DAUGHTRY baptized SICP3941
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Artist = DAUGHTRY
Title = baptized
Label = RCA
Catalog# = SICP3941
Barcode = 4547366208696
Release = JAPAN
Year = 2013
RPM =
Disc Size = 5"
Number of Discs = 1
Mono/Stereo = stereo
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A shift in sound for the American rock powerhouse Daughtry is the focus for this entry. We are looking at their fourth studio album, “Baptized,” released in Japan on the RCA label (Sony Music Japan International) with the catalog number SICP 3941. This particular copy includes the original obi strip.
Released in 2013, “Baptized” marked a notable departure from the heavier, post-grunge sound of the band’s first three albums. Frontman Chris Daughtry, an American Idol finalist who built a massive career on driving hard rock, chose to explore a lighter, more acoustic, and pop-oriented direction with this release. Collaborating with songwriters like Martin Johnson (Boys Like Girls) and Sam Hollander, the album incorporates elements of folk, country, and electronic pop.
This stylistic change sparked debate among fans. While some missed the hard-hitting rock edge, others praised the album for highlighting Chris Daughtry’s incredible vocal range and the high quality of the songwriting. The album features polished, melodic tracks like the title song “Baptized,” the hit single “Waiting For Superman,” and the anthem “Long Live Rock & Roll.” It retains the “royal road” American rock spirit—akin to Bon Jovi or Nickelback—but delivers it with a brighter, more relaxed atmosphere.
For collectors, this Japanese edition (SICP 3941) is the definitive version. It compiles all the bonus tracks found on the international deluxe editions (“Undefeated,” “Cinderella,” “Battleships (Acoustic)”) and adds an exclusive fourth bonus track found only on this release: “Long Live Rock & Roll (Acoustic).” It stands as a fascinating document of a band evolving their sound and experimenting with new textures while maintaining their melodic core.