The best tracks on this CD, amazingly are from the most popular and LEAST popular contestants on the show. Taylor Hicks ("Takin' It To the Streets") gives us precisely what we expect here in a track that captures the true spirit of the performer and the sorely underrated Melissa McGhee ("What About Love") shines here with a powerful, surprisingly soulful and heartfelt Heart cover. Melissa herself was a victim of Idol politics and not given nearly the airtime of the others, so she was immediately cut out of the competition. Obviously this was a huge mistake on America's part, just like Jessica Sierra's premature cut from Season 4 of Idol. Other good tracks are from Paris, Elliott, Chris and Bucky. The rest are at times painful to listen to. Kellie Pickler manages to strip every ounce of soul and heart from her immensely boring Patsy Cline cover and Kevin Covain ("When I Fall in Love") sounds like any kid in a middle school play. Lisa is exactly what she was on the show (competent, but incredibly dull) - Katharine proves her second place finish was a complete fluke with a plastic pop delivery - Mandisa (who I loved on the show) is a huge disappointment here.