The Cooks Ready their Record Releases

I am thrilled that Clive’s name hasn’t been mentioned in regards to Cookie. A lot of the fans from what I have seen, including myself, do seem to agree that TOML does not belong on the record. It doesn’t fit the vibe that he is trying to create at all. I’m thinking at this point at least that it won’t be. I’m crossing my fingers that it will become a reality. :wink_wp:

I’m not a huge country fan, but I do wish Kristy well with her album and her single.

I am surprised that Kristy is allowed to release her album before the AI winner (not that I care, but it’s surprising). I guess TPTB want to strike the iron while it’s hot so to speak. Good for Kristy Lee!

They look like a rock n roll brother & sister in that photo. Like they are Osbournes or something. lol. No, like maybe they could be Valerie Bertenettli & Eddie Vedder’s kids. That’s more like it.

Carrie Underwood will have a co-write on KLC’s upcoming album

http://www.countrystandardtime.com/news/newsitem.asp?xid=1986

Other tracks include Cook’s version of Lee Greenwood’s 1984 Top 10 hit, “God Bless the USA,” which she performed on Idol, as well as “Not Tonight,” a song that James and Chris Lindsey co-wrote with Carrie Underwood.

“The Cooks”. Hehe. :twisted_wp:

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t expect à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Magic Rainbowsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  to make the final cut. Do you?

I do not. As a matter of fact, on September 13, 2008, the last day of the tour, it needs to be gently retired.

…and I’m ecstatic that it looks like Clive-from-the-Crypt will not be sinking his talons into this project. Things are looking up. Yes, they are.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“The Cooksà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ . Hehe.

I’m glad to know I wasn’t the only one who got a chuckle out of that. :laugh_tb:

I believe it is September 16 (a Tuesday) and not September 6, which is a Saturday.

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t expect à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Magic Rainbowsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  to make the final cut. Do you?

Nope, me either, MJ. While I have to admit the song has grown on me, I just don’t see that happening. He’s been a good sport about having to sing it, but I think by the end of this tour, he will be happy to have it “gently retired”, as GwendolynD said. Can’t wait for the CD to drop!

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t expect à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Magic Rainbowsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  to make the final cut. Do you?

Well, I don’t know how reliable that source was, but someone on the DC TWoP board said as early as a month ago that there was no intention of including TOML on the album.
David’s quote, while perfectly respectful and courteous regarding the song, makes me think there will be no magic rainbows anywhere near his major label debut.

Which reminds me, was Nigel in charge of that songwriting competition? If so, could this mean no more “Magic Rainbows” and other puke-related monstrosities?

Which reminds me, was Nigel in charge of that songwriting competition? If so, could this mean no more à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“Magic Rainbowsà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and other puke-related monstrosities?

I sure hope so. From your lips to 19′s ears.

I ASSUMED that TOML had to be on Cook’s first post AI album. It doesn’t? WOOHOO OK with me! I’m looking so forward to this new music from him. I’m hoping most or all of it is at least co-written by Cook. As for the “other Cook,” I couldn’t care less about her release. I was almost exclusively a country fan for about 20 years – until I saw this guy David Cook on Idol this year. KLC did nothing for me though. I’m back to some rock-n-roll and NEW music! P.S. It does seem a little weird to me that another of the Top 10 would release an album before the winner…but whatever. Like I said, it won’t influence whose music I buy or like.

Oh Archie sinlge hits Amazon(I assume itunes as well) on August 12th:
Amazon link

So Kristy’s album is 10 tracks including a recycle (God Bless the USA) of one her Idol songs, so really nine new tracks? We’ve already heard her Shame song, so it seems like that is pretty skimpy for people who buy CDs for $13.99 a pop. I guess this is the new trend in the music business. Give them less and hope they will buy digital instead.

