Danny Gokey - My Best Days
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Artist: Danny GokeyEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
Published: 2010-03-02
CD Release Date: 2010-03-02
Music Label: RCA
Soundtracks:
- My Best Days Are Ahead Of Me
- Like That's A Bad Thing
- I Still Believe
- Tiny Life
- Get Away
- It's Only
- Life On Ya
- Crazy Not To
- Be Somebody
- I Will Not Say Goodbye
Free Music Notes for My Best Days
Free Music Review: A Fantastic Debut Album From A Promising Talent
Hit: 5 Stars
I will preface this review by saying that I was indeed a very big Danny Gokey fan during his time on "American Idol." After Idol ended, I wasn't sure what would happen with him, but I kept my fingers crossed. When I heard that Danny had decided to do country music, I was initially disappointed, hoping that he would go the pop-soul route. But, I decided to stick by him and support him anyway. But any disappointment I had evaporated the moment I first heard his debut single, "My Best Days Are Ahead Of Me." It's a fun, upbeat song that oozes positivity and not only speaks of Gokey's claim that his best days are ahead of him (and it seems likely that he is correct), but it also has a way of encouraging listeners to believe the same of themselves without being preachy or cheesy. In fact, the entire album is so laden with soul, pop, and rock influences that I don't really even think of "My Best Days" as a country CD. The tracks "Like That's A Bad Thing," "Get Away," "Life On Ya," and "Be Somebody" fall in that same vein...fun, upbeat songs that are filled with positive energy, something that I think a lot of people need right now. "Be Somebody," in particular speaks on issues in today's society, including "street life," trying to impress people instead of being yourself, and people getting shot due to the colors of the clothes they wear. It's one of my favorite tracks on the album. "I Still Believe" speaks about believing in God even without much physical evidence, while "It's Only" is a timely ballad about societal issues and charity that, once again, gets its point across without being overbearing or preachy. "Crazy Not To" is a love ballad, that speaks about wanting to be with someone despite other people's opinions ("My friends say I'm crazy if I do / Aww but look at you, look at you, look at you / Oh I'd be crazy not to"). The highlight of the album, though, is the final track, the haunting "I Will Not Say Goodbye," which is about not wanting to say goodbye to a loved one who as died. The raw passion in Gokey's voice on this song in particular is absolutely riveting and heartwrenching, and a brilliant end to this great, albeit short, album. Now, while I am an "American Idol" fan, I have found myself mostly disappointed in most contestants' albums post-"Idol." I was completely prepared to not like Gokey's album, as I didn't like many other "Idol" albums before his. But when I first listened to the album, I was pleasantly surprised, and thrilled, that one of my all-time favorite contestants actually made an album that I cannot stop listening to, and an album that makes me feel good when I put it on. A fantastic debut album from someone who is a great guy, is incredibly nice to his fans, and seems to have a great future ahead of him.
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The debut Country album from the 8th season finalist of American Idol featuring the single "My Best Days are Ahead of Me". During his bid for the Idol title, Gokey impressed the judges with his vocal versatility, but it was his buoyant personality and perseverance in the face of adversity that earned Gokey a special place in the hearts of Idol devotees.Country Music CDs
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