A Century Ends

A Century Ends is the debut studio album by musician David Gray, released on 12 April 1993. Following the success of Gray's fourth album White Ladder, which sparked an interest in his back catalogue, A Century Ends was re-released in July 2001. Three singles were released from the album: "Birds Without Wings," "Shine" and "Wisdom."

A Century Ends
Studio album by David Gray
Released	12 April 1993
Recorded	June–October 1992
Genre	Folk rock
Length	47:24
Label	Hut/Virgin (UK) Caroline (US)
Producer	Dave Anderson
David Gray chronology
A Century Ends (1993) Flesh (1994)
Singles from A Century Ends
"Birds Without Wings" Released: 16 November 1992 "Shine" Released: 29 March 1993 "Wisdom" Released: 14 June 1993

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
The New Rolling Stone Album Guide

Critical reception

Trouser Press wrote that "Gray sings with equal parts sensitivity and vitality, emotional attributes that underscore the Van Morrison qualities of his tenor ... Excellent."

Track listing

All tracks are written by David Gray

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Shine"	4:33
2.	"A Century Ends"	5:08
3.	"Debauchery"	3:27
4.	"Let the Truth Sting"	5:30
5.	"Gathering Dust"	6:43
6.	"Wisdom"	4:15
7.	"Lead Me Upstairs"	4:54
8.	"Living Room"	3:44
9.	"Birds Without Wings"	4:50
10.	"It's All Over"	6:50

Credits

Musicians

• David Gray – vocals, guitar
• Neil MacColl – guitar, mandolin, backing vocals
• Dave Anderson – piano, Wurlitzer electric piano, organ
• Mark Smith – bass
• Steve Sidelnyk – drums, percussion
• Mike Smith – saxophone

Production

• Produced by Dave Anderson
• Recorded by Jim Abbiss
• Mixed by Dave Anderson
• Photography by Robin Lewis Grierson