Will Young: 'Grace'

Released on Monday, Dec 1 2008

Published Thursday, Nov 27 2008, 10:07 GMT | By David Balls | 16 comments

Like a good cheese, Will Young has taken a few years to mature. So much so, in fact, that comparing the music he released after winning Pop Idol in 2001 to his recent output is like comparing a cheap cheddar to an organically produced Brie de Meaux. 'Grace', the second single to be lifted from his Let It Go album, is a case in point.

A lightly funky, jazz-tinged slice of adult pop, this quietly powerful song sees Young offer a covert caution to what is presumably a former flame. "Oh, all these people you hurt along the way will haunt you now," he sings ominously. Yet more proof, if any were needed, that Young is one of British pop's classiest acts.

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merrieallenia south india, on December 29th, 2008
worst ever

GERMAINAN SOUTH INDIA, on December 29th, 2008
I THINK HIS NEW SONG GRACE IS THE BEST IT IS SO GREAT I ABSOLUTLY LOVE IT

Devon, on November 30th, 2008
Amazing voice, amazing Grace, love the song, love the man. Brilliant

Aled, South Wales, on November 30th, 2008
I really like the track, very catchy. i think will young is awsome (Y) he's matured loads. Definetley one of his best songs if not his best.

Kay, Kent, on November 28th, 2008
This is one of Will's finest song and is best heard live. Fantastic vocals and he's maturing into a great artist.

Al, Norwich, on November 28th, 2008
I'm not his biggest fan but this is a deceptively catchy track. The backing singers draw you in then the song gets its hooks into you and you'll be coming back to it again and again. The vid that goes with the single is terrible - dull de-dull DULL! Better to watch the clip of his live performance on X Factor - which is just brilliant. Great song, hope it's huge.

manda, north west, on November 28th, 2008
Good song and I agree with the adult pop reference, this definitely won't be appreciated by the pop tweenies.

Seán Travers, Ireland, on November 27th, 2008
4 stars!!! Grace is just another bland and boring track from Will Young, he's released songs like this a thousand times!

Jaynie, on November 27th, 2008
The whole album is brilliant, his best one yet and Grace is a fantastic track. Hope it does well for him.

anne, london, on November 27th, 2008
luv it

sue, london, on November 27th, 2008
I adore this song, and live it's something else again! I'm really looking forward to downloading the live version on Sunday.

jean leicsetershire, on November 27th, 2008
Grace is a great track, especially sang live, Ken Bruce show comes to mind. Well done will. Everyone should have his Let It Go Album

ros, UK , on November 27th, 2008
Nice review, it's a really good song from an excellent album! Will IMO is this country's best male artist and he still doesn't get the recognition he deserves.

Shaz, UK, on November 27th, 2008
The whole album is fabulous. Grace is a great track. Hope 'Love' is the next single.

Ian, London, on November 27th, 2008
A class act amongst a sea of pop and r&b turds. Wonderful track that should be a number 1 but probably won't be.

TD Dublin, on November 27th, 2008
I was never a fan of Will Young but since Who Am I, I have started to like his stuff. I bought the new album and it is quite good. Grace is one of the best songs on it. Love it.