Mildly soulful dudes who play the piano? Check. Video directed by the star of one of my all-time favorite TV shows? Check. So why is it that I don’t like Gavin DeGraw more?
I don’t even know if I have a real answer for that. It’s not like the guy’s not talented, he’s just…bland. His debut album, Chariot, got the full-on workout from Clive Davis’s J Records team, eventually going Platinum following the release of three increasingly successful singles, including “American Idol” favorite “I Don’t Want to Be” and the title track, whose video was directed by Zach Braff and featured a cameo from his “Scrubs” co-star Donald Faison. Subsequent albums haven’t fared quite as well, and with his upcoming fourth major-label effort, Gavin is poised for an uphill climb on the comeback trail.
“Not Over You” is a cute little ditty. I can definitely picture hearing this song on the radio all summer. I can’t escape the nagging suspicion that it sounds a little TOO similar to another song (is it Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida”?), though. Anyway, it should get Gavin back on the radio, and while I don’t see Platinum sales in his future, he could find himself with a nice Jason Mraz-like career renaissance.
8 comments
Matt says:
May 20, 2011
I am a sucker for epic balladry like this.
Danielle says:
Jun 9, 2011
Ahhh literally someone please answer the “what song does this sound like question”!! Its driving me crazy!!! The piano part songs just like another song….
blerd says:
Jun 9, 2011
Sounds to me like “Viva La Vida” by Coldplay.
Schwane says:
Sep 20, 2011
Quitter – Carrie Underwood
Jerry B. says:
Dec 1, 2011
It’s an amazing song and it should be givin its props. all those who wish for a brighter tomorow in the love category should listen to this song it will either make you cry and move on or it could make you even more persistent, well like me. ha. anyone who disses on this song is gonna hate my albums that i produce in the near future cause i promise you this guy is a factor in my drive to write these kinda songs. so all i gotta say is stay strong Gavin McGraw hope to see ya in holywood!!!
Denise says:
Dec 12, 2011
The chourus sounds like “Someday” by Rob Thomas. Play it one after another, you’ll hear the same beats and rhythm.
rj says:
Apr 11, 2012
Ryan Tedder “wrote” the piano intro….so he says …He ripped off Carrie Underwood’s “Quitter”
blerd says:
Apr 11, 2012
I guess I have to listen to Carrie Underwood’s “Quitter,” then! I still say it sounds like Coldplay’s “Clocks.”