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Music : Gavin DeGraw
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Rating: 
- Not as good as "Chariot"
I've been a Gavin fan from the beginning. I worked with the Executive Producer of One Tree Hill, Joe Davola, who gave Gavin the opportunity of a lifetime by using "I Don't Want to Be" as the theme song of the show. I've been to at least half a dozen Gavin concerts, and have gifted "Chariot" so many times, I should get a platinum album. So, suffice it to say, I'm a die-hard fan.
His newest album, the self-titled, Gavin Degraw, has some great tracks, but I can't help but be disappointed. If you've seen Gavin on tour, he's been playing some of these songs for years-- i.e. Cop Stop, It's All Relative, We Belong Together, She Holds the Key. Call me a fickle listener, but as a devoted fan, I expected to hear 12 new songs on an album I waited 5 years for. Though "Cop Stop" and "She Holds the Key" are catchy, lyrically-sound tracks that will win over first-time listeners-- as a loyal fan--I feel cheated. Why did it take 5 years to come up with eight new songs? If Gavin wanted to put recycled songs on the album, they should've been bonus tracks.
As for the new tracks, there are some great ones. "Next to Me," "Untamed," and "Young Love" have the melodic hooks to get radio airplay. But songs like "I think you cheated on me" and "Let it Go" fall short of deriving the emotional poignancy "Chariot" tracks so easily derived.
Overall, I gave the album 3 out 5. It's got some great hooks, especially if you've never heard the 4 songs Gavin's been playing on tour for years. If you're a newly found Gavin fan, check out his first album-- it's a classic.
Rating:
- Very underwhelming
So I've got to admit that this album would have had to be just fantastic to live up to my expectations. Given how solid his first record was and the array of road tested songs he had to choose from (Dreams, Lay Me on the Water, I Wanna Be Free, . . .), I was expecting another stellar recording. My disappointment is palpable. He has dumbed down his sound to appeal to the masses. The songs are shorter, will less soulful singing, and much more standard pop melodies. Here's my quick run through of the tracks:
In Love With A Girl - I probably should have known the new album would be lackluster from the first time I heard the first single. I would call it a poor man's "I Don't Wanna Be", which was one of the weakest songs on his first record.
Next To Me (Wait A Minute Sister) - Gavin, you have to realize any song with quotes in the title is cursed from the start. This one lives up to the hype and is so forgettable I don't even remember writing this little blurb about it.
Cheated On Me - Good melody, well sung, terrible lyrics. I wish he had just hummed or skat random words instead of chosen the ones he did.
I Have You To Thank - Painfully bad.
Cop Stop - Very good live song, decently good song on the album. This one had potential but he failed to capture the live version's essence.
Young Love - Probably my favorite song on the album, good hook, very dramatic but well done.
Medicate the Kids - Worst track I've heard in a long time. Loses more points for being based on an absurd set of beliefs.
Relative - The quintessential mediocre song.
She Holds A Key - Biggest disappointment on the record by far. This is a fantastic song when played live, one of his two or three best but he chopped several minutes off, sped up the tempo, and coated it in a sugary sweet sickening pop gloss.
Untamed - Decent song, equivalent to the worst tracks on his first album.
Let It Go - Same as "Untamed", nothing to write home about but not bad.
We Belong Together - I like how he reworked it from the version that was on the "Tristan & Isolde" soundtrack. One of the best songs on the album, which unfortunately isn't saying much.
Rating:
- It's Ok
I was eagerly anticipating Gavin's sophomore album since falling in love with Chariot. In 2004 my friend and I saw him in concert four times in six months. One of the reasons I was so excited for his new album was because I had heard that "Cop Stop" and "Relative" were going to be on it, which were two songs he had done at every show, so I knew them well. "Relative" did not disappoint. However, Gavin obviously did not listen back in the editing room, because he added this really cheesy "I'm a cop stop, baby I'm a cop stop" background in the chorus. It just would have been better without it.
I don't think it's as good as Chariot, but I am still enjoying it. I wish Gavin would find his own sound, and stick to it. Is a a rocker? Is he blues? Clearly, the intro to "Next to Me" is heavily influenced by Jason Mraz- which is never a bad thing; Jason Mraz is a musical genius, but the two generally have fairly different styles.
Still, all in all, Gavin remains one of my favorite artists, and I will continue to listen to and enjoy his sophomore album (even though it doesn't resonate through me the way Chariot does... but very few albums do).
Rating: - Could've been better
Overall Gavin Degraw is a good second album. All songs have beautiful melodies and lyrics. I can listen to it continuously without skipping any tracks. However, it does lack the raw power and emotion that can be felt like its predecessor, Chariot and Chariot Stripped. Fans who love Chariot Stripped may find the second album falls flat in comparison. Gavin's voice is not strong and clear like before. On the first album, I don't even have to look at the lyrics, I can hear every word clearly, I can feel what he is trying to convey, every emotion. To me, that is Gavin's main strength, it's the reason why so many people fall in love with his voice. This is missing on this album. To say the album lacks the soulfulness as before is a bit harsh, I would say that it has the potential to be better, a lot better, if Gavin's voice is given centre stage, and not blended and lost with the busy music arrangements.
Rating: - Great 2nd album
Just got it today and I really like what I've heard so far.
