American Idol Recap: Finding the No. 1 Among No. 1's
5. Aaron Kelly, "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing"
Fetus the Magnificent overcame laryngitis, shook off Ryan Seacrest's lame intro (and his "David Archuleta" snipe), and triumphed by... picking exactly the tune you expected. "Miss a Thing" is the sappiest Diane Warren hit to date (call Guinness!), but he did infuse a solid, undeniably country influence into this cheesefest armageddon. Now, when he goes back to Flushing Meadows Forever, the old folks home where 98-year-old women pinch his cheeks and ask for another Rudy Vallee tune, the 16-year-old has a recent song to add to his repertoire. Well done-ish!
4. Casey James, "The Power of Love"
Simon harped too much on this one -- sure, Casey sounded A LOT like the Huey Lewis version, but what else should he have sounded like? He was pitch-perfect, present, and emanating ebullience when he took the stage, and that's miles ahead of the other male performers, who emanate nervous disorders and amniotic fluid. Just makes me want to strap on my vest, meet Doc by the Twin Pines mall, and throw Randy Jackson into the Flux Capacitor on a time-trek headed for the Triassic. That's the power of love.
3. Siobhan Magnus, "Superstition"
For the first time in weeks, Magnus did not kill it for me. Her version of the hysterically overplayed "Superstition" came with all the Magnus trappings: soulful start, caterwauling conclusion, a weird "Boogers girl" charm (You know you called someone "Boogers girl" in first-grade, and you know she was Siobhan.). But it just fell short of her past performances in terms of ingenuity and freshness. She needs to eat a little less glue and a little more brainfood next time around. But she's almost there.
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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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