Jeff Buckley's father, Tim, was a successful folk musician who lived a reckless life, characterized by frequent substance abuse, which ended at a relatively young age. Jeff Buckley was a successful rock musician who lived quite the opposite lifestyle, without any substance abuse issues...and he did at a relatively young age.
I sometimes wonder if Grace would have quite the impact it has now, had Jeff gone on to record more music. But that is purely academic; the fact of the matter is, this album is spectacular. His style is unique, and his voice is strong and passionate.
Buckley's rendition of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" is nothing short of moving. If you include a cover song on your studio album, you better make sure you contribute something, and Jeff answered that in spades.
We'll never know what Jeff Buckley would have recorded had he not drowned, but with just this one album, he made an indelible entry into music history.
Standout tracks:
- Hallelujah
- Eternal Life
- Grace
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