David Gray, the esteemed British singer-songwriter, is poised to release his 13th studio album, Dear Life, on January 17, 2025.
This album emerges from what Gray describes as a "starburst of songwriting," suggesting a period of profound creative inspiration.
Dear Life delves into themes of emotional crisis and resolution, mortality and faith, reality and illusion, love and heartbreak, magic and science, loss and acceptance. The album balances yearning and hope with an undercurrent of darkness, creating a tension between competing forces of hope and despair. This dynamic range of emotions makes it one of Gray's most lyrically focused collections to date.
The album comprises 15 tracks, including:
- After the Harvest
- Plus & Minus
- Eyes Made Rain
- Leave Taking
- I Saw Love
- Fighting Talk
- Sunlight on Water
- That Day Must Surely Come
- Singing for the Pharaoh
- The Messenger
- Acceptance (It's Alright)
- Future Bride
- The Only Ones
- The First Stone
- More Than Anything
Dear Life will be available in various formats, including a double LP vinyl edition featuring 140g black vinyl housed in a gatefold jacket with printed sleeves.
Additionally, a CD version will be offered, complete with a gatefold jacket and a 20-page booklet.
In support of the album, Gray has announced a series of tour dates for 2025, allowing fans to experience his new material live.
For those eager to get a taste of the album ahead of its release, several tracks are available for listening on Dear Life product page.
Dear Life is set to be a significant addition to David Gray's discography, reflecting his continued evolution as an artist and his unwavering commitment to crafting music that resonates deeply with listeners.
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