Daughtry

I have not watched American Idol for several years no, but the last year I did was the year Chris Daughtry was on. When he got the boot was the final nail in the AI coffin for me - this guy was loaded with raw talent and he was out? Too much for me. I forget who even won that year...I have not even bought an Idol CD before now.

Until "Daughtry." Here's a guy who has his nu-metal moves down, and every song here (most of which he wrote or co-wrote) contains enough variety to keep his album from sounding stale as it plays on. Chris Daughtry mixes his sounds up from the successful rock milieu; "Used To" harmonizes like Bon Jovi while opener "It's Not Over" revs like Nickelback. Still, his personality comes through each cut, with the terrific chart topping "Home" joining the great road songs of classic rock (think Motley Crue's "Coming Home" or Aerosmith's "Home Tonight").

With the blessing of a few of his heroes like Slash, who plays on "What I Want," Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora, Daughtry seems like he may be the one of the few AI alumni to have a serious career. if not, he can at least claim one of the show's best debut albums.

The message and music of the CD is excellent. We loved his performances while competing for American Idol and look forward to whatever else this fine performer has to deliver!

Great freshman effort from an AI "loser". There will most likely be great things from Daughtry for years to come. I must say this album is better than 90% of the other artists in the same genera. Unlike a lot of albums of late, that your lucky if 50% of the album is any good. Daughtry is definitely really good all the way through. This CD is definitely worth your hard earned cash!

I enjoy listening to this album a lot. The songs a really good, the writing also. One can find the album a little too sleek but it is still very enjoyable.

I DON'T NORMALLY LIKE OR LISTEN TO ROCK MUSIC BUT AFTER HEARING "FEELS LIKE TONIGHT" AND "WHAT ABOUT NOW" I WENT OUT AND BOUGHT THIS CD AND PLAY IT ALL THE TIME. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT