Culturally Preconditioned

I’m glad Rockstar is back. It’s rather unfortunate that none of the Asian finalists made it to the second round, but at least that just proves that they’re out for the best, and are not really obliged to fill in an Asian quota into the show. So this time, Supernova which features former Guns N Roses guitarist - Gilby Clarke, Motley Crue’s drummer - the infamous Tommy Lee and former bassist from Metallica - Jason Newsted. A band that features rock solid performers of our age and time, but will they find an equally solid frontman (or lady) for their band? Only three months till we find out. I’m actually glad the show gets right into things and we are spared from all the annoying and useless preliminaries. So let’s get started and kicking.
Storm Large ~ Pinball Wizard

She’s got the name, she’s got the image, she’s got the attitude. Unfortunately, she sounded really flat, and I’m not even sure it’s because of the song. 5.5 out of 10

Ryan Star ~ Iris

Bla bla bla.. why do New Yorkers have to have so many goddamn life philosophies. I actually loved his rendition during the ‘diaries’ but his live performance was god awful (but still, about a million times worse than the Egghead from American Idol). A pathetic 2 out of 10.

Toby Rand ~ Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door

Wow. That was hot! Strong vocals and I absolutely love his take on this classic. Excellent. Easily one of the best of the night. A 9 out of 10.

Patrice Pike ~ Somebody To Love

Wasn’t really expecting much from her, but she’s got a really solid voice. Good job. Very nice. A 7 out of 10.

Magdi ~ Satisfaction

It was good to hear his mellow side as well as his hard edge, but most of the time it seems like he was simply shrieking. A 6.5 out of 10.

Zayra Alvarez ~ Bring Me To Life

Pretty ballsy to take on an Evanescence song, but other than that, I don’t even know where to begin. A 4 out of 10.

Jenny Galt ~ How You Remind Me

You must be the laziest fuck on the face of the planet, to make it into the world’s biggest audition and not bother to even get up for the song selection. Bitch I can’t even forgive her for that. Doesn’t help that her voice is wafer thin. And it especially doesn’t help that she chose a fucking Nickelback song. A 3 out of 10.

Josh Logan ~ She Talks To Angels

Ohmagahd country twang country twand. Me likey. <3. Heart. Orgasm. LOve. That was a good, clean performance but I don't know if that's where Supernova is heading. (I wrote that before his excellent response to Newsted's question - "I will bring my forte to you guys"). An 8.5 out of 10.

Matt Hoffer ~ Yellow

Yellow? YELLOW?!!! DIE, ASSHOLE, DIE! If this fucking Coldplay track was your first choice, burn in hell. 2.5 out of 10.

Dilana ~ Lithium.

Ala…tolong la.. Show macam ni pun nak kena ada fucking sob story ke… Aiyaaaaa….. That said, I just fucking love her voice. Awesome. Wow! Standing still during this god awesome song was just absolute genius! OHMIGOD. I loved it. I totally loved it. A 9 out of 10.

Dana Andrews ~ I’m The Only One

Well that absolutely doesn’t sound like Melissa Etheridge at all, but man, the girl’s got lungs! Easily one of the top girls in this competition. An 8 out of 10.

Phil Ritchie ~ Cult of Personality

His voice was drowned out by the music and a little too many warblings ala Belinda Carlisle. Meh. A 5 out of 10.

Jill Gioia ~ Piece Of My Heart

I like her spunk. She came off a little too hard sometimes (to the point of almost shrieking) but it was good nonetheless. A 7 out of 10

Chris Pierson ~ Roxanne

Difficult song or not, this is undeniably my least favourite police song ever. I just don’t get the love. Nope, I’m unimpressed by the old arrangement, his new arrangement, his performance, everything. A 3.5 out of 10.

Lukas Rossi ~ Rebel Yell.

OMG. He’s like a slimmer version of FatFuck from American Idol 4. He’s muffling his words. He’s not bad but he’s definitely going to be the most overrated singer this season. A 6 out of 10.

Final Rankings :

1. Toby Rand ~ 9 out of 10.
2. Dilana ~ 9 out of 10.
3. Josh Logan ~ 8.5 out of 10.
4. Dana Andrews ~ 8 out of 10.
5. Patrice Pike ~ 7 out of 10.
6. Jill Gioia ~ 7 out of 10
7. Magdi ~ 6.5 out of 10.
8. Lukas Rossi ~ 6 out of 10.
9. Storm Large ~ 5.5 out of 10
10. Phil Ritchie ~ 5 out of 10.
11. Zayra Alvarez ~ 4 out of 10.
12. Chris Pierson ~ 3.5 out of 10.
13. Jenny Galt ~ 3 out of 10.
14. Matt Hoffer ~ 2.5 out of 10.
15. Ryan Star ~ 2 out of 10.