Baptized
by Daughtry
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Nov 19, 2013
User Score
2.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 45
  3. Negative: 31 out of 45
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  1. DerekD
    Nov 4, 2014
    2
    I happen to like Chris Daughtry's voice. It's distinctive edge lends itself well to harder rock type music, and his debut showed great promise, which makes listening to this bland, generic amalgamation of Maroon 5 and Matchbox 20 reject tunes nothing but a disappointment. Each song blends with the last, with cheesy lyrics, overuse of Auto-Tune, and a complete lack of anything resemblingI happen to like Chris Daughtry's voice. It's distinctive edge lends itself well to harder rock type music, and his debut showed great promise, which makes listening to this bland, generic amalgamation of Maroon 5 and Matchbox 20 reject tunes nothing but a disappointment. Each song blends with the last, with cheesy lyrics, overuse of Auto-Tune, and a complete lack of anything resembling sonic creativity. Back to the drawing board for Daughtry, in my opinion.… Expand
  2. theahsanhaseeb
    Nov 24, 2013
    4
    This is the most disappointing Daughtry album. The pop sound doesn't suit every band and it's not necessary to make all the pop songs on an album. Their debut album was so, so good and that was the genuine Chris Daughtry sound. Baptized just sounds like they're trying so hard to be someone else. They don't want to be post-grunge band anymore. It sucks! Every rock band is going into popThis is the most disappointing Daughtry album. The pop sound doesn't suit every band and it's not necessary to make all the pop songs on an album. Their debut album was so, so good and that was the genuine Chris Daughtry sound. Baptized just sounds like they're trying so hard to be someone else. They don't want to be post-grunge band anymore. It sucks! Every rock band is going into pop sound and the worse thing is most of them suck at it. There's repetition, boring sounds, stupid lyrics and pretentious music. Stay away from it. Save your money.… Expand
  3. CWCgamer
    Nov 19, 2013
    10
    When I first heard 'Waiting for Superman', I noticed that it had a different sound than Daughtry's usual stuff, but I loved it and couldn't wait to hear the album. This album does have a kind of pop/folk vibe to it, but Chris still has a rock music voice and it stands out in this album. He is a fantastic singer and songwriter. There isn't a bad track on this album. There is a decent amountWhen I first heard 'Waiting for Superman', I noticed that it had a different sound than Daughtry's usual stuff, but I loved it and couldn't wait to hear the album. This album does have a kind of pop/folk vibe to it, but Chris still has a rock music voice and it stands out in this album. He is a fantastic singer and songwriter. There isn't a bad track on this album. There is a decent amount of potential singles on this album, so I'll be looking forward to when they are released as singles. This could possibly be their best album to date.… Expand
  4. Glass_House
    Nov 20, 2013
    5
    I think this is a very disappointing album by Daughtry. It's obvious that they were trying to do something different, but the problem is that it sounds too similar to bands like Lifehouse or Maroon 5. Seriously, 'Waiting for Superman' IS a Lifehouse song but with worse lyrics, and I'm not really sure Chris' voice fits that song. And honestly, Chris has such a great and powerful voice thatI think this is a very disappointing album by Daughtry. It's obvious that they were trying to do something different, but the problem is that it sounds too similar to bands like Lifehouse or Maroon 5. Seriously, 'Waiting for Superman' IS a Lifehouse song but with worse lyrics, and I'm not really sure Chris' voice fits that song. And honestly, Chris has such a great and powerful voice that I think they should try to aim higher than that. While they succeed with songs like 'High Above The Ground', 'Broken Arrows', 'Traitor' and 'Baptized' they fail in everything else. And it's not just the music, but the lyrics too.

    And this is from someone that loves their other albums.    … Expand
  5. joeblk10
    Nov 21, 2013
    9
    Ok. First off, I think most of the professional "critics" are over thinking it and have no clue what they are talking about. This is easily his best overall work to date. A different sound that what you may be used to from him but a welcome change. Great, fun, and catchy music. And as always his voice is still one of the best in the business.
  6. Gloznichso
    Mar 23, 2017
    2
    Worst album he made yet. Ill fight and Traitor are quite good,- but the rest.... Hipster-Plastic-Pop **** Where is the Rock? Where is the typical Daughtry sound here? It was really dissappointing. But hey, people change and move on. No big deal.

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53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Rolling Stone
    Nov 19, 2013
    50
    The sound on Baptized somehow links U2 to Rascal Flatts, adding Springsteen stances in "Wild Heart." More unexpectedly, there's also a banjo shuffle.
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  2. The New York Times
    Nov 18, 2013
    50
    It [his voice] wants badly to roar but is given almost no opportunity to here apart from the savage “Traitor.” And so mostly, Mr. Daughtry is a caged animal on this album.
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  3. AllMusic
    Nov 18, 2013
    70
    Daughtry has never allowed Daughtry to be silly before this record. This relative lightness makes a big difference--it also helps that the music itself is relatively nimble--and, ultimately, this turns Baptized into the best album he or his band has made.
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