I’ve read several places David mentioning that they have his album down to 20 tracks? Hey will his record have 20 tracks on it? Or maybe he meant they have it down to 20 to choose from. And what is he talking about, he “lucked out” having a breadth of material to work from? There was mostly HARD WORK involved, boy-o! He was LUCKY to have written 2 SOLO albums of material already? And how many Axium songs did he write before those? Come on, David, you worked at this! I prefer the term “fortunate” instead of “lucky.” Lucky, to me, implies no work involved! And mj, I’m hoping TOML is not on his album for no other reason than to make room for 1 more NEW song from Cook. There is plenty of new (or at least previously unreleased by a label!) material, he don’t need no stinkin’ coronation song on there. (OK it’s not that bad, as long as HE is singing it, preferably acoustically.)
:bye_tb:

I really don’t think KLC is going to get a big push. So far I’ve seen almost nothing as far as promotion for her, and her single drops the same day as Archie’s, right?
I don’t know, maybe something is coming ahead, but considering how little time and effort appearantly went into making this album, it doesn’t look promising.

There’s a reason they don’t make albums this quickly, and Kristy doesn’t seem to have a big overzealous fanbase that will purchase anything she puts out. If the country market is so easy that any pretty blonde in cowboy boots becomes a hit… then that’s just sad.

If Clive is gone for real he may just be able to ditch the TOML. Not that I hate it, I acutally have grown to love it’s cheestasticness. It’s the B Movie of Songs.

I am far more curious to know which AH song might make the cut. I totally think The Truth and Fall Back Into Me could be Top 40 hits.

Yes, I have a job! I know I’m posting a lot today…excited about the new album news for Cook! Starrlight, I agree – Fall Back Into Me and The Truth are radio-ready. Not that I’m an expert or have even listened to much Top 40 or rock radio the last several years. I think those 2 are catchy and rock-y enough to show different sides of the artist on AC radio or Top 40 or whatever we call it. And I’m giggling about this scenario…a year or so from now, at a David Cook concert, let’s chant “Ma-JIK RAIN-bows” til he sings it – or flips us off, whichever comes first!

Yeah, I’m kinda scratching my head about everything I’m hearing about KLC’s CD. I remember Kellie Pickler spent a lot of time on the road, co-writing songs and making sure they meant something to her. I also think Kellie was a helluva lot more popular than KLC out of the gate. Maybe they think she’ll just pick up fans based on her good looks and a generic country sound? Even so, you’d think they’d do something with her myspace. I dunno.

Nothing about her album sounds promising. And a cover of “God Bless the USA?” Just no.

Remember she signed with the smae label she was signed to as a teen. It is possible she had a lot of stuff recorded for them already.

I just wish he had something out sooner. I am really missing him. I have all of the toon downloads and even have videotapes and have been to the concert twice and still I miss him. Wish he would put out another single even if it is something from the show. His music doesn’t have to be all original. There are a lot of beautiful songs out there waiting for someone like DC to do them justice. No matter what he sings it becomes a David Cook song anyway. I agree with Paula, scarily enough, I want more. I want more David Cook.

KathrynTX, just wanted to say I agree with you. I love Truth from AH. It would be great to have that produced by really good people and have it appear on the new CD. There are several I like, but that one is my favorite.

Kellie Pickler’s single was release early September, because I heard her say the night of the tour in Atlanta that she heard it on the radio that day – September 12.

Kellie Picklerà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s single was release early September, because I heard her say the night of the tour in Atlanta that she heard it on the radio that day – September 12.

Her album was released the following month on Halloween.

Kellie Pickler had “ballsy”, “calimari” “sal-mon” and “minx” as well as one of the all time best Idol back stories to make her a memorable character to even casual Idol watchers. I don’t see what KLC has beyond a pretty face, hot bod and a middling talent. I was also pretty mystified when Phil Stacey was signed last year. He was married, kind of scary looking and not a stand-out character in the season of Sanjaya. His album sales have been mediocre (33,000 to date) and his single only got to 28 on the country chart. I wonder how much better KLC will do.

His music doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t have to be all original. There are a lot of beautiful songs out there waiting for someone like DC to do them justice. No matter what he sings it becomes a David Cook song anyway.

Ah ShariG! And The Truth is one of my favorites on AH. I just love the whole album more, the more I listen. And everything I hear on the radio or wherever now, I think, “Gee, David could sing that! And it would be GREAT, it would be much better!” But I want more of HIS writing because I really like his words and music. I was sucked in already by about March on Idol; then, I got AH. That was it…I was a goner. Finally, something I could relate to, words that meant something to me, with melodic, musical, soulful, ROCKIN’ sounds! (I’ve also had to get some MWK and To Have Heroes. Try them, you might like them.)

