Average Rating: 3.16 Rating Variance: 0.72 Objectivity Score: 90% (Well Balanced)
Sort by: Rating | Release Date | Rating Date | Name4.0 excellentGavin DeGraw SweeterThis was the one new release this fall that I was most excited for. After his loose, acoustic departure on 2009's Free, I didn't really know what to expect, but this album really found the middle ground between Free and his previous two albums. It's full of the big, bold, punchy hooks and singalong choruses every Gavin fan loves while not going too brashly over the top. Sweeter also marks the first time Gavin has collaborated with other songwriters (OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder and Andrew Frampton) which provides added texture and new perspectives in the songwriting. While I never thought it possible, this album has actually managed to surpass 2008's Gavin DeGraw as my favorite Gavin album. Favorite Tracks Sweeter Run Every Time Soldier Stealing Radiation3.5 greatTyler Hilton Forget the StormHaving been nearly a decade since his major label debut, The Tracks of..., Tyler Hilton's second LP, Forget the Storm, is a testament to the number of personal and artistic storms Hilton has weathered in his career. With such a long amount of time between major releases, it makes sense that Hilton's new album shows significant artistic growth from his 2004 debut. While his first album was fairly middle-of-the-road teen singer/songwriter fare, Forget the Storm explores several different genres to create a cohesive album that is distinctly centered in rock and roll. This exploration of new styles is most evident on rockers "Loaded Gun" and "Ain't No Fooling Me" where Hilton clearly enjoys digging into the southern blues/rock that plays to the occasional gravel in his voice. At the opposite end of the spectrum, Hilton also a couple of memorable piano-driven ballads in the romantic unrequited love of "Leave Him" and the emotional crossroads of "Can't Stop Now". And for those familiar with Hilton's previous work, lead single "Prince of Nothing Charming" plays to his strengths while showcasing an improved narrative in its songwriting. For a modern-day troubadour who's found his voice, Forget the Storm was certainly worth the wait.2.0 poorKarmin Hello
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