Gavin DeGraw - Gavin DeGraw
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Artist: Gavin DeGrawBrand: Baker & Taylor
Edition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
CD Release Date: 2008-05-06
Music Label: Rca
Soundtracks:
- In Love With A Girl
- Next To Me
- Cheated On Me
- I Have You To Thank
- Cop Stop
- Young Love
- Medicate The Kids
- Relative
- She Holds A Key
- Untamed
- Let It Go
- We Belong Together
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After the release of Gavin DeGraw's 2003 debut album "Chariot," DeGraw burst onto the scene with several radio hits, perhaps none bigger than "I Don't Wanna Be" (a song that has been covered on American Idol countless times, as well as being the theme song for the popular CW show "One Tree Hill). While most artists try to capitalize on the success of their debut album by following it up quickly with another set, DeGraw took the road less traveled, focusing on the further promotion of his debut album (which he would also repackage with a disc of raw acoustic performances, titled "Chariot Stripped") through radio appearances and endless touring. After three years of non stop touring to promote the album, DeGraw took a well deserved break from the road to record this self titled offering. The result is a soulful blend of harmonic proportions mixed in with a solid assortment of ballads. The ablum plays out as such:
1. In Love With A Girl - 9/10
Perhaps the most catchy tune on the disc, DeGraw starts off the album with this uptempo Pop-Rock anthem that incorporates a rocking guitar riff with fast paced vocal arrangements.
2. Next To Me (Wait A Minute Sister) - 7/10
A solid uptempo tune that fits right in with DeGraw's previous works on "Chariot."
3. Cheated On Me - 7/10
Gavin slows the tempo down on this number as the mood of the song takes on an eerie undertone with searing guitar riffs and emotional lyrics.
4. I Have You To Thank - 10/10
One of Gavin's best tunes to date. Picking up the pace once again, this song discusses how it feels to find the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. With solid lyrics and a bridge that builds to a resounding climax, DeGraw is at his best on this number.
5. Cop Stop - 9/10
An uptempo piano driven number that is both cleverly written and catchy.
6. Young Love - 10/10
The best song on the album. DeGraw is once again at his finest with this ballad that is chalk full of emotionally charged lyrics and beautifully done arrangements.
"Young love is sacrifice, young love is tough, young love is innocence, young love is us"..."Your eyes tell the lies, of the lines that you said. Now that I love you, whoa I wish we never met. Why wait? Woman I'm taking risks here that no one dares. And you're scared, scared of the bottom, afraid of the steps."
7. Medicate the Kids - 6/10
This song reminds me of Chariot's "Chemical Party," another tune that I didn't particularly care for. Feel free to skip over this one.
8. Relative - 7/10
A solid tune with a harder edge to it than typical Gavin.
9. She Holds A Key - 9/10
Gavin has yet to write a poorly done ballad, and this song is no exception. A solid piano arrangement and softly moving melodies make this a definite song to download.
10. Untamed - 7/10
A decent uptempo tune.
11. Let It Go - 8/10
A solid slow moving ballad that has a bit of a nostalgic vibe to it during the chorus.
12. We Belong Together - 8/10
An amped up version of Gavin's tune from the "Tristan & Isolde" soundtrack. For those who like the raw sound of the acoustic guitar driven original, you may not enjoy this version as much. For others who like a more produced rocking sound, this version will eclipse the original for you.
Overall, Gavin DeGraw has proven without a shadow of a doubt that the five year layoff did not affect his abilities to write solid, catchy tunes. He shines brightest on his heartfelt ballads, while also scoring big on the uptempo pop/rock style of all the singles he has released. As long as his next album is as solid as this self titled offering, I don't think his fans will mind waiting another five years to hear it, but here's to hoping that Gavin doesn't make us wait quite that long next time.
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The long-awaited follow-up to his debut album 'Chariot'. Tracks:- In Love With A Girl; Next To Me (Wait A Minute Sister); Cheated On Me; I Have You To Thank; Cop Stop; Young Love; Medicate The Kids; Relative; She Holds A Key; Untamed; Let It Go; We Belong TogetherAlternative Rock Music CDs
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