Name: Chariot by Gavin Degraw
Brand: Gavin DeGraw
SKU: 828766862621
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3.5 (84 reviews)

ALBUM

Not as baroque as Rufus Wainwright, and more downtown than Matchbox Twenty, but embodying elements of both acts, Gavin DeGraw's J Records debut is a strong showcase for his soulful wail and piano playing, even if it's occasionally grayed out by bells-and-whistles production that pushes it too strongly toward beigeist AAA accessibility. DeGraw's willowy vocal on opener "Follow Through" brings to mind Jeff Buckley, even if the cut is musically vacant adult alterna-whatever, but the title track and "Just Friends" are much better. There's meaningful sway in the piano, and palpable bitterness/hurt in DeGraw's vocal on the latter. "You were just friends/At least that's what you said," he sings. "Now I know better/From his fingers in your hair." It's a nice little lyric, adding impressive emotional gravity to an easily identifiable everyday moment. The flirty "Chemical Party" crosses chunky electric guitar with easy twang and vintage R&B -- it's a stylistic match with label mates Maroon 5, who took the same cocktail to number one and beyond with 2002's Songs About Jane. While the majority of Chariot follows a similar, basically catchy path, it can be hard to locate DeGraw inside the soundalike arrangements of "Crush" or "(Nice to Meet You) Anyway." Even "I Don't Want to Be," which enjoyed placement as the theme to the WB's high-school-and-perfect-cheekbones drama One Tree Hill, only makes an impression during its rousing chorus. Still, DeGraw's piano and vocal work is strong enough to keep Chariot largely on course, and mark it as a promising, mainstream-ready debut.
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11. Over-Rated

by Gavin Degraw

Acoustic Bass: Alvin Moody; Performer
Bass Guitar: Alvin Moody; Performer
Composer: Gavin Degraw; Composer
Drums: Joey Waronker; Performer
Guitar: Michael Ward; Performer
Performer: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Piano: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Vocals: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Lyricist: Gavin Degraw; Composer
Editing: Steve Gryphon; Production
Editor: Steve Gryphon; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mark Endert; Production
Programmer: Steve Gryphon; Production
Recording: Mark Endert; Production
Primary Artist: Gavin Degraw; Main Performer
Producer: Mark Endert; Production

2. Chariot

by Gavin Degraw

Acoustic Bass: Alvin Moody; Performer
Bass Guitar: Alvin Moody; Performer
Composer: Gavin Degraw; Composer
Drums: Joey Waronker; Performer
Guitar: Michael Ward; Performer
Performer: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Piano: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Vocals: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Lyricist: Gavin Degraw; Composer
Editing: Steve Gryphon; Production
Editor: Steve Gryphon; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mark Endert; Production
Programmer: Steve Gryphon; Production
Recording: Mark Endert; Production
Primary Artist: Gavin Degraw; Main Performer
Producer: Mark Endert; Production

3. Just Friends

by Gavin Degraw

Arranger: Patrick Warren; Composer
Lyricist: Gavin Degraw; Composer
Editor: Steve Gryphon; Production
Acoustic Bass: Alvin Moody; Performer
Bass Guitar: Alvin Moody; Performer
Drums: Joey Waronker; Performer
Guitar: Michael Ward; Performer
Harmonium: Patrick Warren; Performer
Organ: Patrick Warren; Performer
Composer: Gavin Degraw; Composer
Performer: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Mark Endert; Production
Piano: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Vocals: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Editing: Steve Gryphon; Production
Programmer: Steve Gryphon; Production
Recording: Mark Endert; Production
Primary Artist: Gavin Degraw; Main Performer
Producer: Mark Endert; Production

4. (Nice to Meet You) Anyway

by Gavin Degraw

Arranger: Patrick Warren; Composer
Lyricist: Gavin Degraw; Composer
Editor: Steve Gryphon; Production
Acoustic Bass: Alvin Moody; Performer
Bass Guitar: Alvin Moody; Performer
Drums: Joey Waronker; Performer
Guitar: Michael Ward; Performer
Harmonium: Patrick Warren; Performer
Organ: Patrick Warren; Performer
Composer: Gavin Degraw; Composer
Performer: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Mark Endert; Production
Piano: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Vocals: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Editing: Steve Gryphon; Production
Programmer: Steve Gryphon; Production
Recording: Mark Endert; Production
Primary Artist: Gavin Degraw; Main Performer
Producer: Mark Endert; Production

6. Belief

by Gavin Degraw

Arranger: Patrick Warren; Composer
Lyricist: Gavin Degraw; Composer
Mixing Engineer: Mark Endert; Production
Acoustic Bass: Alvin Moody; Performer
Composer: Gavin Degraw; Composer
Bass Guitar: Alvin Moody; Performer
Drums: Joey Waronker; Performer
Guitar: Michael Ward; Performer
Harmonium: Patrick Warren; Performer
Organ: Patrick Warren; Performer
Performer: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Piano: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Vocals: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Editing: Steve Gryphon; Production
Editor: Steve Gryphon; Production
Overdub Engineer: Michael Mccoy; Production
Programmer: Steve Gryphon; Production
Recording: Mark Endert; Production
Primary Artist: Gavin Degraw; Main Performer
Producer: Mark Endert; Production

