"Rocking" Out Loud

4.5/5
OneRepublic
Dreaming Out Loud

OneRepublic had their turn as a puppet on "Timbaland presents: Shock Value", but now, their debut CD is here, and it beats out Timbaland's latest CD. The CD is packed with an amazing track of songs ranging from upbeat tempos like "Tyrant" and slow, impacting ballads such as "Come Home". The CD's main strong point is a mix of these two genres, which is perhaps why it is so ingenious. Personally, i enjoy the CDs vibe because of how amazing Ryan Tedder's (lead) vocals are. Not to mention that the original version of "Apologize" is much more enjoyable than Timbaland's modern mix. The CD has no flaws, except for maybe that it could go a little faster, and get more upbeat at the down points. However, the CD is still highlighted with plenty of radio-friendly songs and emotion-stirking music. Don't be surprosed if you see OneRepublic making plenty of music.
The one thing i noticed with this CD is that it sounds similar to The Fray, making it seem less original. Songs like "Won't Stop" are prime examples of the Fray's style. But sometimes that could be a good thing.

BEST SONGS: Come Home, All We Are, Won't Stop, Tyrant, All Fall Down