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| Artist: Daughtry
Label: RCA
Category: Music
List Price: $18.97
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Avg. Customer Rating:  866 reviews
Sales Rank: 98
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 5 x 0.4
MPN: 828768886021
UPC: 828768886021
EAN: 8287688860214
ASIN: B000IY04RC
Release Date: November 21, 2006
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| Tracks:
| • | It's Not Over | | • | Used To | | • | Home | | • | Over You | | • | Crashed | | • | Feels Like Tonight | | • | What I Want (featuring Slash) | | • | Breakdown | | • | Gone | | • | There And Back Again | | • | All These Lives | | • | What About Now |
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Chris Daughtry starts his first post-American Idol disc with a song whose title reviewers coast to coast will be grateful for: "It's Not Over." What an understatement. For the Idol-watching rock fan's money, nobody--not even Southern-fried heartthrob Bo Bice in season four--stormed the stage with more raw talent. That it translates so well to a solo disc (Daughtry was recorded with studio musicians; future discs will include a Daughtry-assembled band) proves all he needed was a little prodding, the kind the tube has gotten so good at. Here are a dozen songs that'll flick your rock & roll switch, whether you're a Creed fan, a club kid, or a mambo king: "Used To" and "Over You," a couple of early tracks, ought to arrive bundled with a road map they're so highway sing-along-ready, and "Feels Like Tonight" screws the lid on the premise that Daughtry can deliver a punchy pop-rock song without flinching. Elsewhere, the North Carolina family man lets his inner (and outer, actually) goatee- and eyeliner-type guy rip: his built-for-the-hard-stuff voice bites down appealingly on "Breakdown," a dark serenade to mental health, and also on "What I Want," an '80s-style fist-pumper featuring Slash. The loud mad dash of those songs leads to a midtempo wind-down ("All These Lives," "What About Now"), but as a mix, it works. Daughtry is a man of many moods--contemplative, explosive, insistent, humble. No matter which pokes through on a given song, he steadies it to a place as honest as it is accessible. Rare is the rocker who lays out so broad an on-ramp. --Tammy La Gorce
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 An extraordinary achievement November 22, 2006
173 out of 228 found this review helpful
Chris Daughty's much anticipated debut album is a amazing accomplishment. I normally don't give out five stars for debut albums, but this one has certainly earned it. It's a compilation of sheer brilliance with songs rich with emotion, drawing you in, traveling to your soul and wrapping you up in a cocoon that is nothing but raw, pure, unadulterated passion. Chris infuses so much of himself in each song that it's hard to pick a favorite track. There is no doubt that he is going to be around for a long time.
A few of my favorites:
It's not Over: Haunting, full of emotion, easily pulls you in and you forget yourself
Home: Heart-wrenching
Over You: Speaks of putting your heart back together after it's been broken. It's raw, angry, determined.
What About Now: This song rips into me everytime I hear it. It's about estrangement and what if.
By the way, If you like Nickelback, you'll like Chris Daughtry.
Terrific Debut Album November 21, 2006
122 out of 179 found this review helpful
I'm not fan of AMERICAN IDOL, but I tend to always check out the contestant albums over at iTunes when they're released, and Daughtry's self-titled album (a smart move for a rocker who built his initial following based upon name recognition of a TV show) is an overwhelmingly pleasant surprise. Certainly, as is the case with almost any album, not all tracks are to my liking, but the entire roster is surprisingly solid, especially considering this to be a debut release. Some may inevitably gripe about comparisons to other bands -- Nickelback comes to mind -- and it would be easy to dismiss Daughtry on that argument alone, but you'd be missing some terrific tracks. Do like I do and sample the tracks first, and I'm sure you'll find yourself pleasantly surprised with "What I Want," a driving rock anthem featuring the legendary Slash. Also worth a listen are "What About Now," "There and Back Again," "Over You," "Home," and "Used To."
At a glance (or a quick listen), a few of the samples do sound a bit repetitive lyrically and musically. This is a weakness of the sampling system, though, and not the entire track. Having downloaded more than half the album this morning and given them a full run, I'm convinced that Daughtry is not only here to stay, but he'll be hanging around for some years to come.
 Daughtry Breathes New Life Into A Stale Genre. December 14, 2006
78 out of 90 found this review helpful
Heads up everyone - I'm a Taylor fan. With over 200 reviews on Amazon, I wasn't going to add my own, but so many "fans" from Chris, Kat, and Taylors boards are on the other boards bashing their releases, that I wanted to give a representation of a true music lover and show you all that we're out there.
My wife liked Chris during AI but, with the exception of "Hemorrhage" I heard the same bland nu-metal from him every week. And I hate nu-metal. Then he sang one of my favorite songs of all time - "What A Wonderful World" by the incredible Louis Armstrong. How in the world could a one-dimensional metal singer pull off a signature song by one of the greatest jazz artists of all time? Amazingly well, as it turned out, because Chris Daughtry is anything but one dimensional. In short, while I still supported Taylor each week, Daughtry made me sit up and listen, wondering what he would do next. And they just kept getting better - his version of Queen's "Innuendo" will stand tall as one of Idol's greatest performances, in my opinion.
And then, thankfully, he lost. I say thankfully, because I knew if there was anyone who would benefit the least from being sterilized by the Pop Juggernaut that is American Idol, it was Chris Daughtry.
When the album was announced, I pre-ordered it (along with Hicks'), even though I knew it would be similar to Nickleback. I can't stand Nickleback, but I wanted to support him; Idol "losers" typically don't fare well in the US. I never expected to like it.
