I must admit, when I first entertained the idea of purchasing this album, I was extremely skeptical. After all, it was universally panned by practically every respected music critic who listened to it. Eventually, though, I gave in to my desire to own it and purchased it a couple of months after its release. Saying that I was pleasantly surprised would be the biggest understatement of the year.
Not only did I find this album incredibly enjoyable to listen to, I found myself absolutely captivated. Why? Simple. The sounds that were coming out of the headphones on my CD player were unlike any others I had heard before. A unique blend of newcomer uncertainty and years of maturity and experience was an unexpectedly welcome treat.
All five members of the group have wonderful voices. That said, Dan Miller is the most vocally polished. All and all, they complement each other extremely well and preform as though they've been together for years.
Every song on this album is infectiously memorable. An "A" in my book from start to finish. As for the people who refer to O-Town as a prefabricated, talentless, Backstreet Boys rip-off, sit yourselves up straight and pay attention because you couldn't be more wrong. Furthermore, I foresee a long, successful future for the group. With this debut being as wonderful as it is, I absolutely can not wait for what is sure to be a blockbuster followup.
Review Written On 6/18/2003
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