The Real Thing
by: Bo Bice
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Bo Bice, American Idol darling and Alabama babe magnet, had to haveknown he was taking a risk in naming his debut full-length The Real Thing. Up until now, those who weren't fans of the show and were introduced to Bice's heart-on-his-sleeve brand of southern rock through either his fall 2005 guest spot on Carlos Santana's All That I Am or his chart-topping turn on the single "Inside Your Heaven," also from 2005, may have been tempted to write him off as reality-show riffraff. The RealThing--thanks in no small part to producer Clive Davis as well as Bice-boosters Richie Sambora, Jon Bon Jovi, Chad Kroeger(Nickelback), and Ben Moody (Evanescence)--redeems the hirsute, hard-charging rocker. Bice steps lively through a cavalcade of soaring guitars and top-drawer hooks, and he doesn't skimp on the belting--hear it on the full-flame lament "Nothing Without You" and also "Remember Me," an insistent rant sunk chest-deep in sincerity.If Bice sounds less earthy here than he did on the show--onstage he recalled the singer from the '60s band the Grass Roots to eerie effect at times--few will be disappointed. This is modern music with a Southern-man twist made irresistible by a bare-it-all guy who means it. The real thing, in other words. -Tammy La Gorce
Bo Bice, American Idol darling and Alabama babe magnet, had to haveknown he was taking a risk in naming his debut full-length The Real Thing. Up until now, those who weren't fans of the show and were introduced to Bice's heart-on-his-sleeve brand of southern rock through either his fall 2005 guest spot on Carlos Santana's All That I Am or his chart-topping turn on the single "Inside Your Heaven," also from 2005, may have been tempted to write him off as reality-show riffraff. The RealThing--thanks in no small part to producer Clive Davis as well as Bice-boosters Richie Sambora, Jon Bon Jovi, Chad Kroeger(Nickelback), and Ben Moody (Evanescence)--redeems the hirsute, hard-charging rocker. Bice steps lively through a cavalcade of soaring guitars and top-drawer hooks, and he doesn't skimp on the belting--hear it on the full-flame lament "Nothing Without You" and also "Remember Me," an insistent rant sunk chest-deep in sincerity.If Bice sounds less earthy here than he did on the show--onstage he recalled the singer from the '60s band the Grass Roots to eerie effect at times--few will be disappointed. This is modern music with a Southern-man twist made irresistible by a bare-it-all guy who means it. The real thing, in other words. -Tammy La Gorce
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- The First true Idol Rocker
Incredicable though not what i thought this album would be.but Bo Bice Can sing anything.
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- listened to it once
i have had this and listened to it once. yeah he has a great voice, but i didn't find anything that wanted me to come back to listen to it again
Rating: - crazy wolf
I enjoyed this cd alot. I listen to it all the time. It is one of my top five favorite cds. I would recommend this cd to anyone who likes great music.
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- More like the wrong thing
Southern rocker Bo Bice entered the big leagues upon finishing as runner-up on the fourth season of `American Idol,' but his debut does not measure up to expectations. Although he has the backing of music industry exec Clive Davis, his new image and sound are as transparent as half-empty glass of water.
Bice tries to pull off the pop-rocker profile on tracks like "U Make Me Better" and the Chad Kroeger-penned "You're Everything," but they fall flat despite the southern spin in Bice's ... Read More
Rating: - Bo needs to find his place
Just watched Blades of Glory and searched for more of Bo online.Listened to a few selections hoping to find his throaty bluesy Skynard voice and found a guy trying to emerge from the guitars screaming.The cut "Valley of Angels" is EXACTLY what he needs to concentrate on more.Natural talent in this area.Use it!!I too will wait for the next album where we hear the baritone give us his heart.
- The First true Idol RockerIncredicable though not what i thought this album would be.but Bo Bice Can sing anything.
- listened to it oncei have had this and listened to it once. yeah he has a great voice, but i didn't find anything that wanted me to come back to listen to it again
- crazy wolfI enjoyed this cd alot. I listen to it all the time. It is one of my top five favorite cds. I would recommend this cd to anyone who likes great music.
- More like the wrong thingSouthern rocker Bo Bice entered the big leagues upon finishing as runner-up on the fourth season of `American Idol,' but his debut does not measure up to expectations. Although he has the backing of music industry exec Clive Davis, his new image and sound are as transparent as half-empty glass of water.
Bice tries to pull off the pop-rocker profile on tracks like "U Make Me Better" and the Chad Kroeger-penned "You're Everything," but they fall flat despite the southern spin in Bice's ... Read More
- Bo needs to find his placeJust watched Blades of Glory and searched for more of Bo online.Listened to a few selections hoping to find his throaty bluesy Skynard voice and found a guy trying to emerge from the guitars screaming.The cut "Valley of Angels" is EXACTLY what he needs to concentrate on more.Natural talent in this area.Use it!!I too will wait for the next album where we hear the baritone give us his heart.
