Best and Worst of the iTunes Chart 3/7

Here's another look at some of the notables on today's iTunes chart.

Jeff Buckley's Hallelujah at #2 - Leave it to American Idol to bring a song from 1994 back into the mainstream. Although the late singer is certainly not the first (and definitely not the last) artist to benefit from an AI performance, his version of "Hallelujah" is definitely the most successful to do so. But enough about that. I have personally never heard of his version, so I was going in with high expectations (Simon called it one of his favorite songs). To say they were met is an understatement. The subtle, yet powerful vocal is reminiscent of John Lennon's iconic "Imagine". Its simply a shame that drowning accident in '97 took an artist with so much more to say too soon. In death, like Kurt Cobain and James Dean before, Jeff Buckley will definitely be immortalized as one of the greats who never truly blossomed. Rating 10 out of 10 (Also, Today's Download of the Day).

Miley Cyrus's See You Again at #8 - I have avoided this song for a reason. I am definitely not into the whole Disney pop craze at all (don't believe me, go back a page for my review of the Jonas Brothers). I don't get High School Musical, I think the Jonas Brothers are boring, I haven't been able to sit through a whole episode of Hannah Montana without rolling my eyes a bit. With all that said, I am honestly stunned to say that I don't hate this song. The lyrics are kind of blah, but its obvious why Miley Cyrus can outsell most singers these days: she has a lot of personality, charisma, and talent. The whole-rock vibe is an interesting touch, since she could've went the bubblegum route like her predecessors Britney or Jessica. My only other gripe is that it sounds suspiciously similar to "I Wear My Glasses at Night" by one-hit wonder Corey Hart. Rating: 6.5 out of 10

Linkin Park's Shadow of the Day at #17 - It's a great song. It's nice to hear something a bit softer than the usually hyper-emo group. Rating 7 out of 10

Colbie Caillat's Realize at #33 -Another artist I didn't get. Until now. I didn't like Bubbly at all, so for me anyway, this song is a major improvement. It's not annoying (like Bubbly), you won't get tired of it after 20 consecutive listens (like Bubbly), and it won't sound dated and boring next year (guess the reference). I wish the MySpace sensation released this song first. Rating: 8.5 out of 10.