I Am

Michael Tolcher | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 4, 2004)
• Original Release Date: 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: A&M / Octone
• ASIN: B0001Z52QG
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #137,638 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

For fans of Gavin DeGraw, Maroon 5, Jason Mraz, and John Mayer.

I AM is a collection of songs and melodies that muse on life, love and social consciousness.

Produced by hybrid pop and crossover specialists, Pop Rox, and recorded by Chris Shaw (Bob Dylan, Weezer, Dashboard Confessional) and mixed by Tim Palmer (U2, Pearl Jam, The Cure), & Mark Endert (Fiona Apple, Madonna), I AM boasts an impressive arsenal of ideas, melodies and messages.

Michael enlisted a diverse company of special guests to help realize his creative vision. The album includes contributions from ?uestlove (The Roots), Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers, Gov’t Mule), Gavin DeGraw, Eddie Martinez (Joe Cocker, Run DMC) and Paul Frazier (David Byrne, Shawn Colvin).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Something Worth Waiting For!, September 10, 2004

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Tom "Tom" (Oregon, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Am (Audio CD)

Ever since the day I picked up his free promotional CD on a whim, I have been eagerly awaiting Michael Tolcher's full-length debut album. It wasn't a moment too soon, either -- I was afraid I'd wear out the promo, listening to it so much! "I Am" is a surprisingly solid debut album from a truly gifted musician, and is simply packed with fine songs.

"Mission Responsible" is a great opening track whose "do the right thing" message loses any annoying preachiness it might have had, thanks to a very catchy hook. "The Sun Song" is a soaring mid-tempo track with an inspirational (yet, again, totally un-preachy) feel. I also love the swaying, shuffling rhythm of "Miracle" and the weary but beautiful longing of the closing track, "Waiting". The title track is the most unique, with its lilting, "skip-a-beat" melody that reminds me of something I can't put my finger on. And I dare anyone to resist the incredible groove of "No One Above" ... even the stuffiest of accounting executives couldn't resist tapping his feet under his desk chair or bouncing in his car seat at the sound of this song!

As if the lyrics and melodies weren't enjoyable enough, Michael Tolcher's deep, smooth (dare I say sexy?) voice just adds to this album's appeal. If you like a little more caffeine in your John Mayer, or have ever wondered what Gavin deGraw might sound like with guitar in place of piano, then you definitely need to pick up this album. And at a low price like this, there's not a fan of good music in general who shouldn't. What have you got to lose?

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "I am"... so happy with this CD!, August 4, 2005

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Malory Craft (Choctaw, Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Am (Audio CD)

I had a few friends go to a Gavin Degraw concert in January and they brought me back this amazing CD. I popped it in my car, thinking I would listen to the whole thing over a span of time, but after the first 3 songs, I took it out of my car and sat in my room and listened to it.

This CD is awesome! There is not ONE song on here that I do not like or one that I skip. Michael is clever with his words and he has some pretty catchy tunes. Some songs are more laid back and some pull out some tough questions.

Every chance I get I recommend this CD and I recommend it to you all too! Buy this CD and you won't be dissapointed!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just say Michael in concert, April 3, 2005

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L. Hogan "Laura" (Maryland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I Am (Audio CD)

I am pleased to say that not only is Michael's album awesome, but he is even more amazing live. I just saw him, he opened for Gavin Degraw. He was a huge hit, there may be quite a future in store for Michael Tolcher.