Custom Built

Bret Michaels | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 6, 2010)
• Original Release Date: 2010
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: POOR BOY
• ASIN: B003NAQ6ZM
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49,108 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. RIDING AGAINST THE WIND

2. LIE TO ME

3. NOTHING TO LOSE (featuring Miley Cyrus)

4. WASTED TIME

5. WHAT I GOT

6. EVERY ROSE (Country Version featuring Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down, Chris Cagle, Mark Wills)

7. GO THAT FAR (Club Mix by Jason Miller of Godhead)

8. DRIVEN (Rock Mix)

9. OPEN ROAD

10. ROCK N MY COUNTRY

11. NOTHING TO LOSE (Bret Only Demo)

12. I D DIE FOR YOU

Editorial Reviews

Includes new songs "Riding Against the Wind," "Lie to Me," "Wasted Time," a remake of Sublime's "What I Got," "Nothing to Lose" (featuring Miley Cyrus), and bonus remix of "Go That Far," the theme song from ROCK OF LOVE, and more!

Happily, Bret is making a full recovery and committed to being back to 100 percent health as soon as possible and is ready to rock the world once again! On the heels of becoming a finalist on Celebrity Apprentice, Bret hit the road and will be on tour throughout the Summer and Fall. You can also see Bret in his new VH1 show, "Bret Michaels: Life As I Know It," which will begin airing this September.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars Honestly... July 10, 2010

By Tommy Sixx Morais

Format:Audio CD

Bret Michaels seems to be everywhere lately. The Poison front man and solo artist has done 3 seasons of Rock of Love for television, appeared on The Apprentice and a few other tv shows, received publicity for the song "Nothing To Lose" which featured Miley Cyrus and was in the hospital not too long ago. But to be honest I was always more of a fan of the music he did with and outside of Poison than I am of his newfound celebrity status. I liked the material Bret released with Poison, especially the first few albums, and to some extend his solo career. Custom Built is Bret`s fifth studio solo album, sixth if you count 2008`s Rock My World which had only 3 new songs and was mostly a greatest hits of his solo career up to that point and a promotional tool for his Rock of Love series.

I think the material here is supposed to appeal to fans of the Rock of Love series or just Bret Michaels who don`t know anything about his past music. A duet with Miley Cyrus was sure to bring Bret some attention on radio and bring him new fans who weren`t familiar with him. I don`t mean the material on the album is bad but this is almost the same thing Rock My World was, old songs with a few new thrown in and remixes. There are 12 songs on Custom Built of which 7 are new songs, there are two bonus songs included with the digital download only (other versions of new songs Lie To Me and Wasted Time). Out of those seven songs there`s the song for his new tv show Riding Against The Wind (which is a very good song, I`ll give him that) Nothing To Lose with Miley Cyrus (which depending how you view it might be good or absolute trash) plus a solo version of the same song.... There`s also a cover song "What I Got", another version of Every Rose Has It`s Thorn (I don`t like this version, I thought it was such a personal song that including all those musicians kind of ruined it for me in the end) and two new songs Lie To Me and Wasted Time which are good. Bret stays with the country-rock formula that he has stuck with his entire solo career, for the most part it`s a pleasant sound and it works for him.

So here`s a summary of what Bret did on Custom Built:

-Two new mixes of Driven (that song has been on Freedom of Sound, Rock My World, Acoustic sessions and now on Custom Built) and Go That Far. The mixes are not bad but the songs are not new.

-Two versions of a new song Nothing To Lose.

-His new television show`s theme song.

-Two other new songs (total of five "brand new" songs)

-A new version of Every Rose Has It`s Thorn with other artists.

-A cover song.

-Two Songs from "Freedom of Sound".

-One song from "A Letter From Death Row".

Correct me if I`m wrong but there doesn`t seem to be a whole lot of new on Custom Built. What`s on the album is definitely not bad but I`d prefer all-new material especially considering how Rock My World had only three new songs. If you just want the new songs go ahead but otherwise you will probably be deceved.I think the two new mixes are not bad, but rather unnecessary. Plus doing a new version of Every Rose Has Its Thorn seems useless as well if it`s not going to be that great. I don`t think Michaels will really impress anyone here but his new material is true to himself which is not a bad thing. As much as I love Bret as a musicians I`d recommend this to casual fans and collectors only. I can`t give this more than two stars unfortunately. Read more ›

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Man! September 10, 2010

By Daniel L. ONeilin

Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase

There is nothing this guy cannot do. From frontman, to actor, to T.V. celebrity, to writer, to singer, to solo artist, Bret Michaels can and does it ALL! And let's not forget, DAD!! Truly amazing, and true to his fans, I have met Bret on a couple of occasions, at celebrity softball games, and backstage at a Poison show, He treated me and my son like family, signing autographs, and giving out free tickets to upcoming gigs. All of his solo material is good, but this CD is "fan"tastic! Every aspect of his fanbase gets a little piece of his talent. Even though I'm more the rocker type, I also really enjoyed the bluesy and country stuff too. No song sounds like another, and you will be blown-away by his vocals, and the lyrics.. The ballads are especially playable. Worth the price, worth your time, worth listenning to over and over!! Thanks Bret..

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Could have been so much better.... July 13, 2010

By Superzeret

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If you are new to Bret Michaels, this is a great album. It has some of his previous stuff on here along with some new songs (I personally love the Miley duet). If you are already a Bret Michaels fan (as I am), this album is a bit of a letdown, because as previously mentioned, half of it is stuff he's already released. And somehow he took "Every Rose", a beautiful song, and ruined it with this version. But all in all, it's still a decent album. I enjoy his song writing, and his fun rock style. I have listened to it a few times all the way through during my commute, and I definitely recommend it to new Bret fans, and for the die-hard Bret fans. If you aren't either one of those, just download the Miley Duet.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars I like Brett July 13, 2010

By jojo

Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase

I'm a new fan of Brett Micheals. I didn't even know who he was until I saw him on the apprentis. I bought this cd because I wanted to hear his music. I have to say I like this album. It's different from I usually listen to. Change is always good.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING!!! July 7, 2010

By Randi L. Collins

Format:Audio CD

I bought this cd at a store near where I live. I'm the type of person who always says "I hope it doesn't suck. I hope it doesn't suck." to myself. I can official tell you (the reader and buyer) that this cd does not suck. It is amazing...creative...his music is totally different then the artists that you hear in today's music. And most of all...it's fun to listen to!!

I love Bret Michaels's voice!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Bret Michaels May 31, 2013

By Mary L. Schiller

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This is a great CD it is for anyone who is a Bret Michaels fan. The remake of Every Rose has a thorn was fantastic.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Bret Michaels CD August 26, 2011

By haney

Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is an awesome CD. Love the duet with Miley Cyrus and then the same song without her. Something on this CD for everyone. Can't wait to see him tomorrow!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great February 8, 2011

By Shari's Am Acct

Format:Audio CD

i haven't purchased a cd of Bret's in a very long time. this is a great cd and i love the music. some of the songs feel like they hit home to me.