Guest Blogger: Megan 1

Gavin Degraw has a very unique style to his music. He focuses on rock and blues music, with a soulful tone. Most of his music on his latest album deals with relationships and how they work. He sings about the ups and the downs. The audience can tell that the experiences in the songs are real and true to his heart. In his song ‘Cheated on Me’ he talks about being cheated on and he seems sincere and upset about it. Then in the next song ‘More than anyone’ he talks about being there when someone needs you. Gavin Degraw’s music is comparable to that of Ray LaMontagne. They have the same soulful voice. Also, their instrumental talent is about equal. A very memorable song that Gavin Degraw wrote is ‘Follow Through.’ In this song he writes, “So since you wanna be with me, you have to follow through, with every word you say, and I all I really want is you, you to stick around. I will see you every day, but you have to follow through.” He is talking about honesty and being able to be trusted. I think the lyrics are very meaningful. Other critics do not always agree with me. They think that Gavin Degraw is not very original. I believe that he is very original and creative. Critics say that all his songs are similar, but I disagree. I think that his songs just have a theme. The songs are not exactly alike. If you like one of Degraw’s songs it is likely that you will like most of them. I would say that it is worth the time and money to hear Gavin Degraw. He is worth it because he always coming out with great, original songs that he has written. Also, he writes songs from personal experience and the audience will be able to tell that he is the real deal.