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Mystery White Boy

Jeff Buckley

96 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · blues · folk rock

An ethereal blend of haunting melodies and soul-stirring vocals intertwines with raw emotional intensity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like emotional peaks
  • late-night introspective journeys
  • haunting melodies for solitude
  • cathartic moments of reflection
  • dynamic storytelling through vocals

Maybe skip if you want

  • need for instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'Mystery White Boy' is a posthumous live album capturing Jeff Buckley's dynamic performances during his brief but impactful career. This album followed his critically acclaimed debut, 'Grace,' which had established him as a rising star in alternative rock and folk music. The collection showcases Buckley's range and artistry just a year after his tragic passing in 1997.
Stylistic neighbors
Nick Drake· Jeff Tweedy· Damien Rice

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Dream Brother 8:48
  • 2 I Woke Up in a Strange Place 5:05
  • 3 Mojo Pin 6:06
  • 4 Lilac Wine 5:19
  • 5 What Will You Say 7:34
  • 6 Last Goodbye 4:58
  • 7 Eternal Life 5:58
  • 8 Grace 5:38
  • 9 Moodswing Whiskey 5:36
  • 10 The Man That Got Away 3:47
  • 11 Kanga Roo 10:23
  • 12 Hallelujah / I Know It’s Over (medley) 9:17

Disc 2

  • 1 That’s All I Ask 5:25
  • 2 Lover, You Should’ve Come Over 7:31
  • 3 So Real 5:18

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