Reviewed by Living Destiny
Song Time: 44 Minutes and 28 Seconds
Song Time: 44 Minutes and 28 Seconds
Season 7 of American Idol gave us two incredibly talented ‘David’s’ to add to the music industry. One was then-25-year-old winner David Cook. The other was then-17-year-old runner-up David Archuleta. Six months later, his self-titled cd David Archuleta came out. He’s now almost 20 years old, and has a fan base that easily rivals Justin Bieber’s. I’ll say right now that while I am a fan of his, I’m not one of his crazy obsessed fans (*cough* *North* *cough*). Just so we’re all clear.
Crush – 8.5/10 - This was Archuleta’s first single, and it was huge. I remember hearing it on the radio every single day, but it was one of those songs that never seemed to get old. And it still hasn’t. The accompaniment is really ear-pleasing, and the lyrics tell a good story. A solid hit for Archuleta!
Touch My Hand – 8.5/10 – One of those songs that has weird lyrics, but you still can’t help liking. It’s all about him finding someone in a crowd at a concert. The more I think about the lyrics, the more I think the whole thing is one strange paradox, but I still like the lyrics. It’s a song that’s fun to sing along to, and it has clapping in it, which is pretty cool.
Barriers -10/10 – This song should, in theory, be a depressing song. The lyrics are all about how his relationship has to end because it just isn’t working out and there are ‘too many barriers’. Sounds like it should be sad, right? Well, somehow, it isn’t. It’s almost uplifting to listen to, which doesn’t make any sense, but it’s true. It feels positive, not sorrowful. Like a happy break-up song. Another one of those catchy songs that gets stuck in my head for days and annoys those unfortunate souls who sit near me in class.
My Hands -10/10 - Very upbeat song! The lyrics are without a doubt the best part of this one. I don’t really have a definite meaning to the lyrics; I just can’t pin them down. It’s sort of like I can’t describe what they’re saying, but I understand the deeper meaning of them in my soul. It’s pretty fantastic, and something about this song catches me.
A Little Too Not Over You – 8.5/10 - One of the more stereotypical ‘pop’ songs (in my mind anyway), but he pulls it off. The title is pretty self-explanatory; it’s about a boy not quite being over a girl. The middle is the only super interesting departure from the norm of this song. Not a lot more to say, this song is really a listen-and-find-out song.
You Can – 9.5/10 – This song is soft and slow. It has mainly an acoustic guitar for accompaniment. The lyrics are super sweet. He is saying that she is the one that can save him and make him fall in love. A great song, but the lyrics are definitely the best part, and if you hear the song make sure you listen to what he is saying!
Running – 9/10 – First off, I intensely dislike how it starts with the word ‘mafia’. Is that some weird fad or something? It’s annoying. With that out of the way, this is another fun song. Great lyrics on this one; it’s about a boy running to his girl because without her he’s ‘got nothing’. The lyrics in the first chorus are the most attention-grabbing ones, but the rest are still interesting. Very catchy song with an amazing ending.
Desperate – 11/10 - This song is one that everyone can relate to. The lyrics talk about someone who is ‘desperate’, and who wants ‘a reason to keep believing’. We’ve all been to that place before, and this song says what most of us just don’t want to vocalize. It’s a pretty intense song, which fits with the message it’s giving. There’s one part near the end where it gets suddenly quiet, and it’s very awesome. The ending has this one long note, and then echoes with piano, which is a really powerful way to end a song. This is my favorite on the whole cd!
To Be With You -8/10 – Slow song with mostly piano accompaniment. Throughout the song there is a small harmony (sung by a female voice). The lyrics in this song are cute, and talk about how he wishes he could be with the girl who was meant for him (but he hasn’t met her yet). This song almost sounds sad, but it has a lot of hope in it.
Don’t Let Go - 8/10 – Strangely upbeat for a song with melancholy lyrics. The whole song is about a girl who has a broken heart, and how he is telling her to ‘don’t let go’. My favorite part is the bridge (but my favorite part of a song usually is the bridge). The song gets calmer at the end, and just kind of fades out, which is nice.
Your Eyes Don’t Lie – 11/10 - Whistling. Yes, you read that right. Whistling. That’s what this song starts out with. So strange, but its originality gets it bonus points. The feel of this song is different from all the other songs on the album. The lyrics are cute, but also sort of funny, in a weird way. The title really says it all, and it’s all very true. Eyes don’t lie. True fact right there. Another favorite!
