I loved this CD I gave one to my daughter and she said she listened to it all the time!

Bought this cd and love all of the songs. Including great ones I hadn't heard on the radio.

They are an amazing band I love this cd apologize is my favorite song with producer Timbaland. Also stop and stare is another good one.:) I highly reccomend this album if you love music you will love this cd.

I knew I liked "Stop and Stare" and "Apologize'-THE REST OF THE ALBUM IS WONDERFUL SURPRISE, I LISTEN TO OVER AND OVER. Love it!!

When I first heard the song "Apologize" I was watching the video on VH1. This might sound a bit crazy, but while I was listening to Ryan Tedder's beautiful and highly expressive voice, I also noticed that he had the most perfect teeth. (don't you all laugh at me.) "Apologize" is a wonderful song, but there are a few other songs on the CD that I enjoy more: "Say (All I Need), "Stop and Stare," "All Fall Down," and "Come Home." Actually, I think the entire CD is well worth the listen, and I have listened to it many many times. A few of the songs remind me of Coldplay, but the difference is that I think Tedder has a better voice than Chris Martin. I would suggest that anyone that likes bands like, Coldplay, Travis, Keane, and even R.E.M., will probably find great pleasure in listening to One Republic and their debut CD "Dreaming Out Loud." Buy it.

OneRepublic made waves with their hit single "Apologize" as a remix produced by Timbaland. Some could argue that if it wasn't for Timbaland remixing the song, they wouldn't be popular. Even if that's so, their debut album "Dreaming Out Loud" Is a great listen from beginning to finish. The best songs are clearly the hits "Apologize" and "Stop And Stare." Every song is good and well-written. They're a very likeable band that has fans of all ages and backgrounds. If you liked the hit singles from this album you'll like the rest like me. I highly reccomend this album, one of 2007's best!

I never heard of them before; but, I saw them on "The View" & they sang "Apologize." It's a beautiful song with a beautiful melody! I couldn't wait to buy the CD! Even though I bought the CD for that one song (Apologize) I love the entire CD.

Timbaland obviously has a good ear for talented musicians today. We have all heard Apologise on our radios and know the pure beauty of the breathy vocals that are gracing the airwaves.

Don't make the mistake of thinking that One Republic are destined to be a one hit wonder. Their album Dreaming Out Loud is full of the same sweet melodies and tasteful lyrics as Apologise. With smooth production and intelligent tastes, they have triumphed with their debut album - it's well worth a listen.

With singer Ryan Tedder following in the breathy vocal stylings of Chris Martin of Coldplay fame, the band following the musical essence of acts like Snow Patrol and the industry smarts of their mentor Timbaland, it will be hard for them to go too wrong.

Dreaming Out Loud plays very nicely at a dinner party or when just reclining back with a nice red and good book. The sounds are anything but obnoxious. They can, at times, disappear and play unnoticed if you are not consciously listening directly it. When it comes to relaxing background music, this one is a perfect choice.

The album has both the original and Timbaland versions of Apologise. The magic doesn't end there - Stop And Stare, Say and the title track Dreaming Out Loud are all stand out tracks.

If you're hesitant to put this one on your `to buy' list, at least put it on your `to listen' list.

I have to say I was fairly disappointed with this album. Though it has a few tracks that really stand out as original and are worth replaying, there stands its problem. It's only a few tracks. Most of the songs are what I would describe only as "blah" though their advantage is that they don't sound like half the bands already out there. If they would record another album with a little more energy and variety it would definitely be worth listening to. Though I don't feel like this one was an entirely wasted purchase.

that's what this stupid song sounds like.. then again being a teenie bop is all about growing up where this cheap music seemingly fits theme music for Dawson's Creek or Beverly Hills 90210.

I first heard the song *Apologize* on "So You Think You Can Dance" last season... the 2 dancers that performed to it were mesmerizing and this song stayed with me after the show. Later I heard it on the radio but it wasn't the version that I had fell in love with it was a mix by Timbaland then all of a sudden EVERYONE is listening to them. I was glad that these artists got the exposure because that was just one of the good songs on this CD.

I finally purchased the CD yesterday... am Happy to report/review this is a solid CD at least 5 good songs that I liked enough to burn onto my hard drive at work to listen to. I would say about (to me) 2 different tempo variations. Nice music for a long drive or if you are like me and just like to have something playing in the background for cooking or while gardening this is perfect for that as well.

I have a listmania list titled "So You think You Can Dance & Grey'a Anatomy" music if you are interested in like artists that have this sound.

