Album Review: Rex Goudie - Under The Lights

For a while there, Canadian Idol contestant Rex Goudie seemed destined to live out the adage "always the bridesmaid, never the bride." In September 2005, Goudie took second place behind Idol winner Melissa O'Neil, then in early December released his first CD, Under The Lights, three weeks after O'Neil's debut single "Alive" hit radio and video with a bang. Truth is, Goudie's good looks and charm didn't hurt his appeal on the show, but when it comes to vocal strength and star quality, O'Neil wins that competition hands down. That said, the Newfoundland native entered the Neilson Album charts at a higher position than the Idol winner, proving that his trademark 'wrought rock' style resonates with a respectable number of Canadian fans. The success of the CD's kickoff single--an emo-waltz entitled "Run"--makes it clear just where Rex's success will most likely be found: smack dab in the arms of the teenage girls that voted for him on the show. As a result, almost half of the tracks are ballads. That said, the highlight of Under The Lights is a cover of Brad Paisley's "Whisky Lullaby," a country duet with the aforementioned O'Neil that hints at Goudie's ability to appeal to a variety of fans, from teens to lovers of traditional acoustic and beyond. There are some notable up-tempo tracks as well, including the Beatles-esque "Lie Awake" and also "Who I Am," which shows Goudie's full vocal range in the straight-ahead rock genre, the style he's clearly most suited for. (Denise Sheppard).

Tracklisting

01. Drive
02. Lie Awake
03. Run
04. You Alone
05. Strong Enough
06. Call Your Name
07. Write It In Lightning
08. Who I Am
09. One True Summer Night
10. Stay
11. Whiskey Lullaby
12. Break The Silence

Released: 13 December 2005
Genre: Pop Rock

Rex Goudie - Under The Lights

Album Review: Rex Goudie - Look Closer

Rex Goudie is an inspiration to every singer / songwriter / musician and what they should aim for in Acomplishing a Top Of The Charts Album. One with think he is beyond his actual age with the way he has grown as a musician from last year to now. Although Under The Lights was Fantastic in so many ways, Rex has expanded his wings, embraced his heart with his Sophomore Album "Look Closer" Rex writes and protrays his feelings of life experiences through his music which is obvious in his Soal bearing lyrics. The depth,heartfelt lyrics and vocals that if you dare to listen closely would toach your Soal with meaning. Its unigue how Rex can switch modes with his music style.

From Rockout Singles to a Serile like Contry Mode its an "Amazing" Album. Rex being true to himself is "One Good Reason" I see a great sucess with "Look Closer".

Tracklisting

01. My One Mistake
02. You Got To Me
03. Whatever
04. One Good Reason
05. Way Above
06. Like I Was Dying
07. Hollow
08. Till It's Over
09. Throwing It All Away
10. Tormorrow Turns
11. Ain't Dead Yet

Released: 19 December 2006
Genre: Pop Rock

Rex Goudie - Look Closer

Pop Zone: Rex Goudie & Melissa O'Neil - Whiskey Lullaby

Rex Goudie is a Canadian singer, songwriter and was the runner-up of Canadian Idol 3. Goudie was the runner-up to winner Melissa O'Neil. On Thursday, April 6, 2006, she and Rex confirmed in an interview with the CTV entertainment program eTalk Daily that they have been dating since the third week of Canadian Idol.

Melissa Crystal O'Neil (born July 12, 1988 in Calgary, Alberta) was the winner of the third season of Canadian Idol. She attended Lester B. Pearson High School, and was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta (parents Tim O'Neil and Alison Yeung). O'Neil has worked at a daycare centre, and has been involved in local musical theatre productions. Her mother has been quoted as saying that the singing only really started three years ago. Melissa has one sibling, a younger brother named Colin whom she is very close to.

Whiskey Lullaby is taken from Rex Goudie 2005 album "Under The Lights".

Rex Goudie & Melissa O'Neil - Whiskey Lullaby

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