Daughtry : Daughtry : Review : Rolling Stone

The debut from former American Idol semifinalist Chris Daughtry makes one thing clear: Homeboy loves to rock. Unfortunately, Daughtry shares a weakness for emotional overspill with his fellow Idol alums. He wields his gruff, hair-flailing voice like a spandex-clad star on mammoth arena fare like "There and Back Again" and sleazy near-metal songs such as "What I Want," a rave-up featuring Slash on guitar. But Daughtry gives in to bombast on a series of giant, aching near-ballads, including "Over You" and "Gone," a dark, Nickelback-worthy cut that includes lines like "The day you turned on me is the day I died." Daughtry gets points for not courting soccer moms, but just because he can howl like a motherfucker doesn't mean he's not a cheeseball.

CHRISTIAN HOARD

(Posted: Nov 28, 2006)

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Review 1 of 42

4of 5 Stars

I want to give this a 5 but there is something missing but it was a very album for his first one. I can see Daughtry being around for a while and making even better music. This guy should stop judging music because every good album is bad, listen to it more than once dickhead. If want some good music buy this album you will be surprised. The songs that stood out were "Its not over", "Used To", "Home", and "What I Want".

Jun 10, 2007 12:40:11

Review 2 of 42

5of 5 Stars

Loved this CD - rarely do I find a CD where I like every single track but this one did it. I wasn't surprised Chris Daughtry got kicked off Idol since he obviously doesn't fit their "mould" and he's much better off on his own. Thank goodness I don't read this idiot's reviews before buying my music otherwise I'd never be buying anything good. Hoard obviously has no taste in music (please - anyone who still listens to Bob "bore me to death" Dylan needs a new career!).

May 19, 2007 10:40:46

Review 3 of 42

5of 5 Stars

I loved it.

May 12, 2007 07:15:33

Review 4 of 42

1of 5 Stars

Mass audiences eat this crap up because this is the type of music they're spoon fed through the most accessible medium: television. Most people would rather latch onto music that is accessible and safe rather than venturing out to find music that is challenging and genuinely well made. Poo poo on these people.

May 3, 2007 14:03:08

Review 5 of 42

1of 5 Stars

This is not rock. It's contrived, weak, boring, done before, bubble gum, and overall just another American Idol reject wannabee.

Apr 21, 2007 07:08:56

Review 6 of 42

5of 5 Stars

This Daughtry kid with the powerhouse set of pipes and a performance that conveys the true passion of rock, may be rock's resurrection from the dead. He has taken a 'rushed and thrown together' CD, and on his own merit brought it to the top of the charts. It's like the story of the old beat up violin, put in the hands of the Master, produces the purist, most soulful music ever known to man. Daughtry is a Master. Anything you give him is going to sound good. Give him something special, and this young man with the powerful voice, is going to rank up there with Freddie Mercury and Robert Plant. Any of you babies remember them? Masters all. Take it from a rocker from back in the day, this kid has got it.

Mar 19, 2007 09:03:05

Review 7 of 42

2of 5 Stars

The record is bland.There is too much of a sameness to it.Very generic.It is a huge seller because it appeals to the teens.
I like him on Idol,but not too much here.
The much maligned Taylor Hicks cd is way better.It has a variety of diffent music styles on it.It is strictly for adults,and that is why Daughtry is outselling him.

Mar 17, 2007 22:26:04

Review 8 of 42

5of 5 Stars

I LOVE THIS CD-- AND I CANT WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE....

Mar 17, 2007 13:14:24

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