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"No Surprise" (CD single)
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Idol alum gives clean account of a sad breakup.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that they have nothing to worry about with this track: Chris Daughtry and his bandmates give a super straightforward, obscenity-free account of a sad breakup.
What's the story?
Arguably the most famous American Idol who never was, Season 5 contestant and vocal powerhouse Chris Daughtry is back with his namesake band on NO SURPRISE -- the first single off their impending second album. Known throughout his Idol tenure for his clean living and devotion to family, Daughtry demonstrates the same wholesomeness in this song about falling out of love. He avoids the name-calling and pot shots in which many jilted singers indulge, opting instead for a mature perspective on how ending his relationship will ultimately be better for both him and his partner: "It's no surprise I won't be here tomorrow / Yeah you and I will be a tough act to follow / But I know in time we'll find this was no surprise."
Is it any good?
Chris Daughtry made it all the way to fourth place on Idol for a reason: he's got a great voice. That said, this single follows the same unadventurous, made-for-radio formula as most of the tracks on his last record. It's a shame, since such exceptional vocals deserve to be backed by much more creative songwriting.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the pressures that American Idol contestants like Chris Daughtry face after going from obscurity to celebrity practically overnight. While fame brings a lot of perks, could it also have drawbacks? What would it feel like to have people recognize you everywhere you go?
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Sounds like EVERY OTHER SONG he's sang
Chris Daughtry's songs are very similar to teen's excuses: You get the same thing OVER and OVER. I don't listen to this unoriginal fool, but I was scanning MTV and nothing else was on. 4 minutes of my life wasted.
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READ THIS!
If anyone thinks this song is piece of cr-p, then you have no taste in music. Also, this song is sad, yet tells you something. So, to jumanji lover, why bother looking this song up if you're just gonna trash it? ANOTHER 4 MINUTES WASTED WRITING YOUR REVIEW!
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Chris Daughtry Takes Break-Up OK
Good song with a positive message. Not my personally favorite, but Chris Daughtry handles things without curse words, being disrespectful, and offending listeners, which is awesome. Just not my favorite, but it's for children, too. At least children that are interested.
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