Search - Duncan Sheik :: Daylight

Sweet!

WyoHick | Big O'l Wyoming | 03/03/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I will admit that I lost interest in Duncan after his first release and did not pick up another of his albums until Daylight. WOW, I'm glad I happened upon his music again. Other reviewers have characterized this album as pop-oriented and dumbed-down to appeal to a wider audience. I'm not sure I agree. But, if that is true, then I must be part of that wider audience. I love it!! I think of Daylight as being an album full of tracks which have the same appeal as did the track, Barely Breathing. It is upbeat, but mature, and maintains a fantastic "groove" throughout. I really enjoy the flow of the album from one track to the next. If that makes me a part of the mindless masses - so be it. I still love the album!"

Better Than Expected

Robert B. Bartholomew | Seattle, WA | 02/25/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"It seems pretty clear, after years of trying to obtain some level of success, Sheik, although still not unfettered by his pursuit of "gold" has at least extended himself enough to get out of a rut of self-obesession. Although a lot of the sound is largely "pop", it has a clever and diverse side to it which, unlike a lot of his other albums, makes it interesting enough to listen to without straining to keep yourself from pushing the "next song" or "eject" button. I have this feeling that if he didn't try SO hard, and just let his creative juices flow a little more easily, he might actually get what he wants..."