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Daughtry
- By Chris Daughtry
- Genre: Rock
Common Sense Media says
Idol rocker is derivative yet powerful.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this American Idol veteran delivers some viable, if derivative, rock & roll on his self-titled CD -- with a little something for everyone. Lyrics play it safe, with the exception of some occasional dark-side musings, made-to-order for teenagers who take themselves extremely seriously.
What's the story?
Chris Daughtry knows his way around a power ballad, and showcases his vocal range beautifully on DAUGHTRY, his first CD since American Idol. Gritty and emotional, his voice -- supported by a powerful rhythm section -- is the star of this show as he careens through a variety of hard-hitting styles reminiscent of everyone from Creed to Slash (who delivers a cameo appearance on "What I Want") to sensitive-guy crooners of every genre.
Is it any good?
Daughtry sings with so much passion that you may not notice how derivative and musically unadventurous these songs really are, with only a couple of notable exceptions ("Breakdown" and "All These Lives"). The lyrics are simplistic and the rhymes are predictable, which means that any emotional impact rests squarely on the arrangements and performance. The fact that Daughtry pulls off an album with some grit and power is proof of the North Carolina native's natural talent.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the phenomenon of American Idol and the opportunities it affords both winners and losers. You can also read the lyrics of "Breakdown" and "All these Lives" -- songs that appear to address real issues with obtuse poetry -- and discuss what Daughtry is trying to communicate in these songs.
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I wouldn't go as far as to call it bad, but the music sounds like most everything else you hear over and over on the radio. Only a couple of the songs even approach rock. Pop radio fodder. Pretty unexiting really. I thought Chris was OK when he was on American Idol. My mom(huge Daughtry fan) gave the CD to my son recently. I had never really listened to the songs until then.
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Love This Band !!!!
Daughtry is one of the greatest rock bands of all time. My favorite songs on the album are It's Not Over and Home which is played when contestants get voted off on American Idol.
Great Cd!!!!!!
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THIS IS A BLOODY AWESOME SONG PEEPZ USE SHOULD LISTEN TO MUSIC MORE ITS HEEEPZ SICK :) ♥
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Great stuff
I don't like many artists like daughtry much less like the music they sing....but this is a wonderfull album not a weak song in it...''Feels Like Tonight'' and ''Home'' are two of the best singles this year by any artist it deserves more than 3 stars an it is exceptional for a debut album
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Great CD to try! A favorite :)
I love Daughtry because of this CD. Decided to listen to it and turns out it is now one of my faves! There's not really any messages or language to be concerned about or rave about either, and personally i like all the songs on the CD and his voice.
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real idol rocker
Chris daughtry and his new band are WAY better than Bo Bice's ablum. Bice sold out and turned into pop music. Daughtry stayed true to his real genre. SOngs are great on the album. The one with SLASH and the american idol song that is played when a person's voted off are the best,
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| Artist: | Chris Daughtry |
| Release date: | November 21, 2006 |
| Label: | RCA |
| Genre: | Rock |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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