Angels – 8/10 - This song is a cover! *gasp* Yes, the song Angels was originally sung by Robbie Williams (so my research leads me to believe – gotta love Google!) Archuleta sang this song on American Idol, and he ended up putting it on his cd. Which was a smart move. He sings this song incredibly well, and it’s all around a good song. Whenever I listen to it, the chorus gets stuck in my head for ages!
So…I got this music on my iPod because I borrowed North’s cd. Well, being the supreme Archuleta fan that she is, she bought the deluxe version of the cd, which happens to have three more songs on it. So here we go!
Waiting For Yesterday – 11/10 - Mellow song, although it gets slightly more intense in the chorus. I absolutely love the lyrics in this song. They’re him telling a girl that even though her last boyfriend left her broken, she can trust him to be good to her. The middle of this song is really incredible, especially when it goes straight from the more pushy chorus into the softer bridge. I listen to this song whenever I’m in a bad mood, and it always seems to cheer me up. Another one of my favorites right here!
Falling – 8.5/10 - Without a doubt the slowest and calmest song on the whole cd. Not that it’s a bad song at all. This is one of those songs where the lyrics almost don’t matter. I mean, I hear them, and I sing them, but their meaning escapes me every time I listen, because I focus on the song as a whole. Which is strange for me. The song had a really nice mood to it, and it all blends together really well. If anyone out there has a nighttime, sleepy, beddy-bye playlist (and don’t be afraid to admit it; I will freely state that I totally do), this should definitely go on it.
Let Me Go – 8.5/10 – More of a techno-y feel than the rest of his songs. It’s sort of funky too. It starts out with a really strong drum beat that catches your attention, and the rest of the song holds you. The lyrics are sort of weird, but it seems like he’s singing about a girl who is playing him. Or maybe I’m totally interpreting them wrong, but I like the playing-him thing better. Catchy song with a very cool middle/end!
David Archuleta skyrocketed to popularity after American Idol, and this cd proves it wasn’t just because he’s a cutie. For a debut album, it’s impressive. I’m generally not a fan of self-titled albums, but I do love this cd. There isn’t a song on here that I don’t like. And the deluxe edition? Very worth it, especially for Waiting For Yesterday. Way to prove your worth David Archuleta!
Crush – 8.5/10 - This was Archuleta’s first single, and it was huge. I remember hearing it on the radio every single day, but it was one of those songs that never seemed to get old. And it still hasn’t. The accompaniment is really ear-pleasing, and the lyrics tell a good story. A solid hit for Archuleta!
Touch My Hand – 8.5/10 – One of those songs that has weird lyrics, but you still can’t help liking. It’s all about him finding someone in a crowd at a concert. The more I think about the lyrics, the more I think the whole thing is one strange paradox, but I still like the lyrics. It’s a song that’s fun to sing along to, and it has clapping in it, which is pretty cool.
Barriers -10/10 – This song should, in theory, be a depressing song. The lyrics are all about how his relationship has to end because it just isn’t working out and there are ‘too many barriers’. Sounds like it should be sad, right? Well, somehow, it isn’t. It’s almost uplifting to listen to, which doesn’t make any sense, but it’s true. It feels positive, not sorrowful. Like a happy break-up song. Another one of those catchy songs that gets stuck in my head for days and annoys those unfortunate souls who sit near me in class.
My Hands -10/10 - Very upbeat song! The lyrics are without a doubt the best part of this one. I don’t really have a definite meaning to the lyrics; I just can’t pin them down. It’s sort of like I can’t describe what they’re saying, but I understand the deeper meaning of them in my soul. It’s pretty fantastic, and something about this song catches me.
A Little Too Not Over You – 8.5/10 - One of the more stereotypical ‘pop’ songs (in my mind anyway), but he pulls it off. The title is pretty self-explanatory; it’s about a boy not quite being over a girl. The middle is the only super interesting departure from the norm of this song. Not a lot more to say, this song is really a listen-and-find-out song.
