Week 10 Performance Recap

The Rockers are all wondering who among their comrades will win the coveted crown of Supernova's lead singer. And yet, observing their behavior during this performance episode there is no sense of any mean-spirited competition. Through all the rivalry and drama, a friendly bond has appeared between all of the Rockers.

And they have good reason to root for each other this week. Not only would they perform their usual cover for the evening, but also one of their original songs. Tonight was especially revealing--their creative souls were on the line.

Dilana, who was carried on stage due to an injured calf muscle, was first. Beginning with The Who's "Behind Blue Eyes," a song she confessed to never hearing, she sang with more lilt and less rasp in her voice. She then introduced her original, "Supersoul" stating that even if she didn't end up the singer for Supernova, "I promise you guys I'm going keep going...'cause I have a Supersoul." The set garnered mixed reactions. Dave commended her for performing with an injury, but said her original wasn't his favorite. Gilby also thought the lyrics were unimaginative. Tommy disagreed, "I might have to box Dave. I really did dig the original."

Magni rocked out The Beatle's "Back in the USSR" before launching into "When the Time Comes," a song he'd translated into English. Dave was impressed calling the Icelandic Rocker "Molten Hot Magni," and telling him that not only was his guitar riff fantastic, but that this was "the most aggressive" he'd ever heard his voice. Tommy dissented claiming his performances were almost exactly the same. Gilby concurred: "Bring it up a little more. Great job anyway."

Storm got a surprise when Dave asked if he could play guitar with her on David Bowie's "Suffragette City. "You get your ass up here!" the strapping blonde declared. Looking comfortable together on stage, their chemistry was evident. After that thrill, Storm continued with her original, "Ladylike." Redeeming herself for many of Gilby's "you're not memorable" comments, Storm was powerful and just plain riveting. All agreed. Dave raved: "I have been on stage with so many...all time great singers. You know what? It felt just like that." And he continued: "That is my favorite original that I've heard on this whole show and last season too." Tommy was so awestruck he couldn't even put his thoughts to words: "That track is urrghhhh!"

Lukas, covering Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer," was mesmerizing as he stood solo strapped to his guitar. Giving the upbeat tune a darker edge, his arrangement won over Supernova. His own song, "Headspin" (about his mother) was emotional and intense. Gilby said it best: "I get inspired when I watch you perform."

Toby closed out the show with The Killers' "Mr. Brightside" and then his original, "Throw it Away." But there was definitely nothing to throw away about his song. The crowd instantly caught on to the infectious chorus, singing along enthusiastically. Dave lauded Toby's composition as "instantaneously memorable" while Tommy simply said, "That was bad beeping ass." Gilby got to the heart of the matter with "That was a blast...every time you perform you put the fun in rock and roll."

And really, that's what it's all about isn't it?