In honor of Idol Gives Back, the contestants were to pick songs that inspired them this week. In a season that has been accused of having few talented contestants there were some standouts Tuesday night. There was also a total meltdown. This part of the show is when things really get exciting. For those of you who are wondering Vote For The Worst has picked their new favorite contestant and it is Phil Stacey (though they are probably kicking themselves after his first performance as a Worster).
The Best: No surprise here if you read every week. Jordin was exquisite as usual and the best of the night. Her voice was a little shaky with emotion in parts but she built the song beautifully and showed amazing control.
The Rest:
Chris: Quite a few rough notes and he should have left out the runs. This wasn’t his best or worst performance. While watching it live I found it somewhat boring and yes, nasally. During the clips at the end of the show it sounded and looked worse than I remembered. Chris definitely slipped this week.
Melinda: Since she is a professional singer, she, of course, sounded great. Originally, I was shocked that she picked a country song to sing two weeks in a row though once she started singing, I realized there was nothing country about it. She did look good again this week.
Blake: Ugh! It takes tremendous cajones to think you can adequately cover an amazing song by one of the most revered singer/songwriters of all time. I have decided that his performances are better when I only listen and don’t watch. When you look at the screen it is easy to get distracted by the horrible faces he makes while singing. Someone get this boy an upper lip! STAT! Also, what is up with the British accent? I thought he was from Washington state. What almost made me fall out of my chair was when Randy didn’t give him a tongue bath this week. Is this the end of Idol as we know it? Randy is my new favorite judge. J
Lakisha: Ah, Lakisha, where do I begin? For the second week in a row she attempted to sing a song that was recently successful for a former Idol champion. Yet again it was a total disaster. She is no Fantasia. She sang without any passion which Fantasia had in abundance. Maybe if Lakisha had performed Fantasia’s signature bobo dance she would have sounded better. Hey Paula, not only should she avoid emulating the “big” stars of yesterday; she obviously shouldn’t take on Carrie or Fantasia either. Simon was too busy sucking up to her during the first half of the season to notice that she has always shouted her songs. If she really wants to perform a song from a former Idol, she should get her chance tonight to perform “Home” by Daughtry.
Phil: Wow! Martina really lit a fire last week. Phil was actually good two weeks in a row. I applaud his choice of song and was honestly surprised at how well he performed it. Country is definitely his genre even if he puts a pop spin on it. Between VFTW and the regular voting public, he should be safe this week.
My Prediction: Bottom three will be Blake, Chris and Lakisha. Lakisha will go home.
DialIdol Results
Top Three: Jordin, Phil, Lakisha (huh?)
Bottom Three: Blake, Melinda, Chris
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Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Idol Rant 4.18.07
Like it or not and say what you will but year after year Country week proves which contestants can actually sing any type of music versus the one trick ponies or no talent hacks . This theme always provides an opportunity to sink or swim. This was truly the case last night. It was a good show overall. I was deathly afraid that they were all going to attempt songs by Martina McBride. Many others have tried in the past and it is usually a huge disaster. However, this week my girl Jordin was...
The Best: OMG!!! She took a song that has been butchered season after season and not only made it soulful but better than the original. She built the song slowly before belting out the chorus at the end. Absolutely beautiful! She looked gorgeous though her hair did make her look like Callie from "Grey's Anatomy". This song should be officially retired from the Idol songbook. No one will ever sing it as well again and will suffer much deserved comparisons to Jordin (which they will not be able to stand up to).
The Rest:
Phil: He definitely gets the nod for most improved and surprising performer of the week. There were a couple of bad notes but this was his best performance to date. Who knew he was a country singer? I certainly didn't. I don't know what Martina did to actually get through to him but this was his most charismatic trip to the stage yet. I honestly didn't think he had it in him. Boy was I wrong!
Sanjaya: Tone deaf Sanjaya was back this week. There was NOT ONE GOOD THING about this performance. It took the air out of what to this point had been a wonderful show.
Lakisha: Equally awful. Paula actually got it right. She was screaming at the audience. Carrie Underwood has officially made it now that her songs are being sung on Idol. Fortunately for her, Lakisha made her look really, really good.
Chris: Somehow I knew he was going to sing Rascal Flatts. Despite the accuracy of comments from the judges on parts of the song being sung through his nose, I am going to defend Chris. Gary Vox (singer for RF) sings through his nose on every song they have released (it's worse live) and he sells millions of records, therefore, the criticism was not really deserved. He should have picked a slower song though like "What Hurts the Most".
