Life In Slow Motion
by David Gray
  • Record Label: ATO
  • Release Date: Sep 13, 2005
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. E! Online
    91
    [Gray has] stepped up his own game with richer production, bigger arrangements and a renewed sense of purpose that makes songs like "Alibi" and "Disappearing World" sound like his most epic work yet.
  2. Dot Music
    90
    With "Life In Slow Motion" he's delivered an album so rich and deft that it pushes beyond the realm of the humble singer-songwriter, to earn him a place alongside the likes of Springsteen and Van Morrison as one of music's revered elite. Without question, this is a classic album.
  3. Q Magazine
    90
    Musically and lyrically, Life In Slow Motion is his strongest collection of songs to date. [Sep 2005, p.108]
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  5. Billboard
    80
    Even with the added string section, Gray has not lost his knack for combining lovely melodies with bittersweet lyrics. [17 Sep 2005]
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  6. Mojo
    80
    Those who thought White Ladder would stand as Gray's crowning achievement may now have to think again. [Oct 2005, p.104]
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  7. cokemachineglow
    68
    While it may not match his most impressive work, he continues to challenge himself.
  8. Entertainment Weekly
    67
    Your brunch pals will not flee in horror from this omelette-enhancing soundtrack, nor, most likely, will they rush out to buy it. [23 Sep 2005, p.87]
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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 35
  3. Negative: 1 out of 35
  1. Ricko
    Dec 5, 2013
    7
    Life in Slow Motion starts off reasonably decent but about 3 tracks in Gray starts to thread water and pretty much continues to do so for theLife in Slow Motion starts off reasonably decent but about 3 tracks in Gray starts to thread water and pretty much continues to do so for the rest of the record. Lets be fair, the album is never bad but doesn't do enough often enough to really and truly impress. It has a few good moments but too often relies on slick production to put a nice sheen on some of the more average tracks.… Full Review »
  2. TheDaveHimself
    Jul 13, 2011
    9
    David Gray is definitely one of the more underrated artists out there and I never did quite understand all this talk of his material lackingDavid Gray is definitely one of the more underrated artists out there and I never did quite understand all this talk of his material lacking ever since White Ladder. This album is enough in proving otherwise. If I had to own just one David Gray album, this would be it. Highlight: "Lately"… Full Review »
  3. ScottY
    Jan 15, 2006
    7
    Not as good as his past couple of albums but for a David Gray fan, it's still worth owning. Still very good mellow music that's in Not as good as his past couple of albums but for a David Gray fan, it's still worth owning. Still very good mellow music that's in line with what he's done before.… Full Review »
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