David Archuleta names new album, sets September release date
Listen: What do you think of single 'Something 'Bout Love?'
David Archuleta's single cover art for "Something 'Bout Love"
Last October, "American Idol" star David Archuleta gave fans a "Christmas from the Heart." This fall, he'll provide the "Other Side of Down."
The 19/Jive effort will be released on Sept. 14, the same date that a number of other high-profile albums will drop, including Kanye West's "Good Ass Job," Robert Plant's "Band of Joy," of Montreal's "False Priest," Linkin Park's "A Thousand Suns," Jamey Johnson's "The Guitar Song" and The Killers' Brandon Flowers' solo debut "Flamingo."
"Other Side of Down" lead single "Something 'Bout Love" started making the rounds at the end of last month and will be available to purchase on July 20. It was co-written by Archuleta, Sam Hollander, Dave Katz and Chris DeStefano and produced by S*M* & Sluggo; you can hear a high-quality stream here. Teen and pop music video director Declan Whitebloom will helm the clip.
"I'm really looking forward to releasing this album. Most of the songs on the album represent thoughts and experiences that I've personally gone through,” says the 19-year-old singer in a statement. This is his sophomore set. “I hope this album helps people understand more of where I'm coming from as an artist and as a person. It's about moving forward in life, making progress in accomplishing your goals and dreams while appreciating what life has given you."
No tour dates have been announced yet, though the Utah native is currently on the road promoting his newly penned autobiography "Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song, And The Power of Perserverance."
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July 15, 2010 at 8:25PM EST Reply to Commentcannot wait to hear archuleta's cd - i love this new song 'something bout love'... on 1st listen. catchy beat, very danceable, s i c k vocals from david - dude is the best singer out of the bunch of the other folks releasing, hands down. lot more to this guy than meets the eye. i want to hear what he's bringing.
HIJ
July 15, 2010 at 8:27PM EST Reply to CommentAwesome! His voice is dope.
Trudy
July 15, 2010 at 8:44PM EST Reply to CommentI'm counting down the days until David Archuleta's album is released!!!
lct
July 15, 2010 at 8:47PM EST Reply to Commentgotta hand it to David Archuleta. Sounds like a great single coming from a versatile singer. check out singing No me queda mas! Great!
Gt57
July 15, 2010 at 8:49PM EST Reply to CommentGreat single - looking forward to his album in the fall and more so his next album a Spanish one!
Maggie
July 15, 2010 at 8:51PM EST Reply to CommentSo excited about David Archuleta's new album, Other Side of Down, and the release of the first single, Something 'Bout Love. SBL is an upbeat song - very dance friendly pop song. I find myself singing along to the whoa oh oh's in Something 'Bout Love. David is a fantastic singer and this new album is going to blow everybody's mind!
GG_doorsfan
July 15, 2010 at 9:04PM EST Reply to Commentarchuleta hands down - have much anticipation to hear his new cd. his new single 'something bout love is just killer - can't wait to download it on july 20th.
burkey
July 15, 2010 at 9:11PM EST Reply to Commentvote will not go through after several attempts & two different browsers
violet4ever same here - with Explorer I can at least press the Vote button but it never seems to complete or reload the poll, and bottom status bar says page has an error.
July 15, 2010 at 10:15PM ESTjoyacht
July 15, 2010 at 9:12PM EST Reply to CommentI am so excited for David Archuleta's 2nd pop album. I love his Something 'Bout Love single . So excited to see him again on his tour!!!
SRH
July 15, 2010 at 9:24PM EST Reply to CommentSomething 'Bout Love...fantastic song...very upbeat with meaningful lyrics! Looking forward to hearing the new album in Sept...hoping it will reflect yet more of David's personality and undeniable talent for songwriting.
violet4ever
July 15, 2010 at 10:27PM EST Reply to CommentThanks for the Jive play link for SBL. Nice quality and it loops! Can't wait to hear him do it live - should be a crowd pleaser. I had trouble entering a vote but I'll be buying David Archuleta's album and I hope there is a deluxe digital version with bonus tracks.
candimarie
July 16, 2010 at 5:08AM EST Reply to CommentDavids voice...Amazing> love anything he does, but news of this album is very exciting!! Can't wait to hear new songs from David.. Something 'bout Love is so good, I love it!! think we are in for a real treat come September!!!
jesse
July 16, 2010 at 12:48PM EST Reply to CommentI'm happy for David cuz it sounds like he is happy that he has more of a voice in this album! YAY! Can't wait!!
Charlotte
July 16, 2010 at 9:44PM EST Reply to CommentPoll doesn't work, but I'll be buying David Archuleta's album. I absolutely love the new single and can't wait to hear the rest of the album :)
Ashley
July 17, 2010 at 3:05PM EST Reply to CommentCan't wait! :D
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