With budding maturity, David Archuleta captures two years’ worth of introspection and reflection, dozens of songwriting sessions, long days spent in the studio and nights in the air, all leading to The Other Side of Down, his highly anticipated second album.
Not only the follow up to David’s 2008 self-titled debut, it’s a reintroduction to the American Idol runner-up with the angelic voice who 30 million television viewers fell in love with during season 7—now older, wiser, with faith still on his side and an eternally optimistic wide-eyed outlook. Hence, the album’s title. “For me, it’s about moving forward and making progress,” David explains. “I’m heading towards ‘the other side of down,’ which is ‘up.’”
Many are getting ready to watch American Idol and I’m happy that many continue to enjoy the show that brought us David Archuleta. I will eternally be grateful to them for that.
I haven’t watched AI since season 7. I have tried many times but I just can’t find any enjoyment from it. I confess that my ears only crave David’s voice and none other will do.
This young man stole my ears, heart and soul through the course of his run on American Idol with his voice, passion, soulfulness, humility, genuine character, smile and heart.
Here are some of my favorites.
What were some of your favorite David Archuleta American Idol performances?