American Idol Recap: Finding the No. 1 Among No. 1's
8. Tim Urban, "Crazy Little Thing Called Love"
If he were eliminated tomorrow, I wouldn't complain, but you have to give Tim Urban credit for trying something as groovy and rollicking as "Crazy Little Thing." I admit that McFly's jumps and slides seemed like part of a Kidz Bop tribute to Risky Business, but I appreicated his energy more than I appreciated -- say -- Paige Miles' inability to even embrace her song choice. You know his Top 10 tour booking is inevitable, right? God, he thinks he can just dress like Ellen and run away with this whole thing.
7. Michael Lynche, "When a Man Loves a Woman"
Now THIS is getting intolerable. The Percy Sledge classic ranks among the schmaltziest love songs of the past 2,500 years, and Michael Lynche is ranking among the most cloying, uncomfortable performers since Scott MacIntyre. The judges hang on Siobhan Magnus for choosing to end each song with a screech, but they really need to hunker down with Michael Lynche and say something about that stupid falsetto. Michael's pitch may be on, but his chance at seeming relevant is way, way off.
6. Lee Dewyze, "The Letter"
When given the chance to trill a Billboard No. 1 smash, why, oh why, would you choose this silly number from ages ago. Lee knows he could've picked The Police or something, right? At any rate: Lee's voice is admirable, and the nerviness of his performances offsets his strange awkwardness. But it's going to take more than growls and perspiration to win this title away from Bowersox and Magnus.
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Crystal is by far the best singer ,someone said she's fresh no way is she fresh she sounds like Janis Joplin and the singers they used to have in the coffee shop's in the 70's and she look's like a bag lady with that nasty hair .
One week she looked mad as hell about something .but she is the best singer .
Now this thing about Casey when he took his shirt off i was sooo embarrassed for him sexual harrasssment at its best,I wish he had told Kara to go to hell,wonder what would have happened if Randy had said something like that to one of the girls??
And Simon Idiotarama Cowell well what can i say he's rich thats about all except he's rude cruel and an embarrassment to the United Kingdom
Now about the show AI?I think it should be called the Ryan Seacrest show since he's on camera more than anyone,maybe that's why he and Cowell have it out everyonce in a while one week thought he was going to punch Cowell,[would have liked that]
A-freaking-men! Didi Benami killed it with "You're No Good" and I was appalled that the judges reamed her for it. What were they hoping to find, if not a great performance that captivated the audience and played up to Didi's voice? I just don't get what they're looking for.
And Crystal Bowersox always kills it. I have no clue what Ellen was talking about. Bowersox is oozing personality...it just isn't the bubbly, TMZ-watching, Bieber-loving personality that they want.
1. The judges X each other out with their criticisms. Very confusing to the contestant.
2. The contestants would fair better if the "Judges" gave them some
kind encouragement such as "you can do it."
Keep the contestants zap the judges.
Start listening to these people when they sing. Now which ones can you hear breathing. When listening to a singer, you really don't want to hear them inhaling to get enough breath to sing their songs.
cant stand judge ellen!! this is the worst group of singers ever!! casey is bad! the dreds girl is boring. where is the good one this year?? none!!!! micheal is the only one who i would buy and thats iffy!!!
Watch mouth, completly inapropriate to use the "F" word, unprofessional. Children are reading this!
It's going to come down to Lee Crystal and Siobhan. Lee is Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!
Sigh...another night...another bore...not that the performances were like a pail scraping over cement....but honestly, there just didn't seem to be any "life" in any of the performances...
This marathon of weekly performance has to be planned...you don't give your total best on week two...where do you go from there?
I suspect that the front runners...have peaked too early and don't have any more to give..maybe it is the "celeb of the week" giving them "advise"...cmn let them do their own thing and let the audience see there inner souls....
...and what moron came up with the "talez of the crypt" inspiration to sing the Rolling Stones tunes. Cmn...some of these kids weren't even born to know how "to feel" the songs.
The judges...well... it is obvious they are burnt out too...just like the audience.
In my opinion....AI has run its course....
casey is a recording artist he is ready
andy garcia needs to go
didi needs to go
strictly my oppion
You are nuts Cyrstal is great,you know I read where she was teased in school,probably by shallow people like yourself,she is her own person.Her voice is great,I had tears after her Bobby Mcgee.That does not happen easy.Not since Fantasia did Summer time.You should be ashamed for making this about her being shy.You and perhaps Ellen should walk where Crystal has walked.YOu might be shy also.That Hippie can sing.
That is the dumbest comparison I have ever heard.Besides someone must have liked that Taylor Hicks,if your sister can do that put her to work.I think Crystal is amazing,second place is Lee Dewyze.Casey is cute he should be a model,He plays a good guitar.The young Lambert boy is good especially considering his age.The rest are all mediocre at best
It is going to come down to Crystal ,and Lee.I am a big Crystal fan,last night Lee had the best performance,he has a Chris Daughtry sound to his voice.I also like Casey,he is great eye candy.He should be modeling ,he sings pretty good and plays a mean guitar.That along with his looks will take him far.As far as the personalities of the contestants,who knows what events shaped their personality.Just know,that with some stars,their destiny is shaped by their history.For example ,I read where Crystal was teased a lot as a child ,that would be enough for her to put up a shield,to try and protect herself.Just remember it is a lot harder for people who don't come from a background of acceptance ,and belonging,to step on that stage than it does ,someone who has always been nutured and encouraged.I say go Crystal she has amazing talent.
American Spiral Season Nine.
Urban in? Stevenss In? Benami Out?
Audience: Single Digit IQ's
Judges: Narcisicist, Menopausal flirt, Music Mute, and former mohawk, hair style, has been Dog.
Bring on Howard Stern: He would be an upgrade!
Remote Control: CLICK
American Idiot, er, um, I mean Idol, is one of the many, many reasons why today sucks beyond belief!
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