A pleasant surprise

Like many people, I was first introduced to Mr. Bedingfield via his first US hit single and title track to this CD, "Gotta Get Through This". That song was OK, but it was not the kind of song that would make me want to run out and buy a CD. Then came "If You're Not the One". I immediately fell in love with that song. After hearing it repeatedly on the radio, I decided to buy the CD. Now, let me tell you, that was a major feat. If I think an artist is only gonna have 1 or 2 good songs on a CD, I download those songs rather than buying an entire CD. So, I only knew 2 songs and decided to buy this CD based on those songs. I was pleasantly surprised.



I am not sure why Daniel has not had other hits here in the States. This CD is equally balanced between high-energy dance tunes and touching ballads. And Daniel's voice can really tear right through you on those ballads. Other songs that I particularly like on this disc include "Blown it Again", "James Dean (I Wanna Know)", "He Don't Love You Like I Love You", "I Can't Read You", "Friday", "Honest Questions", "Girlfriend", and "Without the Girl". In my opinion, anyone of these songs should have been Top 10 hits.



The only song that I am less in love with is "Inflate my Ego", which sounds like a song Robbie Williams refused to do. Late in 2004, Daniel released a 2nd CD in the UK. So far, it has yet to be released stateside. I am anxious for the new CD to be released here in the US. I hope his record company has not abandoned the US market. I know it is available as an import, but I hate to pay import prices. Until it is released, I will just have to enjoy playing this CD.

Just plain... Great!

Just about every song on this CD is unique and very good. I believe many more are radio worthy than actually got played here in the U.S. And if they're not, they're knocking on the door... that's for sure. I didn't think CD's other than Greatest Hits CD's could really be that good, but this CD has really proved me wrong.

Piece of art.

First of all, I don't agree with many of the previous reviews. Someone up there made mention to his "alright" range. EXCUSE ME! Have you not listened to "If You're Not The One". Someone has to do some research before making useless comments.
Anyway, I am not a fan of pop music at all. Infact, I usually despise it. However, this CD is in a genre of it's own. Daniel Bedingfield is an amazing artist who writes some amazing tracks, and again, has an amazing voice. My favorite songs on this CD have to be "If You're Not The One", "Inflate My Ego", and "Gotta Get Thru This - Instrumental".
All in all, great CD. Awesome buy.