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Title: Needs more Clay, less frills
Review: Clay Aiken emerged as a great new singer in the second season of "American Idol." His 2-song CD, "Bridge Over Troubled Water"/"This Is the Night" is ample evidence of his talent--his voice is both gentle and powerful, and he brings emotional appeal to his performances. Unfortunately, the chorus in "Bridge" seems to nearly drown out his beautiful voice at times, and the instrumental arrangements for that same song are too over-the-top and distracting. I would rather have heard Clay perform this classic a cappella! "This Is the Night" is better produced, and gives Clay a chance to shine. It's a dramatic love song that well suits him. All I can say now is bring on a full-length CD!
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