American Idol '09 Thread

[ivankay]

This place ain't for haters...well, unless you actually watch the show and hate it...This place ain't for uninformed haters. Ah, Jennie said it good in '07:


Fuck off if you don't like it. No one's interested in hearing negative shit.
Hipster backlash is for losers.
I love good voices no matter where they come from.

So - these are my ponies.*,,,[edit]

Word up, bitches.

i like the new judge. Phoenix show was pretty entertaining. Some good stories, a few decent singers.

[JustSteve]

saw a bit tonight, like how that bikini chick made it just because of simon and randy's boners. does she realize she is a joke, though? she will be gone immediately.

and what was up with ryan trying to high five the blind guy?

this is usually the only time i pay attention to the show, during tryouts. afterwards it's just a karaoke contest and i lose interest.

[BlueDevil50]

indeed...seemed like they were a lil too harsh though, and i usually like the bold comments! just seemed messed up with the black guy with the deep voice...

[ivankay]

i like the blind guy. Good, soulful singer. His story is cool as is and hopefully he makes it far.

[All That I Am]

I'll watch this season if half the people they choose aren't already signed in some way like last year.

[sydaud]

I am usually more impressed with the women singers, but the 3 guys they highlighted last night (the kid from Detroit, the kid who could name three countries and the blind guy) were all real impressive.

And, Seacrest trying to high five the blind guy....no wonder they kept that until the end, ha ha.

[LooseAtTheZoo]

This place ain't for haters...well, unless you actually watch the show and hate it...This place ain't for uninformed haters. Ah, Jennie said it good in '07:



i like the new judge. Phoenix show was pretty entertaining. Some good stories, a few decent singers.

It's not a good sign for Phoenix that for our audition show almost no one who made it actually was from Phoenix

[All Your Base]

I wife and I watch it after we get through the opening round bullshit. Can't stand all the bad singing. It's not funny, it's just bad.

[locachica73]

I am glad they decided to cut the tryout rounds short this year. I get bored with that after the first few shows. I missed it last night though, I ran out of room on my DVR. Too many showssssssssss!!!

[sydaud]

Oh, I disagree. I love the early rounds---the guy last night who sang the Carrie Underwood song sounded just like Adam Sandler in "Little Nicky". He had me laughing so hard it hurt.

[rskapcat]

I recorded it, and I'll probably watch it tonight. I fast-forward through all the commercials and "15 minutes of fame" auditions, so I should make it through the 2 hours in about 45 minutes. ;)

[gaypalmsprings]

http://www.kickpickler.com/images/ps/kellies_stupid.jpg

[captncrzy]

I loved the guy with the deep voice. Why he didn't go in and sing Chocolate Rain, I'll never know.

[pocket]

I loved the guy with the deep voice. Why he didn't go in and sing Chocolate Rain, I'll never know.

easy, they didn't have the copyrights to it. incase you didnt know they often choose songs for the people to sing. or give them a choice of songs to sing hence why people in the auditions often mess up some of the lyrics and why they have the montages of everyone singing the same song. its not coincidence, its all set up.

[marooko]

SEXUAL CHACOLATE

[shotglass75]

I have a new found love for the song "Barracuda" That chick who is going to ditch her band was good.

[rskapcat]

Okay, I have no shame in admitting that that guy Danny's story brought on the waterworks for me AND the husband. Wow.

I'm liking the guys more than the girls so far. I did like "Barracuda" chick.

[menikmati]

new judge is pointless....in fact she is crap

[BlueDevil50]

word...she's just a bitch. this is the first time i actually feel bad for some of the people that sing subpar, but just get hammered on.

[lindysindie]

I just really hated it when the new judge started singing to the bikini chick. Neither one was any good. Blind guy was good but I'm just going to be the ass and say it: He's kind of creepy to watch.

[locachica73]

Because of the Lost 2 hours recap and Criminal Minds recording last night I was unable to watch or record last nights show. I hate that I can only record 2 shows at a time, I need a second DVR or I need to cut back on some shows. OK I need a second DVR. ugh.

[TommyboyUNM]

I loved the guy with the deep voice. Why he didn't go in and sing Chocolate Rain, I'll never know.


My thoughts exactly!


I don't watch the show, but I'm not here to hate. You guys do your thing. :)

[ivankay]

The Kansas City show was kind of flat. No real stand out that i could see winning. Jason Castro's (dread locks from last season) brother auditioned. He made it to Hollywood, but he is kind of annoying. The bad people were not extraordinarily bad or funny. i have noticed the middle audition shows are usually like this. The first and the last ones are pretty solid. Bring on Hollywood. The coming up clips are filled with the usual drama.

[ivankay]

I just really hated it when the new judge started singing to the bikini chick. Neither one was any good. Blind guy was good but I'm just going to be the ass and say it: He's kind of creepy to watch.

i liked it when she did that. The bikini chick wasn't very good and wasn't listening to what Kara (new judge) was pointing out was weak about her singing. So she showed her (and it still didn't get through). i'm down with this new judge. i like her critiques (as limited as they are so far) and how she seems comfortable in the judge's chair. So far she is coming off a sympathetic to mediorce singers who don't have their heads up their asses and bitchy to the stuck up.

i think we'll get used to blind guy real fast. So far he's the one to put out some real emotion.

[sydaud]

I think we'll see a lot of Asa as well. Despite his Michael Jackson love, I think he has a great voice.

[ivankay]

i just watched the Louisville episode from last night. i think Leneshe Young is the first absolute shoo in for the top 12. Will she handle the pressure well? If she can, top 3 easy (of course that's based on not seeing a shitload of people).

[Jo Glasgow]

i missed the show tonight, but i had the pleasure of seeing the tangerine man himself Simon Cowel in the flesh yesterday in Glasgow...i was in the audience for Britains got talent...total pish by the way

[canexplain]

i didnt think the weird guy that they said "Threatened" them reallly did, that was just an expression ... for ratings i guess .. there is no stand out for me yet ... cr****

[ivankay]

i don't think it was a threat either. Just a weird guy saying "be careful". They played on it way too much. Unfortunately they have been doing that with a lot of non-stories this season so far. That dad with the 2 sons that got through didn't deserve to get through or have that much time devoted to his story.

[canexplain]

yea and of course we dont see anywhere near all of it, but its funny how if a guy wont leave, some big burly guy kicks his butt out the door, if its a gal, they just sort of talk her to death to make her leave .... cr****

[sydaud]

This is already the last week of auditions. Too fleeting; auditions have always been my favorite part of the show.

[faxman75]

excuse me....nothing to see here.

[ivankay]

You know a lot of people are struggling, jobless and in debt whent the 7th highers search for the day on Yahoo is "bankruptcy".

Please, discuss in lines of what this may mean for the upcoming season. Remember....no uniformed hatin'.

[faxman75]

Please, discuss in lines of what this may mean for the upcoming season. Remember....no uniformed hatin'.

Holy shit, how did I post this in here?!.....this was meant for the default thread. Sorry.

[gaypalmsprings]

‘Idol’ contender Joanna Pacitti under fire

Fans upset that she’s already had a record deal and starred on Broadway

Joanna Pacitti made it to "American Idol's" Hollywood round. But does this contender have too much experience for the show?

Joanna Pacitti has starred on Broadway, recorded an album for Geffen records and has dated a former professional winner of “Dancing With the Stars,” but she still felt she needed to give her career a boost by auditioning for season eight of “American Idol.”

Pacitti came under fire when it was revealed she was allowed to audition and was put through to “Idol’s” Hollywood round on Wednesday night’s show.

The 24-year-old joined the cast of Broadway’s “Annie” at the age of 11. But she and her family ended up suing producers after Pacitti was replaced in the show after she became sick with bronchitis. Her mother filed suit for $50 million, but settled with producers out of court.

Pacitti later moved to Hollywood as a teen, signing to A&M records. She eventually released the 2006 album, “This Crazy Life,” on Geffen.

She has appeared on the soundtrack for “Legally Blonde,” where she sang “Watch Me Shine,” and she sang “Out From Under” from the “Bratz” movie. In fact, “Out From Under” was re-recorded by Britney Spears on her new CD, “Circus.”

But while plenty of former “Idol” contenders have had record deals prior to their “Idol” experience — including season eight’s Kristy Lee Cook and Carly Smithson — Pacitti’s experience is considered, by some, to be much broader.

The brunette has dated “Dancing With the Stars” professional Mark Ballas, according to his manager.

“They have known each other for a while and are really good friends, who have also been on a couple of dates together,” Ballas’ manager told Access Hollywood. “They also performed at a charity benefit together a couple of months ago.”

And Pacitti has already been a part of reality TV. She was featured in one of MTV’s “True Life” episodes, which followed her as she worked her singing career. She was also featured in another documentary, following singers on the rise.

While a number of fans thought her audition was great, a host of people posting on “Idol’s” official forum suggested she should be disqualified because of her background and suggested she may have an advantage if she makes it to the public vote.

“The point is that because she is a ‘semi-pro’… she already has a built in fan base and voting block. That skews the competition in her favor, especially in the early rounds,” poster Marcdamon wrote.

Another forum user suggested Pacitti has already had her chance at fame and is hoping it leads to an “Idol” competition rule change.

“They need to change the rules to only allow for untapped talent. Joanna has already been on 2 major labels, has had a cover done by Britney and 3 songs on 3 different movie soundtracks,” Davesnay wrote. “She is taking valuable space away from somebody who hasn’t already had 5-6 chances.”
Copyright 2009 by NBC. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

[ivankay]

The ringer debates begin. Hopefully she's good. i don't know how you would exclude them from auditioning. They should be good enough to make it to the Hollywood round if they got that much attention for their singing. But it does make it harder to "root" for them. They got a tougher road gaining a certain acceptance. If there are schenanigans involved in keeping them on the show, that would suck.

[sydaud]

The ringer debates begin. Hopefully she's good. i don't know how you would exclude them from auditioning. They should be good enough to make it to the Hollywood round if they got that much attention for their singing. But it does make it harder to "root" for them. They got a tougher road gaining a certain acceptance. If there are schenanigans involved in keeping them on the show, that would suck.


Agreed. This show has always been about the underdogs (hence, they always have the feelgood stories every week). and there's no way that I would personally vote for someone that's had TWO recording contracts and is dating someone "in the business".

[locachica73]

ok im catching up on my DVR and have to say... WTF did they let that screamy annoying tatanya crazy bitch go through? I want to stab her in the throat with several dull, rusty knives.