Melinda: I just knew that she was going to pick something old. I didn't expect her to sing something no one had heard of. We actually looked up the artist that originally released that song. I was from 1999 and sung by a demo singer. Old friend of Melinda's perhaps? This was her best look to date. She showed more personality than usual and sang well.
Blake (Sorry Laura, I hated him this week too!). This was NOT his genre and he didn't fit the part at all. Despite the weekly tongue bath that the judges feel the need to give, he did not do anything original with the song. He did not "arrange" one note. If you listen to country music, then you would know that. Obviously, the judges do not. I thought that he mimicked Tim McGraw poorly. I am sure that he is looking forward to a change of theme for next week. I certainly don't want to suffer through him singing another country song.
Predictions: Bottom three will be Lakisha, Sanjaya and Phil. Lakisha or Sanjaya (please, please, please) will go home.
DialIdol Results
Top 3: Phil, Jordin, Chris
Bottom 3: Lakisha, Blake, Sanjaya
Until next week...
The Best: OMG!!! She took a song that has been butchered season after season and not only made it soulful but better than the original. She built the song slowly before belting out the chorus at the end. Absolutely beautiful! She looked gorgeous though her hair did make her look like Callie from "Grey's Anatomy". This song should be officially retired from the Idol songbook. No one will ever sing it as well again and will suffer much deserved comparisons to Jordin (which they will not be able to stand up to).
The Rest:
Phil: He definitely gets the nod for most improved and surprising performer of the week. There were a couple of bad notes but this was his best performance to date. Who knew he was a country singer? I certainly didn't. I don't know what Martina did to actually get through to him but this was his most charismatic trip to the stage yet. I honestly didn't think he had it in him. Boy was I wrong!
Sanjaya: Tone deaf Sanjaya was back this week. There was NOT ONE GOOD THING about this performance. It took the air out of what to this point had been a wonderful show.
Lakisha: Equally awful. Paula actually got it right. She was screaming at the audience. Carrie Underwood has officially made it now that her songs are being sung on Idol. Fortunately for her, Lakisha made her look really, really good.
Chris: Somehow I knew he was going to sing Rascal Flatts. Despite the accuracy of comments from the judges on parts of the song being sung through his nose, I am going to defend Chris. Gary Vox (singer for RF) sings through his nose on every song they have released (it's worse live) and he sells millions of records, therefore, the criticism was not really deserved. He should have picked a slower song though like "What Hurts the Most".
Melinda: I just knew that she was going to pick something old. I didn't expect her to sing something no one had heard of. We actually looked up the artist that originally released that song. I was from 1999 and sung by a demo singer. Old friend of Melinda's perhaps? This was her best look to date. She showed more personality than usual and sang well.
Blake (Sorry Laura, I hated him this week too!). This was NOT his genre and he didn't fit the part at all. Despite the weekly tongue bath that the judges feel the need to give, he did not do anything original with the song. He did not "arrange" one note. If you listen to country music, then you would know that. Obviously, the judges do not. I thought that he mimicked Tim McGraw poorly. I am sure that he is looking forward to a change of theme for next week. I certainly don't want to suffer through him singing another country song.
Predictions: Bottom three will be Lakisha, Sanjaya and Phil. Lakisha or Sanjaya (please, please, please) will go home.
DialIdol Results
Top 3: Phil, Jordin, Chris
Bottom 3: Lakisha, Blake, Sanjaya
Until next week...
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Idol Rant 4.4.07
I would like to start by apologizing for the very negative slant that this is going to take. Tony Bennett week was a disaster overall and really quite boring. I don't know what I will do with my life once Idol ends for good (how sad is that?) but I truly believe that this year marks the beginning of the end. After the talent of last season and the record number of album releases from that bunch, I expected better this year. I blame the judges. Maybe Simon and the gang are sick of working a few months per year so they decided the quickest way to get a permanent vacation was to pick the most lifeless bunch of morons they could find to compete on this years show. Now, before you all start arguing with me, I will admit that there are a couple of good singers in the bunch but everyone else is mediocre at best.
The Best: Jordin, who was awesome and the only performance of the night that didn't either bore me to tears or make me want to rip off my own ears. She has proven that she can sing ANY type of music and sing it well. She is my favorite to win. If she is kicked off before Sanjaya then I am going to follow the lead of someone else I know and vote Sanjaya until he wins the whole thing.
Everyone Else: I am not picking the worst this week since I thought every other contestant was bad or boring.
