What makes Home by Daughtry notable?

'Home' achieved significant commercial success, debuting at number five on the Billboard 200 and eventually being certified multi-platinum. The title track became a defining hit for Daughtry, resonating with audiences and receiving critical acclaim for its emotional depth. Released on April 10, 2007, 'Home' marked Daughtry's self-titled debut album, following Chris Daughtry's successful run on 'American Idol'. The album quickly established him as a prominent figure in the post-grunge and pop rock scenes, showcasing his vocal prowess and songwriting skills.

How many songs are on Home?

Home has 2 tracks, running approximately 7 minutes.

Home

Daughtry · 2007

7 min · 2 tracks · hard rock

Anthemic rock melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, delivering a powerful exploration of longing and belonging.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Home — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of nostalgia and longing, featuring soaring choruses that resonate with personal experiences of returning to one's roots.
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Gone (Clear Channel stripped version) — This stripped-down rendition highlights Daughtry's vocal versatility, allowing the raw emotion of the lyrics to take center stage, enhancing the song's reflective nature.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

42 /100

Lowland

Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The single showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks significant depth or innovation.

What we noticed

The title track 'Home' features a soaring chorus and dynamic shifts between quiet verses and powerful instrumentals.
The second track, 'Gone', presents a stripped-down arrangement with an emphasis on vocal delivery and acoustic instrumentation.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Established Daughtry's reputation post-American Idol with significant commercial success.
Themes: nostalgic homecoming· personal roots· longing for belonging
Career context: Released on April 10, 2007, 'Home' marked Daughtry's self-titled debut album, following Chris Daughtry's successful run on 'American Idol'. The album quickly established him as a prominent figure in the post-grunge and pop rock scenes, showcasing his vocal prowess and songwriting skills.
Stylistic neighbors: Nickelback· Hinder· Creed