David Gray

With each release, David Gray's set of believers swells, and Life in Slow Motion is no exception. There are plenty of low-key but radio-friendly songs here ("Alibi," "The One I Love" and the Van Morrison-esque "Lately"), each one thriving with sparse instrumentation, pristine production and Gray's heartfelt delivery.

David Gray's breakthrough album, 2000's White Ladder, was a surprise hit that got by on
tuneful, regular-guy charm, smart electronic shadings and a homemade feel; since then,
Gray has found modest success by mostly sticking to that formula. On Life in Slow Motion,
this native of Manchester, England, alternates with ease between swooning
singer-songwriter, pop mystic and U.K. roots-rocker: "Alibi" and "Ain't No Love" a... More >