Ryan Malcolm
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While there is little to rave about our Canadian Idol’s debut, there is little to criticize either. It doesn’t feel like Malcolm really cares about these tunes, as he never really sinks his teeth in like he did during the competition. But at least he isn’t being pounded like a square peg into a round pop-image hole that doesn’t suit him. Give him enough room to roam, along with a song or two he can be passionate about, and Malcolm just might make a career out of this good fortune.
—Dave Hayden