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| Dreaming Out Loud | 
 enlarge | Artist: Onerepublic
Label: Interscope Records
Category: Music
List Price: $13.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  86 reviews
Sales Rank: 409
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 001026602
UPC: 602517507197
EAN: 0602517507197
ASIN: B000WMEAKC
Release Date: November 20, 2007
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 Dreams you forget November 21, 2007
6 out of 27 found this review helpful
I really like Apologize...i found it on Myspace a year ago and just fell in love. I think the great thing about this song is the strong melody and straight forward arrangement. The album could have benefited from more of this kind of direction. However the rest of the album is horribly overproduced. The lyrics are cliche, overlydramatic, or unmemorable. It's like 12 songs about basically nothing. I never really noticed how much his voice sounded like Chris Martin's...and stretched out over the course of an entire album it's painfully annoying. really dissapointing. sorry.
Dozing Out Loud January 5, 2008
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
I was really looking forward to OneRepublic's CD, given Ryan Tedder's pedigree and the complete, compelling beauty of "Apologize." I was disappointed, though. Tedder's voice is OK, but he doesn't do much with it and I didn't find the music or lyrics particularly interesting. With the exception of a few tracks (two versions of "Apologize," "Tyrant," and "Dreaming Out Loud," which is a bonus track), the CD is a collection of interchangeable, snoozy "rock" songs that don't hold my attention.
 No apology necessary... February 8, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
If you haven't heard the Timbaland infused `Apologize' yet then obviously you don't listen to the radio (or watch TV since the new `Atonement' plugs have got the infectious chorus running through each steamy scene) and if that is the case then you're missing out on what the buzz is all about. Yes, `Apologize' may very well be the best pop song released this past year, maybe even years before it. It's strong and appealing to all genres. It has a strong rock soul with a great hip-hop flare and a beautiful message reminiscent of something you hear out of the mouth of Sarah McLachlan. Ryan Tedder and company are much more than a one hit wonder though. With their debut studio album `Dreaming Out Loud' they prove that they are here to make a name for themselves.
I had found myself a copy of their self produced album `Drowning in the Sea of Life' shortly after hearing `Apologize' for the first time and I must say that I was very happy to see the majority of that album appear here as well just remastered and polished up.
The first of these remastered tracks is `Mercy', a classic pop-rock track that is truly infectious and the definition of catchy. It's probably one of the best tracks to point to in order to single out the type of band OneRepublic really is at the core. There are two versions of the radio hit `Apologize' on the bill here, the original version that no one heard (of course it's not as rough as the `original' original) and the Timbaland remix. The two aren't all that different but in all honesty Timbaland's beats really elevate it beyond average rock track into infamy. This song will be remembered for years to come, even if the band isn't.
The second single of the album is `Stop & Stare', a catchy rock ballad that delivers despite not being as strong as some others here. It's a nice song, but nothing spectacular. I much prefer `Tyrant' although I liked the original raw version I heard off of `Drowning in the Sea of Life'. They polished it up a little too much for my taste, but it still delivers so I can't complain too much. `Tyrant' is one of their darker songs and it shows not only in lyrical weight but also in musicianship. `Goodbye, Apathy' is one of their deeper songs. Tedder has a way of pouring his heart out that makes you find yourself within his words; this way they cut much deeper.
I remember when I heard the rough version of `All We Are' and I thought it was brilliant. It's not a magnificent song musically but when you put it in its place you see that it is really a perfect pop-rock track and this polished remastered version is even better; way better. The piano laden verses create a stronger mood and make this one of the highlights of the album. I never was a fan of `Someone to Save You' and I'm still not. It just doesn't fit with the rest of the album to me. My favorite track of off `Drowning in the Sea of Life' is still by far my favorite track on `Dreaming Out Loud'; `Prodigal'. The song is just so moving and emotional for me. As Ryan's words leave his mouth and grace my ear I'm brought to this place that I can only dream music would take me. It's magical.
There are four tracks that are brand new, the opening U2 inspired `Say (All I Need)', the catchy `All Fall Down', the acoustic heavy `Won't Stop' and the somber `Come Home'. Of the four the opening and closing tracks are by far the greater. `Say' gets the album off to a great start and was a delight to hear. You can tell there was a heavy U2 influence but OneRepublic always manages to make each track their own. `Come Home' is far less catchy but far more moving. Like `Prodigal' and `Apologize' this is one of those tracks that takes me somewhere beautiful. `All Fall Down' is decent but nothing special and `Won't Stop' feels a bit too long, and that chorus gets under my skin just a tad.
In the end this album is definitely worth the money. OneRepublic have already made a big name for themselves with just one word (that word would be `apologize' for any who weren't paying attention here) but with their debut studio effort they prove that they are determined to stick around for quite a while. I, for one, hope they do.
 Someone wake me up . . . I'm having a nightmare November 25, 2007
5 out of 12 found this review helpful
After seeing their performance of "Apologize" on "So You Think You Can Dance" this past summer, I had been awaiting the release of OneRepublic's first album more anxiously then I've been for a CD in a few years. I literally couldn't get that song out of my head, and couldn't wait to see what else the band had up their sleeves. Somewhere along the way, though, that dreamy fantasy became a nightmare.
The first time through, as I sampled the first few seconds of each track, I kept hearing the same song. Later, when I played each song in its entirety, I got the same feeling: the songs all start out a little uniquely at first, but once the lyrics start, they break into the same familiar beat as "Apologize," only set to a different key. Besides "Apologize," the only other track that even stands out just a little bit is "Goodbye, Apathy." The other eleven are little more than remixed variations of the same tune set to different lyrics.
To say the least, the disappointment of Dreaming Out Loud was pretty disheartening to see from a group that is so capable of works so brilliant and original as their breakthrough "Apologize." I really expected more of them, and other true music enthusiasts should too. When musicians waste their talent on commercial mish-mosh like this, it's no wonder consumers are increasingly turning to places like I-tunes for a more selective fix. In hind-sight, I would have been better off going there myself, spending $2 or $3 on the couple of songs that are actually worthwhile, and saving the rest of my money for better selections.
While this album, in truth, is underwhelming for a potentially superior group, it is still above average compared to current industry standards (Ashley Simpson, anybody?). I would still definitely recommend OneRepublic's first effort to people merely looking for something new to listen to, just can't call it a "must own."
The real shame here is that the squandered opportunity of real talent might just have made a once "next big thing" band into the latest one hit wonder. Hopefully, though, the guys will rebound with a more solid sophmore effort if they survive to get the chance.
SOUND: ***
ORIGINALITY: **
QUALITY: ***
EXTRA CREDIT FOR "APOLOGIZE": *
TOTAL SCORE: ***
 Meet The New Air Supply... January 3, 2008
5 out of 14 found this review helpful
...same as the old Air Supply. Only an Air Supply album (CD) never dejected so swiftly in sales right after a monster hit single as 'Dreaming Out Loud' has. And some people say Americans are stupid. My grade: C-
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