A New Day at Midnight

2002 album by David Gray

Not a great surprise in any sense after White Ladder. It has very much the same quiet melancholy atmosphere as its predecessor. It's heavy on electronics, and that may bother some. It won't be getting the full five stars anywhere, but if you liked White Ladder, this one is worth shelling out the cash. (If you don't know White Ladder, I'd suggest getting that first.)

All songs produced by: David Gray, McClune and Iestyn Polson
All strings and horns arranged by: David Gray, McClune, Tim Bradshaw and Iestyn Polson
All programming and engineering: Iestyn Polson
Mix Engineer: Fred de Faye
Assistant mix engineer: Simon Changer
Portrait photography: Anton Corbijn

tracks:

1. Dead in the water
   written by David Gray. All instruments by David Gray and McClune.
2. Caroline
   written by David Gray. Bass guitar on the solo section by Rob Malone. Backing vocals by Tony Shanaghan. Pedal steel by B.J. Cole. All other instruments by David Gray and McClune.
3. Long distance call
   written by David Gray. Bass guitar by Rob Malone. Wurlitzer by Tim Bradshaw. All other instruments by David Gray, McClune and the Wrecking Crew Orchestra.
4. Freedom
   written by David Gray. Bass guitar by Rob Malone. Electric guitar by Tim Bradshaw. All other instruments by David Gray, McClune and the Wrecking Crew Brass Quintet.
5. Kangaroo
   written by David Gray. Backing vocals by Tony Shanaghan. All instruments by David Gray and McClune.
6. Last boat to America
   written by David Gray. Bass guitar by Rob Malone. Lap steel by Tim Bradshaw. All other instruments by David Gray and McClune.
7. Real love
   written by David Gray and McClune. Bass guitar by Rob Malone. Piano by Tim Bradshaw. All other instruments by David Gray and McClune.
8. Knowhere
   written by David Gray and Rob Malone. Bass guitar by Rob Malone. Drone keys by Tim Bradshaw. All other instruments by David Gray and McClune.
9. December
   written by David Gray. Backwards Synth by Tim Bradshaw. All other instruments by David Gray and McClune.
10. Be mine
    written by David Gray and McClune. All instruments by David Gray and McClune.
11. Easy way to cry
    written by David Gray. Bass guitar by Rob Malone. Piano by Tim Bradshaw. Backing vocals by Tony Shanaghan. All other instruments by David Gray, McClune and the Wrecking Crew Quartet.
12. The other side
    written by David Gray. All instruments by David Gray and McClune.