Get out there and buy it! Blake was the rebel outsider on American Idol, definitely wanting to march to his own tune, but one of the most important things to remember about Audio Day Dream is that it is a testament to the man’s love of music. It just shines through. The beatboxing vocal effects can get a little wearisome but you accept them as being part of what Blake is.
Happily he has interspersed them throughout the tracks which sparkle in their variety. My favourite part of the disc covers the tracks from “How Many Words” to “I got U”. This is a very solid debut and Blake takes the listener on a ride through the many different electropop styles that he has always favoured. One of the most explosive tracks on the disc is the fascinating “She’s Making Me Lose It”. Some songs have a musical interlude but this one has a BT-inspired sound effects interlude or bridge which almost takes your breath away. He mixes disco-friendly, hip-hop style rockets with tender ballads and it is true that the entire set has a dreamlike quality to it. It is a package of influences and experimentation and although some commentators feel that it is a little over the place I find that this is a definite part of its charm and makes it stand out from the crowd. A great debut, Blake. Keep it up!