Now I've listened to it a few times and - surprise - it's damned good, and will probably become one of the strongest debuts in Idol history.
"Daughtry" is based in nu-metal, make no mistake about it, but it's so much more. Chris has written or co-written an astounding 9 out of 11 tracks (an unprecedented undertaking for an Idol debut) and he turns out to be a savvy writer. This is *melodic* music, with depth, passion, and creative melodies that are anything but the generic garbage we've grown accustomed to on the the radio the last few years. In fact, "Daughtry" may just bridge the gap between the music we're listening to currently and the next big thing to come. If anything, the catchy hooks and strong vocal lines (along with -OMG- actual *harmonies*) will inspire current and future artists to raise their game.
He also pays as much attention to the lyrics as he does the music, and this raises "Daughtry" even higher above the masses. In "Home" he sorrowfully states:
"No, I think you got me all wrong.
I don't regret this life I chose for me.
But these places and these faces are getting old,
So I'm going home"
while in "Breakdown" he brilliantly juxtaposes the figurative with the literal:
"Well, I'm sitting alone thinking about it all over coffee,
And still crowding my space are the things you still hold against me." This is a lyric from someone who has been writing a long time, and who takes his craft seriously.
Is it perfect? Of course not. The album as a whole tends to gel a bit too well. Too much of it features the same three chords played mid-tempo and, because of this, some songs tend to run into the next. Thankfully, there are some real gems here. "Home" shows how mature a songwriter he is, and "What I Want," featuring guitarist Slash, proves that he can hold his own as a rocker.
Holding the whole thing together are Chris' vocals: confident and gritty, yet crystal clear. And, of course, he has a wider range than almost any other rock vocalist out there today. Check out his background vocals on "There and Back Again;" when he screams out "Here's your moment to shine," he *means* it.
There is no stereotypical posing here, folks; Chris Daughtry is the real deal. As a Taylor fan - hell, as a *music* fan - I'm looking forward to his next release.
 These songs don't do this man justice February 26, 2007
30 out of 50 found this review helpful
DISCLAIMER:
If you the reader suffer from a severe level of immaturity or self indulgent fanboy flag waving, if you can't handle discerning opinions or disagreement, if you think that criticism = negativity, if you think that album sales = greatness or relevance, or if you can't respond to this review in an analytical, civil, point by point fashion then please READ NO FURTHER. You're better off feeling reaffirmed and secure by reading all the other 5 star reviews. If you'd like to read a somewhat objective, introspective and thoughtful analysis, then please proceed. I'm a drummer in my 20s with a taste for all things rock, metal and progressive - so long as it's not overblown or overly pretentious. I'm not that big of an American Idol fan, but I did enjoy singers like Daughtry and Bo Bice. NO...I am NOT a Taylor Hicks fan, nor am I upset that he won AI that season. I really liked Chris Daughtry and I knew that he was destined for big things, and I appreciate the fact that he chose lesser known tracks like Queen's "Innuendo" (which I love) and Creed's "What If" (even though I detest Creed). However, I'm not impressed that he basically performed the Chilli Peppers version of "Higher Ground" and the LIVE version of "I Walk the Line." Even though he had a somewhat familiar vocal style, it was cool that he took some risks, although limited. I was definitely looking forward to Daughtry's debut CD. The lead off single "It's Not Over" was a nice surprise, even though it's treading familiar vocal territory. Ever hear of Days of the New, Candlebox, Creed, Nickelback, 3 Doors Down, Puddle of Mud, STP or Pearl Jam? Ok, so the gravel-like rock tenor is played out. But what about the music - could that at least be more original? Hmmmm. Basic alternarock format with a nod to Pearl Jam, STP and watered down Metallica. You've got 4/4 time signatures, 128-156 beats per minute, clean guitar intros followed by distorted sections, songs in F/D key variations, radio friendly arrangements and short song lengths. Even still, "It's Not Over" isn't bad. Same goes for the rest of the tracks: Not bad, but definitely not great either. Very middle of road, very safe. Of course it's unfair to expect a masterpiece, but something is very lacking. To those who are wondering, yes I listened to the whole album, several times. Did I buy it? No. Ahhh the beauty of torrents. I will hold onto hope that his sophomore effort will showcase better songwriting and more originality. If the quality of the material improves then I'll definitely buy the official release and catch a live gig. Daughtry fanboys, please stop with the "it's sold a gazillion copies, why haven't you joined us" routine. How brainwashed and zombie-like of you. You know full well that quantity does not equal quality. By the way, you don't have to agree. Agreeing with me would be missing the point. Read, evaluate, and ultimately respect my position - but you don't have to agree or like it.
 Silence critics? The ones I've read are howling -- with laughter November 27, 2006
25 out of 48 found this review helpful
I liked Daughtry at the start of the Idol season, but after a while everything started sounding the same -- like a Creed/Fuel/Nickleback knock-off. Exactly the same. Unfortunately, Daughtry's advisers couldn't get him to break out of that box here. Just as he has a tendancy on stage or stand in the same strange posture with the mic up high and his hands and mic obscuring his face, so he hasn't been able to change his stripes with the music itself. There's no originality here -- just a good voice doing a hackneyed imitation of a real rock star. To be a rock star you have to be a great performer on stage, you have to have a memorable personality and you need to have something original to offer. Daughtry fails on all three counts.
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