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THE REVIEW
Prefacing that this album was not supposed to be released because Jeff wanted to re-record it, that it's a sleazy marketing operation in "scraping the bottom of the barrel" style, and that the money I have to spend to get the bonus CD is money wasted, absolutely buy this CD. This posthumous album is much more rock than the previous one and further from the tormented love stories of Grace.
This is a political and social album that does not forget poetry but turns it into a cry of protest. Among syncopated rhythms and dark riffs, falsettos and full voices, guitar riffs and hypnotic melodies, Jeff shares with us his final compositions. It's evident that it is a masterpiece, too bad its creator did not want to see its fruits...
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Though initially intended to be re-recorded and criticized as a commercial cash-in, Jeff Buckley's posthumous album 'Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk' stands out as a masterpiece. The album leans more into rock and political protest than his previous work, showcasing his poetic lyrics and hypnotic melodies. Despite the controversy, this collection reveals the depth and artistry of Buckley's final compositions.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
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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By marcmat
It really takes just a few seconds to fall in love with all the songs and it is certain that some of these will not be easily forgotten.
Each of us can fall hopelessly in love with all these compositions and carry them within as fragments of a wonderful poem capable of touching all possible emotions.
