American Idol

Think of Me

Not as strong as his Robbie Williams Angels power ballad two weeks ago, though you can blame that on the dull song. Again, there's that pure tone, nothing technically objectionable except some trouble on the low notes. My problem with David A.—and I wonder if this could hurt him in a final—is that he does the same thing every time out: stands dead still and sings a lovely song earnestly, as though standing before a firing squad of bunnies. What would an entire David Archuleta concert be like? That said, if it ain't broke, don't fix it, and it probably ain't.

— by James Poniewozik