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This is the 2CD Special Edition version, the second disc of which contains ''stripped' versions of all the album tracks. Not as baroque as Rufus Wainwright, and more downtown than Matchbox Twenty, but embodying elements of both acts, Gavin DeGraw's J Records debut, Chariot is a strong showcase for his soulful wail and piano playing. DeGraw's willowy vocal on opener "Follow Through" brings to mind Jeff Buckley, There's meaningful sway in the piano, and palpable bitterness/hurt in DeGraw's vocal on the latter. "You were just friends/At least that's what you said," he sings. "Now I know better/From his fingers in your hair." It's a nice little lyric, adding impressive emotional gravity to an easily identifiable everyday moment. The flirty "Chemical Party" crosses chunky electric guitar with easy twang and vintage R&B--it's a stylistic match with labelmates Maroon 5, who took the same cocktail to number one and beyond with 2002's Songs About Jane. DeGraw's piano and vocal work is strong enough to keep Chariot on course, and mark it as a promising, mainstream-ready debut. --Johnny Loftus, All Music Guide
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
You're missing out if you haven't got it!,
By Jack (UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Chariot (2CD Special Edition) (Audio CD)
3 words: Oh. My. God.I wasn't a fan of One Tree Hill (OTH), but my cousin introduced me to Gavin's debut single, 'I dont want to be' (as well as getting me into OTH!) and it completely blew me away. It was fantastic. He is kind of like Daniel Powter... although better, and I didnt think that was possible. Gavin is a singer/songwriter/keyboardist/guitarist and has such amazing talent, he is really underrated, and deserves MUCH more attention and hype than he gets. A rundown of the album: 1) Follow Through - A relaxed tune that will have you singing in no time. Very catchy and will definately find itself on 'repeat'! 2) Chariot - This is the one I've played most. From start to finish it is fantastic. The lyrics are outstanding, and you may find you can relate to some ("Your favourite fruit is chocolate covered cherries") 3) Just Friends - My personal favourite on the album. Although I'm not sure if it's based on a true story of Gavin's past or not, but it is about him trusting his girlfriend who must of claimed she wasnt cheating on him and was "Just Friends" with another guy, but now Gavin can see the truth. 4) (Nice to Meet You) Anyway - Most likely the one that will stick in your head, and I found it made me want to listen to the whole album more. 5) Slightly more "rock"-y than other tracks, but still great all the same. You'll notice yourself singing along, even if you're trying hard not to do! 6) Belief - Starts off slow and quiet but with great sound effects (listen for them) and breaks into a song that really IS music to my ears! It's amazing, I hope it's released as a single. Also, FYI, it was used on OTH too at some point, near the start of Season 1 7) Crush - Not my favourite but DEFINATELY a good listen. Took me a while to 'get into it', if you will, but I'm glad I did - a cool one. 8) I Don't Want To Be - The infamous debut single and theme from OTH. Most of you should know this one, but it is, without a doubt, what got me into Gavin. I owe a lot to this song! 9) Meaning - The start of this song blows me away, it's fantastic, and carries on greatly throughout. Warning: Catchy :) 10) More Than Anyone - A laid-back, much more meaningful one. Listen to the lyrics, they are nice, and match the tune well. 11) Over-Rated - I admit it, I ignored this song until a few days ago. Now it is my 3rd highest played Gavin song. Another amazing chorus that's sure to have you playing nothing else than Gavin! 12) Get Lost - Kinda left this one out too at the beginning, but dont let the name put you off. It actually goes 'I wanna get lost with you'. A romantic ballad that has a lot to live up to - ending this platinum album and all! And all I can say is: It's done the job well!! To finish, I got this album for Christmas and, truthfully, there has not been a day since that I havent played it. If it wasn't for listening to it on iTunes, I'd have probably burnt the CD out. Gavin DeGraw really is a FANTASTIC MUSICAL GENIUS, and there is NOT ONE song on the album that I'd class as "skippable". HIGHLY recommended - you'll want to listen to all the songs at the same time, thats how good it is!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolute Must-have Album!! Would give it 6 stars if I could!,
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This review is from: Chariot (2CD Special Edition) (Audio CD)
I had never heard of Gavin DeGraw until I heard "Follow Through" in a supermarket. On the basis of that one track I got the album and I don't think I've gone a day without playing at least once (and that was nearly 2 months ago now). The stand out tracks for me are "Follow Through," "Chariot," "I don't want to be" and "Overrated" although to be honest there isn't a single dud track on the album. Gavin DeGraw has a real raw soulful voice which comes out superbly on the Stripped CD - even more so than on CD1, if that's possible. Definitely the absolute best CD I've bought in ages. Everybody should have a copy!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great! Great! Great!!!!,
This review is from: Chariot (Audio CD)
First heard "I dont want to be" on One Tree Hill, loved it straight away. Decided to look him up on amazon and found the cd "Chariot". I was so glad I decided to go for the album I listened to it right through from start to finish and loved every song especially, "Follow Through, Just Friends, I Dont want to be, and Over-rated". Its also great because it has the words on the inside of the cover which I love cos it just gives you a helping hand to get to know the song faster, although my 2 year old daughter cant read yet and she seems to have picked up the words no problem, that just shows how much I listen to it. She even gives a round of applause after every song, I think she loves it just as much as me. Cant wait til he is released in the UK, if he goes on tour here I will be first in queue for tickets for anywhere.
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