David Gray.. White Ladder...


Could anyone tell me if the the title track on this cd is supposed to sound like a filthy vinyl record or did I get a bad copy? I cant even listen to it. It is solid crunchy grunge thru out the entire song. If this was the artists intent I think I'll be even madder. Any feedback would be appreciated. thanks
winoguy17
Snooker,

My HS English teecher is probably spining aroun in her graev write now...

How are things up in the North Country?

Vermonter
I apologise Winoguy, for not answering your question first. My copy also has the same problem with the song "White Ladder". Reminds me of an old scratched Dylan album....and I am not a fan of Dylan's singing voice at all.
This 'grungy record' technique has been used on a few recordings that I've heard. It's funny that the 'mood' that the artist is trying to create is antithetical to the ideals of audiophiles. Still, I think it's not so unreasonable to see the nostalgia that this would evoke in some (or perhaps more accurately, the feeling of inferred nostalgia evoked in a generation that has by and large only heard CD's).

BTW, when did everyone adopt Doug's posting style?
We've just begun to adopt Doug's artistic license (think I got it now!) with respect to spelling!