Release date: Nov. 21, 2006
12 tracks; 43:26
If it weren't for "American Idol," Daughtry would be just another band that sounds like Nickleback.
Because of "Idol," Chris Daughtry and his band have a bigger fan base, a top-selling CD and a career that's up and running.
Unfortunately, that doesn't mean he doesn't sound like Nickelback.
Idol contestant Chris Daughtry gained a lot of popularity after his surprising early vote-off on the nationwide karaoke contest.
I talked with Daughtry a few times during and after the competition and I at least know that it couldn't have happened to a nicer, more down-to-earth guy.
As far as the album is concerned, I honestly expected more.
A lot of the album sounds the same. It's all got a straight rock feel along the lines of Creed and Nickelback.
"Home" sounds like a song he performed during his homecoming concert in Greensboro.
A lot of the songs touch on themes of love - and it starts to get old.
If Daughtry wanted to separate himself from the pack, he's got work to do.
I'm glad his vibrato is toned down on the album. His voice comes across clearly.
While listening to the album, I thought - this guy wouldn't have done well as the "Idol" winner. In some ways he was lucky to leave when he did.
The McLeansville native gets some support from Slash on "What I Want" - the only cameo noticed on the album.
I was surprised he didn't put his cover of "Dead or Alive" on the album, since he already had commercial success with the song.
I was also surprised that there weren't more acoustic songs on the album to help showcase his vocals.
After following Daughtry through Idol and being involved with his homecoming, I feel like the CD is the final chapter in the "Idol" book on Daughtry.
However, how long the book of Daughtry is remains to be seen.
Posted by jeffhahnedisabled at December 17, 2006 7:28 PM
