Last night's Idol results show revealed three more picks for the top 12. Gaining the top girl's spot was Allison, who was also my top pick. Kris Allen was awarded the next spot over Megan Corkery, even though dialidol.com bet on that spot going to either Matt Giraud or Jesse Langseth. Kris definitely did well enough to surpass the other males - Matt G, Matt B, Kai, and Nick/Norman - but I was almost certain this round would see two girls advance.
The third spot was a giveaway, with Adam winning the third spot over Nick/Norman, presumably winning the highest amount of votes of all the singers, same as Danny. There seems to be a fair amount of love/hate for these two, whose fans already seem to be forming a rivalry between them. You know which camp I'm in thus far in the competition, but it's only round 1- I can't wait to see what they'll bring to the big stage. Just a note to all you Adam haters out there - you may not like his hairstyle, his clothes, or his singing style, but you can't deny his vocal talent or the fact that he brings something a little different, dare I say unexpected to the traditionally one-note (pun intended) Idol stage.
As for the wild card round, I think that Megan, Jesse, and Matt G (Matt based on past performances alone) should be given a second chance. Who would you send to the WC round? Are you happy with last night's picks? Are you ecstatic that this is the last you'll see of Norman Gentle's sweat bands and desperate performances?
Friday, February 27, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
American Idol Week 2- Review
So, I didn't see all of last week's show due to my DVR not recording, but I'm here this week with a full recap and review of this week's songsters. So on to the show!
Jasmine – Absolutely the wrong song choice. I agree with the judges that she should have sung something more R&B. Her voice is all wrong for "Love Song", not too mention it was too fast for her to keep up with. Bye-bye Jasmine.
Matt – I really liked Matt during Hollywood and was expecting him to do well. But ss soon as he said he was singing "Viva la Vida", I knew it would be a train wreck. Why are these contestants picking songs with fast melodies that don’t showcase their voices? "Viva la Vida" works for Coldplay because of the musicality, not the vocal range it lends itself to. I heard Matt breathing more than I heard him singing. I'm totally disappointed.
Jeanine - I don't remember this girl from H-wood, but that's okay, she'll be going soon enough. Her performance is an even worse train wreck than Matt with her choice of a Maroon5 song. I bet the judges are kicking themselves for even putting her through.
Nick/Norman - The contestant with Dissociative Identity Disorder. Who’s it going to be tonight? Frick, it’s Norman, and he's wearing a sweat band! This performance is so not entertaining that i choose to fast forward through it. Please don’t vote for him. All hail the Church of Simon!
Allison – Finally someone who knows how to pick a song! I really like her voice, but she needs a new hair style. So far, she's the only one that should make it through.
Kris – I don’t really like the song, but it showcased his voice. Where were these people in the Hollywood rounds? He might go through if everyone else sucks, but his performance was kind of bland.
Megan – She started off well, then started shouting. I don't think she stands out enough for this competition. I didn't like her song choice, so I'm not giving her a pass.
Matt 2 – Although he's better than the first few singers, he sounds like he’s singing karaoke, especially with his song choice. And what is with his dancing? Not a great singer, but he might get through on likeability alone.
Jesse – I really like her look and her voice reminds me of KT Tunstall or Alanna Miles. I don’t particularly like "Bette Davis Eyes" for her, but I like her voice a lot. This might not have been her best performance, but I think she should go through.
Kai – Another karaoke performance. Average and boring.
Mishavonna- "Drops of Jupiter"? Really?! She has a nice voice, but I absolutely abhorred the song choice. I could hear her singing Christina Aguilera or Kate Voegele, but this performance won't give her the chance to try.
Adam – This is the guy I’ve been waiting for. I think he needs a stylist, but I really, really like him. He sings "Satisfaction" and he delivers. I didn't like the Fall Out Boy/Twighlight comparison, I think he's more like an emo Sebastian Bach.
But either way, the judges are right that this kid is in a class all his own. You're going down, Gokey!