Respectfully Reviewed

i got this just because i felt like it, hoping i would like the other songs besides "stop and stare" and "apologize".

boy, i sure did. all the songs are really great. this cd even includes the orignal version of "apologize", which i like better than the remix (which is what is played on the radio).

get the cd, its really amazing! and instant love.

Usually when you're looking through reviews online there are so many mixed messages and you're wondering who to actually listen to. (Well at least that's how I am.) Maybe this will help some.. This is an absolutely amazing CD, every song is great, a little different from the one before it but they flow nicely together. (Not one of those cds were u wish you'd just downloaded two songs and skipped the actual purchase itself.) I think the only people who felt negatively toward this album were those that didn't understand that the Apologize Remix they may have heard on the radio is not what this CD mainly consists of.

I have this cd on in my car all of the time and everytime someone new is in my car they ask "Who is this... they're really good!" and then they're surprised when they hear One Republic's CD is so different from the Timbaland Remix (Don't get me wrong I love that song as well, the CD is just a little more chill.) Lots of my friends have gone out and bought the cd after hearing it in my car and they've all been glad they bought it too.

This CD rocks and is very inspiring. The lyrics make you think about life in general and all the things around you. Love it. Love it.Would recommend to buy.

It's not very often that a band from my home state of Colorado hits it big, but that's precisely what OneRepublic has done. With the help of Timbaland, the band scored one of the biggest hits of this decade to date with the remix of "Apologize", which spent 25 weeks in the top ten of the Hot 100, is one of only three songs to date to surpass three million in U.S. digital downloads, and spent 14 weeks at #1 on the United World Chart to name a few of its accomplishments. Needless to say I had to check out the band's debut album, especially considering how addicted I was to "Apologize." The album is one of those "singles" albums in my opinion, where about 5 of the songs are great and sound like big hits, but a lot of the album is filler.

Unsurprisingly to me, I did not find another song I liked as much as the Apologize remix, which is a bonus track on the album. Although I dislike that the remix is credited to Timbaland featuring OneRepublic (it should be vice versa), I have to admit there's something about the remix that sends the song into that upper echelon of mega hit that only happens rarely, and the original version of the song just can't compete. The song is much more than just a hit though, as everything about the remix is the total package of lyrics, beat, hooks, and vocal performance that seamlessly meshes to make it one of those universally likable songs. Enough about that song though, the rest of the album has some other tracks that are worth talking about, starting with second single "Stop and Stare." The song seems to be about evaluating your life and questioning why it is the way it is. The song has a big chorus and is one of the most re-playable tracks on the album. "Mercy" is a more rock tinged affair that first gained the band notice when they put it on their MySpace. It is somewhat reminiscent of a song U2 would do, and is well written and produced. My favorite track besides "Apologize" would have to be "Say (All I Need)" a song that crescendos from a gorgeous soft rock ballad into a soaring melodically layered piece of music. Most definitely a hit, but more importantly a superb song, and I have to also note that lead singer Ryan Tedder gives an exceptional vocal as well on it. The album isn't all good news though, as about exactly half of the tracks are filler that go in one ear and right out the other. Songs such as "Prodigal", "Tyrant", and "Won't Stop" to name a few just leave no real impression on me.

What saves "Dreaming Out Loud" from being disappointing is that the good half of the album overshadows the unmemorable portion. It's been a while since I've heard tracks as overall well put together such as "Apologize", "Stop and Stare", and "Say (All I Need)." Other highlights are "All We Are" and Coldplay esque ballad "Come Home." The band also seems to be talented lyrically as well, and Ryan Tedder might be quite the up and coming producer/songwriter already having huge production/writing hits for other artist such as Natasha Beddingfield's "Love Like This" and the mega worldwide smash "Bleeding Love" by Leona Lewis. "Dreaming Out Loud" is a promising debut that is satisfying but leaves plenty of room for future growth. 4/5 Stars

My Top 5:
1. Apologize (Remix)
2. Say (All I Need)
3. Mercy
4. Stop and Stare
5. All We Are

Ryan Tedder is the hottest thing in the music world right now. Everything he seems to touch either turns to gold, or mush. Whether it's the current #1 "Bleeding Love," Ashley Tisdale, or even Blake Lewis. And if that wasn't enough, his own band has been the phenomenon on the phenomenon MySpace. But due to all that success, Tedder still wasn't ready to put out an album for the band. But then came "Apologize" remixed by Timbaland, and even though they didn't have a big credit for the phenomenon, they took the cover of Rolling Stone, and became the biggest thing in music. Then they realized they didn't have an album out. The result, is the best pop/rock CD of the year, and certainly the surprise album of the year.

