American Idol Recap: Crystal Vision
8. Lilly Scott
Did I mishear the judges? Were they showering praise on this songless, self-indulgent rendition of "A Change is Gonna Come"? Look, I have a very illustrious past of respecting wizard hair and gypsy earrings, but this wasn't even memorable. Whatever Kara said was the most infuriating part.
7. Katie Stevens
With all due respect to Katie's obvious talent, she's lent nothing singular to the competition other than long, dark, straight hair. From last week's "Feelin' Good" to this week's "Put Your Records On," she's only proven that her taste is boring.
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louis, love your writing... love your passion!
Perhaps if you had switched Lilly's position with Katelyn's, we'd be closer in sentiment. What was it about Katelyn's decision to make The Scientist even more lugubrious than it originally was (though I love the original) and then end it on a strange loud incongrous high note that seemed like a good idea to her? Her power is in her belter voice, not her gift for reinterpretation. Siobhan has a strong voice as well, but no soul. She needs to steer away from Aretha and head towards Aerosmith. And, Lilly, well she provides Idol with something I admit I didn't know it needed... the look of a frosty Leather Tuscadero and the voice of a modern day Blossom Dearie. How strangely endearing.
You know how protective I am over Leather Tuscadero. Lacey Brown is like backwoods concession-stand Pinky.