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I got Bo's CD for my wife. Only listened to it once, and I guess it's ok. It will have to grow on us. A little more poppy/dancy than I would have hoped. I liked his southern alternative style. For a better purchase, look for the Best and Worst collection which covers all 4 seasons and has video of him doing his acapella In a Dream, as well as very early in the competition doing "Whipping Post." Now that's what I'm talking about.

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I love Bo's new CD - especially #11 "Valley of Angels" and all three songs on the back of the dual-disk (all four songs are his originals - and they rock)!

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I have also purchased Bo's CD. I like it a lot! It is very different from the songs he performed on AI; however, to me, this just demonstrates Bo's versatility as an artist. The intent behind this initial CD is to get Bo's name out there and to gain new fans via airplay. We all know that southern rock would have a difficult, if not impossible, time finding a radio home. Likely, his second CD will reflect more of who Bo is as an artist, just as Kelly's sophomore effort has done for her. In the meantime, I am quite content with The Real Thing. If Bo does surpass Carrie in sales, unlike Clay Aiken, his sales with be "the real thing" and not the manufactured sales created by Aiken's rabid fan base.

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I was given Bo Bice's new Album for Christmas, and what a Christmas it was. Getting Bo's Album was my highlight. I read the CD as it was playing his song "Valley of Angels" and I saw Bo thanking God and his mother and father. Being a father myself it made me love Bo more as an Artist and a person. Bo is a refreshing spice of talent that Rock N Roll has missed in a long time. God bless Bo in all he does..

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I pray that Bo has as loyal and crazy fans as Clay Aiken. A sale is a sale and you ain't nuthin' without your fans.

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Quote.. If Bo does surpass Carrie in sales, unlike Clay Aiken, his sales with be "the real thing" and not the manufactured sales created by Aiken's rabid fan base. End Quote



Perhaps it would help Bo if he DID have a rabid fan base.

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Comparing Bo to Clay is like comparing Clay to Justin. Coming in "second" says nothing. Clay is a success because he is good entertainer and singer with a unique style. Time will tell about Bo's success, but if his first and second weeks' CD sales are any indication he has a ways to go before catching up to Clay. I wish him well.

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I really like bo alot.. and i didnt care for carrie at at all!... I plan to get bo's cd soon even though carrie won. i think it's better he came in second place because he has more of a chance to sing what he wants to, not what american idol wants him to.

OH and to this commment:(If Bo does surpass Carrie in sales, unlike Clay Aiken, his sales with be "the real thing" and not the manufactured sales created by Aiken's rabid fan base.)

what are you talking about fans are what make sales.. rabid fan are the best fans.. i love clay aiken an im one of thoes rabid fans, they are not one bet manufactured!! Clay rocks!, and so does his fans...

i wish bo the best of luck on his new cd.. Bo fans rock too and so does bo!!

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I am so glad that Clay a rabid fan base of almost five million fans... given that's how many CDs he has sold, both MOAM and MCWL. Oh, I forgot, we are all so rich that each of us bought 100,000 CDs each.



I wish Bo every success. I liked him on AI.

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Bo's album is very enjoyable and every song could be a radio hit. There is a catch in every song that leaves me singing, long after I have turned off my cd player. On another note, I would prefer Bo Bice is not the next Clay Aiken. I would rather have Bo build slowly and solidly than have his fans skew the sales numbers with multiple copy buying. That leaves Clay's sales numbers not as impressive as they could be. Of course, they will take the money from whomever wants to buy, regardless of whether they are unique buyers or not!

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I first want to say, i voted alot for Bo. I also know that he wanted people to let him know what they thought of his cd. Well, i was disapointed in it, it was just too pop for me. Don't get me wrong, i still love to hear him, i just want to hear alot more ROCK,from Bo Bice. I really feel i wasted my money, but i had said that i would buy the first one, the next one i will make sure it is ROCK, or i won't buy it. And the last thing i have to say, is that i don't know how you can compare Bo to Clay. Clay sucks big time as far as i am concern.

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Just bought the disk! Wow! Bo sounds great! I know The Real Thing word for word. Just need to get to know the rest. Very impressed and pleased with his album. He's my "American Idol"

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Every successful artist has a rabid fan base from The Dave Mathews Band to Eminem and U2. If you think that every CD they ever sold was to individual buyers than you are naive. The record company doesn't care. If you are upset about it go buy more Bo albums and give them to your friends but don't whine about how it isn't fair.

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It would be nice to see Bo attain the success of Clay Aiken. I would like to see that and I wish him luck. However, to do so requires more than high album sales. What about Clay's SIX successful tours in the past 2 1/2 years? What about Clay's humanitatian work (UNICEF ambassador, McDonald's, Toys for Tots, and his own Bubel-Aiken Foundation for handicapped children)? What about Clay's numerous appearances on several TV shows? I don't think a few people buying multiple copies of Clay's cd's to give others as gifts is what has made him successful--he hasn't even had a new mainstream cd out for two years. A lot of people buy multiple copies of an artist's cd's to give as gifts. His accomplishments go much further than that because of his talent and hard work. Bo could probably attain success, too, if he works as hard. Maybe one should look at the reasons he has such a rabid fan base instead of always putting it down.

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Obviously, from the comments here, some of Bo's fans are also Clay fans, and vice versa. No harm, no foul. But putting one artist down to lift another is not necessary. They each have their unique qualities and hopefully will continue to be successful in their own genres.

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Will Bo Bice be the next Clay Aiken? Give me a break! That same question was asked about the second-place finisher in season 3 and will be asked about the second-place finisher every season for the next five years. The answer was 'no' and the answer will continue to be 'no.' It's not going to happen again, folks. Get used to it.

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Bo's new CD is awesome and although it's not what a lot of people were expecting, it just goes to show that Bo can singing anything and sound great. I wish Bo all the success and blessings in the world!

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I enjoyed Bo very much on AI and I believe he is a genuine person. I wish him every success. Tomorrow my friend will play his new CD for me and I am anxious to hear it.



In regards to Clay Aiken's rabid fan base: I agree that he has one and it is because he is super talented and one of the most sincere and grounded performers on the scene today. His CD sales are fantastic, his tour atttendance figures are great, and I believe his next CD will be wonderful.



May Bo and Clay have long and successful careers. What is nice is that they each have their own unique style which appeals to varied groups. One's success does not take away from the other's.

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I bought Bo's single and then his CD. I'm very happy with it. I simply love The Real Thing, Nothing Without You, and Valley of Angels. Wish Bo the best, cause he's the best. lupe

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I'm a Clay fan and have bought just 2 CD's - MOAM and MCWL. Why can't people accept Clay's sales stats without hyperventilating? As for Bo I think he is a very talented man and I wish him well. That Acapella song was brave and awesome.

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