The album starts off amazing with, "Say (All I Need)" which takes on an epic feel all its own, and immediately gets you drawn into the album. "Mercy" could be considered extremely radio-friendly, and standard pop/rock fare, but as a album song, not on radio, the song actually works quite well But if the song ever did cross the line, than love with the song would quickly sink.

Their current phenomenon, "Stop and Stare" which seems like it's fixing to crack the top 10 of the carts, and for good reason. The song has a very nice structure, starting off slow, before building up to, and taking off at the chorus in an unexpectedly amazing effort, that could be the highlight of the CD.

The original version of "Apologize" is next, which starts off with violins, and a soft piano, with a slow clapping in the background. The only thing really different between this and the remix is Timbaland. I personally don't care for this version, reminding me more of Fort Minor's "Remember the Name," without the rap. This version is also somewhat less emotional, as it seems pretty straight-up.

"Goodbye Apathy" is also pretty straight-up, and the structure stays relatively the same throughout the song, without really ever taking off. "All Fall Down" continues the trend, and ends up seeming overdrawn and rather boring. "Tyrant" starts off good, starts to fall apart towards the end, as again, it's too drawn out. But it a shortened version could be good for rock radio.

"Prodigal" could again be better on structure, and somewhere towards the beginning of the song, it takes some elements from, "Across the Universe," which may sound strange, but it's there. "Won't Stop" gets the album back on its feet again with an upbeat, poppy tune that is again one of the highlights of the CD. "All We Are" hints at some country pop elements in its verses, but jumping to its chorus, which feels uneven, but still winds up good.

"Someone to Save You" actually continues another bad trend of bad song titles that are again, overdrawn. The song would have been better if it was titled, 'Honesty'. But for the song itself, yet another highlight that is well-done from verses to chorus, to bridge, and back again. And at the last minutes of the song, it has with an amazing ending, that takes elements of The Beatles, The Afters, and mixes in themselves for good measure, making for an amazing song.

"Come Home" is a piano driven track that is exactly what type of song as its amazingly accurate title says. An emotional song that some may criticize for being unoriginal, but it's still good with its rather impressive chorus. And for the 13th track, we have the song that started the phenomenon, the remixed version of, "Apologize." Simply put, no apologies needed with this song.

Overall, a great debut, and probably the best thing to come out of MySpace. An impressive band that is still searching for their sound, which makes for many a hit, but just as many a miss. The best pop/rock album of 2007, and I'll be looking forward for the follow-up album, and the continued success of OneRepublic.

But wait! That's not all! If this review wasn't long enough, there's bonus tracks that you'll find if you get the album from venues such as Target. I imagine you could also find them on their MySpace also. Since there's so many, here's the best of them.

Dreaming Out Loud: Surprisingly, the title track isn't part of the actual album, but still a very good song that has more of a darker tone in its verses, before breaking into a rather impressive chorus that doesn't fail to impress, before going back to its verses that don't seem to fit the song.

Hearing Voices: Another impressive track that is actually better than most of the songs on the actual album. The verses are great, and the chorus is soft but powerful, making for a great listen overall. And again, this song has a great structure.

This CD was consistent and good. No song is 5 stars except Apol., but all the tracks were good, unlike many CDs where only a few songs are worth listening too more than once or twice.

i typically only like one or two songs off of an album like this. but surprisingly, i like 90-95% of its content and i never knew why. then, a couple of weeks later, i found that one of my favorite singers (Ryan T.) was in the group and happens to be the lead singer. then it all made sense to me. "oh that's why i liked it so much" plus it doesn't hurt that timbaland produced it. i highly recommend this album. it really is a good one. no lies. coming from someone who doesn't listen to this music genre a whole lot.

The First four tracks on this album are great. They are very touching and it leaves you expecting so much more than what is offered. The production on the first four tracks are great from the guitar to the vocals to the bridges all the way down to the drums and even the base. You're left wondering what happened to the rest of the album? this CD starts off with deep songs and somewhere in the middle it starts sounding like a different band and towards the end you're left with songs that sound like they would have been on someone's first demo or some additional tracks that shouldn't have made the cut.

I'd say just for the first four tracks the album is worth it, but don't expect anything great after those tracks.