[DelmatheBarbarian]

You know, I love Megan Corkery but they keep skipping over her during Hollywood week. And also Anoop. They are both kind of Quirky but seem genuinely sweet.

[canexplain]

ok im catching up on my DVR and have to say... WTF did they let that screamy annoying tatanya crazy bitch go through? I want to stab her in the throat with several dull, rusty knives.


+5 she thinks she is perfect, then she either is screaming or crying like a baby ... i think in some ways it is ok to cry, it shows you care, but if you cry like a baby and whine, i hate that .... cr****

[ivankay]

They let that Norman Gentle ass through too. i guess they think these people are weird enough that some one wants to see or hate on them. That Von Smith kid bugs. Send him back to the theater.

i'm so down with Scott MacIntyre (the blind guy). i love his vibe and story. He's going to be hurt by his limitations (he's not going to be going out into the crowd....if he does and it doesn't fail, that will be a huge emotional moment), but there's no doubt lots of votes will go his way for a long time.

i'm not too down with Danny Gokey, but i see him as a front runner. He can sing and his wife died. Ladies are going to eat that up.

The weird, trippy one is Adam Lambert. Dude can sing songs other people won't go near. He'll blow people away, but mass America won't buy him all the way unless he is Amazing week in and week out. No room for fuck ups.

Another front runner is Jasmine Murray. Disney must be drooling over someone like her. She sings decent and has the whole star package going.

Still need to hear and learn more about the rest. Not sure if i feel too great about this season yet.

[canexplain]

They let that Norman Gentle ass through too. i guess they think these people are weird enough that some one wants to see or hate on them. That Von Smith kid bugs. Send him back to the theater.

i'm so down with Scott MacIntyre (the blind guy). i love his vibe and story. He's going to be hurt by his limitations (he's not going to be going out into the crowd....if he does and it doesn't fail, that will be a huge emotional moment), but there's no doubt lots of votes will go his way for a long time.

i'm not too down with Danny Gokey, but i see him as a front runner. He can sing and his wife died. Ladies are going to eat that up.

The weird, trippy one is Adam Lambert. Dude can sing songs other people won't go near. He'll blow people away, but mass America won't buy him all the way unless he is Amazing week in and week out. No room for fuck ups.

Another front runner is Jasmine Murray. Disney must be drooling over someone like her. She sings decent and has the whole star package going.

Still need to hear and learn more about the rest. Not sure if i feel too great about this season yet.


mike, i think jasmine will be in the top 5 and maybe even win ... she is only 16 though and sometimes the judges hold that against them .... cr****

[ivankay]

If the contest is based on the votes (some have suspicions over the years), the judges can only influence at this point. She sure doesn't seem 16. The girl is pretty chill.

[ivankay]

Oh, how could we forget to mention the ringer got disqualified:

NY Times Article (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/13/arts/television/13idol.html)

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By EDWARD WYATT
Published: February 12, 2009
LOS ANGELES — The producers of “American Idol” had hoped that a new focus this season on the personal stories of the contestants would stem a slide in ratings. But on Wednesday it was one of those personal stories that apparently spawned this season’s first big scandal on “Idol.”

Hours after Joanna Pacitti, a 23-year-old Philadelphia native, was named one of the 36 semifinalists in the show’s eighth season on Wednesday’s broadcast, the producers of the series disqualified her from the competition and replaced her with another female performer who viewers had been told was eliminated.

The producers would not give a reason for the disqualification, which followed a recent report in Star magazine that Ms. Pacitti had professional or personal relationships with two executives at 19 Entertainment, the company founded by Simon Fuller, one of the creators and an executive producer of “American Idol.”

An “Editor’s Note” tacked on to the end of a news release issued shortly after the West Coast broadcast of “American Idol” on Wednesday said, in its entirety: “It has been determined that Joanna Pacitti is ineligible to continue in the competition. ‘American Idol’ contestant Felicia Barton has replaced Ms. Pacitti as part of the top 36.”

Spokesmen for Fox, for 19 Entertainment and for Fremantle North America, which also produces the show, declined to comment further.

Ms. Pacitti attracted attention almost from the beginning of this season because of her previous professional singing career. When Ms. Pacitti arrived to audition before the show’s judges last summer in Louisville, Ky., Kara DioGuardi, who joined the series as the fourth judge this year, said on camera that she recognized Ms. Pacitti and asked if she was the same person who previously had a recording contract with A&M Records.

Ms. Pacitti told Ms. DioGuardi that her contract had ended “a while ago.” “American Idol” requires only that contestants not be under contract with a management or recording company.

Ms. Pacitti was one of 147 contestants — out of the tens of thousands who auditioned — who made it through to the Hollywood round, which was conducted in January but not shown until this month.

“American Idol” on Wednesday showed that Ms. Pacitti twice forgot the words to her songs during Hollywood week performances. Nevertheless, the judges put her through to the semifinals, telling her that she deserved a break.

[sydaud]

ok im catching up on my DVR and have to say... WTF did they let that screamy annoying tatanya crazy bitch go through? I want to stab her in the throat with several dull, rusty knives.

Make them butter knives. I can't see what the hell possessed them to send her through.

Personally I liked Danny Gokey but I can't see him getting inside the top 6.

[BlueDevil50]

i've actually been watching most of the episodes...definitely agree with you mike about adam, but it is danny's compitition to lose. kinda bummed that his friend jamar didn't get through. he's a hell of a lot better than the fairy boy nathaniel, he's just too over the top for me, just like that tatianna chick. danny, adam, lil rounds, and that dueling piano guy are my tops right now.

[chiapet]

I have a mini-crush on Danny and don't want to see him get cut any time soon.

[indietron]

whoo hoo!! My friend is actually one of the contestants thats gonna be performing :)

[chiapet]

Which?

[indietron]

Mishavonna Henson. She's from Irvine.

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/17/m_3b29f02fd06b48bab7cb348de6061e78.jpg

[chiapet]

They haven't shown her very much have they? I noticed her in the final cut episode but not before...

[pocket]

+5 she thinks she is perfect, then she either is screaming or crying like a baby ... i think in some ways it is ok to cry, it shows you care, but if you cry like a baby and whine, i hate that .... cr****

blah blah blah, you know the producers tell them to cry and they re-film most of the show to get better sound bites?

[ivankay]

blah blah blah, you know the producers tell them to cry and they re-film most of the show to get better sound bites?

You haven't been watching the show, have you? What you're talking about does not pertain to what Ron was. Uninformed hatin' needs to get the fuck out.

But in regards to what you did mention, got sources?

edit later: i guess your statement could be addressing Ron's second part. The crazy girl just cries hysterically. It's obvious they just shoot the kookiness as it happens.

[pocket]

You haven't been watching the show, have you? What you're talking about does not pertain to what Ron was. Uninformed hatin' needs to get the fuck out.

But in regards to what you did mention, got sources?

ivankay, i work in reality tv with contestants, i worked on idol two years ago and my friend is currently the casting coordinator, so she sleeps in the same hotel with all the contestants, goes with them to their meals and such.

all of the show is pretty much set up. if you think your votes matter, well, they kinda do.

and it does pertain to what he said. seriously i have worked on shows where i spent 3 hours with someone just trying to make them cry, some people overly do it, but if they didnt want the byte of them crying they would stop and tell them to stop and then re-film it.

oh one more side note, they lie about peoples ages all the time on idol and sytycd

[ivankay]

i'll buy that. i know they push the story in certain ways if they can. i think it's unnecessary, but honestly don't know as a viewer when they're doing it. i think crazy girl is going off on her own because it's getting her attention and i'm sure the producers are loving it. In my opinion, she shouldn't have made the 36 based on what i saw and heard.

One thing they can't set up on Idol is the live performance. It is one of the things i love about the show. i have been suspicious like a lot of people of shenanigans with certain contestants and am kind of glad i haven't read or heard the proof. If that was the case and got out, i would be a tad bummed.

Why would they need to lie about ages? Not saying they don't, but what's the reasoning for the producers to ask contestants to do that? Are they asking 18 year olds to say their 16? 30 year olds saying their 29 to get in under the limit? Any past examples?

Oh, as an ex-employee, do you watch the show? If you do, is there any enjoyment or is it curiosity and support of friends still working on the show?

And i put in an edit to the earlier post as you were replying.

[sydaud]

blah blah blah, you know the producers tell them to cry and they re-film most of the show to get better sound bites?

My g/f, not in the business, sat last night and told me the same thing. She's like "There's no way this chick (the yelling one) can be that way ALL the time. This shit is SO edited."

[ivankay]

Of course shows edit around the typical stuff. i doubt she acts crazy all the time, although i think she's crazy all the time.

[menikmati]

omg tv is fake

[pocket]

i'll buy that. i know they push the story in certain ways if they can. i think it's unnecessary, but honestly don't know as a viewer when they're doing it. i think crazy girl is going off on her own because it's getting her attention and i'm sure the producers are loving it. In my opinion, she shouldn't have made the 36 based on what i saw and heard.

One thing they can't set up on Idol is the live performance. It is one of the things i love about the show. i have been suspicious like a lot of people of shenanigans with certain contestants and am kind of glad i haven't read or heard the proof. If that was the case and got out, i would be a tad bummed.

Why would they need to lie about ages? Not saying they don't, but what's the reasoning for the producers to ask contestants to do that? Are they asking 18 year olds to say their 16? 30 year olds saying their 29 to get in under the limit? Any past examples?

Oh, as an ex-employee, do you watch the show? If you do, is there any enjoyment or is it curiosity and support of friends still working on the show?

