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David Archuleta (by David Archuleta, Pop)

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Innocent lyrics and strong vocals from Idol star.

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  • 50% say there are positive messages
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this debut album from American Idol star David Archuleta has lots of songs about love -- lost love, pining for love -- but it's all pretty tame stuff. There are some strong, adult emotions expressed in songs like "Desperate" that might be confusing to fans younger than 10, but overall there's nothing sexual or inappropriate for tweens.

Positive messages: Mild talk about love and relationships, break-ups, emotions, but nothing sexual or inappropriate for young fans. "Here we are now, you're here/It's our last final goodnight/Just because it feels so good/No use pretending we're alright." "Desperate" talks about intense feelings -- "You're in the dark, there's no one left to call/Your sleep's your only friend/But even sleep can't hide you/From all those tears and all the pain" -- but it's ultimately about finding a light at the end of the tunnel.
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Families can talk about Archuleta's young age, and the fact that his religious background was mentioned repeatedly on the show. Do you think his age and beliefs are relevant to his success as a musician? What do you think about the comparison between David Archuleta, with his clean-cut image, and his Idol rival David Cook, with his unshaven rocker style, who ultimately won? Is one image more marketable than the other? For what age groups?

What's the story?

What's the story?

In his self-titled debut album, American Idol 7 runner-up and teen scream-inducer David Archuleta comes out of the gate with 12 tracks that provide a variety of pop, R&B, blues, and of course, love ballads. The hit single "Crush" is included, as well as Archuleta's popular rendition of the Robbie Williams cover "Angels."

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

He may be only 17, but the shy-smiling vocal prodigy who drew legions of adolescent girls on Season 7 of Amercan Idol is quickly proving he's got the chops to last in the music business. No surprises here. Songs like "Crush" and "Touch My Hand" are innocent trifles, while "Your Eyes Don't Lie" is a funky but slick track with whistles and flirty vocals above a catchy, melodic bass line. Archuleta delivers effortless, smooth vocals with a youthful sense of longing and a shot of melancholy -- the ideal blend for screaming, texting teens and tweens (not to mention mom and dad).

 

 

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Released on: November 11, 2008
Label: 19 Recordings
Genre: Pop
This review was written by Jessica Dawson
 
 

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PrettyGirl08
kid, 10 years old
8
 
ALL AGES
LOV HIM
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hey
i love ur music!
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missytaterhead
teen, 14 years old
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I cried! It was not too good!
Eh, its not too bad.
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MizUmayy411
teen, 17 years old
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Miz U Nah
luv his Music
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love2
parent of 19 year old
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hurray for david!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DAVID ROCKS!!!!!!!!! but some of the songs talk to much about relationships.
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Liiddomiiszfreakk
teen, 17 years old
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iilyy daviidd ii LOVE yur musiiqkk & yu aree soo qorqeous ! (: -Nicolee
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HizBabyGurl4ever
teen, 17 years old
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All Ages!
I love him so much!!!!! He's like so awsome
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athuff02
parent of 4 year old
12
 
Good for tweens; not so for anyone over 16
It was a rather excruciating experience for me as it mostly talks about teenage angst towards teenage girls. However, it would seem completely relevant to someone who was in middle/high school.
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Susan M.
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Great mix of songs from relatable love angst delivered in good taste to messages of hope to those in dispair. This album has something for everyone.
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