... ... ... Generally, I wouldn't bother throwing in my two cents when there's already such a wealth of information available on this cd, but I feel absolutely compelled to write and say I LOVE THIS CD!!! Really. It's absolutely amazing. YOU MUST HAVE THIS. Even if you've never heard of David Gray before now. Buy it and be absolutely amazed. I actually never heard of David Gray until very recently when I saw the British film "This Year's Love" (David plays a pub singer and performs some of his songs in the movie). I bought this cd on that basis alone. I was a little hesitant at first, since I'm not generally one to try "new" music (I'm generally pretty content with whatever's on the radio). Boy, am I glad I decided to try "something different" for a change. This cd is hauntingly beautiful. The songs are actually meaningful (unlike most of what we hear on the radio) and they evoke all kinds of emotions in you. For example, my favorite song is "This Year's Love" and is about a person singing about their current love, insisting that it last despite history suggesting that it won't. The song is sad, but it also elicits a kind of hope that this relationship might also be the last--the real deal. Very much like real life. Incredibly poignant collection of songs. I've since purchased other David Gray cds, and although I like them fine, White Ladder continues to stand out as the best of his work. A perfect introduction to David Gray for those unfamiliar with this talented singer/songwriter. Those who are already familiar with his work should already own this cd...if you don't, you are doing a great disservice to yourself and to your appreciation for David's talent. Please do yourself a favor, and get this cd NOW.