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Like a previous reviewer, I anticipated harder music with the punch that would have really highlighted and showcased Chris' great and unique vocal talents. Most of the songs are a bit on the bland pop side. To Daughtry's credit, there isn't a 'dog' of a song in the bunch, however. So, this CD is good, especially for an initial release; but hopefully the next one will feature a bit more variety in the blend. I'd like to hear some melodies and lyrics with more contrast and punch in the mix. Harder rock would simply suit his vocal style much better.
I was wowed by his performance on Idol... I was mesmerized by his rough rock-n-roll style, I nearly cried when it was announced that this awesome raw talent was going home.... so, of course I eagerly awaited his debut album. This man has the most powerful, most breath-taking, most captivating vocals that I have heard in a long time. However, I was dissapointed in this album. While his vocals are amazing and I dont' think it is bad... I was sad to hear it sounding so similar to some of the other bands on the radio today. I expected him to debut with this hardcore, hard-hitting, ROCK album but instead it sounds like all the others out there. I will remain a loyal Daughtry fan because I know he is capable of something unique, something different and I know he will deliver. On another note: the lyrics are great, his vocals are on fire, and yes, it is definitely worth purchasing!!Read full review
First off, Chris Daughtry is amazingly talented. Of the American Idol finalists, you could predict that he'd be the most marketable. His edgy style of singing is simply popular at the present. This cd is primarily about romantic relationships, with is typical of radio-fare. It is almost void of spiritual themes and the deeper matters of basic human nature. While typical of first releases, even as good as this one is, his next will hopefully contemplate a wider range of more serious topics. The lyrics are positive and clean. His post-grunge vocals and acoustic sensitivities certainly have their appeal. The rocker, It's Not Over, was, of course, an instant radio hit, as was the ballad Over You. The other songs are either midtempo rockers or pandering ballads, but they lack the spiritual sensibilities of such forerunners as Creed. Otherwise, the rest of the cd is mediocre, even with Slash's help. Daughtry should listen to Day of Fire's first cd for inspiration, it being a better cd than this while along the same style.Read full review
Being an avid fan of American Idol, it was criminal when Chris Daughtry was eliminated. When watching AI Season 8 a few weeks back and seeing that Chris Daughtry had created his own band, aptly named Daughtry, and hearing him perform his song on AI, I instantly searched for his CD the next day. The CD arrived from the seller in the USA 7 days later and I played it 4 times over as well as email tracks to friends and upload it to the shared computer drive at work so others could listen and enjoy. I was initially worried that BMG & 19 records (Simon Cowell's bunch) were the producers and instantly thought that this would be a tad pop like with a few cheesy tracks thrown in. I was wrong. Thank God! For a debut album, this is a work of art. It sounds like Chris Daughtry has been doing this all his life. His voice is strong, powerful, raspy and smooth at the same time. The lyrics, compositions and melodies are great. Being a fan of rock music in general, including Whitesnake, Journey, David Cook, Nickelback, Linkin Park, Rooster (only released 2 albums before the band split, try and get them if you can, 1st album called Rooster and 2nd album Circle and Satellites - both tremendous), Aerosmith etc, Chris Daughtry's voice sits up there with the best of them and especially track 7 'What I Want' performed with Slash from GNR is a definate 'nod yer head and tap yer feet' song. The less rockier tracks such as tracks 1, 3 and 8 and melodic with fantastic lyrics yet not soppy! Not many albums you get where you enjoy every track or flick through the tracks just to check the CD out. Overall, I am thrilled with this album. This guy will be around for a long, long time and if you like David Cook, who I think is amazing, I'd go a step further to say that Chris Daughtry is better. Enjoy - I did and still am! Angela - UK resident, aged 31.Read full review
I'm not too much into American Idol and the singers but Daughtry definately is an exception. Although there's room to expand on lyrics and experimentation with tone color, I definately though it was a good first try. "It's Not Over", the first song and first single on the album, has become very popular on radio and is surely worth a listen. The album progress very little from there, but none of the songs are trash. Daughtry needs to develop more, but I really do like this album.
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