Heard the "Apologize" song several times and liked it a lot. Not enough to make me buy the album,then heard "Stop & Stare".Another real good song on a well-crafted "pop" album. As someoned did mention,One Republic sounds a bit like Coldplay. Very good company indeed.Anyway getting back to One Republic.Other standouts on this album are,"Say (All I Need)","All Fall Down","All We Are" and "Someone To Save You".The latter probably being my early fave on the album.If you like real good "pop" and were looking for another good song ,other than "Apologize",check this one out.Not a one-hit wonder as I read somewhere here.A band I feel will grow.But in the meantime,pick this one up and enjoy the dream.

I bought this CD after hearing a couple of songs on the show Gossip Girl. Both of those songs are great, but I'm not crazy about the whole album. The songs I like have a different sound compared to the rest of the album - very similar to a Justin Timberlake album.

I was pleasantly surprised that I liked almost all of the songs. I highly recommend this CD!

First heard OneRepublic (Ryan Tedder, Zach Filkins, Eddie Fisher, Brent Kutzle, Drew Brown) when they five member group was featured on Timbaland's "Shock Value" on the track "Apologize" (Remix), my favourite track on that album. The Colorado band delivered something special with this unique track, and Timbaland's production was on point, while lead singer Ryan Tedder shines lacing the track with some memorable vocals. Nice to see OneRepublic get the recognition they deserved for this track when it blew up worldwide. "Dreaming Out Loud" is an impressive thirteen track release which features two versions of "Apologize", the album's first track "Say" (All I Need) is an excellent cut, that vibes real well - found myself liking this one as much as the lead single. OneRepublic incorporates more of their rock sound on the follow up track "Mercy", while the second single "Stop and Stare" is another standout track, feeling the chorus. "Goodbye Apathy" has a somber OneRepublic saying goodbye to a state of indifference, while Tedder sings soulfully on "All Fall Down" & the grave "Prodigal". Timbaland's & Tedder's production is another highlight of this release, track after track of memorable beats. Other track's that standout for me are two cut's produced by Ryan Tedder - the love ballad "Won't Stop" & powerful "Come Home". OneRepublic provide an enjoyable album with "Dreaming Out Loud" - feel good music that vibes well.

I figured that if Timbaland signed them then they must be worth listening to. i was right!!!! their album sounds exactly like i thought it would and that's a good thing. i was afraid that Timbo would put his signature sound on them but he let them do their thing and it worked. i love the whole album. i just pop it in and let it play. after hearing the original version of apologize, i understand why Tim did a remix. don't get me wrong i love the original version but Timbo's version is definitely more top 40 sounding and it gives them the exposure they deserve. seriously ppl. check it out and you wont be disappointed.

I downloaded this album and it has become my favorite play on my Ipod. The entire album is really good. I saw them in concert last week at a very small intimate venue and they were awesome!!!

If you haven't heard the Timbaland infused `Apologize' yet then obviously you don't listen to the radio (or watch TV since the new `Atonement' plugs have got the infectious chorus running through each steamy scene) and if that is the case then you're missing out on what the buzz is all about. Yes, `Apologize' may very well be the best pop song released this past year, maybe even years before it. It's strong and appealing to all genres. It has a strong rock soul with a great hip-hop flare and a beautiful message reminiscent of something you hear out of the mouth of Sarah McLachlan. Ryan Tedder and company are much more than a one hit wonder though. With their debut studio album `Dreaming Out Loud' they prove that they are here to make a name for themselves.

I had found myself a copy of their self produced album `Drowning in the Sea of Life' shortly after hearing `Apologize' for the first time and I must say that I was very happy to see the majority of that album appear here as well just remastered and polished up.

The first of these remastered tracks is `Mercy', a classic pop-rock track that is truly infectious and the definition of catchy. It's probably one of the best tracks to point to in order to single out the type of band OneRepublic really is at the core. There are two versions of the radio hit `Apologize' on the bill here, the original version that no one heard (of course it's not as rough as the `original' original) and the Timbaland remix. The two aren't all that different but in all honesty Timbaland's beats really elevate it beyond average rock track into infamy. This song will be remembered for years to come, even if the band isn't.

The second single of the album is `Stop & Stare', a catchy rock ballad that delivers despite not being as strong as some others here. It's a nice song, but nothing spectacular. I much prefer `Tyrant' although I liked the original raw version I heard off of `Drowning in the Sea of Life'. They polished it up a little too much for my taste, but it still delivers so I can't complain too much. `Tyrant' is one of their darker songs and it shows not only in lyrical weight but also in musicianship. `Goodbye, Apathy' is one of their deeper songs. Tedder has a way of pouring his heart out that makes you find yourself within his words; this way they cut much deeper.

