Upon first listen, I loved the sound of Chris's voice and the general feel of the album, but I was worried that each song sounded similar and the lyrics weren't specific enough to pull me in. But his voice kept me listening until I really got to know the songs. Each one is unique and powerful once you let the lyrics sink in -- it takes a few listens to get there. I find these songs running through my head during the day and I can't wait to listen to them again -- when I do they seem to gain more and more meaning as time goes on. (By the way, he has writing credit on every single track, something most "Idols" can't claim.) These songs are passionate and rockin' -- if you liked him on the show, you'll love this album.