The sophomore studio album for the artist best known for the theme song from the TV series "One Tree Hill."
LABEL:
J
RELEASE DATE:
06 May 2008
DISCS:
1 disc
GENRE(S):
Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Pop
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80
Billboard
On his sophomore album--the follow-up to 2003's slow-building platinum smash "Chariot"--Gavin DeGraw deftly weaves together rock, pop and soul influences without letting the seams show.
70
Boston Globe
While there is a darker sensibility thanks to a larger quotient of guitars than pianos this time out, there are also fewer immediate standouts.
67
Entertainment Weekly
For every tune like 'In Love With a Girl,' which summons the addictive melodies and rich, discordant chords of "Chariot," there's a self-indulgent snoozer such as 'Medicate the Kids.' [9 May 2008, p.63]
60
The New York Times
He makes a concerted effort to fill out and roughen up his sound, enlisting the modern-rock producer Howard Benson and an accompanying coterie of seasoned studio musicians. The results don’t suggest reinvention so much as a slight twist.
50
All Music Guide
Gavin DeGraw won't change things, either, as it pretty much offers more of the same as "Chariot," polishing up the sound, turning it into something bigger and slicker, but not changing his vaguely rootsy, vaguely soulful pop a whit.
50
Rolling Stone
It's perfect mood music for teen girls and the sensitive guys who want to hold their purses.
50
Hot Press
Certain artists are blessed with the ability to say something poignant and meaningful with their music. On the evidence of this eopnymous record, Gavin DeGraw is not one of them.
The average user rating for this album is 8.6 (out of 10) based on 16 User Votes Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Erik M. gave it a10: Gavin's mix of soul, pop and rock is a perfect blend in his sophomore album. Although it is very similar to his first album, Gavin is sure to release another stripped album which will impress more and more people still to come.
Joan S. gave it a0: Worst Album of the year! This Guy Can't Sing, can't write, he's awful, in everything. These days, everybody is "singer/songwriter", but just a few of them brings to us, new stuff, something fresh & great. Not This Guy, he's only another No Talented person, with a record Deal. Hey You, Male version of Ashlee Simpson, It won't be long for this album received Mixed Reviews. Sure, Some people will love it, but i hate it, I heard this thing 2 times, and i really hate it, nothing works, even his "hit" In Love With A Girl sucks. I Can't wait for the great singers bring them new material, because this sucks.