Gavin DeGraw "free"

I'm sitting here listening to Gavin's new album for the first time, with only nine tracks to the CD some would say it was short and sweet. My first impression is that this album is a lot more low key than "Chariot".
The first track is a cover of Chris Whitley's "Indian Summer", which was a different sound for Gavin i felt, listening through the album, it seems that this style is really suited to Gavin's voice and seems to reflect him, it really suits him well.
Although this album doesn't have the quirkiness of "Chariot" and may not give him a hit on the radio, his fans will know this is the sort of music he is suited to and does well on.
On "Chariot" Gavin was probably most noted for his single "I Don't Want To Be" which also acted as the theme tune for "One Tree Hill"
The album was acclaimed for fusing together soul, rock and pop, and singing about things that people from all walks of life could relate to.
Personally, I like that his style has changed without all the over produced music in the background you can really get closer to Gavin and can really listen and pay attention to the lyrics.
Although Gavin and his crew did this album speedily it is still a great sound and worth every minute spent listening to it.