And i put in an edit to the earlier post as you were replying.

they dont just steer the story, they craft it. trust me on this one. if you are a fantastic singer, but you dont have some kind of sob story or something heartfelt you wont even get to sing in front of the judges. and once you sign the contract you basically have to do whatever a field producer or contestant coordinator tells you to say into the camera. all we are doing is looking for the good sound bite to make america fall in love with a contestant.

and the "live performance" is done live (though on tape delay just in case). the thing they dont want you to know is that they have already rehearsed it before in the day and they often use shots from the rehearsal in the play back. so if they want to screw over a contestant, when they are recapping their performance they can pick which one sounded better and go with it. i hope this makes sense. it is live, but parts of it are not, and because parts of it arent they can make people look worse or better than they really were.

and it did get out about them flubbing stuff up like last year when druggy paula was talking to the contestant about two performances when they had only done one (because the judges are there for rehearsals being filmed doing comments in case they want to cut it in to the tape or use the sound bites later)

why lie about ages? because in hollywood age sells. a lot of the people are older than their real ages. it also depends on what niche the producers have decided for everyone. they want young girls and guys to sell records to young kids ya know. its the same reason the dudes on the show that have boy friends it never gets brought up because this doesn't help them sell records. hell when i worked on sytycd (same people as AI) they had they gay guys pretend to be all lovey with the girls to make it so that young girls would fall in love and think the guys were so cute, even though they just wanted to pound butt (i dont have a problem with pounding butt if that is your preference).

i watch a ton of reality tv and yes i do tend to watch the shows i have or am working on (to see how the edit everything down). when you are there and see how things go down, but then see how it is edited for tv it is drastically different. i mean those kids have cameras on them pretty much all day and they can be the nicest person but for two minutes they get mad and cuss someone out and thats the only clip they play of them. its sad but its how it works.

i dont get a lot of enjoyment out of watching the shows because often i can tell when they are setting people up on shows to be eliminated and i can tell when OTF's (on the fly, which is when the person is talking into the camera by themselves, also a producer is the one behind the camera asking them questions/telling them what to say) are done after the show because things dont match up. also i am good at pointing out when they just put sound bites over parts or edit things bad so you can tell something wasnt right with it. i dunno its hard to explain but i watch them but all the magic in it is gone because i have done the behind the scenes work on shows as well as have been on a reality series and a game show myself. i know all about the manipulation.

hope that answers a few questions for ya

[pocket]

Of course shows edit around the typical stuff. i doubt she acts crazy all the time, although i think she's crazy all the time.

also they will film bites and edit stuff in from earlier times. also they will ask questions to people like when the show is first starting then save the sound bytes for later.

so week one i could ask a contestant "out of all the contestants who would you want to get aids"

they may say no one, then you just keep prodding until they pick someone.

they then have to answer in complete sentence, "i would want to see ______ get aids"

then i have that sound bite and i can edit it in when its down to like 3 people on the show even though the person didn't think that or thinks that at the time.

and when a camera is on anyone for 24 hours, i know, i can make anyone look great or terrible. just think about your normal day, i am sure there are 2 minutes a day that you do something dumb or something thats not you. well thats all we need.

[ivankay]

Thanks. That was nice of you to share.




and the "live performance" is done live (though on tape delay just in case). the thing they dont want you to know is that they have already rehearsed it before in the day and they often use shots from the rehearsal in the play back. so if they want to screw over a contestant, when they are recapping their performance they can pick which one sounded better and go with it. i hope this makes sense. it is live, but parts of it are not, and because parts of it arent they can make people look worse or better than they really were.


i was aware of the rehearsals. Once i had a friend sit in one during the McPhee/Taylor season. After he placed bets on what he saw and won some "easy money". He said his wager was based on a kid stinking up the place.

It is a little disheartening to hear about using the rehearsal footage in the recap at the end of the show. The attempts to steer the show seem more about power tripping than captivating the audience. i think the audience would still love and watch the show if none of these attempts were made.

[ivankay]

and when a camera is on anyone for 24 hours, i know, i can make anyone look great or terrible. just think about your normal day, i am sure there are 2 minutes a day that you do something dumb or something thats not you. well thats all we need.

yep. i used to werk in radio. When i was an intern at KROQ, one night a dj i was werking with recorded a 10 minute conversation with Joey McIntyre (sp) from New Kids on the Block. It was a pleasant chat, but when it was over he asked me to cut it to sound like he was being a dick to the New Kid. 2 songs later the 10 was cut to 2 and sounded just the way he wanted. All done with a razor blade and editing tape.

When Idol and other reality shows i see (Real Word is the worst) do this, there is a different look to the person being interviewed. Kind of hard to get around contestants and participants changing up their looks over a few months.

[pocket]

When Idol and other reality shows i see (Real Word is the worst) do this, there is a different look to the person being interviewed. Kind of hard to get around contestants and participants changing up their looks over a few months.

yep, often times they have people fly back in after a show is done to do the confessional stuff for real world and such. i feel this is something all americans should be clued in on cause sometimes you have a super pale person and then in the OTFs they are tan its like who are you trying to fool.

but all this happens because they didnt get the right sound bites to start with.

oh and glad you have experience with editing and know what its like to take something and make it the complete opposite. most people tend not to get it.

[ivankay]

i think the computer generation won't and / or doesn't have any problem understanding editing in a way members of past generations don't. i imagine all kids fortunate to use computers will mess around with editing sound and images in their lives. That just wasn't the case when i was a young un'.

[canexplain]

pocket, i had to sig you , hope you dont mind ... you replaced bob dylan so go with it ... :) cr****

[pocket]

pocket, i had to sig you , hope you dont mind ... you replaced bob dylan so go with it ... :) cr****

woooooo i feel so honored. and to take out bob dylan, even more so.

[locachica73]

It is like you all just revealed there is no santa clause. :(

Actually, when I was much younger I use to think that there were a ton of little people inside the tv putting on shows for me. I wanted to break my tv open when I was a child to help Gilligan get off the island. I know 75% of this shit on "reality tv" is faked but I still enjoy watching it. It has become an addiction.

[chiapet]

The crazy chick was not one bit crazy tonight. Disappointing.

[canexplain]

The crazy chick was not one bit crazy tonight. Disappointing.

she is going to loose it tomorrow though when she doesnt win .....yea i forgot all of their names but i think the 3rd chick singer, the blond with the pink streak, noop dog, and the last dude will be the three tomorrow but you never know .... cr****

[chiapet]

I didn't realize they were airing that tomorrow... really 2 hours of Idol is more than enough each week. :) I am looking forward to her getting cut, though it just goes to show that it was all an act.

Your picks are mine as well, though I didn't think the last guy (Danny) was THAT much better than everyone else tonight... he was good but I hate when they make sound as if there was only one person there who would be capable of winning the competition or being a professional singer. We've all seen performers who are far worse and yet have record deals... :)

[HunterGather]

Danny Gokey is gonna make it til the end. He's got a great voice.

[chiapet]

he's been my favorite since the first time he was featured, but I didn't think (tonight) that he was leagues above everyone else.

[HunterGather]

I'm still a bit shocked that his buddy got the boot. Such BS

[chiapet]

yea, Jamar(?) was a cutie, i wish they'd have left them on the show together. of course, he probably would have just gotten cut after this round.

[ivankay]

Impressions as it was being watched.

First 12 of the 36:

Jackie Tohn - "A Little Less Conversation": No umph. Outfit is terrible. Aerobic teacher moves. People are going to have to stink up the place if she's going to get through.

Ricky Braddy - "A Song for You": Voice is filling the room. He gets into the song. No mistakes. Good singing there. i agree with "lack of star quality" comment. He a regular guy with no freakishness; which is nice, but potentially boring. Should get through to the next round.

Alexis Grace - "Never Loved a Man": Going for the Duffy/Adelle/Winehouse look. Not big enough voice for the Areatha comparison. A regular girl who puts in the effort and should get through.

Brent Keith - "Hicktown": Kareokee. No command of the stage. Guy is nervous. Bad song. Shouldn't get through.

Stevie Wright - "You Belong with Me": Bad song. She's running through it. Not good for showing off singing. Ordinary. Has to rely on other people stinking to get through.

No way! Neil Patrick Harris is in the house with Ted Danson! i'm not down with this parent or spouse support on the couch.

Anoop Desai - "Angel of Mine": Star Searchy. Boring song. A standing O? Come on. i don't think it's smart to use heavy background singer songs. It minimizes the main singer. Goofy guy with a decent voice. On the edge getting through.

Casey Carlson - "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic": Oh boy, not good. Hot girl has no command of the stage. Fucking up the song. No way she makes it through. Judges are brutal and rightly so.

Michael Sarver - "I Don't Wanna Be": Bar singing. Heavy background singer error again. Lame end. Sit down audience. On the edge and might get through more on story than singing. meh.

Ann Marie Boskovich - "Natural Woman": Cruise ship. Not big enough voice for the song. Shouldn't get through.

Wolverine commercial, fuck yeah!

Steven Fowler - "Rock With You": Cruise ship partner. Bad long note. Stupid song choice. Bad performance. A lot of stinkers...could get through on that.

Tatiana Del Toro (Crazy Girl) - "Saving All My Love for You": She hits good notes. Knows how to look into the camera. Not great, but good enough. She'll get through.

Danny Gokey - "Hero": i don't dig the way this guy sings. He does that broken note thing. He's the front runner though. Crowd and judges are going too kooky. "Sold Out arenas"? Paula's nuts. Of course he's getting through. Career as a Christian singer.

Ricky Braddy sung the best. Argh, my Tivo cut off the recap.

If i was goin to pick the 3 going through: Ricky Braddy, Danny Gokey, Tatiana and Alexis being a wild card.

[HunterGather]

Why don't you make a thread about it.

[ivankay]

Why don't you make a thread about it.

That's a great idea.

[HunterGather]

Jokes :D

Semi-related note, I actually liked Blake Lewis' album (season 6 runner up).

[chiapet]

You hit the nail on the head. christian contemporary singer, that's what his potential is. I like the guy though, he's cute and has a sad story that will take him a long way in the competition, I think. And I thought he was quite decent tonight just not better than, say, ricky.

Ugh, am I really referring to them all by their first names? :nono

[HunterGather]

As opposed to their last names?

[chiapet]

As opposed to not knowing them by name at all

[ivankay]

Ugh, am I really referring to them all by their first names? :nono

This is the time it starts. i think people are still going to refer to Danny Gokey as Danny Gokey instead of Danny because it's fun to say Danny Gokey.

[HunterGather]

For whatever reason, season 6 was the season i watched religiously.
I pretty much was all over everyones names and stuff.

The whole CAKE thing was funny (i dunno if thats obscure or not..)
And of course Sanjaya...

And yes, saying Danny Gokey is more fun to say.

[chiapet]

Season 2 is the only previous one I really watched regularly. But so far I like quite a few of the contestants this year so it seems like it'll be an enjoyable season.

[sydaud]

If i was goin to pick the 3 going through: Ricky Braddy, Danny Gokey, Tatiana and Alexis being a wild card.

I totally agree with you on the two guys getting through. It's my hope that this Tatiana woman will just go home, so that she can continue to "market" herself. I think Alexis will get through as well.

