Archive for the ‘Rascal’ Category
The Jive Strategy
This article by Rascal was originally posted on NotingDavid in November of 2008. By virtue of their selections about what was included on the different issues of the CD, Jive tipped its hand about what it really thinks of David relative to the marketplace. The most telling example of this was their ...
Something ‘Bout David – Redux
The only adviser David will ever need is his own ear. I don’t know whether this song will hit or not, no one does; it doesn’t matter. It very well could, and it should, but it doesn’t matter. With this frothy, jumpy, deceptively edgy single, David proves his seriousness as a pop craftsman, in range of ...
Album Art as Allegory
It would be pointless to try and pretend that I am not ridiculously impressed by this album cover art. Where to begin? Perhaps first and foremost, this cover art strikes me – just like Something ‘Bout Love – as a smart, professional take on David’s own preferences. In other words, I believe we are seeing more ...
Countdown to #1!
Join us in watching the countdown to #1! Last night around midnight Something ‘Bout Love was released on iTunes and at 1:30 AM was tracking at #117 on the iTunes Pop Chart. 15 minutes later, it was tracking at #75. Overnight the song continued to rise and at this writing sitting at #44 on the ...
Now, That’s Not Fair.
Sometimes I think David knows what we know. He knows how much we see in him. He knows that his sophistication makes us forget that he is a teenager and expect too much from him. And he lets us know he knows by giving us that look, but only every once in a while, and ...
Something ‘Bout David
The only adviser David will ever need is his own ear. I don’t know whether this song will hit or not, no one does; it doesn’t matter. It very well could, and it should, but it doesn’t matter. With this frothy, jumpy, deceptively edgy single, David proves his seriousness as a pop craftsman, in range of ...
Does Gay = Scandal?
This fan community is nothing if not passionate. But the hate that has been hurled at the dedicated people of this publication recently has surprised even me (and as the Svengali Arch Villain of Archuworld, I’m used to it). We tried to make light of it with a humorous take on the accusations of our ...
Truth at Last!
To be perfectly honest, we never realized we had an agenda. But after so many sensible, rational fans pointed out with such convincing evidence how obvious our agenda really is, we had to be honest with ourselves and say, “Hey! You know what, guys? We really do have an agenda — a gay agenda!” Self awareness ...
New Gallery!
The enormous appeal of David Archuleta just wouldn’t be the same without his remarkable physical presence. And it’s not just about how handsome and beautiful he is, it is about the glow. I sometimes think that of the stage lights suddenly went out, we could still see him, illuminated in the dark, glowing from within. Enjoy ...
Public Frustrations
Let me start off by saying that it has been a real challenge for me to view this situation objectively. David’s staunchest defenders are always counseling to “take David at his word.” Except, of course, when his word so plainly and unequivocally implies prejudice. Then, we are supposed to somehow accept the dubious interpretation that, ...
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