Throughout this debut, Powter showcases strong tunes and interesting instrumental twists. But he also tends to fall back on the usual trappings just a little too much--letting the motion take over the emotion.  Full text...

It would be a mistake as you would be missing a great release from a truly inspired artist.   Full text...

In his 34 years, the singer-songwriter Daniel Powter has had time to accumulate experiences worth writing about, and his sophisticated and frequently excellent debut refreshes with its lack of impetuosity.  Full text...

Doubtless Powter will find a niche amongst certain 30-something couples who buy three albums a year and maybe venture out to see someone like, er, David Gray when he performs live.   Full text...

The Canadian singer-songwriter clearly knows a thing or two about classic pop song structure and arranging. Echoes of fellow piano man Billy Joel and the piano-leaning David Gray reverberate through the disc — you may find yourself humming a few of Daniel Powter's songs, at least for a day or two after you've heard them.  Full text...

Unless the money keeps being pumped into the synthetic exercise Daniel Powter seems to be, the bubble will burst sooner or later.  Full text...