Scruffy and grunge made this rocker a star – David Cook was such a clear contrast both musically and physically (the other David on stage during American Idol days is a pre-pubescent pop singer), and this “guy who doesn’t even shave,” as stated from a heartbroken Archuleta fan’s home video represented on YouTube said, has presented a new wave of rocker with his debut album.

We know that nice guys finish first on Fox’s American Idol, as several seasons have demonstrated that shlumpy rockers who forget to wash their hair are quickly booted out while nice guys like David Cook, David Archuleta, and even Clay Aiken are left for the masses of success. As the season seven rivalry continues into both boy’s album releases these next two weeks (Cook’s premiered November 18th while Archuleta’s came out Veteran’s Day), what will really matter in the big scheme of things? Well, for one, getting David Cook tickets from is the first step in separating that competition.

Unlike his so called rival David Archuleta, Cook’s baby fat was lost a long time ago, making critics capitalize on the soft rockers style, everything from the plethora of bracelets he dons on each writs, to his love life (a formerly single rocker caught the fame bug and recently started “hangin’” with another American Idol star). Cook’s presence was also recognized during the 10 week taped season, and after his stint with the American Idol tour ended the Blues Spring, Kansas native was on a fast track to release his debut set. ''I wanted to make a record that had some meat to it, where no song was disposable. I'd put this record up against any record out right now. That's not a cocky thing. To me, it's my kid. I want to try to prove the 56 million people who voted for me right,” the 25 year old told Entertainment Weekly. David Cook tickets are the best way to see this adult’s “child” alive on stage, so rock out with now!

The boy’s albums are set to release a week apart, and while both singles were equally different in their sound, both managed to hit number one their prospective release weeks. Cook’s “Light On” displays his ever prominent rocker style which he wrote along with Chris Cornell and Hinder producer Brian Howes. Much like other budding stars who have released their album within the past few November nights, Cook is all about connecting with fans. One such avenue is through his meet and greet competition, where he asks fans to reproduce his “Light On” single (don’t worry, there’s a “how-to guide”) and if his record is purchased at the Virgin Megastore Times Square in New York the day it premieres, fans will get the opportunity to see an “intimate performance” at the Hard Rock Café later that day, according to Fox News. Already Cook’s sound is popping buzz higher than Idol’s two previous winners (Jordin Sparks and Taylor Hicks) though much can still be said once Cook’s album appears.