Double Album Review: Scotty McCreery - Clear As Day & Lauren Alaina - Wildflower

Get both this year's American Idol winner and runner-up's album reviews in one spot! Scotty McCreery and Lauren Alaina both released their debut albums within a week of each other, and both proved that they have huge potential as country music stars.

Scotty released Clear As Day on October 4th, and in my opinion, that boy has the voice of a 50 year old, and I mean that in the best way. His deep, southern voice fits these songs perfectly and shows every ounce of country, as well as maturity, he has in him. The just-turned 18 year-old proves why he won American Idol as he belts out these young love songs and tells a story in each one. "Water Tower Town,", the song that sheds light on small town life and the title track "Clear As Day", the cute love song that ends sadly when Scotty sings, "Last thing you said is I’ll call you tomorrow, But that’s a call you never got to make, They blamed it on the fog and pouring rain, That night’s still clear as day", are only two example of the genius and simplicity of these story-teller songs, and Scotty's soulful voice only adds to these touching tunes.

Lauren Alaina releases her debut album Wildflower on October 11th, and I think Lauren is following in the successful footsteps of fellow 'Idol' Carrie Underwood. These pop country songs are perfect for Lauren's youthful audience and playful vibe, being nearly 17 herself. "Eighteen Inches", "Georgia Peaches" and the over five minute-long "The Locket" are only examples of the creativity on this album, and Lauren's voice shines through in all of them. In sum, there's not a bad song on this album and whether you watched Lauren on American Idol or not, if you're a fan of country music, you'll be a fan of this album after listening to it.