Second First Impression (Chi) [Import]

Daniel Bedingfield | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 6, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Universal Int'l
• ASIN: B0006HCVHM
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #276,663 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Growing Up

2. Complicated

3. Wrap My Words Around You

4. All Your Attention

5. Way

6. Sorry

7. Show Me The Real You

8. Don't Give'r It All

9. Nothing Hurts Like Love

10. Holiness

11. All The Little Children

Editorial Reviews

Daniel Bedingfield’s highly anticipated follow-up to the massively successful ‘Gotta Get Thru This’, further showcases his talent to create some of the most enduring pop moments around. Produced by Jack Joseph Puig it consolidates his position as one of Britain’s most diverse and talented young singer-songwriters. Universal. 2004.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heartbreak, Redemption and Triumph in Melodic Bliss, July 7, 2005

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Ismail Elshareef "ielshareef" (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Second First Impression (Chi) (Audio CD)

It's a sin this album wasn't domestically released in the US as it's only available as an import which tend to be a bit $$. I took a risk and bought it anyway and I have to say I am very satisfied.

It's so much better than Daniel's first album, which I really liked! This release is more mature and well thought-out. Sonically, there's really nothing new in this album, but there is definitely more crooning. The lyrics do tell a story for a change and Daniel sounds so real, especially in "Sorry", which is about his sister.

If I have to pick up favorites, they'll be: Holiness, Show me the real you, Sorry, The Way, Don't give'r it all, and Growing up. I am still listening to it nonstop at work, in the car, at home, at the gym,...etc. It's that good :-)

I cannot recommend this album enough. Like most solo British artists, Daniel Bedingfield is extremely underrated and underexposed here in America. I can't believe his songs aren't playing on the radio instead of that hackneyed music we're all sick and tired of.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well alive and getting better and better, December 21, 2004

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Phil Granger "Philippe" (London United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Second First Impression (Audio CD)

One reason for sure why Daniel "is not dead" is so that we can enjoy more of his music and lyrics. And his amazing voice! After a slow start ''Second First Impressions" has grown on me and I simply can't put it down because it feels like Daniel is inviting you into his life, his experiences, his beliefs - as if he spoke and sang of them into your own life. That's the power of the person and his music.

And as with the first album Daniel demonstrates that he is a master at producing different songs for different moods. Drawing on a wide range of sounds and music, everything is yet very original - clearly, he is extremely versatile and broad. The acoustic numbers are very personal and deep, and crown the album like the end of a good book or a good film to complete a story in its entirety. Yes, with arrangements that are second to none, his tunes and lyrics make this album "completely complete"!

This album flows out of a more mature and growing performer. One wonders then what else Daniel is going to come up with next time around? It is undeniable that this energetic and creative genius is here to stay.

So turn the light down, sit down and listen carefully. You're not sure? Put the volume up and gradually discover how awesome this is.

For me, Second First Impressions is unquestionably the "album of the year".

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars First-rate Second Impression, December 21, 2004

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Dr Gan T. Pau (Malaysia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Second First Impression (Audio CD)

Sophomore albums are never easy to do, what with all the expectations and time constraints. Add a near-death automobile accident into the equation and you will begin to understand why this album sounds as confusing and chaotic as a headless chicken running around the butcher's shop. And I mean that in a positive way.

Frankly I'm tired of pop albums that sound like they all came from a single music factory - predictable and boring. As such, this album is refreshing in that it completely blows away all pop music conventions and experiments with a multitude of different styles and rhythms. Add to the mix Bedingfield's uniquely raspy voice and it all somehow clicks - again.

While a lot of the songs do sound quite unfamiliar and nowhere near as catchy as the tracks on "Gotta Get Thru This", this albums bears repeated listening and will eventually grow on you if you are willing to give it a chance.

Memorable tracks like "The Way" - a U2-esque track guaranteed to burn up the charts if released as a single; " Complicated" and "Growing Up" give this album an essential rock-ish flavour that saves it from some of the mush that masquerades as love songs - "Nothing Hurts Like Love" and "Wrap My Words Around You" to name a few. Still, I foresee these latter tracks to be potential singles as well, if only to entice the ladies and teenage female fans to come back for more.

All in all, this is a respectable and slick studio effort that still manages to retain the edge that made his debut CD such an enjoyable and memorable record.