I remember when I heard the rough version of `All We Are' and I thought it was brilliant. It's not a magnificent song musically but when you put it in its place you see that it is really a perfect pop-rock track and this polished remastered version is even better; way better. The piano laden verses create a stronger mood and make this one of the highlights of the album. I never was a fan of `Someone to Save You' and I'm still not. It just doesn't fit with the rest of the album to me. My favorite track of off `Drowning in the Sea of Life' is still by far my favorite track on `Dreaming Out Loud'; `Prodigal'. The song is just so moving and emotional for me. As Ryan's words leave his mouth and grace my ear I'm brought to this place that I can only dream music would take me. It's magical.

There are four tracks that are brand new, the opening U2 inspired `Say (All I Need)', the catchy `All Fall Down', the acoustic heavy `Won't Stop' and the somber `Come Home'. Of the four the opening and closing tracks are by far the greater. `Say' gets the album off to a great start and was a delight to hear. You can tell there was a heavy U2 influence but OneRepublic always manages to make each track their own. `Come Home' is far less catchy but far more moving. Like `Prodigal' and `Apologize' this is one of those tracks that takes me somewhere beautiful. `All Fall Down' is decent but nothing special and `Won't Stop' feels a bit too long, and that chorus gets under my skin just a tad.

In the end this album is definitely worth the money. OneRepublic have already made a big name for themselves with just one word (that word would be `apologize' for any who weren't paying attention here) but with their debut studio effort they prove that they are determined to stick around for quite a while. I, for one, hope they do.

Every single song on this album is fabulous. I love it. We are going to see them in concert in a couple weeks and I can only imagine how incredible it will be. I highly recommend this cd!!

The cd is okay, I bought it because I liked the song I kept hearing on the radio - "Apologize" and it has both versions on the cd. I have listened to the cd in it's entirety, and can't really get into much of the other songs.

Shipped fast with no problems. Cheaper than buying on i-tunes-- and it is a great CD.

Like many , I've been introduced to these guys through the timbaland collaboration. I'm not a timbaland fan and frankly wish he'd disappear, he seems to crop up everywhere these days. No artist is safe!

But, I loved Apologise and decided to give these guys a go when I listened to a few samples of their music. I love it. It's the sort of soft-rock music that Coldplay, Keane, Embrace offer.
The lyrics are great, really thoughtful and sincere. The music is great too. They really deliver the goods. I'm glad I gave them a go, this album is worth picking up for Coldplay fans like myself awaiting some new material. If you liked Coldplays x and y then I think you'll like this. The sound of the album reminds me of that album for some reason.

Stand outs are the original version of Apologise (though the timbaland mix is tagged on to the end of the album) , All Fall Down, Say (All I Need)- my personal favourite, Stop and Stare, and Goodbye Apathy.

Something tells me that these guys will go largely unnoticed which is a shame. I hope they do get out and promote this in Europe, if a lot more people heard what they can do minus timbaland then I think they would be received well.

best boy band ever apoligize is a great song the others are okay but doesnt beat it.

I purchased this CD for myself for Christmas because I loved Ryan Tedder's voice in "Apologize" with Timbaland. I thought that the CD would be worthwhile buying. I was right with my decision. This CD is worth the buy. It is beautiful and I can't stop playing it. The CD is clean and family friendly so anyone can listen to it without being offended or worrying about objectional lyrics. The musicians are talented and the music just flows through your soul. Ryan is a beautiful angelic singer and he shows it through the entire CD. I can even say the music is also Spiritual and I would even reccomend it to a person who prefers the Christian Music over Mainstream. I hope these guys get a Grammy nod or win the whole statue because they deserve it!!

Don't listen to the negative reviews on this site. Notice that 90% of the reviews are very positive so that ALONE should tell you something! I like a variety of music from groups with offensive lyrics to classic rock and good ol 80's pop. One Republic is a group that just lifts my spirits and have allowed me to fall in love with them!!

I bought the album because I'd seen this group perform 'Apologize' several times on TV and feel in love with the song. This is one of those albums that has a great flow. This has quickly become one of my favorites.

the cd is so much better than I had previously thought. The more you listen the more you enjoy it. Some really different sounds...

One Republic is probably one of the best new artists out now. 'Apologize' is great but so is the rest of the album. I definitely recommend it. I love it.