[rskapcat]

I sent my friend this text message last night: "Fuck me, Tatiana actually sounds good." She looked like she was seconds away from bunny-boiling when the judges were giving their critiques. Not sure if the restraint will get her more or less votes. Looks like she was still the votefortheworst.com pick, so we'll see.

I adore Danny Gokey (and his scratchy voice), but I'm getting tired of 1) the sappy piles of cheese he picks to sing and 2) 3 of the 4 judges acting like he's already won the damn thing. I'm sure the producers like to "push" for particular candidates, but could they not make my bullshit detector go off every time this guy finishes singing? Am I the only one who would love to see what the guy could do with Sam Sparro's "Black & Gold" or Jamie Lidell's "Another Day"?

[sydaud]

She did sound good last night, but I just have that damn laugh burned into my brain and I can't get past it. Watching her sing last night, I thought she'd medicated or something..

Danny Gokey is a very good singer, but I think that Ricky Braddy is even better. And yeah, Gokey could surely use some songs that don't send me into a diabetic coma.

[BlueDevil50]

braddy is too damn boring...tonight the winners are:

danny gokey
alexis
anoop
wild card....michael sarver

[locachica73]

ok I am just now watching last nights episode, so far i have agreed with Simon, which usually tends to be the case. Are the judges mics fucked up or is it just me, everytime they say a word with P or B it sounds like they are spitting on the mic.

[chiapet]

Well, that was predictable.

Except for the freak-out I was expecting from Tatiana. I guess it could still happen. There are a few minutes left!

[ivankay]

braddy is too damn boring...tonight the winners are:

danny gokey
alexis
anoop
wild card....michael sarver

Very close. i could see why Michael Sarver got votes, but i ain't liking it.

[BlueDevil50]

yes indeedy...i still think anoop will be in the top 12.

[sydaud]

Well, that was predictable.

Except for the freak-out I was expecting from Tatiana. I guess it could still happen. There are a few minutes left!

She was still ridiculous, just somewhat muted.

She should have known as soon as she was sent up there with Danny Gokey, that she was toast. But she didn't and she kept getting hugs from Stevie....as if Stevie didn't have her own disappointment to deal with.

[BobCaygeon]

She was still ridiculous, just somewhat muted.

She should have known as soon as she was sent up there with Danny Gokey, that she was toast. But she didn't and she kept getting hugs from Stevie....as if Stevie didn't have her own disappointment to deal with.

Stevie is a nice kid for all that. I predict Tatiana makes the wild card round, just so the producers can taunt her some more.

[sydaud]

Choosing from the wild cards: It's not been stated that one wild card from each 12-person group will be selected, has it? Could all of the wild cards could come from one group?

[BlueDevil50]

that's what i was wondering. first i thought it'd be one from each group, but i think they'll just pick 3 from the remaining people.

[bakersfield]

I was surprised anoop did not make it

[rhcpdude13]

i fucked your mother

[indietron]

VOTE for Mishavonna Henson!!! Pleeeeeeeeease

1-866-436-5711

[ivankay]

More scrambling as i watch.

Possibly a suck round to have to sing in because of the competition based on the familiar faces.

Jasmine Murray - Love Song (not the Cure's version): At points not strong enough to not be dominated by the band. Voice is good, but she's not putting her all into every note. Song isn't good for showing range. Very commercial. She could get eclipsed. Bad round to be in.

"I had a great time" = "shit, i sucked"

Matt Giraud - Viva La Vida: Interesting choice. Not buying it yet. Oh, missed the high note. Runs sloppy. Fucking up the big part. Jasmine should send him a thank you letter. Voice isn't good enough for this song. Makes me appreciate Chris Martin a little more.

Jeanine Vailes - This Love: Didn't start strong and got the wide shot opening instead of an intimate face shot. Capable, but not unique. She's singing it though, points for trying. Jasmine "thank you" card #2. No big moments because the song doesn't have them. Need a weird voice for those type of songs.

Ouch. Comments on her appearance dominating and they being harsh. i like the way she handles herself after. Kinda sexy.

Nick Mitchell (Norman Gentle fuck what's he doing here at this point) - And I Am Telling You: Christ. Letting a shitty singer in at this point is dumb. It's not funny. Point for doing something out there and risking it all every time, but Weird Al or Danny Gans he ain't. He can hit a big note, but i ain't into the joke. i could see him getting through as painful as that would be.

Ok, now he's verging on lame....sassy pants? Paula seems a little spacey. Another big Simon calling Ryan a homo remark ("Did you like him?" "In a different way than you probably would?" "Yeah, I can believe that."....zing)

Alison Iraheta - Alone: Bad chat on the couch. Big song. Ouch, she broke. Interesting voice, but not nailing the song. Good end.

Randy's being too generous with "blew it out da box". Good for her age, but needs work. True, she's best of the night, but nothing great came before. Could get through.

Kris Allen - Man in the Mirror: Potentially good song choice. Doing good. Leading the background singers and not being dominated. He's missing the guts in the end though. Nice, but no "umph". Could get the young girl vote, but not a shoe in.

Judges are being too nice.

Megan Joy Corkrey - Put Your Records On: She's getting the director's favor with the shots. She's natural. Sounding professional. Goofy style. Likable. No "thank you" letter form Jasmine. Could be the winner of the night. Looks good. Early frontrunner.

Show wants her to get through. Judges were helping the push. Good compliments and critiques.

Matt Breitzke (The Welder) - If You Could Only See: Guitar is too loud. He was doing good, but the middle is bar singer. meh. If he gets through like the other guy...ugh.

Simon = correct. "We all like you" = Goodbye Matt. Paula's about to nap. "I love that song" = "shit, why did I pick that song?"

Jesse Langseth - Betty Davis Eyes: ok, good choice. Not looking good for the stage. ok, not a good choice. No fuck ups, but nothing big and beyond. eh.

Don't ask for advice. She knows she didn't get through. What's with all the single moms?..guys sure are being dicks.

Kai Kalama - What Becomes of the Broken Hearted: Guy makes weird faces. What's with the Larry Fine hair do? Kareoke smoothie picking up on the ladies. ok.

He had fun. That's nice. Have fun at home. Simon right again.

Mishavonna Henson - Drops of Jupiter: Good voice. Sings cool. Little break in the high. Nailed that note. One of the best of the night singing wise, but missed impact.

Judges are calling out the "You're young, be young" card. Hanging on the edge, could be a wild card. Did goo after the critique.

Adam Lambert - Satisfaction: Could be real wrong. Kinda cheesy. Not digging it, but interesting compared to the rest. Not a disaster. Memorable for the fact he can sing. Could not win the show and is almost as novelty as Noramn Gentle. Could get through.

Paula's nuts. "Rearview mirror?" "Love it / Hate it" from Simon makes sense. Randy's high. This guy is the Constantine of 09 without the "smoulder".

Show was filled with meh.

Top Girl: Megan Corkrey

Top Guy: Alan Lambert

Next most votes: Allison

Wild Card: Mishavonna

[BlueDevil50]

i'm with you mike...same picks for advancing.

megan
adam
allison

but i want my wc to be matt giraud...dueling piano guy was awesome in the beginning, but that song killed him.

for some reason i can't stand mishavonna. maybe it's her name? lol something about her i'm just not a fan of.

[rskapcat]

I put Jesse over Megan, but I think Megan is a more realistic choice. I agree on Allison and Adam. I actually find Norman entertaining, but I certainly don't think he deserves to continue. If he gets through, it will be based on his novelty rather than his singing ability.

[bug on your lip]

can someone with a bunch of Yablo pics on their harddrive post a comparison of him and Nick Mitchell

i mean really, really... housequake

[rskapcat]

Got two out of three right. Would've put Jesse above man-in-the-mirror, but I'm not going all "Hulk smash!" or anything.

[indietron]

Im sad Mishavonna didn't make it. Hopefully she will be in the wildcard round though.

[BlueDevil50]

sorry bud...she's just not good enough. give me megan over her anyday.

[ivankay]

Misavonna's only hope is if the wild card comes from all combined rounds. At some point i'm going to look it up, but if anyone knows already.... If it's her up against Megan, i'm going with BD on that. Too bad. Mishavonna was better than Kris. So far for me, 2 people that shouldn't be in the Top 12 (the other being Michael Sarver).

[rskapcat]

So far for me, 2 people that shouldn't be in the Top 12 (the other being Michael Sarver).

QFT.

[ivankay]

Von Smith - You're All I Need to Get By: He did an ok job. He's restraining himself which is good, but it just came off as average for me.

The Clay comparison? Clay got freak voice. Von got a good voice. Not the same territory.

Taylor Vaifanua.... - If I Ain't Got You: She' trying too hard. Sounds tense. She's out.

Judges are right on.

Alex Wagner-Trugman - I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues: Kid's funny. Singing is pretty blah, but this kid has Sanjaya potential. Good end. Crowd likes him.
Please let this kid get through.

Arianna Afsar - The Winner Takes It All: Screechy. Her high warbles hurt. That was bad. Disney will be calling.

Ju'not Joyner - Hey There Delilah: Arrangement way too serious. Could have been any song really. Boring.

Judges are straining to be nice. Bad time to get sick.

Kristen McNamara - Give Me One More Reason: She can sing, but it's Vegasy. Eh.

Nathaniel Marshall - I Would Do Anything for Love: The Disco version. The Love Boat version. Wow, that was strange. He's on the Soup this week.

"That's my kareokee buddy right there." That hurt.

If he got through, i would not be surprised.

Felicia Barton - No One: Good song choice. Under dog story. Not good enough for the song. Miffed a big "no one!". Not good.

Judges are pushing for her. She's pretty. Shouldn't get through, but could.

Scott McIntyre - Mandolin Rain: How can you beat this guy? Nails the emotional moment. Great end. He could go all the way.

It's the Scott McIntyre season.

Kendall Beard - This One's For the Girls: She's got a good voice. She's pretty and natural. Getting the good crane shots.

Jorge Nunez - Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me: Doing a good job. Nothing magical, but good.

He's crying. He's getting through.

Lil Rounds - Be Without You: Looks good. Good vocal. Best song of the night singing wise.

Lead Male: Scott

Lead Female: Lil Rounds

Next most votes: Jorge Nunez

Wild Card: Kendall Beard

[rskapcat]

Glad I'm not the only one who LIKED that Scott chose Bruce Hornsby. *blush*

[locachica73]

I watched this last night after smoking and I remember the first few singers but can't remember the last ones, even after reading the breakdown. Now I can't remember if I finished watching or not. I guess I have to go home and rewatch.

