Name: Skellig
Brand: David Gray

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Catalogue number

LAMCD2102

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Format detail

 Gatefold Wallet with 2 Pockets, 16 Page Booklet

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-05-14

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

The Orchard

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5056167130079

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

LAMLP2103

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Housed in a Gatefold Sleeve.

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5056167130086

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

David Gray

Genre GB

Singer Songwriter

Label GB

Laugh a Minute Records

David Gray is an English singer-songwriter, born on 13 June 1968 in Sale, Greater Manchester. With his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics, he has captivated audiences worldwide. Gray's music spans various genres including folk, rock, and electronic. His iconic album "White Ladder" gained immense popularity and earned him critical acclaim. Known for his introspective songwriting style, Gray continues to create music that resonates with listeners on a deep emotional level.

Born and raised in England, David Gray began his musical journey at a young age. Influenced by artists like Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, he developed a unique sound that combines elements of folk and alternative rock. Gray's debut album "A Century Ends" showcased his raw talent as a songwriter and garnered attention from both critics and fans.

Over the years, David Gray has released numerous albums that have become beloved classics. From the melancholic ballads of "Babylon" to the anthemic tracks of "Sail Away," his discography is filled with timeless songs that have stood the test of time. With his powerful vocals and poetic lyrics, Gray continues to inspire generations of musicians.

The second LP to be produced by Ben de Vries, the thirteen-track album departs from the shimmering electronics of 2019’s Gold In A Brass Age and embarks on a sparser, communal soundscape. The atmospheric songs centring themselves around six-part vocals with Gray trading his signature gravel for a softer tone. Recorded prior to the pandemic, the album sessions took place at Edwyn Collins’ Helmsdale studio on the Sutherland coast, with De Vries and Gray finessing the mix throughout lockdown. The album’s artwork is created by former art school graduate Gray himself. Skellig takes its name from a formation of precipitous rocky islands off the coast of Co. Kerry, the most westerly point in Ireland.

The multi-vocal layering weaving across Skellig came to Gray during 2013’s Sounding Out Tour, where he recruited members of his live band – including Caroline Dale, David Kitt and Rob Malone - to experiment on his back-catalogue alongside him. Gathering up Dale, Kitt and Malone, and with the addition of Niamh Farrell, Mossy Noalan and de Vries, Gray ventured up to the Scottish Highlands to live out the creation of the record. Welcomed by the kindness of Edwyn Collins, his wife and son, the small, intimate studio felt a fitting location for a record eager to celebrate its Celtic affinity.

Skellig

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