Daughtry - 'Break the Spell'

By way of “American Idol’s” 19 Entertainment and RCA Records, Daughtry released its third full-length album,“Break the Spell,” in late 2011. The CD is a follow-up to 2006’s “Daughtry” and 2009’s “Leave This Town.”

North Carolina native and lead vocalist Chris Daughtry has co-writer status on the disc’s 12 pop-rock tunes, which have an ’80s feel. “Louder Than Ever” is a perfect example with this intro: “Heard that song on the radio/And it got my gears turnin’.” “Outta My Head” features another catchy line, “And just like a simple song/I can’t get you outta my head.”

“Renegade,” the first single and opener, offers that same catchy take on wannabe rebels riding out of town.

Most of the songs offer Daughtry’s vision on relationship hits and misses. “Gone Too Soon” tackles heartbreak not about romance, but over the loss of a child – a somber realization.

– Patty Jenkins, The Pilot

Download “Louder Than Ever,” “Outta My Head”

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