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Grace Around the World - Jeff Buckley
Metascore
69 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
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  1. Mojo
    80
    Grace only had 10 songs, and though it seems tiresome to sit through multiple live versions of 'So Real,' the title song, 'Hallelujah' et al, it's not. [Aug 2009, p.118]
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  2. Billboard
    80
    All three discs come together with fun, scrapbook-like packaging to pull off that rare reissue home run--when a boxed set functions as a perfect introduction for newcomers and a worthy addition to any devotee's collection.
  3. PopMatters
    80
    What makes the live performances of Grace Around the World so worthwhile is the fact he never sang any one song the same way twice.
  4. All Music Guide
    70
    It captures him as a working musician, pushing his first album hard, trying to get his name and music known, not caring about anything outside of the moment--all things that offer a potent, stirring reminder of Buckley's power and grace.
  5. Rolling Stone
    70
    Any addition to his tiny catalog is notable. But this live DVD/CD set is more than barrel scrapings.
  6. Under The Radar
    60
    With the plethora of posthumous Buckley releases, one might think this another attempt to market a legacy. But none could argue Buckley's strength as a live performer, and the tracks here are fine documents. [Summer 2009, p.71]
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  7. Pitchfork
    35
    While the whole package is marketed as a "love letter" to fans, true followers will quickly be able to sniff out its inferiorities. If anything, this latest selection from the dwindling Buckley vaults subverts his talents and ultimately insults the same hardcore fans it's aimed at.
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6.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 2 out of 4
  1. imthenoob
    5
    Is this album the best live tracks Jeff has put out? No they are not but they are still good and well worth the listen and I have heard this tracks numerous times too. I do feel they are milking his legacy quite a bit with this album but still, You cant help but love the music, Jeff was a huge talent and one of the rare singers that is better live then in studio.… Full Review »
  2. spadenx
    5
    I agree that it is simply a way to cash in on Jeff's name and its a shame that it was released. Especially when all these songs can be found (usually with live footage) on youtube. It does feature some good live songs but its really unneeded… Full Review »
  3. ZipCant-elope
    1
    Look I'm not gonna be predictable and go **** n moan about this being a sinister cash-in sorta dealio because hell you're lying to yerself if you don't rekonize this shit's gonna be ate up (w/ some tracks canonized) by all them ever present Buckley-o-maniacs we got scrounging around out there--so let's not kid ourselves it has it's purpose and its not a cynical sorta release. But jumpin jehoshaphat is it a chore to really sit through the thing. I thought I was hardcore but thbxbt to use a church analogy this is what separates the "on the regular" attendees from the outright zealots with all kinds of noodlings and overwrought flatness. Blind buy at your peril, chillen.… Full Review »
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