Gavin DeGraw
Gavin DeGraw · 2008
46 min · 14 tracks · blue-eyed soul
A blend of blue-eyed soul and pop rock, infused with heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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In Love With a Girl Start here — This upbeat track captures the essence of infatuation and features an infectious chorus that became one of DeGraw's signature songs. It's a definitive expression of his blue-eyed soul style, combining catchy hooks with relatable lyrics.
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Cheated on Me — The song showcases DeGraw's ability to convey vulnerability and pain through his emotive delivery, making it a standout moment on the album. Its raw honesty resonates with listeners who have experienced heartbreak.
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We Belong Together — 'We Belong Together' serves as a powerful closing track that highlights DeGraw's vocal range and emotional depth. The lyrical themes of longing and connection encapsulate the album's overarching narrative.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines catchy melodies with relatable lyrics but lacks standout moments that elevate it beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half introduces slower ballads that shift the emotional tone.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the melodic appeal.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- heartfelt storytelling moments
- uplifting tracks for gatherings
- for road trip playlists
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer experimental or chaotic sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified DeGraw's presence in pop-rock after previous successes.
- Career context
- This self-titled album marked Gavin DeGraw's third studio release, following his successful sophomore effort 'Chariot' in 2003. By 2008, he had established himself as a key figure in the pop-rock scene, known for his emotive vocals and poignant songwriting. The album came after a period of increased visibility through radio hits and television performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Legend· Ryan Tedder· Marc Broussard
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 In Love With a Girl Start here 3:27
- 2 Next to Me (Wait a Minute Sister) 3:26
- 3 Cheated on Me 3:39
- 4 I Have You to Thank 3:27
- 5 Cop Stop 3:24
- 6 Young Love 4:08
- 7 Medicate the Kids 3:19
- 8 Relative 4:12
- 9 She Holds a Key 3:50
- 10 Untamed 4:00
- 11 Let It Go 3:49
- 12 We Belong Together 5:30
Disc 2
- 1 Up Close with Gavin Degraw
- 2 In Love With a Girl (music video)
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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