[BlueDevil50]

i agree with you, mike, a 100 percent on my picks. i felt this was the first week that didn't have atleast two, clear-cut, winners. lil rounds is the only for sure.

[Cherita Chen]

I'm not hating, I just don't understand how you guys can watch this

[Pixiessp]

I wear an American Idol T shirt for a pajama top.

[locachica73]

I'm not hating, I just don't understand how you guys can watch this

I can't answer for anyone else but my excuse is I am addicted to bad reality tv.

[Distorted_Jungle]

At this point i think it will come down to Danny Goki and Lil Rounds, don't know if thats you you spell their names but they are the 2 best singers in the competition this year.

[ivankay]

I'm not hating, I just don't understand how you guys can watch this

When the show is great it's filled with a lot of emotion. It can almost be compared to a sporting event. i can compare it to when someone has to put in an easy lay up and misses (doh!) or sinks a 3 with 1 second left (Yes!). If you do get a great singer, there's nothing bad about watching that. You get to know the contestants and it seems rarely that they are unlikeable. It's also a watercooler show. You can always find someone to talk about what happened on the show. i like the judges.

i have to admit the show is on a decline and at this point the current season is the worst (that can change). i still got love for American Idol.

i hope the abbreviated answer provides a little insight.

[BlueDevil50]

I'm not hating, I just don't understand how you guys can watch this

it's music....and it's entertaining. i'm sure you woulda like nathaniel last year. he seems like a toned-down version of you.

[Cherita Chen]

I used to watch this show, I just reached a point where I couldn't take it anymore. All the commercials, product placements, the Seacrest, the judges who don't seem to know much more than we do. Then they win and they're just throw into the system.

That being said, I'm SURE if I started watching again I'd prolly be hooked.

And im not falling for it bluedevil. You never have anything nice to say

[BlueDevil50]

dooooooo it =)

[rskapcat]

I'm so excited that they're giving Ricky Braddy and Jesse Langseth a shot at the wild card spots! They were two of my favorites. :)

[BlueDevil50]

sad face...lol i spoiled it for myself by looking at the comment, but you're crazy missy! mr. no personality and average betty davis eyes? give me megan corkrey and kumar....er i mean anoop anyday =)

[ivankay]

i am a bit surprised Kendall (country girl) didn't make it into consideration for the wild card. She has that "package" thing going for her the judges like to mention occasionally.

[BlueDevil50]

ya...me too. not too happy that von, ricky, and jesse are in there.

but to keep my decent track record going....the saved people are:

megan corkrey
anoop
matt giraud

[Distorted_Jungle]

I'm angry they brought Tatianna back, that bitch is annoying and needs to shut up.

[locachica73]

She was put through for pure trainwreck entertainment value.

[BlueDevil50]

and....she can kinda sing :-/

[locachica73]

Yes but there were better singers then her who could have been put through to the wildcard round. But there always has to be some ratings contestant... Sanjaya comes to mind.

[BlueDevil50]

i agree with the ratings thing 100 percent...but honestly, i don't know who was better than her. maybe felicia barton =)

[locachica73]

I kind of liked the big black guy from Tuesday, or the guy with the sick mother and funky hairdo. I am so bad with names. ugh.

[bug on your lip]

what happened to the spaz that looks like Yablo ?

[BlueDevil50]

I kind of liked the big black guy from Tuesday, or the guy with the sick mother and funky hairdo. I am so bad with names. ugh.

haha i know what you mean...jun'ot just didn't seem that amazing to me, nor kai. i liked kai at first too...

[locachica73]

I just don't want to have to watch/listen to the squealy/giggly/teary chick. And what the fuck was she wearing yesterday.

[indietron]

From entertainment weekly


where the eff was Mishavonna Henson?

Im pissed

[BlueDevil50]

lol i know she's your friend and all, but she's lucky she made it to the top 36. definitely not top 12 worthy.

[canexplain]

it will be a good show tonight i think, and we can tell tatina good bye again!!!! cr****

[ivankay]

Lame thoughts whilst watching tonight:

Michael Jackson Night (could be terrible)

Judges walking out? Will this happen every week?

Lil Rounds – The Way You Make Me Feel: Sounding good. Comfortable on stage. Weird “you’re the one for me”. It’s professional, but at that Vegas show level. Good, but not Wow.

Randy, Kara and Paula are over compensating in their praise. Simon knows what he’s talking about.

Scott MacIntyre - Keep the Faith: Could be a smart move picking obscure song. Sounds like there’s a reason it’s obscure. Not sounding good. Bad damn song choice. Sounds like a bad, 80’s TV show song opening. Scott no longer invincible.

Kara’s blowing him with the”message” compliments. The Simon – Randy tandem is right.

Danny Gokey - PYT: Strange opening. Does good in the first chorus. Stand out of the night so far, but nothing special. His voice isn’t distinct enough. but he’s putting out a good vibe.

Paula’s nuts. Good of Danny to admit to his dancing awkwardness.

Michael Sarver – You Are Not Alone: Weird Phrasing. Corn ball big moment. He’s says “Awwrooone”. Lame end. He’ll get a lot of votes unfortunately. I wouldn’t stop if I heard that coming out of a lounge.

Jasmine Murray – I’ll Be There: The best looking of the contestants package wise. Not the best singing. She doesn’t sing the meaning of the words. “Theee (break) air” She sings like those kid stars that want to market themselves in all mediums. Bland.

She doesn’t interact with the judges. Just smiles nervously. She has no chance of going far.

Kris Allen – Remember the Time: Good choice potentially. Sounding good. At this point, this is the most commercial performance. He’s got the girl vote. Singing was ok, but the performance got him a following.

The info the judges are pouring out about him helping the other contestants will put this guy in the lead at this point. “Very well, job done” said Randy.

Allison Iraheta – Give in to Me: Biggest voice of the night. Her store experience is working for her. She’s comfy up there. Good job. If she changes up her performances, could go far.

Anoop Desai- Beat It: That jacket is hideous. Guitar sounds wrong. “Maach-oo Maaa-an” no. Song emphasizes what a geek-bro he is. Not the best choice.
He’s getting the kareokee from all the judges, but they’re right. Possibly gone this week.

Jorge Nunez – Never Can Say Goodbye: Who doesn’t like Jorge? He sounds like he pinches the back of his nasal area. No. Another kareokee. Sounds like a dated song that wasn’t brought up to date. Jorge could go.

Megan Corkrey – Rockin Robin: Why the hell is she singing this song? She can obviously sing, but this song is so fucking wrong. It’s amusement park singer time. She looks good.

Hey. Justin Guarini is sitting behind Simon.

Adam Lambert – Black & White: Damn. He’s singing it right. He’s definitely entertaining to watch. Good screaming. He ain’t going home. But I still don’t dig his voice. He’s a pro. I would bet this is one of the most viewed youtube clips from this show.

Matt Giraud – Human Nature: Good choice. Nice singing. Doing good on the high parts. A break in the highs. Decent, but can’t win it all.

Alexis Grace – Dirty Diana: Unexpected. She’s getting the sweet lighting and direction. Outfit is lame. Not a good song choice. Her vocal is getting lost in the music. Sang good, but bad song to sing.

If there were placements, this is how I would go:

13) Jorge
12) Anoop
11) Michael
10) Jasmine
9) Scott
8) Megan
7) Lil
6) Alexis
5) Matt
4) Danny
3) Kris
2) Adam
1) Allison

[HunterGather]

Ok seriously, Paula is fucked UP.
What was she on tonight?? I cringe whenever she tries to form a sentence this whole season.

Anyway, I like Jorge. I thought a little tweaking of the arrangement would have made it a better performance. But he has a great voice!

I'm surprised 2 of the idols picked semi-obscure songs (Keep the Faith and Give Into Me, both singles from DANGEROUS).

I pictured Lambert doing Dirty Diana rather than Black Or White.
While he did good, Paula SERIOUSLY over praised him.

So far, I'm still rooting for Danny, Matt, Jorge, and Lil'. Anyone else its expendable to me! :D

My dad, being puerto rican, is supporting Jorge by voting haha

[ivankay]

i still like Jorge and don't want him gone, but that was a baaad song for him to choose. His singing was tight instead of smooth. i put Anoop ahead of him because at least he had train wreck appeal. A lot of the people tonight weren't acting like they believed they should be there. Jorge didn't have any command of the stage tonight.

Lambert would have done Dirty Diana better for sure, but that's a song i could never get down with and don't think it has aged well. Paula overpraises everything. Can't get the cheerleader out of that chick.

[indietron]

lol i know she's your friend and all, but she's lucky she made it to the top 36. definitely not top 12 worthy.

You must not have ears. She definitely belongs in that top 12. You seriously can't tell me Jasmine, Anoop, Jorge, or Scott have better voices than her.

[Distorted_Jungle]

Danny and Lil' will be the top 2 watch, maybe even the little 16 yr old red head girl will make it that far too.

[locachica73]

Since the voting audience is mostly young teen girls I am going to put it between Chris Allen (cute young boy), Allison (16 year old red head) and maybe Danny.

[rskapcat]

??? A bland pop cover of the CRUE for the sucky singer send-off montage?! That's some fuckery right there.

[BlueDevil50]

You must not have ears. She definitely belongs in that top 12. You seriously can't tell me Jasmine, Anoop, Jorge, or Scott have better voices than her.

sorry bud...there's a reason why she hasn't made it very far in back to back years.

[BlueDevil50]

my top three are

danny
adam
megan

just cuz =)

[HunterGather]

SunuvaBITCH.
I am shocked Jorge got the boot! Anoop seriously should have been out.
I was really hoping the judges would save him, but I guess they want to hold out for someone else.

[ivankay]

That save factor should be interesting if it gets used. It's good that it has to be unanimous, used only once up to the 5 and 2 are gone the next week. i could only imagine at this point 3 of the 11 don't have a chance at a unanimous vote: Anoop, Megan and Michael. The other 8 have a shot at getting all 4.

Using Scott in the dance numbers is strange. If they want to get the best out of him, just have him play and sing during the song. i admire the way they're pulling it off, but there's a better show in there than the "everybody dance" routines. The rest can dance around him. If they could get the other players in there, that could be a good opening number if they could pick up the song fast enough.

Kanye was a'ight.

Kelly was sounding good. She's definitely one of the better singers that get to sing on the television. Whenever i come across her on a show, she's always singing pretty great. That song should do very good for her.

