What the random?

Some randomness from the last 24 hours...

momJulee tweeted a link to an article "Who Do Mormons Say Represents Their Faith Positively?" with a small mention of David:

...singer David Archuleta (literally a rock star but currently a full-time Mormon missionary).

In this video featuring the Red Arrow Diner in Manchester, NH, at about 0:17 you can spot David's name on the front door!

I've actually seen this in person, it's pretty awesomeage ;)

Also, upon realizing that I never posted it, here's a pic of my BEGIN. review featured in the October issue of Teen Ink Magazine:

You can read the full article HERE.


And lastly, here is a lovely MKOC picture posted by Kalena on tumblr:

Have a good weekend everyone!

Silent Sundays

Article from Teen Ink:

Primarily every Sunday since summer 2009, David Archuleta has went Twitter-less. Not tweeting and staying off of the internet because Sunday is considered a day of rest. Now, this isn’t written to make fun of David or offend his religious beliefs, but to praise him.

Back in 2009, when David first got his Twitter, it was obvious that he was a little obsessed, tweeting about anything and everything. When a Sunday came along and there was silence in the Twitterverse, fans became concerned.

Eventually, when numerous Sundays went by and David didn’t tweet, everyone just accepted that he wasn’t tweeting on Sundays anymore. When finally confronted about it, David said that he decided to take off Sundays from tweeting, as it was a sacred day of worship, for rest and relaxation.

Tagged as “Silent Sunday”, fans accepted David’s decision, and more importantly, respecting it. He is the only celebrity I’ve seen who does not, by his own moral, tweet on Sundays, and I think in a way, it’s admirable. Knowing what a Sunday is supposed to mean, and treating it with the reverence it deserves.

There are some fans even following his influence, trying hard to gain the will power to take off Sundays as well. I for one, am one of them. At first I didn’t care in the slightest, tweeting away while David would be MIA as usual. But now that I’ve gone months without a Twitter-filled Sunday, I’ve realized the peace it can bring and the will power I’m able to gain.

In a matter of self control, now it’s become just a habit, knowing that if it’s Sunday, to stay off of Twitter and not tweet. On that day, you feel a sense of freedom, with no demands or obligations binding you to Twitter, or any of the cyber world for that matter. Then waking up Monday morning knowing that you survived the past day without much of the internet.

So cheers to David for taking on and sticking to his self-created standard, and to anyone else who has made the decision to keep your Sundays free of Twitter and the internet. In the long run, it becomes a way of keeping your priorities in check and remembering the divineness of Sunday.

And with that, this post is also to announce that Something 'Bout Archie will be taking on Silent Sunday as well. We're going to follow in David's (and FOD's - lol) example and not post on Sundays. So everyone have a wonderful day and we'll be back on Monday!

"Senseless" reviews

On January 6, 2011, a song that didn’t make it on David’s debut album leaked. The song is called “Senseless”, written by James Fauntleroy, who helped pen another one of David’s songs, “My Hands”. And this song is a little bit like it. With an R&B vibe, showing David’s rougher voice and his sensitive side.

The song is about a girl breaking up with him, and how he can’t handle it. It’s making him senseless. This song seems a bit extreme for David, considering he’s said he would never act this way over a girl. It seems like that’s why this song didn’t make the album. It’s a lot like “She’s Not You”, another reject off of the debut which was leaked last year. Both songs show a more vulnerable David, going crazy over a girl, and that’s not the way David is. Though he puts a lot of emotion into this song when singing it, it’s pretty obvious he doesn’t connect to it as well as others.

So if the question is whether this song should have made the album, I’d say no. It’s a great song, and David sings it amazingly as usual, putting the right emotion where it’s needed, but it’s not “him”. It’s a lot more believable to hear David sing about touching fans’ hands rather than things like this. Fans would much rather want to hear the real “David” in his songs rather than him singing a good song just for the sake of a good song.

Teen Ink

David Archuleta Loses It In Unreleased Track “Senseless”

It feels like 2008 all up in here, with David Cook and David Archuleta duking it out for America’s attention. Well, okay, not really. But work with us—it’s January. Two days after Season 7 American Idol winner Cook posted a new video clip featuring songs off his upcoming album, along comes an unreleased Archie ballad called “Senseless.” It’s not the most exciting thing the 20-year-old A Fine Frenzy fan has ever turned out—who knows, maybe it’s only a demo—but you can give it a spin below.

