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A Century Ends

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1993 studio album by David Gray
A Century Ends
Studio album by
Released12 April 1993
RecordedJune–October 1992
Genre Folk rock
Length47:24
Label Hut/Virgin (UK)
Caroline (US)[1]
Producer Dave Anderson[2]
David Gray chronology
A Century Ends
(1993) Flesh
(1994)
Singles from A Century Ends
  1. "Birds Without Wings"
    Released: 16 November 1992
  2. "Shine"
    Released: 29 March 1993
  3. "Wisdom"
    Released: 14 June 1993
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic [3]
The New Rolling Stone Album Guide [4]

A Century Ends is the debut studio album by musician David Gray, released on 12 April 1993. Following the success of Gray's fourth album White Ladder , which sparked an interest in his back catalogue, A Century Ends was re-released in July 2001.[1] Three singles were released from the album: "Birds Without Wings," "Shine" and "Wisdom."

Critical reception

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Trouser Press wrote that "Gray sings with equal parts sensitivity and vitality, emotional attributes that underscore the Van Morrison qualities of his tenor ... Excellent."[5]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by David Gray.

No.TitleLength
1."Shine"4:33
2."A Century Ends"5:08
3."Debauchery"3:27
4."Let the Truth Sting"5:30
5."Gathering Dust"6:43
6."Wisdom"4:15
7."Lead Me Upstairs"4:54
8."Living Room"3:44
9."Birds Without Wings"4:50
10."It's All Over"6:50

Credits

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Musicians

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  • David Gray – vocals, guitar
  • Neil MacColl – guitar, mandolin, backing vocals
  • Dave Anderson – piano, Wurlitzer electric piano, organ
  • Mark Smith – bass
  • Steve Sidelnyk – drums, percussion
  • Mike Smith – saxophone

Production

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  • Produced by Dave Anderson
  • Recorded by Jim Abbiss
  • Mixed by Dave Anderson
  • Photography by Robin Lewis Grierson

References

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  1. ^ a b "David Gray: A Century Ends / The EPs 92-94 / Flesh". PopMatters. 9 July 2001.
  2. ^ Heatley, Michael (11 November 2009). David Gray: A Biography. Omnibus Press. ISBN 9780857120526.
  3. ^ Allmusic review
  4. ^ Brackett, Nathan; Hoard, Christian David (1 October 2004). The New Rolling Stone Album Guide. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 9780743201698.
  5. ^ "David Gray". Trouser Press. Retrieved 1 October 2020.

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