Gavin has a wonderful sound and he does not disappoint.
- Not as good as "Chariot"I've been a Gavin fan from the beginning. I worked with the Executive Producer of One Tree Hill, Joe Davola, who gave Gavin the opportunity of a lifetime by using "I Don't Want to Be" as the theme song of the show. I've been to at least half a dozen Gavin concerts, and have gifted "Chariot" so many times, I should get a platinum album. So, suffice it to say, I'm a die-hard fan.
His newest album, the self-titled, Gavin Degraw, has some great tracks, but I can't help but be disappointed. If you've seen Gavin on tour, he's been playing some of these songs for years-- i.e. Cop Stop, It's All Relative, We Belong Together, She Holds the Key. Call me a fickle listener, but as a devoted fan, I expected to hear 12 new songs on an album I waited 5 years for. Though "Cop Stop" and "She Holds the Key" are catchy, lyrically-sound tracks that will win over first-time listeners-- as a loyal fan--I feel cheated. Why did it take 5 years to come up with eight new songs? If Gavin wanted to put recycled songs on the album, they should've been bonus tracks.
As for the new tracks, there are some great ones. "Next to Me," "Untamed," and "Young Love" have the melodic hooks to get radio airplay. But songs like "I think you cheated on me" and "Let it Go" fall short of deriving the emotional poignancy "Chariot" tracks so easily derived.
Overall, I gave the album 3 out 5. It's got some great hooks, especially if you've never heard the 4 songs Gavin's been playing on tour for years. If you're a newly found Gavin fan, check out his first album-- it's a classic.
Rating:
- Very underwhelmingSo I've got to admit that this album would have had to be just fantastic to live up to my expectations. Given how solid his first record was and the array of road tested songs he had to choose from (Dreams, Lay Me on the Water, I Wanna Be Free, . . .), I was expecting another stellar recording. My disappointment is palpable. He has dumbed down his sound to appeal to the masses. The songs are shorter, will less soulful singing, and much more standard pop melodies. Here's my quick run through of the tracks:
In Love With A Girl - I probably should have known the new album would be lackluster from the first time I heard the first single. I would call it a poor man's "I Don't Wanna Be", which was one of the weakest songs on his first record.
Next To Me (Wait A Minute Sister) - Gavin, you have to realize any song with quotes in the title is cursed from the start. This one lives up to the hype and is so forgettable I don't even remember writing this little blurb about it.
Cheated On Me - Good melody, well sung, terrible lyrics. I wish he had just hummed or skat random words instead of chosen the ones he did.
I Have You To Thank - Painfully bad.
Cop Stop - Very good live song, decently good song on the album. This one had potential but he failed to capture the live version's essence.
Young Love - Probably my favorite song on the album, good hook, very dramatic but well done.
Medicate the Kids - Worst track I've heard in a long time. Loses more points for being based on an absurd set of beliefs.
Relative - The quintessential mediocre song.
She Holds A Key - Biggest disappointment on the record by far. This is a fantastic song when played live, one of his two or three best but he chopped several minutes off, sped up the tempo, and coated it in a sugary sweet sickening pop gloss.
Untamed - Decent song, equivalent to the worst tracks on his first album.
Let It Go - Same as "Untamed", nothing to write home about but not bad.
We Belong Together - I like how he reworked it from the version that was on the "Tristan & Isolde" soundtrack. One of the best songs on the album, which unfortunately isn't saying much.
Rating:
- It's OkI was eagerly anticipating Gavin's sophomore album since falling in love with Chariot. In 2004 my friend and I saw him in concert four times in six months. One of the reasons I was so excited for his new album was because I had heard that "Cop Stop" and "Relative" were going to be on it, which were two songs he had done at every show, so I knew them well. "Relative" did not disappoint. However, Gavin obviously did not listen back in the editing room, because he added this really cheesy "I'm a cop stop, baby I'm a cop stop" background in the chorus. It just would have been better without it.
I don't think it's as good as Chariot, but I am still enjoying it. I wish Gavin would find his own sound, and stick to it. Is a a rocker? Is he blues? Clearly, the intro to "Next to Me" is heavily influenced by Jason Mraz- which is never a bad thing; Jason Mraz is a musical genius, but the two generally have fairly different styles.
Still, all in all, Gavin remains one of my favorite artists, and I will continue to listen to and enjoy his sophomore album (even though it doesn't resonate through me the way Chariot does... but very few albums do).
Rating:
- Could've been betterOverall Gavin Degraw is a good second album. All songs have beautiful melodies and lyrics. I can listen to it continuously without skipping any tracks. However, it does lack the raw power and emotion that can be felt like its predecessor, Chariot and Chariot Stripped. Fans who love Chariot Stripped may find the second album falls flat in comparison. Gavin's voice is not strong and clear like before. On the first album, I don't even have to look at the lyrics, I can hear every word clearly, I can feel what he is trying to convey, every emotion. To me, that is Gavin's main strength, it's the reason why so many people fall in love with his voice. This is missing on this album. To say the album lacks the soulfulness as before is a bit harsh, I would say that it has the potential to be better, a lot better, if Gavin's voice is given centre stage, and not blended and lost with the busy music arrangements.
Rating:
- Great 2nd albumJust got it today and I really like what I've heard so far.
Gavin has a wonderful sound and he does not disappoint.