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Audio CD (November 23, 2004)
Original Release Date: November 23, 2004
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Sony
ASIN: B00064AFK0
In-Print Editions: Audio CD

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Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,107 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Man Like Me	Listen	Listen
2. Broken	Listen	Listen
3. Kimberly Glide	Listen	Listen
4. The Futurist	Listen	Listen
5. Little Clownz	Listen	Listen
6. 5:30	Listen	Listen
7. Your Move	Listen	Listen
8. Details	Listen	Listen
9. Hannah	Listen	Listen
10. Smile	Listen	Listen

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The actor-turned-recording-artist oeuvre has long been ripe for ridicule -- Sebastian Cabot does Dylan, anyone? -- and short on surprises, but this warm, low-key effort by Downey offers up a few intriguing ones. Though he's toyed with music previously, the actor's commitment here is a total one, his troubadour guise carried via an earthy voice with echoes of Dave Matthews' and informed by lyrics with more than a little personal, if lyrically opaque, truth. The wistful "Broken" may be carried on the album's most lilting melody, but its repeated AA-creed refrain is a bittersweet reminder of Downey's personal demons. Spare, jazzy arrangements help keep the focus on Downey's voice throughout, a brave tack that sometimes overplays his novice songwriting skills. But while songs like the Wonder Boys-inspired "Hannah" may amble, the forceful "Man Like Me" and stately grace of "Kimberly Glide" are better showcases for Downey's musical promise. His eight originals are supplemented by two covers: an expected, if overly smoky jazz trio cover of Chaplin's "Smile" and a quaintly confident cover of Yes' "Your Move" sweetened by Jon Anderson himself on backing vocals. -- Jerry McCulley

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