One of Idol’s all-time good guys is off on a two-year mission trip.
But David Archuleta recorded an album of cover songs before departing, and that album — titled BEGIN. — comes out next week, Tuesday to be precise.
You can pre-order it now, and the first single — “Broken” — is already available.
I’ve embedded the audio for that song below, and you can listen to snippets of all the others on David’s website.
You can also watch four videos during which David talks about the inspiration behind the album, his favorite songs and his decision to go on that mission trip with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
“What we wanted to do was just kind of more easy-going, easy-listening kind of songs,” David says in one of the videos. “A more relaxed, more peaceful kind of feel … We wanted it to be more in sync with where I was going in the next chapter in my life.”
As for his favorite songs, David says he especially enjoyed covering Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors” and Sarah McLachlan’s “Angel.”
Gotta say, from the snippet I’ve heard, David’s version of the latter song sounds special.
Like I said earlier, pre-orders are being taken for the album at a variety of sites. Pre-order on iTunes, and you’ll get an instant download of “Broken.”
Here’s that song.
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I just got a notice that my CD has shipped! I can’t wait!
Mine too is on it’s way:) yay! Also downloaded Broken on iTunes and it’s sooooo good! Play and replay them all the time…can’t get enough!!!
I just got a notice that my CD has shipped! I can’t wait!
Mine too is on it’s way:) yay! Also downloaded Broken on iTunes and it’s sooooo good! Play and replay them all the time…can’t get enough!!!
This album is gonna be epic! Beautiful songs and incredible vocals. Excited for my CD to arrive!!!
This album is gonna be epic! Beautiful songs and incredible vocals. Excited for my CD to arrive!!!
Thanks so much for the article!! My BEGIN. is on preorder and some started to ship today!! People can preorder at Deseret Book, WOWHD, Sears, Best Buy, Amazon and more, and in PH at Odyssey. Plus on iTunes (the listing BEGIN. in US – if you preorder the album you can dl Broken right away). And anyone reading – this contest ends 5 eastern Aug 3 – come follow and comment http://www.ology.com/ology/1784/david-archuleta
Thanks so much for the article!! My BEGIN. is on preorder and some started to ship today!! People can preorder at Deseret Book, WOWHD, Sears, Best Buy, Amazon and more, and in PH at Odyssey. Plus on iTunes (the listing BEGIN. in US – if you preorder the album you can dl Broken right away). And anyone reading – this contest ends 5 eastern Aug 3 – come follow and comment http://www.ology.com/ology/1784/david-archuleta
Yeah, my CD has been shipped. Can’t wait to hear all the songs with David’s silky vocals. I’m in love with the single Broken from the album.
Yeah, my CD has been shipped. Can’t wait to hear all the songs with David’s silky vocals. I’m in love with the single Broken from the album.
How is everyone’s albums already shipped? Mine hasn’t yet. 🙁 But I did pre-order it on itunes so I’ll get it right at midnight anyway. 🙂
How is everyone’s albums already shipped? Mine hasn’t yet. 🙁 But I did pre-order it on itunes so I’ll get it right at midnight anyway. 🙂