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David Archuleta - MAG
David Archuleta’s self-titled debut album is one of those discs that never get old. If you are a fan of pop, soft ballads, or just good music to rock around your bedroom to, you will be starstruck.
The album opens with the chart-topping song “Crush.” If Archuleta’s voice hasn’t captivated you after that number, the next few will most certainly leave you wanting more.
Archuleta really brings “teen life” to his songs and speaks to his listeners about falling in love, the confusion of breaking up and, of course, “crushing,” which any teen can understand. Archuleta closes with the phenomenal “Angels,” originally sung by Robbie Williams. Slower tracks on the album (“You Can” and “To Be With You”) fit perfectly with the faster, more upbeat “Touch My Hand,” “Running,” and “Don’t Let Go.”
What makes us fall head-over-heels in love with this 17-year-old rising star? Is it his voice? His talent? His charm? Normally, I listen to classic rock radio stations; I grew up with the music my dad played in the car. I love bands like America and The Rolling Stones, so I never imagined I would love a pop singer like Archuleta. But his fantastic voice, upbeat attitude, and conservative values really draw teens – and their parents – to this sensational new album.
It doesn’t matter whether you are eight or 78: you will be able to relate to any song on the album. It’s worth your while to pick up a copy today.
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i <3 <3 david he is soooooooo awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)
I definetely agree with what you said about his relatability, especially in "Crush."
The review is well written and pretty well organized as well. Keep up the good work.
Usually I'm annoyed when people don't write their own songs, too, but I've been studying the music business a little, and I found out that it's a lot easier to break into the business if you DON'T write your own songs, because that gives the record company more control over your sound. Also, on his next album, he's actually working on writing a lot of the songs... he just needed to get a strong fanbase first before the label would let him do his own thing.
But anyway, I have a question on who you DO consider a "musician". I mean, most professional musicians who play orchestra pieces and all that kind of stuff don't write their own music... you can be a composer, or a musician, or both. They're two different things (or at least in my opinion they are).
So yeah. Not trying to rile you up or anything -- I completely respect your opinion, and I used to agree wholeheartedly until I started doing more research into the matter. I'm just wondering.
