I'm finally caught up with this show. I've had it recorded, but hadn't sat down to watch until last night. First I must say that I miss the talent on Rockstar.

With that said, I am actually enjoying the fact that there is such a diversity of style between all these bands to hit on pretty much every taste across the country. I have found myself really enjoying bands who play styles of music I have had absolutely no interest in at all.

My faves are: Sixwire, Clark Bros. and Tres Bien.

My Least Faves:

Rocket: I actually like the arrangements the band plays, but the lead singer is H-O-R-R-I-B-L-E. They shouldn't have made it past week 1, IMO.

Dot Dot Dot: I am so unimpressed with this band. They are average and nothing more. The band needs to tighten up and the lead singer is weak. He murdered the Elton John song. Pathetic.

Franklin Bridge: These guys are local and I have never heard of them. Although there are hundreds of bands in the Philly area. I am with Dicko that they are overranging and all over the place in their style. Dicko hit it right on the head that it sounds as though you are listening to 2 channels on the radio at the same time. I would have thought they had a lot of potential, but the lead singer's retort to the criticism that "Well, the ladies love it," shows his arrogance and this is why this band was never signed. Well, this lady hates it. They suck.

I was really surprised that "Likes of You" didn't make it through. I thought they were pretty good & the lead singer has a great voice. I think the comment about them not being a "true band" is what hurt their chances. However, I would have rather have heard them this week instead of Rocket, The Muggs or Dot Dot Dot.

Other misc. comments:

Light of Doom: The little delinquents-in-training just make me uncomfortable watching them. I have to admit that they play really well, though. Heavy metal is not really my taste and it just doesn't sit right on these pre-pubescent boys. Wish they played a different style of music or were 5-10 years older, as they are talented.

Hatch: I was very unimpressed with their performance last week. They are very average. I was actually shocked people didn't vote them through on looks alone. Great job to whomever has been voting. The guy's comment about "300 people in Nebraska decided," was classless and it made me even more happy they were cut so soon.

The Muggs: Need a lead singer, but they are better than my 3 least faves.

Ole #7: Totally not my style of music, but I do really enjoy them. They are fun and tight. I hope they stick around for a bit.

Denver: I enjoy big bands and I'm glad they are in this thing. They are in the middle for me -- the band leader needs a little more charisma, but I hope they stick around for a bit.

Survivor China ~~ Black Fighting Wind ~~ really, guys??