My top 3: Allison, Adam, and Jesse
Whose performances did you like? Did you love or hate Adam's rendition of the Rolling Stones?
Jasmine – Absolutely the wrong song choice. I agree with the judges that she should have sung something more R&B. Her voice is all wrong for "Love Song", not too mention it was too fast for her to keep up with. Bye-bye Jasmine.
Matt – I really liked Matt during Hollywood and was expecting him to do well. But ss soon as he said he was singing "Viva la Vida", I knew it would be a train wreck. Why are these contestants picking songs with fast melodies that don’t showcase their voices? "Viva la Vida" works for Coldplay because of the musicality, not the vocal range it lends itself to. I heard Matt breathing more than I heard him singing. I'm totally disappointed.
Jeanine - I don't remember this girl from H-wood, but that's okay, she'll be going soon enough. Her performance is an even worse train wreck than Matt with her choice of a Maroon5 song. I bet the judges are kicking themselves for even putting her through.
Nick/Norman - The contestant with Dissociative Identity Disorder. Who’s it going to be tonight? Frick, it’s Norman, and he's wearing a sweat band! This performance is so not entertaining that i choose to fast forward through it. Please don’t vote for him. All hail the Church of Simon!
Allison – Finally someone who knows how to pick a song! I really like her voice, but she needs a new hair style. So far, she's the only one that should make it through.
Kris – I don’t really like the song, but it showcased his voice. Where were these people in the Hollywood rounds? He might go through if everyone else sucks, but his performance was kind of bland.
Megan – She started off well, then started shouting. I don't think she stands out enough for this competition. I didn't like her song choice, so I'm not giving her a pass.
Matt 2 – Although he's better than the first few singers, he sounds like he’s singing karaoke, especially with his song choice. And what is with his dancing? Not a great singer, but he might get through on likeability alone.
Jesse – I really like her look and her voice reminds me of KT Tunstall or Alanna Miles. I don’t particularly like "Bette Davis Eyes" for her, but I like her voice a lot. This might not have been her best performance, but I think she should go through.
Kai – Another karaoke performance. Average and boring.
Mishavonna- "Drops of Jupiter"? Really?! She has a nice voice, but I absolutely abhorred the song choice. I could hear her singing Christina Aguilera or Kate Voegele, but this performance won't give her the chance to try.
Adam – This is the guy I’ve been waiting for. I think he needs a stylist, but I really, really like him. He sings "Satisfaction" and he delivers. I didn't like the Fall Out Boy/Twighlight comparison, I think he's more like an emo Sebastian Bach.
But either way, the judges are right that this kid is in a class all his own. You're going down, Gokey!
My top 3: Allison, Adam, and Jesse
Whose performances did you like? Did you love or hate Adam's rendition of the Rolling Stones?
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Summer Faves Get Early Returns
When the rest of the television world is starting to wrap up its season, a few gems are unearthed a few months early to shine while the others fade away. And this year, two of everyone's favorite summer shows - GREEK and My Boys are returning earlier than expected, on March 30 and 31, respectively.
On the My Boys front, it's been nine long months since TBS left us waiting to find out if Bobby will choose PJ over his fiance (Elsa the Swedish nanny) on the eve of his wedding, and the real status of Nina and Andy's "relationship."
Over on ABCFamily, we'll learn the fate of ZBZ once Frannie's new sorority makes its debut. And will Max prove himself to be the one for Casey, or will Cappie always be looming?
Are you excited that these shows are kicking off at the end of March? Or are you sad that now you don't have any fun summer shows to look forward to?
On the My Boys front, it's been nine long months since TBS left us waiting to find out if Bobby will choose PJ over his fiance (Elsa the Swedish nanny) on the eve of his wedding, and the real status of Nina and Andy's "relationship."
Over on ABCFamily, we'll learn the fate of ZBZ once Frannie's new sorority makes its debut. And will Max prove himself to be the one for Casey, or will Cappie always be looming?
Are you excited that these shows are kicking off at the end of March? Or are you sad that now you don't have any fun summer shows to look forward to?
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