[ivankay]

Random, broken thoughts and stuff:

Introducing the hosts as the priest and pristesses of Idol again. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Country week? Sarver's safe. Randy Travis in da house. Congratulations Carrie!

Michael Sarver - "Ain't Going Down til the Sun Comes Up" - Bad song to choose. He's not showing off the singing, just getting through the words and the end (yeah, yeah yeah), corny. He's safe unfortunately.

Simon gives him 1.2 out of 10? Maybe 1.9.

Alison Iraheta - Blame It on Your Heart - She has a great speaking voice. Kinda ok, but she came out big in the end. Best voice of the show, no doubt.

Kris Allen - He has the good opening crane shot. Close ups on his noggin is getting him votes. He's making the song his own. He has an echo? Ladies are drinking this up. Great song choice for him. Good high note at the end.

Lil Rounds - Independence Day: Lookin’ hot Lil. Her voice isn't big enough. She's a good singer and knows how, but her voice isn’t standing out.

Simon calls her Little? Not good. Hello Paula's boobs.

Adam Lambert - Ring of Fire: This is terrible and fascinating. That boy just committed sacrilege. Randy pulls out the NIN comparison. Randy just committed sacrilege.

Scott MacIntyre - Wild Angels: Scott's pure and all, but his singing is thin and sounds like it comes from the back of his head. Not a good song choice. Scott needs to get out more. His song choices are dull and that's making his performance dull.

Alexis Grace - Jolene: Could be good. It isn't. No story telling going on here. Sing the story and you should be fine. "I had fun"...she knows she did meh.

Danny Gokey - Jesus Take the Wheel: He's borrowing Anoop's jacket. Ok, he's nailing the chorus. The beginning was ok. He's got the kick ass lighting. Winner of the night at this point.

Anoop Desai - You Were Always on My Mind: Eh. How could you not think of Elvis when someone sings this song? Sings from his head. Come on. It wasn't that good. Judges are victims of low expectations.

Megan Joy (what happened to Corkney?) - Walkin After Midnight: Purty. Jazzin it up not good. Makes you think of a lounge. Ok, she gets flu points.

Matt Giraud - So Small: Playing to win. Great job. Matt is going to get Scott kicked out. He's playing with soul and confidence. Scott is singing uncertain. Best of the night

Here’s how I’d go:
11) Scott (could go home)
10) Sarver (should go home)
9) Lil (not standing out)
8) Alexis (Where are the guts?)
7) Megan (nice and gets sick points)
6) Adam (Terrible, but interesting)
5) Anoop (exceeded expectations)
4) Alison (girl’s got a gift)
3) Kris (solid and heart felt)
2) Danny (Big finish, voice is good)
1) Matt (coming off as the complete package)

[bakersfield]

Good analysis ivan.

On another note. What in the world does the new judge add?
She is just another boring pop lover. If they needed to add a judge,
why not someone that likes their music a bit edgier than the original 3?

[Jenniehoo]

http://www.zap2it.com/media/photo/2009-03/45415852.jpg?title=Adam+Lambert

Done. Conversation over.

I love this kid.

[Jenniehoo]

Oops - also -

Here's my prediction for final three:

Scott MacIntyre
Adam Lambert
Kris Allen

Only leeway goes to Danny Gokey - he might edge one of those three out. But that's my call.

[LooseAtTheZoo]

Lamberts version of Ring and Fire was both terrifying and impossible to turn away from. Creepy stuff.

Now, maybe if he had had sung Hurt Randy could have made the NIN comparison, but I saw nothing of the such in his performance last night.

Ivankay, you are a entertaining writer.

[Jenniehoo]

Adam Lambert has an amazing vocal range. The last time we saw a range like that was Steve Perry. And that probably means he's outdated.

I liked the take on Ring of Fire. Then again, I'm not that attached to Johnny Cash in the first place.

He's original - and not in an American Idol way. AI can praise Blake and David Cook for being original, because that's an original they know how to deal with (ie, not that original). Adam Lambert is either a big, new puddle of lame or rad - and, like most things that are truly original, that's polarizing. They don't know what to do with that.

I say rad. I also knew every single song of the country week. It made me feel way more musically eclectic than I have the right to feel.

[ivankay]

Adam is definitely original (most original since Fantasia). He's the only person on the show at this point who probably doesn't need the show to make a name for himself in music. He's a show and a half, but the boy just makes me cringe the way he has to put all his vocal range into every song. i'm wondering what the restrained Adam performance will be like. Can he pull me in without kicking me the fuck out? If the desire of the contest is to find a star, at this point in the game give it to him. i have a real hard time imagining he's gonna get the votes needed to stay in the show all the way to the end though considering the wide variety of people who watch. i don't see him getting the grandma, mid west and south vote at all.

And awesome to have Hoo in the house. You are the inspiration for this thread.

And thanks Gonshman.

[Bud Luster]

Wow, I came in here just to see what Ivankay's comment about American Idol was. Quite surprised he was contributing positively to this topic. (well I guess he is pretty positive in his posting most of the time, but didnt think he would be so well versed here)

[HunterGather]

I am content with what happened tonight.

Never the less, I still cringe whenever Paula speaks. You can feel Simon just saying "ok spit it out, woman!"

[lindysindie]

I'm sorry, but I am I the only person that thinks Adam is the biggest douche to ever walk the planet? I seriously cannot stand him, under any circumstances. It is so obvious that every inch of his performance (from his face to his weird "drag my feet while I swing my hips" walk) is the product of him spending days staring at himself in the mirror. If Panic at the Disco and Fall Out Boy weren't the "cool" bands he would look completely different. Honestly, my hatred is so severe that I can't eat when he is on tv.

[captncrzy]

I'm sorry, but I am I the only person that thinks Adam is the biggest douche to ever walk the planet? I seriously cannot stand him, under any circumstances. It is so obvious that every inch of his performance (from his face to his weird "drag my feet while I swing my hips" walk) is the product of him spending days staring at himself in the mirror. If Panic and the Disco and Fall Out Boy weren't the "cool" bands he would look completely different. Honestly, my hatred is so severe that I can't eat when he is on tv.

No, I'm with you.

[ivankay]

i hear the douche argument and putting Adam in that Fall Out/Panic/Emo world is totally on the nose. i can see him thriving and being quite successful in that world. The challenge for him is to branch out a little and not let his "non conformity" (refer to South Park emo episode) prevent him from doing something different that could be quite good given his abilities and showmanship.

[iloveorangejuice]

Yeah Adam sounds like all those emo band lead singers that they play on KROQ. Fuck him. In the ass. No lube.

[ivankay]

Yeah Adam sounds like all those emo band lead singers that they play on KROQ. Fuck him. In the ass. No lube.

i think he sings better than the nasal whiners that front a bunch of those bands.

Come on, at least give in on the lube. He providing us entertainment on our tvs.

[BlueDevil50]

i'll switch it up a lil bit...my three favorite are:
megan corkrey
matt giraurd
danny gokey...with allison iraheta a close 4th.

least favorite:
kris allen
michael sarver
scott macintyre

[AlecEiffel]

Just because Adam has a stupid haircut doesn't mean he sings like Panic At the Disco. He sounds more like Meat Loaf or Steven Perry. His problem, douchey hair aside, is that he is up there acting. He puts no real passion into his performance. He'd be killer on stage in a rock opera or something like that (Jesus Christ Superstar comes immediately to mind), but unless he finds a way to genuinely connect with the music he's singing I think he'll fail as a 'rock star'.

[tessalasset]

jennie - not gay? seriously?

Q_zHjeqQ05o

[locachica73]

Is Paula back on the sauce? Jesus.

[Jenniehoo]

jennie - not gay? seriously?

Q_zHjeqQ05o

OK, yeah, no. The Crazy rendition in the leather pants pretty much seals the deal there.

[lindysindie]

Yeah, I'm not denying he can sing, that's part of what makes it all so bad. I want to root for him, but jesus.

[ivankay]

Motown Night. Shouldn’t be fucking this up.

No Paula boobs. What the fuck is Scott wearing? Pepto Bismol pants.

Yay, Motown history.

Matt – Let’s Get It On: Wow, "Marvin would like it." Strong, but the expectation factor with him has been raised. I think he could have done bigger. Not fair, I know. Big favorite at this point to go all the way to the final. Actually might have been better to stay behind the piano.

Kris – How Sweet It Is: Good choice I suspect. It’s ok. Just kind of pedestrian. Doesn’t matter, ladies think he’s pretty. Jail shirt. No surprises. Eh.

Paula’s even bored with herself. There’s something to the "conceited" statement by Simon.

Scott –You Can’t Hurry Love: Smokey’s trying to be nice. “I am single right now” Really Scott? Ewww, messing up the phrasing and not in a good way. Scott doesn’t have the balls required. Nice guy and that was terrible.

Scott’s living his nightmare with this Simon critique. "A hotel kind of performance…" from Randy...ouch. Kara and Paula pulling out the “Say Something Nice” bullshit. Ryan’s a dick. Asking Paula how he ranks this early is dickish. At this point Scott should go.

Megan Joy For Once in My Life: Drunk girl in a bar singing. Finished stronger than she started, but the problem is her laziness as a singer and performer. It’s like “whatever, I’ll just sing this song and not put my all into it”. Scott’s got some competition to go home.

“Just hanging out” and that’s the problem. She doesn’t want it bad enough or doesn’t have the time to devote to this.

Anoop – Ohhh, Baby, Baby: Of course Smokey’s excited, Anoop’s not sounding different. He has a clothes problem too. Bad song choice because this is boring (not the song, his rendition of it). Anoop will be thanking Scott and Megan for stinking up the joint.

Kara: "You have good skill set" = I respect you ability, but don’t get off on it. Anoop getting the friend speech again from the ladies. Randy wants to party with him, but doesn’t want to call him.

Michael Sarver – Ain’t Too Proud To Beg: Smokey nailed the critique of Sarver. Another lazy singer. “Off the cuff”…not at this point. Guy in a bar singing. He doesn’t get the feeling of songs. Horrible end. Wow, he might have saved Scott from going home.

Unanimous dislike from the judges.

Lil – Heat Wave: Bad hair do. Flapper dress, I’m in a casino at a Motown tribute show. Once again, good singer and singing, but nothing more than that.

Lil looks beat. Paula’s happy drugs must be kicking in if she thinks Lil owned that song.

Adam – Tracks of My Tears: He gets points for looking like Adam Elvis. That’s hilarious. Wow, that was really good. Nailed that last fuckin note. This kid is smart. Best Adam performance to date. Great job. He sings with the feeling most aren’t.

