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Memories Of A Beautiful Disaster

James DurbinAudio CD
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (115 customer reviews)

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The current musical climate is utterly dominated by pop music and hip-hop, with artists tapping into computers and software programs to craft songs. In the digital age, the information superhighway has made the ability to create music instant, if a bit inorganic. As a result, instrument-driven music like rock 'n' roll has taken a bit of a back seat. But what's popular in culture is ... Read more in Amazon's James Durbin Store

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  • Audio CD (November 21, 2011)
  • Original Release Date: 2011
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Wind-Up
  • ASIN: B005OUE53Y
  • In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (115 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,548 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Produced by Grammy nominated Howard Benson (Daughtry, My Chemical Romance, Three Doors Down), Memories of a Beautiful Disaster, the debut album from American Idol finalist James Durbin reveals why he was such a fan favorite on the hit show. Known for his live performances, the 11 tracks demonstrate Durbin's vocal prowess and hard-charging musical style.
"I tried to make the album as much like a real, live experience as possible," Durbin says. "You can't get everything from a live show onto an album, so I want people to enjoy the album and then come see the show.
Durbin's powerful vocals are best heard on the opening song, "Higher Than Heaven" and "Love Me Bad," both showcasing his reach and lyrical sensitivity. Durbin recorded the track, "Stand Up" for the NFL and it has been used in team promotions for the 2011 season. In addition, the U.S. Army has licensed "Right Behind You."
Adding in Durbin's strength to overcome both Tourette's Syndrome and Asperger's Syndrome, it's no surprise that over 30 million viewers of American Idol felt impassioned by his performance and helped led the way in discovering this breakout star. Memories of a Beautiful Disaster is full of varying moods, tempos, and tones. As he says, "It's my take on rock, which is all about having a good time. It's who I am and what I listen to."

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I am looking forward to seeing James live and know we will hear lots more from him in the future. Helen Rumbles  |  18 reviewers made a similar statement
I love every song on this CD! Tracey B. Stenger  |  12 reviewers made a similar statement
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69 of 78 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars My inner headbanging Beavis awakens.... yes! yes! yes! November 21, 2011
Format:Audio CD
While Haley Reinhart slowly grew on my during Idol's latest season, I was a James Durbin fan from the early auditions. With just the right mix of charm, humility, swagger and power, this kid was likely born to a chorus of deafening stage pyrotechnics. As the episodes played out, I secretly hoped James would eventually deliver the hurricane rocking, arena leveling, metal album that Adam Lambert could have, but didn't. I just picked up James' debut and I am loving every blistering note.

The early reviews made me fear James played it safe with a bunch of over-produced, middle of the road, Daughtry-esque cow pies - but he didn't - this album ROCKS! I can see how those hoping he would deliver a true metal album along the likes of Anvil, Slayer or Metallica would be disappointed. But my favorite metal albums of all time are Appetite For Destruction (G&R), Dr. Feelgood (Motley Crue), Mechanical Resonance (Tesla), Big Game (White Lion), Long Cold Winter (Cinderella), and Extreme (Extreme) - and if you like those albums, you will likely love this. Big guitars - monster choruses - great vocals - and a groupie-filled busload of just plain fun. James is not the Prince of Freaking Darkness - he's just a kid who loves to rock and his enthusiasm resonates on each track. This is an album for aging metalheads and their kids. The Crue's Mick Mars shows up on one of the album's hardest rocking numbers and sounds more shockingly-still-alive than ever.

My only beef - that some other platforms were given bonus tracks - and that you would have to patronize said evil platforms to get them. To make things worse, one of these bonus tracks is already out of print. Here's my solution - buy the album here (you won't find a better price anywhere else) - help James get a much-deserved hit record - go see him when he tours - and then use your search engine to find the missing tracks elsewhere by however means you see fit (its no Occupy Wall Street, but every protest helps discourage labels from doing this).
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44 of 53 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A new rock voice debuts November 21, 2011
By Kevin F
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This album is way, way, underrated. Don't be thrown off by negative reviews by the fans of other contestants that James competed against in that silly thing called American Idol. This album is legit, James is legit, this is an outstanding first effort. Every song on here exhibits James's versatility in some way, hard rocking songs like 'Deeper', 'Outcast','Higher Than Heaven','Stand Up', mid-tempo melodic songs like 'Love in Ruins', 'Love Me Bad', down to a touching pure ballad called 'May', it's all there for his fans to enjoy and they are all good. Download his bonus songs off of itunes, 'Crawling Home',the anthemic 'Liberate', and 'Back for More' - I have know idea why these were not regular songs because they are among his best.

I've re-written this review because since I purchased the CD in November it is still my favorite one to play, I never tire of it. Highly recommend.
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20 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing! What an artist! November 22, 2011
Format:Audio CD
Holy Cow! I've been waiting for this album since last spring and . . . IT IS AWESOME!! His pipes - his range - and his musicality are unbelievable. His music comes from where all truly good music comes from - deep inside a heart that's had life experience and wants to share the beauty of that experience. His unbridled enthusiasm in "Stand Up" as well as the pureness of emotion that is oozing and tangible in songs like "May" are true art. He has an impressive range in his voice and his emotions. This is the beginning of a long and successful career for James Durbin!
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5.0 out of 5 stars should have been and idol
guess you have to like his style of music he was truly one of the most talented contestants on idol hope he keeps making music becuase he could sing the phone book and anything... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Deb
5.0 out of 5 stars For 80's rock fans, this is an excellent album!
When I purchased the album I thought it would be much like he was on American Idol. However, since he is a rocker, it was so much more than that. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Wayne Lacy
5.0 out of 5 stars Rocky and Loud
James is so much better since his last CD - spin off from American Idol. This sounds more like him and what I invisioned him singing. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Junior88
4.0 out of 5 stars Catchy Hard/Glam Rock
Great album! 4.5 stars for sure. If you like hard rock, listen to the samples. If you like them, just buy it; you'll be glad you did.
Published 1 month ago by Spike
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT ARTIST
I loved him on American Idol and have always felt that Idol is unfair to Rockers!

Awesome singer - great CD - cant wait to hear more from him!
Published 1 month ago by solstice
5.0 out of 5 stars Rockin' CD!
This is a great CD by James Durbin. Glad he's doing well after IDOl. I think he should have won IDOL. I don't usually go for heavy metal but Durbin is easy to listen to. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dave Wilkinson
5.0 out of 5 stars James Durbin rocks
This album is fresh and so well put together. So much more than many past American Idol contenders. This guy's got talent.
Published 2 months ago by Tess Clayton
5.0 out of 5 stars I Knew He Could
I knew he could sing like this (not just heavy metal). Pay close attention to the song about Mae; beautiful- and James sings it like he actually lived it (which is imposible at his... Read more
Published 2 months ago by catlovermsn
5.0 out of 5 stars James Rocks!
I have to say this is one of my all-time favorites! An awesome cd for the 1st one after appearing on American Idol. He definitely stayed true to himself & his music! Read more
Published 3 months ago by MsLadybugHD8
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Love James Durbins voice. My favorite songs are "May" and "Higher Than Heaven". Can't wait for his second album to come out mid 2013. Read more
Published 3 months ago by diane keeth
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The epic thread.
Obviously, you didn't have your pulse on what has been going on. Snippets have been released over the last few weeks and this album is PURE FUNK POP GOLD! I take that back, it's PURE FUNK POP MULTI-PLATINUM

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