Daniel Powter
- Daniel Powter
- Band Name: Daniel Powter
- Record Label: Warner Bros.
- Release Date: Apr 11, 2006
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80Powter firmly establishes himself as a singer/songwriter who sits somewhere between James Blunt and early recordings by Elton John-albeit one who also knows the power of blue-eyed soul. [15 Apr 2006]
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75A self-titled debut album steeped in beautiful but bland lovelorn ballads that tip a wool cap to vintage Elton John.
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70Unfortunately, Powter doesn't always take advantage of his talent, and half the album ends up being solidly catchy, but ultimately unremarkable and predictable piano songs.
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As a writer, Powter aims at updating [Elton] John's piano-based format with hip-hop-derived beats, but he lacks the role model's emotional depth. [9 Apr 2006]
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A series of expertly produced, expertly recorded adult pop tunes.
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Lacking the star personality of a Robbie Williams or the wit of a Ben Folds, Powter doesn't rise above his instantly familiar keyboard riffs, yet neither does he drown in them.
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As the album lurches along, you keep hoping for the real Daniel Powter to stand up, but he never quite does. [14 Apr 2006, p.83]
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40Like [David Gray and Damien Rice], Powter writes faceless tunes landmined with unsubtle hooks that can devour your brain in less time than it takes for an expert barista to whip up a cappuccino. [Jun 2006, p.143]
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A reminder that "adult" pop can be every bit as vapid and formulaic as its teenage counterparts.
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The album's consistency is its downfall; Mr. Powter's chosen sound may stand out on a radio playlist, but over 10 songs it yields diminishing returns. [10 Apr 2006]
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20After a while, it grates badly on the nerves.
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SamD3Bad Day is the only half way decent song from it and he stole the piano from aimee mann's "wise up".
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KateW10
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JodiS10