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What Once Was

Lee DeWyze

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Album Review

This 2012 collection of pre-fame recordings from American Idol Season 9 winner Lee DeWyze rounds up nine songs the singer/songwriter recorded between 2006 and 2010. During this time, DeWyze completed two full albums, so these tunes are leftovers, songs that didn't quite make the initial cut, and What Once Was does play like a collection, not a cohesive record. DeWyze flips between his influences — a little Coldplay, a lot of Dave Matthews, a fair amount of Jack Johnson and Jason Mraz — and without the polish of a major label he comes across as sincere, a quality that was often missing on his post-Idol platter Live It Up. And by possessing that earnest quality, What Once Was winds up capturing what lots of Idol fans liked about the singer, arguably more so than his splashy stab at the big time.

Customer Reviews

It Was Worth Waiting for What Once Was

Let's be honest, I'd buy anything that Lee puts out even if it was a cd of the phone book. He's one of those artists that I never tire of hearing and always puts me in a good mood when I hear one of his songs. I was thrilled when I heard Wuli was releasing another cd of Lee's and this one did not disappoint. Lee is such a gifted songwriter and that pours from all of his music. My personal favorite on this album was Worth Waiting. The album is worth it to purchase and it would be a wonderful addition to anyone's music collection.

I Love his voice

I can't help but buy anything he releases. His sounds is unmistakable.

Perfection as Always!

I think that all of Lee's work is awesome! I really enjoy listening to his music. It always puts me in a better mood whenever I hear his music. I know that this album might be the one that wasn't suppose to come out but I still enjoy listening to it. My favorite song on the album is Never There. I could listen to it all day! I enjoy all his work and can't wait until the next album comes out!

Biography

Born: April 2, 1986 in Mount Prospect, IL

Genre: Pop

Years Active: '00s, '10s

Before winning the ninth season of American Idol, Lee DeWyze released two independent albums that introduced his mix of husky vocals and acoustic singer/songwriter fare. Working under the tutelage of Ministry guitarist Louis Svitek, who doubled as his producer and mentor, DeWyze made his solo debut with the release of 2007's So...
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