Overall, this album is far from your average 'play it safe' debut. Daniel knows his range, both musically and lyrically, and he does his best to give us a full picture of who he truly is. And he has to be respected for taking chances on this CD, because, in the end, we are the better for it. Listeners will come to realize that Powter has a lot to say, and the talent to back it up. There is no doubt that he has the chops to carry himself for several more albums. And it’s going to be very interesting to see where his creative inspirations take him, and his, music next.
To those of you who will be hearing “Bad Day” on your radio soon, don’t be too eager to dismiss him as just another manufactured artist blended with a catchy song. It would be a mistake as you would be missing a great release from a truly inspired artist.
Article comments
1 - Phillip Winn
My wife has been playing this album on an endless loop for days and days now.
Me, I created a double-album, putting James Blunt's Back to Bedlam as the first ten tracks and Daniel Powter as the second ten tracks. They go together well.
2 - lISA dUDLEY
I HAVE HAD THE HONOR OF MEETING AND GETTING TO HEAR DANIEL POWTER PLAY JUST 5 FEET IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS HOOKED, NOT ONLY BY HIS MUSIC BUT HIS WONDERFUL CHARM AND PERSONALITY! I HOPE HE RETURNS TO BUFFALO SOMEDAY! HIS CD IS ONE TO LISTEN TO OVER AND OVER AGAIN! IN FACT, I HAVE SPREAD THE WORD AROUND HOW WONDERFUL HE IS, BUT NOW EVERYONE KNOWS!