Daniel Powter - Daniel Powter

Advantages: Some decently crafted pop songs
Disadvantages: A very short album, so not good value for money

...charts by that release was Daniel Powter and "Bad Day". Like Blunt, very few people seemed to have heard of him prior to the release and it was a pop ballad that got him to the top end of the chart. My main concern before getting the album was the same one I had when Uncle Kracker's "Follow Me" was a big hit a few years ago. He had a major hit with a pop ballad which was not at all indicative of his usual style, with him being a rap artist. I was ...
...If you've heard of Daniel Powter before now, "Bad Day" is probably where you've heard him from. This is a very simple piano led pop ballad, although it does have a slightly more upbeat feel than James Blunt's sound and whilst the lyrics aren't as thoughtful as Blunt's, Powter's singing is better. This song also has a far more rounded sound, particularly later on in the song and it's a truly decent pop song. After this quite laid back start to the ... Read review

Advantages: Great album, great voice, great tracks
Disadvantages: none for me

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Daniel Powter - Daniel Powter ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Born in 1971, Daniel grew up in a place called Okanagan in British Colombia, He had always known he would do something with music…never being into sports like his friends. He learnt to play violin instead, which gave kids an excuse to tease him, which along with being dyslexic didn't make school life easy or a very happy time for him! 2 things happened to make him ...
...a rock feel to it, Daniel sounds a bit redneck in this, It does make a nice change from the other songs and breaks the album up a bit for me, I didn't like this track to begin with but it is one which really grows on you. Tonight, I'll walk Sit down and let me know my rights Tell about, tell about someone else I know it, I know it This time is suspect there are I talk and give me you the time 5} Lie To Me ~~~~~~~~~~~ ***Again the falsetto sound ... Read review

Advantages: Some Great Tracks
Disadvantages: Some Very Average Tracks

...while I eventually opted for Daniel Powters' self titled album. The first I knew of this artist was his chart entry 'Bad Day' and too me this is displays the general style of the album, piano centric, generally laid back, philosophic tunes with Daniels falesto lyrics laid over the top. The album is made up of 10 tracks (listed below) which to me is a little short, 12 I think is ideal 1. Song 6 2. Free Loop 3. Bad Day 4. Suspect 5. Lie To Me 6. Jimmy ...
...album, and is what brought Daniel Powter back into my mind. Again this is a track that most people should be able to relate to, focussing on a lover who lies to their partner, with the title of the track coming from the main, line from a very punchy and catchy chorus. 'Jimmy Gets High', the next track, keeps the album going strong, and in fact is my favourite track of the album, relating the stereotypical rock and roll lifestyle. Unfortunately from ... Read review

Advantages: Gentle and Easy to Lisen too
Disadvantages: Not as well known as he should be..

I bought this album after Bad Day was released. I just really liked the song. I didn't know anything about the guy who sang it. I am a bit out of it with the modern day music (although I am only 26) so I really didn't know what I was getting. When I buy a new album I tend to first play a few of the songs quickly, just listen to the first few lines of each to get a feel for the album. I then start at the begining and listen for as long as I have time ...
...Day" I felt like I knew what the album would be like. pretty much more of the same I though. The rest of the tracks are very different form "Bad day" which I think is very suitable for the British Public's taste. The rest of the songs I don't think will be as commonly liked. The rest of the tracks have a very R & B gentle feel. He reminded me a lot like Tracy Chapman who I always liked. He has such a harrowing voice that I really enjoyed listening ... Read review

Advantages: Good rang of song's to suit all tastes in music
Disadvantages: Could do with a few more tracks, never the less very good

...I think the problem with Daniel is that people compare him to James blunt to much where they are slightly similar in the sound, I think the actual lyrics and musical talent is very different. Blunt has a very deep and meaningful way of writing music, which to me comes across very winy and slightly needy, whereas Daniel Powter breezes over a situation with the lyrics and lets the music tell the story, creating a much more thought provoking song. But ...
...probably everyone has heard off Daniel Powter from his very popular chart topper 'Bad day' But if you haven't heard of him, not to worry, you don't need to off to love this album, he has a wonderful voice and great talent which combined give you very good listening enjoyment. Although Powter is a great singer and song writer, I do think if he is to top the charts above the many over successful male solo artist's like Blunt and David Gray (off whom ... Read review