You Can – 9.5/10 – This song is soft and slow. It has mainly an acoustic guitar for accompaniment. The lyrics are super sweet. He is saying that she is the one that can save him and make him fall in love. A great song, but the lyrics are definitely the best part, and if you hear the song make sure you listen to what he is saying!
Running – 9/10 – First off, I intensely dislike how it starts with the word ‘mafia’. Is that some weird fad or something? It’s annoying. With that out of the way, this is another fun song. Great lyrics on this one; it’s about a boy running to his girl because without her he’s ‘got nothing’. The lyrics in the first chorus are the most attention-grabbing ones, but the rest are still interesting. Very catchy song with an amazing ending.
Desperate – 11/10 - This song is one that everyone can relate to. The lyrics talk about someone who is ‘desperate’, and who wants ‘a reason to keep believing’. We’ve all been to that place before, and this song says what most of us just don’t want to vocalize. It’s a pretty intense song, which fits with the message it’s giving. There’s one part near the end where it gets suddenly quiet, and it’s very awesome. The ending has this one long note, and then echoes with piano, which is a really powerful way to end a song. This is my favorite on the whole cd!
To Be With You -8/10 – Slow song with mostly piano accompaniment. Throughout the song there is a small harmony (sung by a female voice). The lyrics in this song are cute, and talk about how he wishes he could be with the girl who was meant for him (but he hasn’t met her yet). This song almost sounds sad, but it has a lot of hope in it.
Don’t Let Go - 8/10 – Strangely upbeat for a song with melancholy lyrics. The whole song is about a girl who has a broken heart, and how he is telling her to ‘don’t let go’. My favorite part is the bridge (but my favorite part of a song usually is the bridge). The song gets calmer at the end, and just kind of fades out, which is nice.
Your Eyes Don’t Lie – 11/10 - Whistling. Yes, you read that right. Whistling. That’s what this song starts out with. So strange, but its originality gets it bonus points. The feel of this song is different from all the other songs on the album. The lyrics are cute, but also sort of funny, in a weird way. The title really says it all, and it’s all very true. Eyes don’t lie. True fact right there. Another favorite!
Angels – 8/10 - This song is a cover! *gasp* Yes, the song Angels was originally sung by Robbie Williams (so my research leads me to believe – gotta love Google!) Archuleta sang this song on American Idol, and he ended up putting it on his cd. Which was a smart move. He sings this song incredibly well, and it’s all around a good song. Whenever I listen to it, the chorus gets stuck in my head for ages!
So…I got this music on my iPod because I borrowed North’s cd. Well, being the supreme Archuleta fan that she is, she bought the deluxe version of the cd, which happens to have three more songs on it. So here we go!
Waiting For Yesterday – 11/10 - Mellow song, although it gets slightly more intense in the chorus. I absolutely love the lyrics in this song. They’re him telling a girl that even though her last boyfriend left her broken, she can trust him to be good to her. The middle of this song is really incredible, especially when it goes straight from the more pushy chorus into the softer bridge. I listen to this song whenever I’m in a bad mood, and it always seems to cheer me up. Another one of my favorites right here!
Falling – 8.5/10 - Without a doubt the slowest and calmest song on the whole cd. Not that it’s a bad song at all. This is one of those songs where the lyrics almost don’t matter. I mean, I hear them, and I sing them, but their meaning escapes me every time I listen, because I focus on the song as a whole. Which is strange for me. The song had a really nice mood to it, and it all blends together really well. If anyone out there has a nighttime, sleepy, beddy-bye playlist (and don’t be afraid to admit it; I will freely state that I totally do), this should definitely go on it.
Let Me Go – 8.5/10 – More of a techno-y feel than the rest of his songs. It’s sort of funky too. It starts out with a really strong drum beat that catches your attention, and the rest of the song holds you. The lyrics are sort of weird, but it seems like he’s singing about a girl who is playing him. Or maybe I’m totally interpreting them wrong, but I like the playing-him thing better. Catchy song with a very cool middle/end!
David Archuleta skyrocketed to popularity after American Idol, and this cd proves it wasn’t just because he’s a cutie. For a debut album, it’s impressive. I’m generally not a fan of self-titled albums, but I do love this cd. There isn’t a song on here that I don’t like. And the deluxe edition? Very worth it, especially for Waiting For Yesterday. Way to prove your worth David Archuleta!
Real Teen Rating ~ A: Worth Buying!
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