:blush_tb: I like KLC’s music and can’t wait for her album. I bought all of her songs on AI except 8 days a week. Since I didn’t watch AI on Season 5, I’m not comparing her to Kelly. But I liked Phil too! I am honestly excited for everyone’s music to come out. I’ll buy them all! I love having a diverse collection! Even though most people didn’t like season 6, I did and will continue to support all of them too! GO AI!

Nothing about her album sounds promising. And a cover of à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“God Bless the USA?à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Just no.

Amen sister. I’ll take a pass on that crappy song, and I’ll take a pass on Kristy’s insta-cd (just add blond!). I think Kellie is a far more engaging personality, so I don’t expect Kristy to do as well as she did. Although, admittedly, I know zero about country music or what country fans may want. I just don’t think anyone outside of the AI bubble knows who KLC is, and I don’t anticipate her picking up a ton of new fans.

I’m expecting Cook’s cd to be good, and if it is, I’ll buy it.

I was also pretty mystified when Phil Stacey was signed last year. He was married, kind of scary looking and not a stand-out character in the season of Sanjaya. His album sales have been mediocre (33,000 to date) and his single only got to 28 on the country chart. I wonder how much better KLC will do.

You said what I didn’t want to say out loud (about Phil, bc he seems like such a nice guy). But, have you heard Julianne Hough’s song? She a decent singer (more in the Pickler realm than Carrie), but the song is pretty lame. It’s doing well, so who knows- maybe KLC has a shot.

From DC’s Analog Heart album, I think Straight Ahead and Don’t Say A Word have the most Top 40 potential.

I think Straight Ahead and Donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t Say A Word have the most Top 40 potential.

I totally agree with you about Don’t Say A Word. That’s my favorite song along with Silver Which I love. Straight Ahead is pretty average IMO and it’s not even in my top 5.

I like Don’t Say A Word and Searchlights .

With a lot of us supporting his upcoming record, I’m sure DC’s album will do really well. *thumbs up*

David Cook is working with Green Day producer Rob Cavallo.

Good choice! I’m also a Greenday fan. David Cook’s record is in really good hands.

I’m really looking forward to DC’s album, and anticipate its release more than any other album in my memory.

As for a cut from Analog Heart, I would love it if he included Searchlights, Straight Ahead, or Fall Back Into Me. I like these songs a lot, and it would be interesting to hear the results from the hands of a top-notch producer like Cavallo. I am also curious about how David’s vocal interpretation might have evolved, since he refers often to viewing his work as a progression.

Am I wrong, because that article said “a song from a previous album” it did not say that album was Analog Heart. The song in question could possibly be from the never released 2nd Cook cd, which is what I am hoping.

à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“a song from a previous albumà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  it did not say that album was Analog Heart. The song in question could possibly be from the never released 2nd Cook cd, which is what I am hoping.

You’re right; excellent point!

AH HAH! Yes, it could be a song from his unreleased 2nd solo album! How about the Optimistic to a Fault song? That’s the only one I know I’ve heard. At least I THINK it’s from the 2nd album. Oh who knows WHAT he will do! Whatever is on this album, I look forward to buying it and loving it.

I liked Magic Rainbows in the context in which it was sung because it fit the occasion, he added his own vibe to it as best he could, but it won’t fit in Cook’s album. Let it be a single all by itself. It is nothing that Cook would ever sing or do himself and he did the best he could with that song. I can’t see it fitting into any album he does. It would stick out like a sore thumb. The album has to flow and since he’s said it would be rock–Magic Rainbows would need to be retired.

I’ve listened to songs from his albums with Axium and I found them much better than Analog Heart. Of course I don’t know what was on his next album that he was working on but I’m sure the lyrics were good–as they were in Analog Heart. He’s evolved since Analog Heart as a singer. It’s a good album, but I don’t see any reason to revisit any of those songs unless he changes the arrangements to fit with his evolution. Good lyrics are the basis of a good song. That’s where you start. Cook always looks at the lyrics first and he never looks back. That’s one of the reasons he didn’t revisit a song on the final 2 night–because he’s already done it.