We’ll give Archie an A for effort on this one. What do you think? Should “Senseless” have made the cut on one of his albums? Or is it better off left on the shelf?

Idolator

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David would rather sing a song about his perfect girl rather than California girls.

Article from Teen Ink:

What are songs about these days? Lighting it up like it’s dynamite, taking rides on disco sticks, and love being a drug. Not exactly as family friendly as music used to be. Though David Archuleta’s music is an exception. From the songs he sang on American Idol, to the songs on his newest album, every song David has sung has been either inspirational or an innocent love song.

David has influenced music simply by singing about what he believes in. He believes in helping people with his music, not entertaining them and giving them what they want to hear. Motivational melodies and moving ballads, unlike most of today’s popular music. David would much rather sing about parachutes and airplanes rather than grenades. He’d rather sing a song about his perfect girl rather than California girls. He’d rather sing about things getting better rather than loving the way you lie. He’d rather sing about getting to the other side of down rather than spinning right round when she goes down.

David’s goal with his latest album, The Other Side of Down, was to make people happy and get them in a positive mindset. Not many songs today do that, and not many artists care to do that. The most popular artists today are all the same. Copying each other, singing about love with inappropriate language, wearing nothing but glitter on their face. David doesn’t need to do any of that to succeed. He simply sings and writes about the things he cares about and things that will be uplifting, and people don‘t expect anything more from him.

David stands out from all of them, doing what he feels is right, and he accomplishes what he wants. He’s influenced music with a positive spin, and artists today could learn a thing or two from his example.

Who is the better role model?

Ok so someone *wink wink* posted an article on Teen Ink about who is a better role model, David or Justin Bieber? It's been on there for like a month but for some reason it was all over twitter yesterday, and other fan sites have posted it, so I thought I would too. If you want to leave a comment, only say nice things about David, no Bieber hate please.

And this was the section about David:

David worked hard all throughout his life to get where he is, doing numerous singing competitions while battling his strong hatred for his voice. But that didn’t stop him. David is the perfect example of working hard and achieving your dreams. Not to mention the numerous charities he’s involved with, plus his unshakable faith and strong positivity, which he tries to share with people so that they too can achieve their goals in life and be happy. David’s influential music and motivational quotes make him an inspiration to many people, which is why David has such a devoted fan base.

P.S. I saw someone tweeted it to Melinda. Please don't tweet it to Melinda or David or anyone close to him. I don't really want any of them seeing it, thanks!

Go-Getters

Poem from Teen Ink:

Go-Getters

We love you for music
We love you for your heart
We love you for inspiring us
To be better than we are

We voted for you on Idol
And we continue to defeat every poll
And if ever someone insults you
We tend to lose control

But it’s not because we’re crazy
And it’s not because we have nothing else to do
It’s only simply because
We sincerely love you

We’ll always have your back
And we’re not afraid to show it
Just like you always have ours
Even if you don’t know it

We care about you deeply
And we’re all united together
For we’re returning the favor
We’ll forever be your go-getters

"David is a sweet serendipity to every one of his fans"

I don’t think any non-fan will ever understand it. Understand the inspiration. Understand the influence. Or understand our loyalty. They could try, but they still wouldn’t fully grasp it all. In fact, I don’t even think we fully understand it.

David Archuleta just has this essence that people are drawn to. It’s not necessarily his looks, or his singing, it’s something deeper. There is something deep within David, his heart, his brain, his soul, or maybe all three combined, that attracts people. David seems to give off a vibe of pureness, wherever he goes and whatever he’s doing. It’s the light in his eyes, the happiness in his smile, and the love that comes straight from his heart. David is unlike any other in almost an incomprehensible way.

At almost 20, David has accomplished everything that he ever wanted, and more. And as popular as he is and how much money he’s made, that’s not what David cares about. He didn’t get into this for the fame or the fortune, but simply for his love for music. You can see it in every one of his performances how much he innocently loves singing, and the passion within it. It’s almost as if music is the only way David knows. Everything David says and does, mostly somehow involves music. And even if it doesn’t, he’ll find a way to squeeze music into it. Music is his life. It always had been, ever since the first time he watched Les Miserables, and it always will be. But never did David realize how strongly he would touch so many people with it. Just his voice alone will give you chills. Whether it’s a powerful ballad, or a fun, pop tune, David doesn’t cease to captivate and amaze.

