David returns to the music scene to play Dublin’s Olympia Theatre on September 18.
And on record, his follow up to the storming New Day At Midnight is Life In Slow Motion, which is set for a September 9.
To whet your appetite, here’s a sneak track-by-track preview of his new record:
‘Alibi’ – A string-drenched ballad that’ll have those lighters/picture phones aloft in double-quick time.
‘The One I Love’ – Jangly guitars, joyous yahooing and a big chorus make for three of Gray’s finest pop moments to date.
‘Lately’ – Joy turns to melancholy as yer’ man bids farewell to his (metaphorical) lover.
‘Nos Da Cariad’ – Murderous red skies, bellies full of hate and a return trip to Babylon…a malevolent cloud of a song which almost out-Nicks the boy Cave. If you’re wondering about the title, it’s ‘Goodnight Sweetheart’ in Welsh.
‘Slow Motion’ – Equal parts ‘This Year’s Love’ and ‘Sail Away’, this will please anyone yearning for the White Ladder days of yore.
‘From Here You Can Almost See The Sea’ – A different version of the song that graced the A Way Of Life soundtrack, this sounds suspiciously like C******y.
‘Ain’t No Love’ – Another piano ‘n’ strings double act, which Gray rates as his favourite song on the record.
‘Hospital Food’ – He’s got a Hammond and he’s going to use it! While not quite the Madness tribute it’s being touted as, it’s definitely skankable.
‘Now And Always’ – White Welshmen can sing the blues!
‘Disappearing World’ – David gets his mouthorgan out on this soaring epic, which makes no secret of its David Bowie influence.
The last time the Welsh wizard played here was in Marlay Park and there was only sitting room available if you were willing to scale a tree to find it.
So we’d suggest you get your tickets nice and early for his next show to avoid disappointment.