On the Sligh

If you're like me, and I hope for your sake you aren't, you're watching a lot of American Idol whether you want to or not. During those times when a song becomes unbearable (thanks Sanjaya), I like to play a little game I call Which Finalist Could Make an Album I'd Actually Buy.

This season we're getting a little help, courtesy of contestant Chris Sligh (pictured). He's a member of Half Past Forever, and the South Carolina band already has an album out. Amazon.com is offering Take a Chance on Something Beautiful for $12.97.

You can listen to snippets elsewhere on the Web and decide for yourself, but as for me, Sligh is out of the running in my little game.