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As confirmed by AnnieLennox.com the new single of David Gray "Full Steam" featuring Annie Lennox is going to be released on November 23, 2009, on Polydor. If this is going to be a digital-only single or also physical release (the first single "Fugative" from David Gray's new album "Draw The Line" is available from the UK in 7" format) as well is not confirmed yet. Read below a report by Fincher's Quaterly Review

Today David Gray's new album "Draw The Line" - including the duet "Full Steam" featuring Annie Lennox - is released in various countries. Most papers' reviews are mixed and give the album not more than 3 out of 5 stars but often the duet with Annie Lennox is singled out as a (if not THE) highlight on the album and a great closing track for the album. "Also of note, again in the gentle vain, are the outstanding backing vocals … more

In an interview with the Paste Magazine David Gray spoke about "Full Steam Ahead", the duet with Annie Lennox on his upcoming album "Draw The Line": "What’s lovely about what happened on this record was that it was completely unpremeditated. And Annie Lennox, that was another huge thing. It was really just, "Who could sing this?" I needed someone with a really strong voice because otherwise they would just sound silly next to mine. My voice just foghorns … more

Last Tuesday David Gray played some of his new songs from CD as well as live in New York for some media people. Among those also the collaboration track with Annie Lennox (see the news 09 / 06 / 03). Read the promising review by Matt Dentler, one of the guests: "First single “Fugitive” may not be instantly catchy, but it has a refrain that should please the doubters. Even more pleasing, though, is the new Gray duet with Annie Lennox. A burner called “Full Steam Ahead,” this track is destined for greatness amongst the adult contemporary set. … more

From AnnieLennox.com: As confirmed by media posts this week Annie Lennox is a guest vocalist on David Grays new album 'Draw The Line' due out September 22nd. Annie guest vocals on  'Full Stream Ahead'.  David Gray talked to Billboard.com  saying Annie "absolutely transformed the track". You can read the full article on Billboard.com here or visit David Grays website here.