Taylor Hicks by Taylor Hicks

Pros: Solid, well performed, bar-band pop/rock with a heavy soul influence.
Cons: A tad overproduced.

I've generally been good about staying away from "American Idol". In the time since the show made a splash, I've probably only listened to about three "idol"-related albums straight through, and I've not spent a dime on one of them. However, a series of ...

Pros: Taylor's original style and his mix of influences can be heard throughout
Cons: Some songs sound a bit similar and his act gets old in spots

When Taylor Hicks was announced the winner in 2006 of the fifth season of American Idol, I was surprised. Sure, he'd been very likable, a good performer, and seemingly a fan favorite, but I didn't see this very average guy winning the show. He was too ...

Pros: Hicks personality shines through on every track, he's a emotive singer, good songs.
Cons: Gotta Move just doesn't move me. It didn't get the success it deserves.

I voted for Taylor Hicks. I've watched American Idol from the first season and for some wierd reason he is the only person I ever voted for. Once. Even though he wasn't my pick for the season (I was pulling for Yamin) I felt like he had something ...

Pros: Good songs, great performer
Cons: Some songs a little to American Idol

I have to say that I have been an American Idol fan for the last two years. I was very excited when Carrie Underwood won in 2005 and found myself waiting for her debut album. Taylor Hicks was my favorite in 2006 from day one. I am probably the typical ...

Pros: Same likeable vocal, generally strong vocals. Matt Serletic's production.
Cons: A few of the performances feel lazy and mailed-in.

Like clockwork, another year has almost gone by and that means that the 'sitting' winner of American Idol, Taylor Hicks, has dropped his debut album upon the public. While both Kellie Pickler and Chris Daughtry have already released ...

Pros: The CD has one song with hit potential and two good original songs.
Cons: This music producer tried to turn Taylor into something he's not and the CD bombed.

I've watched "American Idol" since it's inception and Taylor Hicks is my favorite Idol of them all. This is a guy that's paid his dues in hundreds of clubs and bars and if you had to pick one word to describe him it's authentic. He's the real deal. He's ...

Pros: There is a song for every mood.
Cons: None at all.

I have been watching American Idol from Season 2 to the Present and let me tell you from the moment I saw Taylor audition I knew he was going to be someone
special. I just adore this mans music, the way he carrys himself...the way he gets into the music. He is what I feel a singer should be. With him a song is just not words and you certainly can tell by all of the songs on this CD. You can feel every word he sings.

The songs are not like your typical Idol songs, they are a true example of who Taylor Hicks is.