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Daughtry (by Chris Daughtry, Rock)

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Idol rocker is derivative yet powerful.

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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.

Positive messages: No clear message of any kind, except for subtle support of self-absorbed teen angst.
Violence: Some darkly poetic imagery here and there; nothing really explicit.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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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.

What's the story?

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?

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.

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Released on: November 21, 2006
Label: RCA
Genre: Rock
This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
 
 

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catdog5555
teen, 18 years old
 
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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vanwinkle
parent of 17 year old
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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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twilightluver7689
teen, 16 years old
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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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bookworm112
teen, 16 years old
 
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THIS IS A BLOODY AWESOME SONG PEEPZ USE SHOULD LISTEN TO MUSIC MORE ITS HEEEPZ SICK :) ♥
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dudeman123
adult
 
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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CSM Screen ...
teen, 15 years old
 
This cd and artist is AMAZING!
this is an awesome cd. it is not at all inappropriate. its just a collection of great music with great lyrics. AMAZING. enough said.
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gsayi2
teen, 16 years old
 
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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zsmovieking5
teen, 16 years old
 
i love chris dougtry
chris doughtry's songs should be heard by peaple 8 and up.
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tlilly
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kerndog
teen, 16 years old
 
Awesome
I love this CD. Good music with good stories in each song. I love it.
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KelandryOfTortall
teen, 17 years old
 
Awesome American Idol dude....
Great songs... "over you" is my mom's divoce theme, lol.
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h.m.222
kid, 12 years old
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adults love them. my review is......
BRIGHT SIDE: good band, good songs, and clean, safe lyrics. NOT-SO-BRIGHT-SIDE: Their songs are hard to learn the lyrics of.
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runner4ever
teen, 17 years old
 
best rock ever
This CD has soul and thought in it. so appropriote for 11+. Daughtry is the best rock singer other than AC/DC and Bon Jovi
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carrie1v
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My absolute favorite CD since November
All songs have a story, all lyrics are clean, all songs have a great arrangement and Chris Daughtry wrote or helped write 10 of 12 songs all while touring for American Idol, quite a feat. I saw Daughtry in concert in SF and they really are a rock band, so this will be where they are the most confortable. My 13 year old son also loves this CD.
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tiedyegirl
teen, 16 years old
 
the best idol ever
even though he didn't win Chris daughtry is the best American idol constant ever his CD is really good i love him he is great
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