"Grace" is the only complete studio album by American singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley, released on August 15, 1994. It represents Buckley's major-label debut, after releasing his first EP "Live at Sin-é". The album was produced by Andy Wallace; and it featured a variety of styles, from pop, jazz, to rock and blues.
Sadly, Buckley died in 1997, making "Grace" the only studio album he lived to complete. The album was not a popular success initially, but posthumously the album gained acclamation for its ethereal, soaring rock sound and the fusion of different musical genres, along with Buckley's powerful, multi-octave singing voice and intricate guitar playing.
The album features some of Buckley's best-known songs like "Last Goodbye", "So Real", and "Lover, You Should've Come Over" along with the titular "Grace". One of the highlights of the album is also Buckley's cover of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" which is one of the most pivotal performances of the song till date. The album had left its mark on numerous artists and music lovers even decades after its release. Despite its initial slow commercial reception, "Grace" is now recognized as a classic album of the 90s.
The album has been included in several "Greatest Albums" lists over the years. It was ranked number 303 on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. The album has also achieved gold certifications in multiple countries, sold over 2 million copies worldwide, and continues to be remembered as Buckley's definitive work.
