I Just Thought This Was Cool

It's no secret that I'm a serious American Idol fan. Here's a great video to get out the vote put together by CNN featuring Chris Daughtry singing "Feels Like the First Time." I didn't much like Chris during the AI show, but he has proven himself, along with Kelly Clarkson, to be a classic. Plus, he and Kelly combined almost take up more space than David Cook on my iTunes!



Speaking of David Cook. I'm not much liking his new song "Light On." I think it is over-produced and doesn't quite know what it is. Is it a glossy pop song? A classic 80's rock song? A ballad? Whatever it is, I think the kitchen has too many cooks and not enough Cook. And what about that picture? David Cook is one of the most photogenic people on earth, and they choose this almost angry, canned, make-up laden, double-chin showing shot? Please tell me the Powers That Be weren't saying, "well, he sold millions of units with that grotesque early picture, so maybe we're onto something." Blech. Nonetheless, the song has an ear-wormy quality to it, and it is nice to hear The Voice in a fresh context. I'll still buy the CD, but I'll probably deselect this track.