Skellig

"The album captures a shared sense of both isolation and optimism with melodies and harmonies that soar assuredly, building on an ornate orchestration that allows songs such as "Deep Water Swim," "Laughing Gas," "No False Gods" and the title track resonate with such haunting yet harrowing designs. Even those tracks which seem to start with a simple sentiment-"Spiral Arms," "Dares My Heart to Be Free" and "The White Owl" being three of the most obvious examples-build and cascade with a depth of determination that leaves behind a formidable impression even after the final notes fade away".

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"Piano, cello, guitar, bass and six-part vocals (provided for the most part by Irish musicians Mossy Nolan, David Kitt, Niamh Farrell and Robbie Malone, plus British classical musician Caroline Dale) deliver the songs to a higher place than on any previous Gray album. The result is a serene career highlight".

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"The lyrics are thoughtful, the melodies soulful. If you once sang along to Babylon, try Can't Hurt More Than This, a piercing piano ballad, or Dun Laoghaire, an anthem with elegant rhymes. Unlike most of today's singers, Gray writes alone, and he has made a singular album".

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