American Idol winner David Cook has come out with his all-new self-titled debut album. Produced by Grammy winner Rob Cavallo of Green Day and Kid Rock fame, the album contains a lot of mainstream radio rock songs like “Declaration,” “Heroes,” “Light On,” “Come Back to Me,” “Life on the Moon,” “Bar-ba-sol,” “Mr. Sensitive,” “Lie,” “I Did It For You,” “Avalanche,” “Permanent” and “A Daily Anthem.” A bonus track is “The Time of My Life.” Nine of the songs in the album were cowritten by Cook himself alongside well-known and established songwriters Chris Cornell, Brian Howes and Cathy Dennis.

As any American Idol fanatic would attest, David Cook is known for his amazing ability to personalize any song and turn it into something new, original and unique. Although I may not be a certifiable rock aficionado, I came away regarding Cook as truly in a level of his own. What differentiates him from the other American Idol winners is his wide knowledge on musicality and style. It is easy to hear how his creative juices were tapped extensively and intelligently, as he effortlessly gives his personal stamp on these anthemic rock songs. Obviously, his music influences come from listening to different styles of singing and performing rock, and this has made listening to the album quite an exciting ride.

One interesting tidbit that I was able to find out about a song included in the album, entitled “Permanent,” is that it is a personal song of Cook’s for his brother Adam, who is currently fighting a losing battle against cancer. Among all the songs in the album, the lyrics here are both touching and heart-wrenching at the same time.

As a music lover of wide interests, the eponymous album of Cook, I believe, is a good investment and would be an excellent part of any music collection. Even though the songs may not be the typical ballads that most Filipinos are known to favor, the music here does evoke a sense of adventure and excitement that not a few Pinoys equally adore.

The David Cook CD is available at all Music One outlets and branches nationwide.

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