A Century Ends Explained

A Century Ends
Type:Studio
Artist:David Gray
Cover:A Century Ends.jpg
Released:12 April 1993
Recorded:June–October 1992
Genre:Folk rock
Length:47:24
Label:Hut/Virgin (UK)
Caroline (US)[1]
Producer:Dave Anderson[2]
Next Title:Flesh
Next Year:1994

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

Trouser Press wrote that "Gray sings with equal parts sensitivity and vitality, emotional attributes that underscore the Van Morrison qualities of his tenor ... Excellent."[3]

Credits

Musicians

Production

References

  1. Web site: David Gray: A Century Ends / The EPs 92-94 / Flesh. 9 July 2001. PopMatters.
  2. Book: Heatley, Michael. David Gray: A Biography. 11 November 2009. Omnibus Press. 9780857120526.
  3. Web site: David Gray . Trouser Press . 1 October 2020.