Goodstuff
John Scarrone
Poughkeepsie Journal (Poughkeepsie, NY) November 26, 2002

The American Idol ''Greatest Moments'' (RCS Records) CD is for the true blue, never miss an episode, know everyone of the finalists' names, Simon Colwell hate mail sender, Ryan Seacrest fan club president type of fan -- you know who you are. With that said, there are many of you out there. In fact, they're probably family members!

Although the record is good, filled with various eclectic cover songs of works by everyone from Stevie Wonder to Burt Bacharach to Edwin McCain, that's really all it is. But if that were the only fault, I'd let it ride and call it a mildly enjoyable easy-listening CD. However, this is not the case. To me, ''Greatest Moments'' would imply that these songs were the ones recorded on the show, you know, the one we watched and called for and caused us to throw things at the television set. Instead, all of the songs included on this record were recorded at Barns Green Stores and Larrabee West Studios in California -- how authentic.

Furthermore, I hope you like Kelly Clarkson in all her packaged glory because she appears four times, while the best crooner, Justin Guarini, only appears twice. I demand a recount.