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THE REVIEW
"Mystery White Boy" is the quintessential live performance collection of Jeff Buckley. The only one that is worthy of praise. The only one that, beyond mere commercial aspect, also contains material that is almost (and contextually) impeccable.
This is the result.
But there is also a bonus disc. A small EP - released in the Australian version - that gives us not just an encore, but rather the complementary part of the work.
Three tracks that excellently complete the collection. An interesting reinterpretation of "That's All I Ask" by Nina Simone, who, being very influential on our artist, was often honored during his performances. The inevitable "Lover, You Should've Come Over", taken from the live À L'Olympia: probably the best version of the famous ballad from "Grace". And "So Real", another classic-that-could-not-be-missed, which everyone felt the absence of in the edition published for the Australians ("a" privative).
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Mystery White Boy stands out as Jeff Buckley’s definitive live album, praised for its near flawless material beyond commercial appeal. The Australian bonus disc adds depth with three complementary tracks, including a Nina Simone cover and stellar live versions of 'Lover, You Should’ve Come Over' and 'So Real'. This collection perfectly captures Buckley’s live essence.Tracklist Lyrics
Jeff Buckley
Jeff Buckley (American singer-songwriter) released Grace (1994), was celebrated for his voice and covers (notably Hallelujah), and died on May 29, 1997 in the Wolf River, Memphis.28 Reviews
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An angel descended to earth, a voice from another world, a pure soul, extremely sensitive.
Twelve gems that convey where he had reached and where this small but immense man could have gone if the Wolf River hadn’t taken him.
