Tonight we’re kicking off the second round of 12. It’s another night with Hits from Billboard Hot 100. Let’s get this party started!
Jasmine Murray — Love Song: I saw Sara Bareilles sing this in concert. Just had to share. This girl is no Sara Bareilles; it was pitchy in parts, but it seems like a good song choice. She’s a good performer. Hmmm. Overall, I’m disappointed.
Matt Giraud — Viva la Vida: Love Coldplay. This guy has potential, but I’m not sure he’s Top 12 material. The judges are on my page.
Jeanine Vailes — This Love: I want to come back in my next life with her legs. That is all. I like the song, and I like how she makes it her own, but it’s just not working for her.
PSA: The judges complain that the contestants are choosing the wrong songs so why don’t the producers allow the judges to HELP THEM CHOOSE THE RIGHT SONGS!? It would make the show SO much better.
Nick Mitchell/Norman Gentle (or whatever he’s going by this week) — Living Without You: I really don’t know what to make of this guy. If he can sing, he’s sure is trying awfully hard to hide it. Randy calls it entertaining. I think that’s being generous. Paula calls him memorable. Perhaps.
Allison Iraheta — Alone: One of my favorite songs; pretty ambitious for a 16-year-old. Why am I doubtful she can bring it? Okay so that’s… wow. I’m pleasantly surprised. She has a very individual sound. I love it when Randy says “blew it out the box”. I always want to say that but I could never pull it off.
Kris Allen — Man in the Mirror: What a cutie. But can we ban all Michael Jackson songs from this competition from now on? Kthanksbai. Okay so yeah, he’s a really good performer. I’m liking this, Michael Jackson and all. He comes into his own towards the end. I don’t remember him in Hollywood so I’m not sure what Kara’s talking about. Interesting, judges are divided. Glad to know I’m not totally off base.
Megan Joy Corkrey — Put Your Records On: Great song. She’s adorable. Feeling optimistic. Oh this isn’t quite what I was hoping for. I dunno. Paula loves her. Simon’s onto something — it got shouty at the end. And yikes, Megan’s saying she rocked it in that part. Now you know I don’t like it when the contestants argue with the judges. I’m with Simon — I want her to get voted thru, but she didn’t nail it tonight.
Matt Breitzke — If You Could Only See: Great song. Awww, he’s like a big teddy bear. I want to like him, but I’m afraid this is just really good karaoke. Is it just me, or is Simon nicer this year?
Jesse Langseth — Betty Davis Eyes: She’s gorgeous. Now let’s see if she can sing. And she CAN. I’m liking this chick. But next time she needs to finish knitting her sweater before appearing on national TV. Was she just trying not to yawn? Yeah, I’m with Randy on the 5-note range. Nevermind the part about Simon being nicer this year. Telling people they are forgettable is so rude. Ugh.
Kai Kalama — What Becomes of the Broken Hearted: Eh. He’s good, I guess. I’m too distracted by that mop on his head to be objective about the performance. There’s potential there, but I’m not sure he’s Top 12 material.
Mishavonna Henson — Drops of Jupiter: I’m always intrigued by those who are cut and come back to get through the following year. That was strange. There were parts that were all there and there were other parts that were really baaaaad. The judges keep saying she’s a good singer, but there were parts of that song that were very off.
Adam Lambert — Satisfaction: Oh yeah. Awesome song. I LURV THE STONES. Yes I realize he just said it’s his MOTHER’S favorite band. I’m 36 going on 50. This guy has mad talent, but I’ve always found him a bit uncomfortable to watch, and tonight is no different. Yes, thank you Simon! “There were some parts that were excruciatingly bad and parts that were brilliant.” That pretty much sums it up for me too. But I can’t see NOT voting him through. He’s got amazing potential, once he drops that affected stage persona.
My top 3 picks: Allison and Adam and… Kris? Megan? Jesse? I’m conflicted. What’s your take?
There will be no results show recap tomorrow night. I won’t be home to watch it, and Survivor is taking precedence on my DVR. Life is just full of tough choices, is it not?
Glad that I’m not the only ‘meh’ tonight.
It was less than Idol tonight, in my opinion.
I’ll DVR it and then ffwd to the results
I actually liked several of these contestants before hearing them sing tonight and thought it was going to be sooo hard to pick favorites. However, not so much after hearing them sing. I like Matt G. , Adam, & Kris. From the girls I like Megan and Jesse. However, I’m not sure either will get through.
Ok, Let me just say your re-cap
BLEW IT OUT OF THE BOX DAWG
(was I succesful)
We pretty much agree on tonite…..last week’s was much better, tonite a bit blah for me. But I have hopes for some of them! Allison was my FAV!!
I’m just lovin AI being back on again, whoot!!! The results show is pretty miss-able in my opinion esp compared with Survivor!! 
I’m watching Idol with this post open in the background so I can go “What do I think about them? Oh, yeah, that,” because I’m so indifferent about tonight’s group.
The Norman guy has a good voice and he possibly has good entertainment potential. But I think he is making a mockery of the whole scenario and he is wasting a lot of talent.
I’m pulling for Allison, Adam, and Kris too.
But what I need some more information about is this Megan Corkrey. What’s the attraction? I don’t see it. She’s sloppy, she spoke most of the lyrics, then the notes she actually did sing were way off, and she seems like a big ol’ bandwagon phony. Not unlike Adam. He seems so trendy and fakey. But man can he sing…
Erin, yeah, I do know what you mean about Megan. I think it’s that she is so “commercial” as they like to say. If she could pull it together vocally, she’s very marketable. But there were LOTS of mistakes. I doubt she’ll make it thru.
you know, I don’t understand the purpose of Nick/Norman – he’s taking the spot someone with real SINGING talent could have—-sure I guess you could say he’s entertaining – but this is AMERICAN IDOL and singing show NOT America’s got Talent………that’s where he belongs, I just don’t understand this??? and it’s REALLY irritating me – even Simon thinks it’s funny – ok, so your show is a JOKE? right!! now I get “it”
I pretty much agree with your opinion on everyone – last night was definitely “ho-hum”
~TidyMom
I love your recaps. I agree with you on pretty much everything especially the part about letting the judges help them pick their songs. I think a lot of them could have been so much better if they made a better song choice.. but maybe that’s part of the competition, picking the right song… Can’t wait to see next week.