He rocked his way to the season 7 ‘‘American Idol’’ win.

Hey, I didnt make you go out and drink last night!

he ribs the reclining stickman.

David Cook

Credit: PHOTOGRAPH BY CHRIS CRAYMER

Youre at work, bitch!

Dont lie on the couch and look at me like I just killed your dog.

The metalheads down the hall must surely be impressed.

I am passing it on verbally without giving you the pinch, Salas reassures him.

The self-titledDavid Cook(due in stores Nov. 18) aims to split that difference.

NEXT PAGE: Id like to see him on the rock charts.

I dont know that its gonna go there.

I think its gonna find its audience on the Hot AC and pop charts.