But if his music wasn’t enough, there’s also the man behind it. David’s sweet and caring nature, along with his bubbly personality and strong faith, what is there not to love? If you just watch one interview of him, his genuineness will just pull you in as he shows you just a glimpse of his exuberance and purity. But David didn’t get that way so easily. It’s David faith and positive outlook that results in his constant merriment. That’s not to say that he’s constantly happy and his life is perfect. David’s bliss is simply brought on his own. He chooses to always look on the bright side of things and count his blessings, and that’s something that everyone should admire.

Where David is at at a person is a place that most don’t reach until they’re much older. David has learned young the best way to live, and has inspired many others to follow in his footsteps. David is a positive example and a good role model whose influence is one that everyone should pursue in their own lives.

David simply lifts people with his music, and touches them with his pure heart. David’s light brightly shines within everything he does. It’s almost as if David is a sweet serendipity to every one of his fans, who have been deeply touched by David, and don’t hesitate to thank him, either by buying his music, or literally saying “Thank you.” It’s been a two way street for David and his fans, and will continue to be for as long as David is the way he is.

Teen Ink

Why David is an inspiration

I recently read an article about why David Archuleta’s fans support him. Some of the reasons were his amazing talent, his sincerity, and his love for his fans. While that’s all true, it’s also completely disregarding one of the main reasons his fans love him. He’s an inspiration.

To me, and to many of his fans, David has been an inspiration. This influential hero who somehow always says and does the right things, sometimes without even knowing it. Between his motivating quotes and his optimistic attitude, there’s nothing about David that’s not to admire.

David once said “It’s like when I try to do what’s right, the Lord blesses me directly and also indirectly by also blessing other people.” That is so true. David was blessed with amazing opportunities to live his dream, and the fans have been blessed with an inspirational, uplifting role model.

Sometimes as a fan it’s hard to put it all into words, what David has done for you and how much he means to you because of it. Only other fans will really understand it, because they’re feeling it too. But in short, David’s fans are fans not only because of his incredible music, but because of his pureness. His angelic nature and innocence. His positive outlook and deep, motivating words. When David does something, he does it with heart. And David has done a lot in his life, but the best thing he’s ever done is inspire.

Teen Ink

David's special

Poem about David, via Teen Ink:

"Special"

There’s this boy
So full of perfection
Some say he’s an angel
He’s in that direction

With a smile that’ll make you melt
With eyes that mesmerize
A personality to love
And a voice to hypnotize

Kissable lips so cherry red
Spiky hair you want to scruff
Lovable and adorable
But if that’s not enough

His sweet and calming nature
It’ll just tear you apart
He’s caring and he’s humble
He’s got the biggest heart

With all his random singing
He’s always got music on his mind
But when the euphony stops, he smiles
And he’ll show you he’s one of a kind

He rambles and he’s goofy
He always loves to laugh
He’s positive and happy
He’s what you need and what I have

All I’m trying to say is
You’ll see he’s special is truth’ll let ya
Because there’s no one else like him
He’s David Archuleta

COS Review!

This is a review of Chords of Strength from Teen Ink:

When first asked to write a memoir, David rejected the idea, thinking he was too young and would have nothing to say. But after some thought, David decided to pursue it. He thought it would be a good way for his future kids and grand kids, and even his fans, to know his story straight from him. It would also be a way to get his own thoughts straight, his years of journal writing now paying off.

David’s book, Chords of Strength: A memoir of soul, song, and the power of perseverance is David’s whole life story, from times before he was born, up until now. But it’s not just your basic memoir. Chords of Strength is an uplifting and motivating book, written to inspire everyone to go out and achieve their goals in life. That was one of David’s goals with the book, and he definitely achieved it.

The first line of the book is: “I have no idea why I’m doing this, but I know I need to be doing it for some reason.” That was also David’s last entry in his journal before he went off to Idol. It applied then, and it still applies now. David makes it very clear in this book that the only reason he auditioned for Idol in the first place, was because of his strong faith in the Lord. Most books that discuss religion are to convert. Not this one. David innocently speaks from the heart about how He has always been with him all through his life, through the good and the bad, and how He still influences him today. It’s not pushy, it’s plain pureness.

