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CD Review- Gavin Degraw “Free”

After hitting the top of the charts with songs like “I Don’t Want To Be” and “I’m In Love With A Girl,” singer-songwriter Gavin Degraw is back with his third album.

“Free” dropped March 31, 2009 under J-Records. The album consists of light, heart-felt songs with a blues influence. Degraw shows off his versatility as a singer, fluctuating between a high and low vocal-range.

“Free” is made up of an eclectic mix of love songs and light-hearted poetic lyrics. Songs like “Indian Summer” exude a mix of light rock and soulful blues.

Degraw exhibits his musical skills through his acoustic performances in “Free” and piano talents in “Glass.”

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“Free” is an album with an intimate feel. The songs are not superficial, but instead use simple lyrics to talk to anyone who listens, making Gavin Degraw a true musical virtuoso.

4 stars out of 5

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