Taylor Hicks
by: Taylor Hicks
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The least you can say about Taylor Hicks is that he's not like prior American Idol champs: he already had almost a decade of gigging in bars when he won the fifth season in 2006, complete with songwriting experience, an ability to play harmonica and guitar, and a pair of self-released albums. On his major-label debut, the Silver Fox settles in a plush, comfortable sound framed by vintage-sounding soul and R&B, as well as classic rock--it's comfort food for the ears. The one thing that's not here is Hicks's first single, "Do I Make You Proud." Other than that, the songs are a well-balanced mix of oldies (Marvin Gaye's "Wherever I Lay My Hat"), newbies that sound like oldies (Rob Thomas's "Dream Myself Awake," Bryan Adams's "The Right Place"), the obligatory Diane Warren ballad ("Places I've Been"), and some party-fun anthems ("The Runaround," "Heaven Knows"). This last track actually is one of two paying tribute to Hicks's patron saint, Ray Charles--it references the piano riff from "What'd I Say," while "The Right Place" was originally written for Charles. Clearly, there are worse people to look up to.--Elisabeth Vincentelli
Album Description:
Taylor Hicks's much-anticipated major-label debut is being released on December 5, 2006.
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The least you can say about Taylor Hicks is that he's not like prior American Idol champs: he already had almost a decade of gigging in bars when he won the fifth season in 2006, complete with songwriting experience, an ability to play harmonica and guitar, and a pair of self-released albums. On his major-label debut, the Silver Fox settles in a plush, comfortable sound framed by vintage-sounding soul and R&B, as well as classic rock--it's comfort food for the ears. The one thing that's not here is Hicks's first single, "Do I Make You Proud." Other than that, the songs are a well-balanced mix of oldies (Marvin Gaye's "Wherever I Lay My Hat"), newbies that sound like oldies (Rob Thomas's "Dream Myself Awake," Bryan Adams's "The Right Place"), the obligatory Diane Warren ballad ("Places I've Been"), and some party-fun anthems ("The Runaround," "Heaven Knows"). This last track actually is one of two paying tribute to Hicks's patron saint, Ray Charles--it references the piano riff from "What'd I Say," while "The Right Place" was originally written for Charles. Clearly, there are worse people to look up to.--Elisabeth Vincentelli
Album Description:
Taylor Hicks's much-anticipated major-label debut is being released on December 5, 2006.
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Rating: 
- Can't sing
Like I've said before, the dude can't sing.His a very entertaining entertainer when he's on stage, but when he's not on stage putting on a show, he just can't sing.
Rating: 
- A Great CD less One Song
This is a great CD. I had put off buying it because I wasn't sure if I would like it or not. I was not disappointed!! I enjoyed it even more after seeing Taylor Hicks in concert singing most of the songs on the CD.
The only thing that disappoints me about this CD is that "Do I Make You Proud" is a free download instead of being included.The free download doesn't help me when I am listening to the CD in my car which is where I do most of my listening.
I would recommend ... Read More
Rating: 
- Good, not great
I liked this album but didn't love it. I really enjoyed watching Taylor Hicks on American Idol, and I think I might enjoy watching him live than listening to a recording. Something is missing from this studio recording, the soulful voice and aura that I know Taylor Hicks has does not shine through on this recording.
Taylor is, however, one of my favorite idols, but I don't think that this album does him justice. There are a few good parts, but for the most part, it sounds rather karaoke ... Read More
Rating: 
- Great music
Great first CD from the American Idol Season 5 winner. Just gotta love his bluesy-soul.
Rating: - Taylor Hicks is a true artist
I must confess, dear readers, that I am not enamored with the American Idol phenomenon.I used to work in the music business (managed a mid-level rock band, I'd rather not mention names) and I just never thought Idol was more than amateur hour.
Taylor Hicks intrigued me, however, because he couldn't fit the American Idol paradigm less if he tried.He stands out - for all the right reasons.His voice has a gruff, lived-in quality that perfectly suits the material he obviously loves.He ... Read More
- Can't singLike I've said before, the dude can't sing.His a very entertaining entertainer when he's on stage, but when he's not on stage putting on a show, he just can't sing.
- A Great CD less One SongThis is a great CD. I had put off buying it because I wasn't sure if I would like it or not. I was not disappointed!! I enjoyed it even more after seeing Taylor Hicks in concert singing most of the songs on the CD.
The only thing that disappoints me about this CD is that "Do I Make You Proud" is a free download instead of being included.The free download doesn't help me when I am listening to the CD in my car which is where I do most of my listening.
I would recommend ... Read More
- Good, not greatI liked this album but didn't love it. I really enjoyed watching Taylor Hicks on American Idol, and I think I might enjoy watching him live than listening to a recording. Something is missing from this studio recording, the soulful voice and aura that I know Taylor Hicks has does not shine through on this recording.
Taylor is, however, one of my favorite idols, but I don't think that this album does him justice. There are a few good parts, but for the most part, it sounds rather karaoke ... Read More
- Great musicGreat first CD from the American Idol Season 5 winner. Just gotta love his bluesy-soul.
- Taylor Hicks is a true artistI must confess, dear readers, that I am not enamored with the American Idol phenomenon.I used to work in the music business (managed a mid-level rock band, I'd rather not mention names) and I just never thought Idol was more than amateur hour.
Taylor Hicks intrigued me, however, because he couldn't fit the American Idol paradigm less if he tried.He stands out - for all the right reasons.His voice has a gruff, lived-in quality that perfectly suits the material he obviously loves.He ... Read More