Danny – Get Ready: Danny’s voice is good. That’s ok, but not the best song to be singing now. Running through it and not connecting with the camera.

Allison – Papa Was a Rolling Stone: Groovy lights. Looking good. Wow, she knows how to use her voice. No question at all about being the best voice. Allison got it going on. Big end. Nice.

10) Michael
9) Scott
8) Megan
7) Anoop
6) Lil
5) Danny
4) Kris
3) Matt
2) Allison
1) Adam

Only 2 really standing out were Adam and Allison.

[tessalasset]

dear jennie,

http://theblemish.com/images/2009/03/adam-lambert-burning-man-07.jpg

love,
adam

[tessalasset]

Also,

http://theblemish.com/images/2009/03/adam-lambert-burning-man-03.jpg

[tessalasset]

http://theblemish.com/images/2009/03/adam-lambert-burning-man-04.jpg

[tessalasset]

http://theblemish.com/images/2009/03/adam-lambert-burning-man-05.jpg

[tessalasset]

i think i love adam lambert

[Jenniehoo]

Dear Tessa,


GAY THINGS GAY THINGS GAY THINGS PIER ONE IMPORTS AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL EYELINER ON A DUDE


Love,

Everyone

[captncrzy]

http://www.skateboard.com/media/skateboard/1/pub/u/8/4/7/1//8471/e/f/f/1/u-4f4e4793-11d2815acde--7df1_480x360-crop.jpg


http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_fPMPbVfReYY/SbcjtemwkfI/AAAAAAAACBI/liJdkgVYHdA/s400/adam-lambert-01-2009-03-10.jpg


just sayin

[rskapcat]

Tonight was weird. Maybe I was expecting too much. I liked Scott, Adam, and Kris. Wasn't impressed with anyone else. Danny and Lil both sounded flat, Matt should stick to what he does well (i.e., not rock), and Alison sounded like she was chewing on all of her words (and possibly forgetting some of them). We won't discuss Anoop or Megan.

And I am all kinds of excited about Glee, the new show starting in May. What can I say...I was a choir nerd in school! :p

[HunterGather]

Kris was awesome!
Danny is still consistently good.

I really like Matt, but his performance wasn't very good.
And why was he in the pit with people who look so uninterested in being there.

Matt or that tattoo girl will be getting the boot. Hopefully not matt.
If he is, it's a good time for the judges to save someone.

[captncrzy]

Adam is asking for a homolicious rape.

[iloveorangejuice]

Adam is asking for a homolicious rape.

and I hope its by a big butch woman. I hate him.

[chiapet]

Scott has just really started to bore me. I end up fastforwarding through his performances. And yea, Matt's performance was just awkward and only gave us the opportunity to see the judges looking distracted during his song.

[HunterGather]

Actually, i thought Scott did really good tonight.

He did, however, bore me the past few performances.

But ya, i actuallly voted for Matt tonight like 5 times cause I really think he or tattoo girl is getting the boot.

Wait... did I just say I voted?

[ivankay]

This introduction of the judges thing after the opening credits is getting corny.

Kara’s kinda hot.

Allison is looking a little crazy.

Ryan’s studio is sweet. As dickish as he comes off at times, i always thought he was a good dj.

Anoop – Caught Up: It’s just an ordinary version. Nothing terrible, nothing great. That chain thing on his jacket is lame.

Anoop’s got his frat bros in da house. i swear i wrote that before Kara said it. Maybe she should call me.”I’m trying to be an R&B Artist,” sounds so wrong. Bad reason for wanting to sing for a living.

Megan – Turn Your Lights Down Low: Terrible outfit. This is terrible. Warbley cat. Shitty end. Song was a little unrecognizable.

Randy: “It was watching paint dry”. Harsh dawg. Unanimous shit comments. Her “whatever” attitude is so wrong.

Danny – What Hurts the Most: Good thing is he’s singing with emotion and it’s showing in his eyes. Still opens weak. His voice isn’t able to dominate the bigger parts of the song. Nice. “A” for effort, but the gift ain’t there. Nice voice, not huge. He’s going to be such a big Christian singer.

Judges are happy to get an ok hamburger after getting a shit sandwich.

Allison – Don’t Speak: Playing Guitar. Awesome. This aint working. She’s not connecting with the song. i don’t think this is young girl’s song to sing. The guitar playing threw her off in the beginning. She showed her gift, but not her soul.

“Wannabee” comments from the judges are right on.

Scott – Just the Way You Are: This is not going to help his “contemporary” problem. Scott’s singing just isn’t good enough. His piano playing is almost average. He’s not singing to a person, he’s just singing.

Kara’s being nice (and lookin’ nice). Why are the judges in smoke butt blowing mode? Oh yeah. Gotta keep Scott on. Sorry Megan.

Matt - You Found Me: Camera on Ryan at the start not good. Playing in the crowd is different. Not a good start. He forcing through his throat too much. Trying to be gruff when he’s not. Bad move.

Sucks most times when they want to show they are more than what we think they are. They usually pick wrong.

Lil – When I Surrender: That hair makes her look beat up. Why is Lil looking tired all the time? Get some sleep. The technique is there, but not the emotion.

Going to the kids is low. It’s like the powers that be want her on the show; and the plan is if it goes bad, go to the kids to get some votes. Sneaky producers.

Adam – Play That Funky Music: What? How could you not do a funky version of this song? Adam the terrible reemerges. Fuck! Dude saved it. That got interesting. He sang the shit out of that end.

Giving props to the band. Good move. Kid is smart. He’s the best thing about this show.

Mandisa in da house!

Kris - Ain’t No Sunshine: He sure gets a lot of echo help. Big shot of his face behind him makes his lady audience happy. Doing good. Good to have the strings playing with him. That was nice. What’s with the wind in the mic? Solid.

Kara’s panties need changing. i can help you Kara.

That was one of the worst shows of the season.

9) Megan
8) Scott
7) Matt
6) Anoop
5) Allison
4) Lil
3) Danny
2) Kris
1) Adam

[locachica73]

I think Kris was my favorite from the night. Adam makes me feel very uncomfortable, I am not sure why. I know he is probably getting the younger vote but watching him just creeps me out. And the eddie munster hair last night with the weird dance he did was just too much for me to watch.

[gaypalmsprings]

I think Kris was my favorite from the night. Adam makes me feel very uncomfortable, I am not sure why. I know he is probably getting the younger vote but watching him just creeps me out. And the eddie munster hair last night with the weird dance he did was just too much for me to watch.

Cuz Adam is way gay & he wears lots of stage make-up?

Megan Joy Corkrey has to get the boot. No question.

[locachica73]

no, i am actually use to that, I have teenagers, they all look like that it seems. There is just something way too over the top about him... and again, I couldn't get past the eddie munster hair. I liked him at first but the last two times just didn't do it for me at all. Maybe because he is always putting on a broadway show each week. I would like him to just sit and sing a song and let us hear his real voice and not the overdone voice with all the gyrations.

[locachica73]

I have a feeling that if Megan gets the boot the judges might use their save, they seem to like her even though she hasn't done well the last two weeks. She also only has one sound which annoys me.

[gaypalmsprings]

They will use their save for the blind guy.

[locachica73]

True... and again I am not a fan.

[AlecEiffel]

I don't think they will. That guy is boring and neither of the male judges have any problem saying so.

[HunterGather]

zomg

The group with the bottom 3 is matt/megan/kris (most likely).

Though, i wouldn't be opposed to Anoop getting the boot!
But he's in a group with Danny, so they are safe.

[rskapcat]

I am pleased with results.

[HunterGather]

Was hoping anoop would get the boot, but eh.

It was cringing to see Megan sing her final performance.

[BlueDevil50]

goddamnit, i'm tired of having the creepy blind dude there. he's the most boring dude there and kris is right on his tail with his stupid chimp mouth. grrrrr she was one of my favorites. reminds me of the first season with that black chick, christina.

[HunterGather]

THAT'S what he reminds me of.
I kept thinking he reminds me of someone, but I never really put the monkey thing together.
But Rly, Anoop needs to roll out next show.

http://www.poptower.com/images/db/6272/450/500/kris-allen.jpg
http://pigduck.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/american-idol-season-8-2009-ai-kris-allen.jpg
http://riosoriano07.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/scott-mcintyre-01-2009-01-13.jpg

(he'd prolly get more votes if he went to this look):
http://rhul.net/Resources/Graphics/News-images/Scott-MacIntyre.jpg
http://z.about.com/d/phoenix/1/0/i/e/2/gettyscottmacintyre01.jpg

[BlueDevil50]

hahaha exactly! or slap some sunglasses on...his look just creeps me out. still kinda bums me out that nobody likes matt, and how idol's going to be a sausage party soon. go allison!

[gaypalmsprings]

Dial Idol got it nearly perfect

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w302/gaypalmsprings/idol.jpg

[ivankay]

Allison being in the bottom 3 two weeks in a row is a mystery to me. Seeing how low she is on Dial Idol (first time i have seen it his season) is makes it even stranger. She needs her "moment" next week, big time. If she is on the chopping block, she'll get the save.

i know there must be syncing going on during the group numbers. When Scott did his part during "Don't Stop Believing" it was super obvious. i think his head was like a mile away from the mic.

i think i like Lady Gaga a little more. That was a fun performance.

"Whatever" Megan.

[iloveorangejuice]

The judges will only use the save for adam or danny. No one else.

[iloveorangejuice]

And I hate both of them

[gaypalmsprings]

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/01/14/article-1115802-030D545C000005DC-4_468x339.jpg

[ivankay]

Ah, you were soooo missed gps. More than that high five.

[iloveorangejuice]

I can't wait until Scott wins and he says "I'm just kidding. I can see"

[canexplain]

its of course a guy all the way that will win, and i have 20 bucks on adam .... cr****

[locachica73]

I don't know... Danny has quite a following.

[AlecEiffel]

If the judges don't use the save until the end, could they save whoever is voted out in the final two and extend the show a week?

[locachica73]

I think the rules were they had to use it before it came down to the final 5. I could be wrong though.

[tessalasset]

i actually loved megan's performance. i really like her voice. she and adam are my two faves.

[rskapcat]

How effing awesome was Adam?! My DVR cut off before his performance, so I had to hunt down the audio on the interwebs. Wow.

I liked Matt and Allison as well.

