Daughtry, 'Artificial'

Daughtry released the single "Artificial' last summer and it reached number one on the mainstream rock charts last month. I guess because of the song's success on the charts, Octane has been spinning the track pretty regularly and I added it to my running playlist.

The song is not typical Daughtry. In fact, it is heavy and fits right in with the other metalcore songs I love. Apparently, switching to Big Machine Records means Daughtry will be able to release heavier music now than in the past and I like it. A new album is coming that features "Artificial" and I hope all the tracks are in a similar vein!

'Separate Ways' -- Live

When a live recording sounds as good as (or better!) than the studio version, you know you're listening to true lyrical talent!

I posted the official video of Daughtry and Lzzy Hale's cover of Journey's "Separate Ways (World's Apart)" a couple months back. Now there is an official live video of the song. Lzzy Hale joined Daughtry on stage at their concert last week at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The performance was shot professionally and the result is below. Good stuff.

'Separate Ways (World's Apart)' -- New Cover

In early January, Daughtry and Lzzy Hale teamed up for an awesome cover of the Journey classic "Separate Ways (World's Apart)." The cover was to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic tune.

Chris Daughtry is a criminally underrated singer and I really enjoyed his performance on this track. This is such a fun cover and I added it to my running playlist.