The Other Side of Down

My favorite American Idol alum has a new CD coming out! David Archuleta's new CD titled, "The Other Side of Down" will be officially released on Tuesday, October 5. But for those of you who may not be able to wait, you can get a sneak peek of what David's new album sounds like by visiting AOL Music, where the entire album and every song from it is currently being streamed. However, when his album does get released in early October, don't forget to buy your copy! It sounds like this CD will be his best yet.

David has different sounding songs from the others on this latest album. You may have already heard it on the radio where you live or just happened to find it on-line, but his first official released track "Something 'Bout Love" is definitely radio friendly. I know I already discussed it on the blog when the song was first released, but how can you not love the beat of the song, along with the melody, and the message that the song presents. I believe it's a song we can all relate to. I am a bit surprised that the song has not charted higher than it has - but here's hoping that once the CD drops, the song may rise up the charts more. It definitely has the potential to be a big hit.

Another song from the album that I am absolutely loving is called "Things Are Gonna Get Better". If you happened to be watching the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon over the Labor Day weekend, you may have caught David singing this song for the very first time. It's a very uplifting song with a heartfelt message. It's right up David's alley as far as being inspirational and positive. It's a song with the message that despite all the negativity and sadness that may be going on in your life, that things are going to get better. It's only a matter of time.

A song titled "Elevator" is another gem from "The Other Side of Down." When I first heard it, I wasn't quite all that into it. However, it's a song that grows on you and it's become another favorite of mine from the album. It's quirky, unique, and one that you'll soon find yourself singing along to. Who knew a song about elevators could end up being so intriguing? It's a fun, upbeat ditty that I am sure many other Archie fans have fallen in love with.

The majority of the other songs from the album are still pretty new for me, so I have not yet developed a significant opinion of them. But I must say I like the sound of "Stomping the Roses" and "Parachutes Airplanes". As I continue listening to the album, I am sure many of the other songs on there will grow on me. And I am hoping at some point to do a complete CD review of "The Other Side of Down." But as of now, this is just a minor preview of the CD. All I can say is that if you are a David Archuleta fan like I am, you should be very happy with the way the CD sounds. I think it's a definite plus for David and I am hoping for big success from it.