| Product Summary | | Label: Rca Records | | UPC: 00828765463829 | | Release Date: 10/14/2003 | | Buy.com Sku: 60608250 | | Item#: M6XPGV | Format:  CD |
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| | Spiky-haired boy next door Clay Aiken proved he's got what it takes to win the hearts of millions of Americans when the 24-year-old Raleigh, N.C. native also won himself a recording contract on RCA Records through Simon Fuller's 19 Recordings. As the runner up of FOX television's May 21 'American Idol' finale, Aiken has become the latest singing sensation taken under the wing of music industry legend Clive Davis who also executive produced his full-length debut.
Although he was the show's runner-up to Luther Vandross clone Ruben "Velvet Teddy Bear" Studdard, Aiken's melodramatic "This Is the Night" topped Studdard's anthemic "Flying Without Wings" to become the year's bestselling single. Aiken's debut album, which producer Clive Davis packs with polished, adult contemporary fare, Although the charismatic Studdard's disc may reaffirm why he was voted the American Idol champ, the measure of this man means staying true to himself, even if that calls for being a tad nerdy. And for that reason, Aiken may be one of the coolest pop stars around.
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Notes & Personnel Info |  | Personnel includes: Clay Aiken (vocals); Clif Magness (acoustic & electric guitars, piano, keyboards, bass, programming, background vocals); Marcus Englof (acoustic guitar, keyboards, programming); Esbjern Ehrwall (acoustic guitar); Andreas Carlsson (guitar, background vocals); Dan Warner, Eric Bazilian (guitar); Doug Emery (piano); Samuel Waermo (keyboards, percussion, programming); Thomas Blindberg (bass); Lee Levin, Tim Klassen, Vinnie Colaiuta (drums); Chris Willis, Chris Braide (background vocals). | | Producers include: Clif Magness, Desmond Child, Rick Knowles, Steve Morales. | | Personnel: Clay Aiken (background vocals); Dan Warner (guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Andreas Carlsson (guitar, background vocals); Eric Bazilian, Borge Petersen-Overlier, Fridrik Karlsson, Tim Pierce, Eivind Aarset (guitar); Clif Magness (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano, keyboards, programming, background vocals); Rick Nowels (acoustic guitar, bouzouki, keyboards); Marcus Englof (acoustic guitar, keyboards, programming); Esbjern Ehrwall (acoustic guitar); Chris Glansdorp (cello); Doug Emery (piano, keyboards, programming); Samuel Waermo (keyboards, percussion, programming); David Siegel, Martin Sjolie, Greg Kurstin, Steve Mac, Dave Arch, Charles Judge (keyboards); Wayne Rodrigues (drums, programming); Tim Klaussen, Josh Freese, Lee Levin, Vinnie Colaiuta (drums); Frank Ricotti, Rune Arnesen (percussion); David Eriksen (keyboard programming, drum programming); Chris Braide, Danielle Brisebois, Mark Nelson, Heath Burgett, H?kon Iversen, Marian Lisland, Maria Vidal, Chris Willis (background vocals). | | Audio Mixers: Manny Marroquin; Niklas Flyckt; Andy Zulla; Serban Ghenea; Bob Clearmountain. | | Recording information: Blue Iron Gate Studio, Santa Monica, CA; Icon Sound Studios, Miami, FL; Master Mix, Minneapolis, MN; Metropolis Studio, London, England; NRG Recording Services; Red Door Recording Studios, St. David's, PA; Rokstone Studios, London, England; Stereo Studio 1, Oslo, Norway; Storm Studios, Stockholm, Sweden; The Chill Building, Santa Monica, CA; The Gallery, Miami, FL; The Gentlemen's Club, Miami Beach, FL; Westlake Audio, Hollywood, CA. | | Editor: Cameron Webb. | | Photographer: Kevin Scott Hees. | | Arrangers: Clif Magness; David Eriksen; Rick Nowels; Steve Morales. | | A genuine pop culture phenomenon who unexpectedly transcended the instant fame granted by his second-place finish in the AMERICAN IDOL competition, Clay Aiken made a decidedly un-hip media figure, often looking and sounding more like George Bush's nerdy, Andrew Lloyd Weber-loving nephew than a sexy or dangerous rocker. Perhaps not surprisingly, Aiken (with the help of uber-producer/record-company mogul Clive Davis), has crafted what sounds like the first-ever secular contemporary Christian album. | | With an utter lack of pretense and genuine feel-good vibe worthy of the best work of Newsong or Steven Curtis Chapman, MEASURE OF A MAN is a pristinely produced, relaxed-sounding showcase for Aiken's gorgeously clear and unaffected vocal style. On solid pop songs like "Shine" and the McCartney-esque "Perfect Day," the retiring Southern singer communicates his songs in a pure, direct fashion that, by virtue of its appealing simplicity, manages in short order to project more soul than a CD rack full of gut-busting Michael Bolton histrionics. A defining moment in the mainstream pop genre, MEASURE OF A MAN bridges the generation gap between teens and their parents with comforting consistency and a refreshing lack of flash. |
| | Artist Overview | | Although he never actually won AMERICAN IDOL, finishing second to soul heavyweight Ruben Studdard at the conclusion of the show's second season in 2003, crooner Clay Aiken was able to parlay his inoffensive brand of easy-listening pop and fresh-faced charm into a successful career that ultimately eclipsed Studdard's. Equipped with an undeniable set of pipes, Aiken fills a comfortable spot between Celine Dion and Michael Bolton. |
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| | Technical Info | | Release Date : 10/14/2003 | | Original Release Date : 2003 | | Catalog ID : 54638 | | Label : RCA Records (USA) | | Number of Discs : 1 | | Studio/Live : Studio | | Mono/Stereo : Stereo | | SPAR Code : n/a | | UPC : 00828765463829 |
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| Customer Reviews | ![]() | | Production |  5 | | Performance | 5 | | Composition |  4.5 | | Overall Satisfaction | 5 |
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5 of 5 WOW, THIS is the true American Idol! Saturday, June 26, 2004
A Listener from Ft. Madison, Iowa
Clay has a voice that not only appeals to teens, he can captivate listeners of all ages! What a truly amazing talent for one so young. This CD will not disappoint! It's wonderful. Only wish I had bought it sooner. Was this review helpful?  
5 of 5 Sensational!!! Thursday, October 23, 2003
A Listener from Saint Cloud, FL
Clay Aiken has proven that he is the pop singer of 2003. This album has some beautiful cuts -- especially "The Way", "Measure of a Man", "Touch", and, of course, the first release "Invisible." The fact that this album went "Double Platinum" in the first week of sales says it all! Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 This CD is a must buy for Clay fans!! Wednesday, October 15, 2003
Aiken4Clay from Seekonk, MA
This is one of the best CDs that I've ever purchased. Every song on it is extremely enjoyable and very well done! Clay is one of the most engaging singers of our time. I'm so very glad that I bought it and you will be, too. This will definitely go Platinum as far as I'm concerned. Was this review helpful?
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