Crush (Main Version)

Product Details

• Released on: 2008-08-12
• Running time: 212 seconds

Customer Reviews

A sweet taste of things to come!
A remarkable talent...David infuses a sweet soulfulness to everything he sings. I think this song only partially showcases his vocal talent---its a bit limited both melodically and emotionally....but I think it succeeds in giving the public a small taste of what he is capable of, and hopefully the upcoming album will show off even more of his range.

This one is all hype... sorry.
While this is a catchy tune, and as always, David's voice is beautiful, the song itself is not even close to the average 5 star review it currently holds. This young man is comfortable singing ONE thing... ballads. He does it well, but for someone his age, I just don't think he will have the staying power, churning out album after album, sounding the exact same each time. Sure, there will be songs such as this one... attempts at mainstream pop, but unfortunately, I just don't think it suits him. Eventually, the strong teen fanbase he has (not to say that he doesn't have some older fans mixed in there too!) will walk (if not run) back to their mainstay. It's sad though, that someone who is looking for honest feedback on a particular album or musician, is, at least in this case, met with a cult-following who would rate a track of David A. singing in the shower with 5 stars....LOL I like the kid.... no one disputes the fact that he has a beautiful voice, but that's all he has. No versatility, no stage presence whatsoever... just not sure how far the 'great voice' will carry him. In this day and age, selling records is about more than a 'great voice'. Many very talented artists have fallen by the wayside, simply because they lack the 'IT' factor, and sadly, not only does David Archuletta lack the 'IT' factor.... I don't even think he knows what it is): I predict that Archie's fans will continue to join this site, so they can review, not only this single release, but the upcoming debut album. What does this equate to? Well, this single will continue to be highly rated, as will his debut album. It will sell and sell and sell.... to some fans who are simply loyal and love his voice, but sadly, many will spend their hard-earned cash (or their parent's hard earned cash) because they believe if they can buy enough of Archie's records, downloads, etc., then somehow it will change the fact that he didn't win the big AI title.
So, in the short run, David A. will do well... sell an awful lot of records/downloads... and he deserves it. In the long run though, I'm afraid to say, I think people will grow weary of parting with their cash in order to hear the same songs, again and again (with a few awkward 'new' songs thrown in to mix things up). Much as I love the kid, he's NOT the next Josh Groban, and unless producers manage to turn him into the next backstreet boy (and that comes off awkwardly even in text!), he doesn't really have a large place in the music industry. I know, just an opinion... but that's what this review is for, right? He will be a success, I'm sure.... just not as big as the many people writing these rave reviews believe he will be. All of this rambling, I guess I might just sound like a David Cook fan, huh? Okay... busted. It is worth noting though, that just because I was rooting for and support DC doesn't mean that I'm against Archie, or that I won't give a listen to his new music...... and rate/review it with an open mind.

FANTASTIC!
Anyone who knows David Archuleta knows he has the amazing ability to sing ANY type of music, and his first single is NO exception. It is just the right song for everyone of any age. It's youthful yet mature, upbeat, lightly romantic, and it brings to mind every feeling associated with having your first real CRUSH in life. EXCELLENT!!!

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