Not only does David get into the big topic, but he discusses the lighter ones, such as how he was raised to become the person he is today. Though his faith was a big part of it, another big influence on who he is has been his family. David explains both of his parents’ and even grandparents’ backgrounds, and how their musical history influenced his love for music. Which leads into another big part of this book…

The music. Some might think the chapter “School of American Idol” is all about David’s journey on the reality show. Really, it captures life changing moments David experienced while watching the reality show in it’s past seasons, from the performance by Tamyra Gray that changed his life, to singing in front of Kelly Clarkson at just the age of 11.

The title Chords of Strength has two meanings. The first, the obvious, the strength that is in each chord of music, for David, and for everyone. The second, being sort of a pun, David’s past vocal paralysis. The chapter “Bumps In The Road is mostly about David’s time on another reality show, Star Search, when he was 12 years old. During that time, David had fell ill with bronchitis, the flu, and even appendicitis. Having to sing while being so sick, it eventually wore out of his vocal cords to the point where one became paralyzed. David says in the book “When you’re someone who loves to sing, “vocal paralysis” are not words you ever want to hear.” Throughout the chapter David confides about his feelings when he was diagnosed, and how his faith and spirituality helped him through the hard times, including a time where he felt like he would never sing again, and how a part of him was missing.

While this book explains in various detail David’s upbringing and the challenges he’s faced in his life, the most inspiring part is when David explains how he gets through the hard times, how to stay positive, true, and how to always keep the faith. The beginning of the book was all about how David achieved his dream, and at the end he tells you how to achieve yours, and this book is perfect if you’re willing to take what David says to heart and act on it. It could be as big as becoming a singer, or as easy as planting a tree, one of the comparisons David makes in the book. This book is a motivating and enjoyable read for anyone who wants to start making positive changes in their life, and succeed at their goals, while learning a thing or two about David Archuleta in the process.

Why David is my hero

If you asked 10 David Archuleta fans if David is their hero, I bet at least 9 out of the 10 would say yes. You may just think they're fan-girling and that they all want to marry him, but in reality, it's not necessarily like that. For me anyway. David Archuleta is a hero to many of his fans, all for different reasons, and here's mine.

First and foremost, is David's personality. His outlook on life is incredible. He's always looking on the bright side of things,and always trying to be happy. And to be honest that's something I never did until David came along. He finds something positive in every situation and is always looking at the glass half full, and that's really admirable.

Another reason David's my hero is his music. Like the artists today, he doesn't sing about relationships or inappropriate things. He sings about what's real. He sings about being happy, and enjoying life, and how great things are if you choose to see it. His new album The Other Side of Down is the living embodiment of both happiness and positivity. The album is very "David", and very uplifting and realistic to many situations. Because of this album, I realized that things will get better, I can't complain, and even though life is an endless ride, it's those butterflies that keep you feeling alive.

David is also a very giving person, donating and getting involved with many different charities, including Stand Up To Cancer, which is very important to me. In 2008, when SU2C had their first broadcast and David's team was set up, I donated $25 in his name. I never would've if it wasn't for David. David helped me think of others before myself and to pay more attention to those who have less.

Another reason David's my hero is that he's genuinely a good person. His nice, sweet, caring nature is a huge turn-on. He's always happy, and always smiling.

David also helped me get closer to God. When I learned that David doesn't swear or use the Lord's name in vein, I then stopped swearing and using His name in vein, and I haven't since. I pray more because of David, and I now feel that He is with me.

One last reason why David's my hero... he makes me happy. Honestly, no one makes me happy the way David does. Whether it's his music, his blogs, his tweets, or just a simple smile. It's almost like an overwhelming passion. What I feel for David is nothing like I've felt for anyone before. I don't think I can go as far as saying I'm "in love" with him, but I do love David and I'm constantly thankful for everything he's done for me.

David really is an amazing, inspirational person, and I hope people can see that. He's helped and inspired hundreds of people all over the world, and I feel so lucky to be one of them. David has changed me for the better, and still continues to, and I feel truly blessed to have David in my life.

Teen Ink

David story :)

This is a little story I wrote for Teen Ink, and they posted it today :D

Alone In My Reality

Ashley has been writing for the Teen Ink website for 4 months. Three of her articles were rated #1, and one was even published in their magazine. There’s one thing all of her articles have in common… David Archuleta. She’s a huge fan of David Archuleta. No, not a crazy, stalker “I want to marry him!” fan, a fan who has been greatly inspired by David and his music.

