The most relevant debut album the Idol machine has cranked out in years, and it nicely justifies this particular WGWG's [White Guy With Guitar's] burgeoning career.
Phillips sounds natural enough within that [Dave Matthews Band] style, more acolyte than imitator, which makes the album one of the more engaging champion debuts in the show's inconsistent history.
He's far better in originals like "Gone, Gone, Gone" and his hit "Home," which build from folksy picking to hooting power-ballad choruses, a pleasantly popified take on Arcade Fire. Those songs are redundant too--but the tunes leaven Phillips' overbearing self-seriousness.
The World from the Side of the Moon is ultimately a polite, conservative album that balances Phillips's genuine affection for roots music with the commercial bent that comes with being part of the American Idol franchise.
If you don't listen closely, it goes down easy, but listening with just a slightly critical ear reveals those similarities [to Dave Matthews] as near farcical.
What a wonderful time for this album/CD comes out. Just in time for Christmas!! "The World From The Side of the Moon" is one of the bestWhat a wonderful time for this album/CD comes out. Just in time for Christmas!! "The World From The Side of the Moon" is one of the best written, soulful and sung that is right up there with Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood. Here Phillip Phillips did in just a not even a year as what these awesome ladies as done. Phillips and his musicians as really out done themselves. I and most of his Phanatics do see a great deal of awards in his future. We love how in his life he brings other future artists in. All in all Phillip Phillips is an all around star. Not just musically but as a human being. We love Phillip Phillips and we are very Proud of him here in Albany/Leesburg Georgia!!! Kudos!!! I rate Him a 10 all the way!!!…Expand
THE BEST ALBUM A MALE AMERICAN IDOL WINNER HAS MADE! Its truly a strong and powerful album to listen too with Phillip Phillips Smooth Vocals.THE BEST ALBUM A MALE AMERICAN IDOL WINNER HAS MADE! Its truly a strong and powerful album to listen too with Phillip Phillips Smooth Vocals. Only Four Artists from American Idol have what it takes to have a bright future which is Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Haley Reinhart, and now Phillip Phillips.…Expand
The performer so nice, they named him twice. Phillip Phillips from Leesburg, Georgia is a 22-year-old singer-songwriter and musician. MostThe performer so nice, they named him twice. Phillip Phillips from Leesburg, Georgia is a 22-year-old singer-songwriter and musician. Most notable for his season 11 victory of American Idol, Phillip…Expand
There is no way to put a label on Phillips' genre of music; it just 'is'. I expected to like a few songs on his new album, but it's biggerThere is no way to put a label on Phillips' genre of music; it just 'is'. I expected to like a few songs on his new album, but it's bigger than that - and I think Phillips is going to be bigger than anyone expected. I wish him luck! You see the same players on the charts and their music runs together - it is hard (for me) to distinguish between songs, I don't expect anyone to have that problem with World From the Side of the Moon. My recommendation: Buy it!…Expand
Okay, first of all, I need to be honest about one thing that I didn't watch this season of American Idol, mainly because of judges and theOkay, first of all, I need to be honest about one thing that I didn't watch this season of American Idol, mainly because of judges and the Idol winners that they have given us in past few years. Anyway, I did know about the contestants though and Phillip was my favorite from the begining and I wanted him to win. Watching him win the show and giving us the beautiful single 'Home' was more than amazing. I loved the song and I started waiting for his debut album and now that it's here, I gave it a try. This album is brilliant! I never expected an Idol winner to make a record like this one, it's unique, it has strength and soul, and moreover, you can not include it easily in the pop rubbish you get to listen to these days. His voice is captivating as well as his songs has melodies. Best thing about this album is that Phillip has co-written almost all of the songs which is really important for an artist, because an artist can feel more connected to their own songs. My favorite on the album are "Home", "So Easy", "Wicked Game", "Gone, Gone, Gone", "Wanted is Love", "Tell Me a Story" ...Oh, who am I kidding? I love all the songs! This is one of the best Idol debut albums. A must listen for everyone especially for the fans of baroque-pop, folk, and art rock.…Expand
"The World from the Side of the Moon" features Platinum hit songs "Home" and "Gone, Gone, Gone" both entered successfully into the US"The World from the Side of the Moon" features Platinum hit songs "Home" and "Gone, Gone, Gone" both entered successfully into the US Billboard Hot 100 inside the Top 40, and both hitting number-one the Adult Contemporary chart. The lyrical content is positive, however I wished Interscope would send out some more "experienced" writers, but still there were plenty of songs I likened, such as "Man On the Moon", "Home", "Gone, Gone, Gone", "Hold On", "Where We Came From", "Drive Me", "Can't Go Wrong", and"So Easy". Vocals on the record were breathtaking on some songs I've listed. I like Phillip Phillips, he's got this special voice that I like, and he seems to be one of the Rising Stars, and one of the most relevant idol contestant since Chris Daughtry and Adam Lambert and as well as Kelly Clarkson. I hope Interscope doesn't ignore him like they did to Nelly Furtado and 50 Cent. He is very good.…Expand
My sister asked me to download this album for her. I took a listen, but for me, after two or three decent songs, the rest become a bunch ofMy sister asked me to download this album for her. I took a listen, but for me, after two or three decent songs, the rest become a bunch of Phillips' irritating vocals going on and on about nothing. The melodies become bland after awhile also and gel into one big bore.…Collapse
