dear Life (2025)

Dear Life, released on January 17, 2025, is David Gray's thirteenth studio album, marking nearly five years since his previous release. The album showcases Gray's storytelling prowess, with themes exploring personal reflection and relationships under pressure. Critics have noted the album's raw and brooding nature, describing it as a "brooding triumph" that reveals a soul in flux. The Irish Times highlights the album's "raw, bumpy" quality, suggesting that leaning into it is "well worth the effort." Overall, Dear Life is recognized as a bold yet thoughtful addition to Gray's discography, appealing to both long-time fans and new listeners.

Sources:

• Forbes Interview
• The Irish Times Review
• The Telegraph Review

Genre: Folk Pop
Country: UK

Final Verdict: 62% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 16th / 30

Highlight: Leave Taking


Made me think of:
Damien Rice
James Blunt
Ben Howard

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