It’s now the start of the new year, and David’s tour dates for his The Other Side of Down Tour have been announced. Ashley read through them and was ecstatic to see that there would be a show in Boston on March 3rd! Of course, she got tickets as soon as they went on sale, and was thrilled.

A few days later, she got an email from Teen Ink:

Hi Ashley!

This is the editors of Teen Ink! We’ve loved all of your articles, and we’ve noticed that you’re a big David Archuleta fan. We recently saw his upcoming tour dates, and saw that he’s doing a concert in Boston, and we were wondering if you’d be interested in interviewing him for Teen Ink?

Let us know!
Sincerely,
Teen Ink

Ashley’s jaw dropped. Did she read that right? Was she dreaming? Did Teen Ink really just ask her to interview David? Archuleta? Her hero? THE David Archuleta? The ones she’s loved since Idol, and has inspired her in more ways than she can count? WHAT?
She quickly responded a bit over excitedly:

Hi! Omg what?! Are you serious? You really want me to interview David? Omg of course I will! :D

Thank you so much!
-Ashley

For the rest of the night, Ashley was in a daze. All she could do was think about that email. Think about the fact that she could get to interview David. Think about the fact that one of her dreams could be coming true.

Weeks went by, and David’s tour had started. Ashley was getting more and more excited each day. She had already received numerous emails about the time and location for the interview, who to meet up with, where to get her pass, etc. It was now March 2nd, the day before the big day. Ashley was nervous and excited, and just didn’t know what to think. That night she went to sleep, or tried to, thinking of what was to come…

The day had arrived. It was March 3rd, 2011. The day of the concert, but more importantly, the day Ashley would be interviewing her “idol”. She felt a swarm of butterflies just thinking about it.

The interview was set for 2pm on David’s bus. The thought of going on David’s bus was exciting enough for Ashley. On the way to the venue in Boston, Ashley tried thinking of her questions. She already had some in mind, but not enough. She wanted relevant questions, but also some fun, random ones. Finally, they arrived. It was 1:30pm, and Ashley met up with one of the Teen Ink editors in the venue. They gave Ashley a pass, and also gave her some tips.

Eventually, it was time. They walked to David’s bus, and now the butterflies were going crazier with each step. Ashley walked in, and there he was. David. Archie. Her hero. Sitting right there, that familiar smile on his face.

“Hi!” he greeted.

She was a bit awestruck at first, but finally managed to get out a hi. Ashley was now starting to panic. She could barely say hi to him, how is she going to interview him? She sat down next to David, still smiling. Ashley felt a goofy smile on her face too.

“So what’s your name?” David asked.

“Ashley.” she said a bit sheepishly.

“Hi Ashley!” he said, and gave her a cute smile.

The second he did that, Ashley relaxed. She felt completely calm and collected, and was ready for the interview.

“Hi David!” she replied. “Nice to meet you! This interview is going to be quick, but I’ll try and fit in as many questions as I can. I have quite a few…” she said, looking though her notes.

“Ok! I’ll try not to ramble as much then…” David responded. Ashley couldn’t help but laugh.

“Ok! First question… So, you’re out on tour now for your new album, The Other Side Of Down, so how has the tour been going so far?” she asked.

“It’s been going great! It’s been so much fun finally getting to perform these songs, and seeing the audience’s reactions, and having them sing along, and it’s been a lot of fun.” David answered, smiling once again.

“Cool! So you co-wrote 10 of the 12 songs on the album, which one of the songs is the most meaningful to you?”…


Finally, after numerous questions and a rambling David, the interview was over.

“Thanks so much David!” Ashley said.

“Oh, thank you! It was fun!” he replied.

Ashley walked out of the bus and into the venue. She was in awe. On Cloud 9. Ecstatic. She had just interviewed David. Her idol. Her hero. That was probably the most amazing experience of her life. At this point, she was staring into space, re-living the interview.

“Ashley? Ashley?” the Teen Ink editor said, waving her hand in front of her to try and get her attention.

“Ashley? Ashley? Ashley?”

Ashley awoke to her mother calling her.

“Ashley, good you’re up! I bought the tickets for the David concert in March!”

Ashley laid there for a moment. It was all a dream?, she thought.