7. Crush

by Gavin Degraw

Acoustic Bass: Alvin Moody; Performer
Bass Guitar: Alvin Moody; Performer
Composer: Gavin Degraw; Composer
Drums: Joey Waronker; Performer
Guitar: Michael Ward; Performer
Performer: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Piano: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Vocals: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Lyricist: Gavin Degraw; Composer
Editing: Steve Gryphon; Production
Editor: Steve Gryphon; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mark Endert; Production
Programmer: Steve Gryphon; Production
Recording: Mark Endert; Production
Primary Artist: Gavin Degraw; Main Performer
Producer: Mark Endert; Production

8. I Don't Want to Be

by Gavin Degraw

Acoustic Bass: Alvin Moody; Performer
Bass Guitar: Alvin Moody; Performer
Composer: Gavin Degraw; Composer
Drums: Joey Waronker; Performer
Guitar: Michael Ward; Performer
Performer: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Piano: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Vocals: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Lyricist: Gavin Degraw; Composer
Editing: Steve Gryphon; Production
Editor: Steve Gryphon; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mark Endert; Production
Programmer: Steve Gryphon; Production
Recording: Mark Endert; Production
Primary Artist: Gavin Degraw; Main Performer
Producer: Mark Endert; Production

9. Meaning

by Gavin Degraw

Acoustic Bass: Alvin Moody; Performer
Bass Guitar: Alvin Moody; Performer
Composer: Gavin Degraw; Composer
Drums: Joey Waronker; Performer
Guitar: Michael Ward; Performer
Performer: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Piano: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Vocals: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Lyricist: Gavin Degraw; Composer
Editing: Steve Gryphon; Production
Editor: Steve Gryphon; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mark Endert; Production
Programmer: Steve Gryphon; Production
Recording: Mark Endert; Production
Primary Artist: Gavin Degraw; Main Performer
Producer: Mark Endert; Production

12. Get Lost

by Gavin Degraw

Primary Artist: Gavin Degraw; Main Performer
Performer: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Composer: Gavin Degraw; Composer
Lyricist: Gavin Degraw; Composer
Mastering Engineer: George Marino; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mark Endert; Production
Producer: Mark Endert; Production
Recording: Mark Endert; Production

1. Follow Through

by Gavin Degraw

Arranger: Patrick Warren; Composer
Lyricist: Gavin Degraw; Composer
Editor: Steve Gryphon; Production
Acoustic Bass: Alvin Moody; Performer
Bass Guitar: Alvin Moody; Performer
Drums: Joey Waronker; Performer
Guitar: Michael Ward; Performer
Harmonium: Patrick Warren; Performer
Organ: Patrick Warren; Performer
Composer: Gavin Degraw; Composer
Performer: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Mark Endert; Production
Piano: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Vocals: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Editing: Steve Gryphon; Production
Programmer: Steve Gryphon; Production
Recording: Mark Endert; Production
Primary Artist: Gavin Degraw; Main Performer
Producer: Mark Endert; Production

5. Chemical Party

by Gavin Degraw

Acoustic Bass: Alvin Moody; Performer
Bass Guitar: Alvin Moody; Performer
Composer: Gavin Degraw; Composer
Drums: Joey Waronker; Performer
Guitar: Michael Ward; Performer
Performer: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Piano: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Vocals: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Lyricist: Gavin Degraw; Composer
Editing: Steve Gryphon; Production
Editor: Steve Gryphon; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mark Endert; Production
Programmer: Steve Gryphon; Production
Recording: Mark Endert; Production
Primary Artist: Gavin Degraw; Main Performer
Producer: Mark Endert; Production

10. More Than Anyone

by Gavin Degraw

Arranger: Patrick Warren; Composer
Lyricist: Gavin Degraw; Composer
Editor: Steve Gryphon; Production
Acoustic Bass: Alvin Moody; Performer
Bass Guitar: Alvin Moody; Performer
Drums: Joey Waronker; Performer
Guitar: Michael Ward; Performer
Harmonium: Patrick Warren; Performer
Organ: Patrick Warren; Performer
Composer: Gavin Degraw; Composer
Performer: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Mixing Engineer: Mark Endert; Production
Piano: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Vocals: Gavin Degraw; Performer
Editing: Steve Gryphon; Production
Programmer: Steve Gryphon; Production
Recording: Mark Endert; Production
Primary Artist: Gavin Degraw; Main Performer
Producer: Mark Endert; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

44 minutes and 48 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

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Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

11/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Country, Adult Alternative, Singer & Songwriter, Contemporary Singer, Songwriter

Label

J Records

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

May 21, 2006

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

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UPC

828766862621

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Chariot

11. Over-Rated

2. Chariot

3. Just Friends

4. (Nice to Meet You) Anyway

6. Belief

7. Crush

8. I Don't Want to Be

9. Meaning

12. Get Lost

1. Follow Through

5. Chemical Party

10. More Than Anyone

Technical Specifications

Chariot

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11. Over-Rated

2. Chariot

3. Just Friends

4. (Nice to Meet You) Anyway

6. Belief

7. Crush

8. I Don't Want to Be

9. Meaning

12. Get Lost

1. Follow Through

5. Chemical Party

10. More Than Anyone

Technical Specifications