Jason Castro’s New Single?
Want to know what the deal is with this mysterious photo Jason Castro twittered to his fans today?
Jason is wrapping up recording his debut album for Atlantic Records, and he twittered the news that he’s got some special announcements about the release of his first single and album, plus he’s going to play a few new tunes from the upcoming release.
Where and when will this go down? Check out Jason’s live web chat, tomorrow, 8/18, at 6 pm ET right HERE,
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Jason was my favorite contestant on Idol season 7, or ever really—the only one that caused me to want to vote, or go on tour, or buy an album. My Jason mixed album of pre idol and idol songs is still on heavy rotation in my CD player. I wasn’t able to watch last night, but I did hear the single, and while I thought it was really good and catchy, it wasn’t what I was expecting from him. I would have preferred “Love Uncompromised” or “Sweet Medicine” to be his first single—that is the Jason I absolutely love. I was scared when he came out with this album that some of what I love about him would be lost due to being “overly produced” if that makes sense? I love Jason’s beautiful and simple style of singing and writing—he is so unique—and to me this sounded kinda like what is out on the radio everywhere today. (I guess that is good for sales, but not for my own selfish needs–LOL)
I am a HUGE fan of Jason, and am sure the album will be amazing though, and I will always be a huge fan of his.
*******Does anyone know if any of the other songs like “Love Uncompromised” “Sweet Medicine” or “Shine Your Light” will be on his album? I will be crushed if they aren’t. = (*******
It’s so good to be talking about Jason again—as good as Kris and Allison and Adam were, none of them came close to Jason (in my (probably very small) opinion… LOL = )
Listening to the unplugged webcast version of it, I was immediately thinking Arlo Guthrie and what a throwback the song was. I then listened to the mp3 version at http://www.jasoncastromusic.com and liked the full version much better. Very college radio sounding. Kind of a Plain White Tee’s feel to it mixed with, weirdly enough, Josiah Lemming, lol. I could definitely imagine hearing this on my towns college radio station.
Unfortunately these days I think if you are going for radio play (and I have no idea how this will do for Jason) you have to fit a certain poppy mold. I like songs like Love Uncompromised, but I don’t think that would likely ever get much industry/radio attention.
I do think this stands out just because Jason’s recorded voice is unique enough to make it interesting. But we shall see. I can see younger females eating it up though.
I agree Brie—this song will definitely fit to a larger crowd than Love Uncompromised or Sweet Medicine–it almost reminded me of the Jonas Brothers as someone mentioned above. It is definitely more of what is popular today. I’m not a huge fan of radio, and usually gravitate more towards lesser known artists (like Brett Dennen or Ray Lamontagne)–and I just have such high expectations for Jason because we’ve all seen what he can do—and I was just hoping for a little more along the lines of what we have seen all along. I figured though when he got signed with a large label that his style may change and go more in the direction of pop. I just hope he does stay true to himself in the process.
The song is good—don’t get me wrong—and Jason’s voice sounded AMAZING—and it has a good sound for radio. This will be better for Jason to go in this direction I guess, at least for now, to get his name out there more. I want Jason to get the exposure he deserves—I am just being greedy, and want what I want—LOL
Maybe one day I’ll get my CD full of Love Uncompromised and Sweet Medicine type songs—LOL
I just hope if they aren’t going to be on this album, they will somehow be available at some point?
To those who got to watch last night—how many songs did Jason sing? Did he mention any other songs that are going to be on the album?
I was upset that I couldn’t watch but my internet is down at home, and I’m afraid at work I can’t listen—only post. (which I shouldn’t be doing at work either, but I am a Jason Junkie—LOL)
I agree with you Dawn. I’m not a radio listener myself, for most of the reasons you said. But I do think if Jason wants a decent shot, especially with a major label, he would have to do this type of stuff first and then once he establishes himself he can cross over into whatever else he wants to do.
I do think there is a good shot Sweet Medicine might be on the album though. He seems to love that one and it’s usually the default song that he plays these days, so I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see that one make the cut.
I can understand the comparisons to Jonas Bros. song Lovebug (don’t ask me why I know that) in terms of style, but that’s the only JoBros comparison I see. I’ve also heard a few Monkees comparisons.
Dawn: This interview with Slezak might answer some questions. It’s a good one.
http://music-mix.ew.com/2009/08/19/jason-castro-lets-just-fall-love/
I agree with you 100% Brie—and I think that this album will be a little more mainstream, but still with the Jason we have come to love and know over the past couple of years.
I had JUST stumbled across that interview and was about to post it myself! = ) Very good interview—one of the best I’ve seen on Jason. I am very excited about the album, and it is amazing to see how much Jason has grown since Idol. It sounds like there are going to be some really good songs on the album. Even though I only listened to the new single maybe twice last night, it has completely taken over my mind—I can’t get it out of my head…so that’s a good sign! = ) Many of his songs are like that though—very catchy, he is definitely a skilled writer.
I just wish Jason much luck and success, and I hope he can prove some people wrong that didn’t believe he could do it.
Oh—-did I read it wrong in the interview, or did Jason say that the full length version of Hallelujah was going to be on the album?
Listened to the new single over at jasoncastromusic.com and it’s very nice!
But what is up with the overpriced fan club stuff? 399 dollars?!?!?!? Seriously? That’s so unreasonable. Even Carrie Underwood doesn’t have that expensive fan club membership fees.
Fearbear-I thought the same thing about the pricing! I mean I would absolutely love to have a meet and greet with Jason, don’t get me wrong—-but I don’t know about everyone else, but I don’t have $400 lying around. That type of thing would probably appeal more to younger fans, and I definitely don’t know of anyone in that age range esp. who would have the money for it. It seemed a little high to me too—I think for that price I would want a date with Jason. = ) Now add that to it, and we might have a deal—LOL
Well you do get to have a phonecall with Jason and personalized voicemail as well as a bunch of crap most of us don’t need. I don’t know. I agree on excessive pricing, but I don’t think that’s necessarily the fan club price. I think these are just pre-ordering packages and then at some point they will put up other things like a simple fanclub membership. This seems more like a deluxe pack of things that happens to include fan club membership.
Well yeah the standard pack is around 29 dollars only, but there will still be some gullible fans out there who will take on this offer and I think that this kind of pricing is taking advantage of those loyal fans. And it’s the biggest sign on the store so it kinda really catches your attention and I was really taken aback coz I’ve never seen this kind of fan pack pricing before in any celebrity website.
there are diff pre-order packages available…that $399 one is to get everything …even a meet and greet with Jason…if you just want to pre order the album you can get the $9.99 package. I’m pretty sure these packages are just album pre-order packages and have nothing to do with his fan club.