[HunterGather]

I was sorta meh on Adam, but his song tonight was really good. Plus he got the awesome lighting.

And once again, Danny and Kris aced it.
Matt went back to what he does best (tho, the judges got a little TOO excited about his performance).

[iloveorangejuice]

Danny should have died instead of his wife

[gaypalmsprings]

Danny should have died instead of his wife

Ha. I don't see why people like him so much.

[HunterGather]

Danny's good stuff.

[Jremy]

I've never watched a single ep. of this season (or the show since season 1) but i ended up catching Adam Lambert's rendition of "Mad World" and my jaw hit the floor.
That dudes got it...

And here's a question for someone... Adam Lambert was the one who's drag queen pictures surfaced earlier in the competition. Right? gaypalmsprings help me out with this one.

[iloveorangejuice]

adam and danny in the same car that goes off a cliff and explodes

[PlayaDelWes]

El Pollo Loco > American Idol

[iloveorangejuice]

El Pollo Loco > American Idol

oh definately. give me some. now

[gaypalmsprings]

Adam is way gay. He's a musical theatre guy.

[iloveorangejuice]

And all the stupid little girls scream for him when their dads having a better chance of fucking him.

[canexplain]

unless adam does something so off the wall and stupid, they can just hand him the reward tomorrow ... cr****

[gaypalmsprings]

I bet Scott or Kris gets booted tomorrow, & then the judges give a second chance to whomever. No way either one will win the show, though. I wish the results show lasted 5 minutes instead of dragging on for an hour.

[HunterGather]

Dragging the results show as long as they do is fucking shit.

No reason for it to be more than a 30 minute block.
I mean it could be less, but what'r you gonna do, eh?

When I lived in Germany, if I recall correctly, the results are actually broadcasted the night of the voting! They give viewers i think the usual 2 (or 3 or 4..forget...2 sounds right) hours to vote. They cut to another show/movie/news.

Then go back live for the results.

[Jenniehoo]

http://www.zap2it.com/media/photo/2009-03/45415852.jpg

He's the poo - so take a big whiff.

[ivankay]

Dramatic stair shot opening. I do like the lighting a lot this season. Good, judges are sitting. , Kara’s looking nice tonight. Baby pictures? I guess this in song year you were born week. Scott’s dressed better.

Danny Gokey - Stand By Me: Covers from the year you were born is a cop out. So far, so average. Better have a big end. Naw.. Sang good, but just kinda blah.

Kara’s in cheerleader mode.

Kris –All She Wants to Do is Dance: Good for him to be where he is, surrounded by all the little ladies. Good horns. He’s groovin’. That was fun, but not huge and lacking. He was bouncing around vocally and took away the sex of the song.

Simon nailed it and Randy’s advice about it being “you” was clear.

Lil – What’s Love Got to Do With It: Walking out like Tina is a bad move. Comes off as imitative. Don’t make me think of the original, make me forget it. Throwing in the church in the big notes. Looking good Lil, but that was a Vegas version.

“2nd or 3rd rate Tina Turner” must have hurt. That was some of the best comments from the judges (including Paula) that I heard throughout the show’s run.

Anoop – True Colors: Interesting choice. This is nice. Nice ain’t gonna win this. Getting into boring nice territory. Strained a high note. That was ok Anoop, but not memorable.

Scott – The Search is Over: Scott on guitar? Ok. Is Scott coming back? All right Scott. Nailed the emotion. A little straining on the singing, but waaay better than previous weeks.

Harsh Kara. Scott has a punk side? No. Scott sounding bad with “At least I’m versatile” defense.

Allison – I Can’t Make You Love Me: Fuck she can be so good. That was excellent. Moneymaker right there. Best Allison performance.

Kelly Clarkson comparison sounds good to me.

Matt- - Part Time Lover: Could go wrong. Good opening. S’alriight. It’s a professional go. Not the best song to choose, but he’s going good.

Whoa. Judges are going a little too kooky for that one. It was good, but not that good.

What the fuck!?! Fucking Idol being longer than the allocated recording time on the DVR! Fuck!!!!!

Time to go to the youtubes.

Adam – Mad World: Good choice. Wow, sounding really good. Sounding a lot like Jimmy Somerville from Bronski Beat. Adam would do a killer “Small town Boy”. He’s swimming through these highs. Very nice.

Standing ovation from Simon. That’s about right.

Picking one and two is gonna be hard.

8) Scott
7) Lil
6) Anoop
5) Danny
4) Kris
3) Matt
2) ummmm, Allison
1) Adam (they both sang excellent, Adam edges out on originality by Idol standards)

[HunterGather]

Your posts are always great, Ivankay :)

[ivankay]

Aw shucks.



He's the poo - so take a big whiff.

Speaking of great.

[iloveorangejuice]

I must be crazy. Am I the only one who thinks Adam's voice is screechy and annoying? I rather listen to Davey Havok of AFI sing. And I hate Davey Havok with a passion.

[captncrzy]

As a TFF fan, I was offended by Adam's screechy homolicious rendition of a dark, sad, nearly suicidal song.

[ivankay]

"homolicious" i can't believe i never heard that word before reading your post. Adam's new nickname should be that.

[amyzzz]

I'm getting sucked into this. I liked Adam and Allison (of what I saw before Fringe came on). I don't really like Matt's style, so I was also astounded when the judges fell all over themselves about him.

[Jenniehoo]

http://www.zap2it.com/media/photo/2009-03/45415852.jpg?title=Adam+Lambert

You know what's fun? Being obnoxious.

[gaypalmsprings]

I doubt that many gay men would find Adam to be homolicious.

[iloveorangejuice]

I'm hoping some kind of heavy lighting fixture or a piece of the set falls on Adam live on the results show.

[locachica73]

I didn't see Adam's performance and am not that bothered by it.

[gaypalmsprings]

I was blind-sided by Scott's demise.

[HunterGather]

http://djdocrok.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/oh-snap.jpg

[ivankay]

Danny Gokey shaved?

Flo Rida was one of the better guest performers. Weird how they blanked out his website shout out.

Nice to see Kelly doing well and still being goofy.

Bad opening number from the remaining contestants. Song (Can't Get You Out of My Head) wasn't evenly shared and Scott choreography is not just awkward for him, but for whoever is his guide (Anoop this week) as well. That won't be a problem any more (at least until the finale).

Crowd love and reaction to Scott's departure was touching. Good luck Scott. Go listen to some music with balls and live a little life...that will help your singing tons.

[HunterGather]

The group songs need to be done with altogether.
The commercials are ok I guess, but its just hard to watch those live numbers.
So bad...

And a PM is being shot your way

[whynotsmile99]

how could any person say the commercials on American Idol are ok?

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[Jenniehoo]

Going to buy a Ford Fusion, brb.

[HunterGather]

Well to be honest, the only commercials i really saw were from 2 seasons ago (the sanjaya season).

I typically don't watch the results show, or skim through it.

The commercials are pretty bad too, but i'd rather watch those than those live numbers.

[ivankay]

The worst one that comes to mind is from Season 3 when they had the remaining contestants working in a Subway. At the time i thought it was sad because it could have been seen as foreshadowing for some.

The spot with a Louis Black commentary tacked on:

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[tessalasset]

supposedly my friend shane was on the show last night but i haven't been able to get ahold of a video of it. he's a music video director and someone told me he was on it directing one of their ford commercials? was there someone named shane drake on the show last night?

[ivankay]

Yes. He got more face time than any director of the commercials ever did. You should get a kick out of seeing your friend play such a large roll in the making of segment.

[gaypalmsprings]

I never watch results shows. I just look at results on Wikipedia. I mean, an hour of filler is boring.

[ivankay]

The results show has gotten better, but i hear what you're sayin'.

[locachica73]

I usually either get the results on here or watch 10 minutes of the hour show, thank goodness for fast forward.

[tessalasset]

jennie why do you censor yourself so?

[ivankay]

So it’s Quentin Tarintino night. Hooray. Songs from the movies. Hope someone does “Food” from Oliver.

Straight haired Kara. Need to look at this more. Paula is wearing 100 pounds of rocks. Little Steven in da house. Matt’s sorta suit is not working.

Allison – I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing: Going for the big one. This could be right, but song may be played out. Damn, girl hit the big note good. Sang the shit outta that one.

Crowd goes nuts! “The girls’ only hope.” Ouch to Lil. Simon, you can compliment without bringing Lil into it.

Anoop - Everything I Do: Could go way wrong. Can’t risk the boring zone at this point. Better end big. Oh oh, sweaty upper lip. Not bad, not better than good. Bad song choice.

Right, nice vocal, but not exciting. That weird letterman’s jacket screams “Bro!”.

Adam – Born to be Wild: Ha ha! Skip on out Adam. Adam’s rockin with the band. Big echo effect. Ripped that high. This kid rocks! That end ruled. Adam is making some of the most memorable Idol performances. There’s the most viewed youtube clip o the week. Who’s gonna beat this? Hater voters, that’s who.

Matt – Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman: What’s with the pocket watch chain? Oh no. “eeeked” a note. Sucks to have to follow the Adam performance. Kinda like 70’s Paul Williams following Pinball Wizard Elton John. It’s a’ight. Good piano playing. Needs to get bigger.

That straight hair is working on you Kara. Rawr.

Danny – Endless Love: Powder blue jacket. Danny the doctor. This could be a tearjerker. Harp shot. Needed those moist eyes at the end. Danny’s at a vocal disadvantage. Good smokey voice, but lacking power. His emotion and sincerity is good. Got a little lisp.

Kris – Falling Slowly: Great choice. Backing singer taking away from him.. That was ok. Sung alright, but not big enough. Maybe this wasn’t such a good choice after all. Glen Hansard is such a great singer. Chris made me think of Glen. Not good.

Lil – The Rose: Bad song choice. Singing good and loose. Softer Lil performance with good emotion. Should have picked a bigger song.

Fuck. Show’s running over again and didn’t fit the allocated recoding time. Right in the middle of Lil vs. Simon. Dagnabit! Got to go to the next recorded show. Ah, boring fight anyway.

7) Kris
6) Lil
5) Anoop
4) Matt
3) Danny
2) Allison
1) Adam

I think it’s got to be Lil or Anoop gone. If that’s the case, no save gets used.
Quentin was a good mentor. Stressed the importance of emotion in a fun way.

[iloveorangejuice]

Stupid Lil Rounds. She has been my pick from the beginning but has been picking stupid songs.

[tessalasset]

HAH they sang swell season on american idol!?