'Dreaming Out Loud' is an interesting debut for OneRepublic. While it proves that Ryan Tedder's songwriting scope is not
limited to hit singles for others, it does not prove that he can come up with an entire album's worth of consistent, cohesive
songs. A deliberate, darker track here and there is fine, but 13 of them in a row is a bit much. His voice is downright
impressive, but would be put to much better use on tracks that aren't so damn dark and lethargic. Here's hoping his next
effort contains some central theme that keeps things moving.
Standout tracks: Come Home, Stop and Stare, Apologize
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