Blake: His song was sung better by John Stevens a few years ago. Yes, I said John Stevens. Why do the judges insist on calling everything that he sings hip and current? Guess what Simon? He is boring and really can't dance. As a matter of fact someone should staple him to the floor so that he can't make those lame dance moves week after week. Maybe if he stood still his voice would sound better. I am currently debating whether he looks more like a serial killer or a child molester.
Phil: Not good and boring. Someone predicted that this could be his week to go. They may be right.
Melinda: Yet another week where Melinda Doo gets to perform her very own Broadway show. Even when the theme doesn't lend itself to Broadway she manages to find a way (Gwen Stefani week). Between "Aw Shucks" and Broadway, I have just about had enough. In previous seasons the judges have crucified contestants for having this sound (Clay Aiken anyone?) but God forbid they would ever criticize her. Can she sing? Yes. Will she be a successful Idol if they continue to build her up so that she wins? No. They hitched their wagon to Reuben too and that didn't get them any royalties from record sales, did it?
Chris: The white light pimp look at the very beginning lead me to believe that this week I would get to see something cool from him. I was wrong. He whined through the entire song. He seems to be a nice kid and all but he needs to drop the Justin Timberlake impersonation.
Gina: Gina, please don't take your dressing cues from Haley. She needs the short skirts because she can't sing at all. You don't have to skank out for votes if you pick the right songs and perform them well. You are better than that.
Sanjaya: How much did they have to pay Tony Bennett to say nice things about him? I also was dumbfounded when Sanjaya welcomed Simon to the Universe of Sanjaya. What? When is some wacko going to do us all a favor and take this kid out?
Haley: Yet another pageant performance with "assets" on display. Ugh!
Lakisha: Though this was my favorite look for her, I found the performance lackluster. Like Melinda, she is a one trick pony.
Prediction: Bottom 3 will be Lakisha, Haley, and Phil. Lakisha or Phil will go home. Please let it be Lakisha. I am not going to predict Haley or Sanjaya to go in hopes that it will happen despite me. :)
DialIdol Results:
TOP 3: Melinda, Phil, Sanjaya
BOTTOM 3: Gina, Lakisha, Haley
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The Best: Jordin, who was awesome and the only performance of the night that didn't either bore me to tears or make me want to rip off my own ears. She has proven that she can sing ANY type of music and sing it well. She is my favorite to win. If she is kicked off before Sanjaya then I am going to follow the lead of someone else I know and vote Sanjaya until he wins the whole thing.
Everyone Else: I am not picking the worst this week since I thought every other contestant was bad or boring.
Blake: His song was sung better by John Stevens a few years ago. Yes, I said John Stevens. Why do the judges insist on calling everything that he sings hip and current? Guess what Simon? He is boring and really can't dance. As a matter of fact someone should staple him to the floor so that he can't make those lame dance moves week after week. Maybe if he stood still his voice would sound better. I am currently debating whether he looks more like a serial killer or a child molester.
Phil: Not good and boring. Someone predicted that this could be his week to go. They may be right.
Melinda: Yet another week where Melinda Doo gets to perform her very own Broadway show. Even when the theme doesn't lend itself to Broadway she manages to find a way (Gwen Stefani week). Between "Aw Shucks" and Broadway, I have just about had enough. In previous seasons the judges have crucified contestants for having this sound (Clay Aiken anyone?) but God forbid they would ever criticize her. Can she sing? Yes. Will she be a successful Idol if they continue to build her up so that she wins? No. They hitched their wagon to Reuben too and that didn't get them any royalties from record sales, did it?
Chris: The white light pimp look at the very beginning lead me to believe that this week I would get to see something cool from him. I was wrong. He whined through the entire song. He seems to be a nice kid and all but he needs to drop the Justin Timberlake impersonation.
Gina: Gina, please don't take your dressing cues from Haley. She needs the short skirts because she can't sing at all. You don't have to skank out for votes if you pick the right songs and perform them well. You are better than that.
Sanjaya: How much did they have to pay Tony Bennett to say nice things about him? I also was dumbfounded when Sanjaya welcomed Simon to the Universe of Sanjaya. What? When is some wacko going to do us all a favor and take this kid out?
Haley: Yet another pageant performance with "assets" on display. Ugh!
Lakisha: Though this was my favorite look for her, I found the performance lackluster. Like Melinda, she is a one trick pony.
Prediction: Bottom 3 will be Lakisha, Haley, and Phil. Lakisha or Phil will go home. Please let it be Lakisha. I am not going to predict Haley or Sanjaya to go in hopes that it will happen despite me. :)
DialIdol Results:
TOP 3: Melinda, Phil, Sanjaya
BOTTOM 3: Gina, Lakisha, Haley
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