Chariot

Gavin DeGraw

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 22, 2003)
• Original Release Date: July 22, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: J-Records
• ASIN: B00009V8Z9
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (446 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #64,785 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of 2003, November 29, 2003

By	"patrickvt" (Burlington, Vermont) - See all my reviews

Gavin DeGraw's "Chariot" is easily my favorite debut album from recent memory. I've been impressed by both John Mayer and Jason Mraz in the not-too-distant past, but DeGraw really blew me away. I can't remember the last time I became so addicted to a CD. I listen to it close to once a day.

Highlights include the perfect and infectious radio single "Follow Through" (you've heard it and you liked it, even if you don't realize it) and "I Don't Want To Be" (the theme song of The WB's new show, One Tree Hill). "Just Friends" is a heartbreaking and amazing song that really delves into human weakness; Gavin's love cheats on him and yet he's still willing to forgive her, under a single, sad condition. The true standout (and my personal favorite) is "Belief," an awesome showcase of Gavin's talent -- soulful vocals, powerful lyrics, and a beautiful and dramatic arrangement that gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. Every song on the album is relatable to real life. This is one of those "soundtrack of your life" discs.

DeGraw will be something huge, and rightfully so. I predict a lot of Grammy buzz, and perhaps a win for Best New Artist next year. He's much more talented and original than the great Norah Jones. Buy this disc now and tell your friends - become a Gavin groupie before you're just another fan on the bandwagon.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invite Gavin to your "Chemical Party", September 24, 2003

By	Boris Van Druff (Olean, NY) - See all my reviews

I first heard Gavin on Pepsi Smash over the summer. I immediately decided that I had to own this album. I have it in my computer right now, and listening to it makes one wish to write volumes about it. Gavin reminds me of such singer/songwriters like Elton John, and the master of them all, Billy Joel. What makes Gavin so great is that he is one of few of today's singer/songwriters that plays the piano. This automatically gives Gavin an advantage in the music industry, but enough about Gavin, now to his album.
My favorite song on the album would definitely be "Chariot". This reminds me of such groups as the Dave Matthews Band, with his smooth, almost jazzy style. Another song of his that I really like is "More Than Anyone". This sweet love song could make anyone melt into a pile of goo. "Chemical Party" also stands out. This is one of his songs that has more of a rock feel to it...but where it's at is the ballads--"More Than Anyone", "Meaning", and "Belief". Gavin truly demonstrates his skill as a pianist in these tracks. With that, I will say that Gavin Degraw is a musician that one can definitely trust with his ears.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Surprising, April 19, 2005

By	Adam Chin "soo hokie" (Blacksburg, VA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I had really enjoyed the single "I Don't Wanna Be" and it prompted me to go out and get the album. Boy was I shocked, it might be the second best album I've heard from this year. I can't stop listening to it, very loving and emotional. With hints of rock, pop, R&B, it just pulls at your heart with the melodies. The lyrics in fact don't stand out, rather become easily blended within the piano playing and rest of the music, making each rising chorus all the more powerful.
Personally I enjoyed "Follow Through"'s playfulness, "Chariot"'s uplifting ability, "I Don't Wanna Be"'s defiance and "More Than Anyone" the most with its emotional cries. You'll definitely want to pick it up, as it is instantly addicting and something that will keep popping up to the top of your collection.