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Critical reception

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

Track listing

Credits

Musicians

* David Gray – vocals, guitar * Neil MacColl – guitar, mandolin, backing vocals * Dave Anderson – piano, Wurlitzer electric piano, organ * Mark Smith – bass * Steve Sidelnyk – drums, percussion * Mike Smith – saxophone

Production

* Produced by Dave Anderson * Recorded by

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* Mixed by Dave Anderson * Photography by Robin Lewis Grierson

References

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