If anyone likes it I'd really appreciate it if you could click on the link and rate/comment on it :)

David's Taking a Big Step Forward All the Way to The Other Side of Down

My review of TOSOD has been posted on Teen Ink:

It was back in September 2009, just days after his wisdom teeth removal, when David Archuleta headed to Nashville to start the writing process for his second pop album. Now, over a year later, the new music has finally been released. David's new album, titled The Other Side of Down, in which he co-wrote 10 of the 12 tracks, came out on October 5th, 2010. For most artists, the second album is the most crucial. Either a big step forward, or a big step backward in a singer's career. In my opinion, David's taking a big step forward all the way to the other side of down.

Just by looking at the CD cover, you can tell David went a completely different direction with this album. Going from almost a death glare on his face, to a smiling David leaning back on a chair, it’s pretty obvious that this album fits his personality better. He has said that he wanted this album to introduce people to David Archuleta, and I think he did just that.

The fun, quirky "Elevator" and the deep ballad "My Kind Of Perfect" are only two examples of how this album is more "David". "Elevator" was apparently written in 30 minutes, and is about a dream David had, where he didn‘t know which floor to get off on. Though many different opinions flew around about this song, I'd have to agree with the ones who gave it a thumbs up. Even if the song is very simple, there's still so much hidden meaning to it. It’s not necessarily about elevators going up and down, it’s about life. How it’s an endless ride and things are always changing. A dream become reality, and it’s a creative song when you really pay attention to what David’s really saying.
"My Kind Of Perfect" is a cute ballad, which David described to be about his future "perfect". David's sensitive and soothing voice will just captivate in this song, and the piano just adds to the adorableness.

In other tracks, such as "The Other Side Of Down" and "Who I Am", David talks about himself, and all of his doubts and concerns with life. Though a complicated title, "The Other Side Of Down" is a really meaningful song when you understand it. Basically what he's saying is that he needs to stop worrying in order to get to the other side of down, which is up, which is another way of saying he needs to think of the positive side. It's almost grammatically incorrect, like his old single "A Little Too Not Over You", yet it really makes you think.
For "Who I Am", David explained that on his way to that day's writing session, he got stuck in a cab for 2 hours, which gave him time to get his creative juices flowing. "Been two hours in a taxi cab, I'm just driving around and I'm running a tab, But it doesn't really matter, no I'm not getting mad, It's ok cause I know where I'm going". This is one of the realest songs on the album, where he's just trying to figure out who he really is as a person and as an artist.

Then there's the more inspirational tracks, like "Complain" and "Things Are Gonna Get Better". "Complain" is one of the two (the other being the ballad “Falling Stars", written by two of the writers who wrote David‘s hit “Crush”) that David didn't pen, but it definitely sounds like David could have written it. The song talks about how even if you don't think things are going too well, you still can't complain, because look at all you that have. David has said those exact words numerous times, and now it's been put into song.
"Things Are Gonna Get Better", the most inspirational song on the album in my opinion, has a gospel feel to it, and in it David mentions numerous situations that everyone is in at some point in their life. Feeling hurt, making mistakes, losing a loved one, etc. But the most important thing is that you need to move on, because, according to the song, things will get better. Though it may not always be easy to believe, I think the song really makes you think about your life and the way you may be looking at it. For the time you're listening, it really makes you want to keep thinking "things ARE gonna get better".

Other popular tracks on the album are "Parachutes And Airplanes" and "Stomping The Roses", two very well written songs. "Parachutes And Airplanes" (my personal favorite) is a song that really makes you wonder, with it's playful beat and random lyrics. "Thinking about parachutes and airplanes". Just take a second and think about parachutes and airplanes... Does it make you happy? It makes me happy. If it didn't make you happy then you should listen to the song, because it's one of the most creative, uplifting songs on the album that really makes you think.
"Stomping The Roses", written by Bryce Avery, then touched up by David himself, is a fun and catchy, yet very realistic song. It talks about someone in your life who just continuously hurts you, therefore, they're stomping the roses. It's very relatable, especially the line "One of those complicated soap operas, I almost felt like I was watching myself", at least to me anyway.

So all in all, if you add in "Good Place", the song written about David's career, and the upbeat “Look Around”, about how you should always look around and realize everything you have in life, David's new album really shows you the way David looks at life, with fun, motivating, and different songs. This is something David’s first album didn’t quite accomplish, but I think he’s in for major success with this one.

Let me know what you think!