As Weeks Move on, David Archuleta Not American Idol Material
Review of David Archuleta's Performance
However, as the weeks move on, I'm beginning to think that David Archuleta is not American Idol material. While he did a fantastic job with Imagine, he seems to have little versatility. I have to hand it to him for trying upbeat, faster songs, but I can't help but be disappointed when he does.
Last night was week three of season seven of American Idol. David Archuleta sang "You're The Voice" by Australian artist John Farnham, which I'd never heard before this performance. I thought David did a decent job of it; his vocals were pretty good and he was having a lot of fun with it, which is important. I enjoyed it, but I didn't feel it was a stellar American Idol performance. He did not stretch his vocal ability or show just how good we all know his voice can be-he just didn't wow me.
When the season began, I thought David Archuleta was a sure-fire top contender for the American Idol title. However, while the weeks wear on and he continues to make bad song choices, he is moving further and further out of contention in my opinion. I think he will stick around for a while longer, most likely longer than Chikezie and Ramiele Malubay, but he will have a hard time keeping up with the likes of David Cook.
David is very young and has an incredible amount of talent for his age, but needs to become more versatile if he is going to win this season of American Idol. However, I am convinced that even if he goes home tonight, this will not be the last we see of David Archuleta.
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23 Comments
Post a CommentU guys just shut up! He is the best! dont be Jealous that he sings better then you.
It is a long competition (over 14 weeks), you cannot be 'on' every week and then be expected to improve every week. One just hopes to not be the worst every week...that is what will keep you in the game.
yeah I really liked Archie in the beginning, but now he's getting a little boring and one dimensional.
You're absolutely right. feel the same way about David. I think he is talented, but needs to mature.
its crap
You say Archie is not Idol material as he is way too predictable and sings only one kind of genre..well what about your precious and beloved David Cook??! He's a rocker..He converts all his songs that he chooses into rock songs..it is the same thing week after week, the shouting, the screeching of the lyrics..all his performances are repititive in fact I turn down the volume when the guy comes up to sing..Face it, Archie has a pure voice, Cook has a gruffy voice and hey, my 2 year old niece started crying like crazy when Cook performed! Man! The lolk of horror on that child's face but immediately after Archie came on, she actually smiled and giggled! What a difference! Besides, I have been watching idol ever since the 1st season and believe me, Rockers Never Win. Period.
Thanks for this post! Exactly what I wanted to say! Now I don't have to put my thoughts on here. You already did! Thanks!
If David A. is not on the stage, I won't watch the American Idol. There is nothing very special to watch the show without David A.!
I think he is very talented and such a cute geniune kid and will end up in the finals, but i have a strong feeling that michael johns will be the winner, the black horse of the show!!!!!!
yeah he will with you idiots voting for him