I’m tuning in a bit late tonight and my DVR is being temperamental so I missed the first performance. Was it any good? Who was it? I tuned in just in time for a Triscuit commercial, which gave me a hankering for some cheese and crackers.
But anyway.
Alex Lambert is getting ready to sing Trouble, and I’m already worried that trouble is what he’s getting into. Great song, but I’m not sure he can pull it off. I dunno, I generally like that unique quality to his voice, but on this, notsomuch. Actually, by the end I was starting to change my mind. The judges liked it. I think he needs another five years. What is he, 17? Googling… Okay, so he’s 19. Well… I’m not sure what I think. What do YOU think?
Now, Tim Urban’s performance of Hallelujah was pretty darn good. It helps that I absolutely adore this song, but it’s almost becoming one of those songs that should go on the Do Not Sing list for a while. But he really pulled it off. WHAT is Ellen doing hopping up on stage? Aw, he’s about to cry. I’m so happy for him.
Andrew Garcia better find that magic he had during Hollywood week or I fear he may be going home tomorrow night. Aaaaaaand… this isn’t it. There was nothing magical about that. And what’s this “peaking too early” nonsense about? So he had one good song. It was a fluke. Either you’ve got it or you don’t. And that’s all I’ve got to say about that.
Okay, now we’re talking. Casey James on a stool with his acoustic guitar and a microphone singing Keith Urban. I think he finally got it right this week. Randy, no… safe? Hm. No, I disagree. I think it was “honest” — to coin one of the judges’ favorite words. Thank you, Ellen. Oh, and then Kara plays the “honest” card. See? Told ya. Simon says it was his second best performance this season, but I actually like this better than the Bryan Adams song from Week One; I think he was trying too hard on that one. But whatever. He should stick around another week for sure.
Aaron Kelly, oh dear. This song is way too big for him. (What do you want to bet one of the judges says that? I predict Randy.) Nice effort, but not age appropriate and his voice just doesn’t have the power this song requires. Now see, Randy actually liked it. But Ellen and I are on the same page. Haha. He just said “Yes ma’am” to Ellen. Which proves my next point — I TOTALLY agree with Kara about the subject matter of the song. Simon at least admitted the vocals weren’t there, so he had part of it right.
Oooooh, Glee commercial. April 13th. Write it down.
Toddrick Hall is taking on Queen. Alright then. I do love this song, especially the Glee version — it’s on my Running playlist, but… Hey now, this is pretty hot. He’s pulling it off. There was a little part there before the grand finish where I wanted more, but I guess he was saving it up for the last note. I’m not quite sure who we’re going to vote out this week.
A whirly skirt? Hunh. Cute. If you’re 15. Or a toothpick.
Clearly I don’t watch commercials much. I’m not quite sure why I feel the need to comment on them.
Ooooh, I’m glad I didn’t miss Michael Lynche in my DVR debacle/fiasco. Not typically my style of music, but this just might make me a convert. Loving Randy’s reaction. And Ellen’s. But what is up with Kara? And is Simon actually being sensitive? Wow.
So who did I miss? Because I’m not sure who to predict will go home. Oh here we go. Recap. Lee Dewyze. And it looks like it was a good one.
To go home tomorrow night, I’m thinking Andrew Garcia and… Alex? Aaron? What say you?
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You can’t have that DVR messing up during idol!! I don’t know what I’d do if I had to watch all those dang commercials. At least since they’re down to an hour show, they’re not doing a commercial after every singer. I agree – it’s hard to guess who will be eliminated this week. My guess is Andrew, and either Aaron or Toddrick. My take on all the contestants on my blog.
I was so cracking up when I read this because I said the same thing about the stupid whirly skirt commercial! Mike was aaaaaamazing, my fave of the night!
I thought the exact same thing about the whirly skirt. That would make a grown woman (who wasn’t 5’11″ tall and 110 pounds) look like a stubby mess.
I actually enjoyed all of the boys tonight. I would like to send 4 girls home tonight and keep all of the guys. I’m just not feeling the girls tonight. I’ve often wondered why they don’t just pick the top 24 SINGERS and go from there. Why do they have to split it up? It doesn’t seem fair to me.
Yeah, Lee did great, but I think that the judges gave him the runaround. I think he’s my favorite. I like Casey too.
The judges love Alex Lambert, but he’s never been my guy.
I think at this point in the competition, the guy’s field is still up for grabs for anyone. The girls just seem to have a few who are up and down and all over the place, and the guys are more consistent.
My husband will pretty much say whatever Simon says before his turn…it’s like they were separated at birth. He said that Kara is the new Paula – all emotional and getting kind of loco. I still have hopes for the Straight Up guy…
Lee reminds me of Adam Duritz from Counting Crows in the way he delivers a song. I hope he can stay around long enough to shine a little more, he seems more confident this week.
The whole middle section….meh. It’s a “bookend” week for me – Lee and Michael. IMO, Michael blew everyone away last night, though I give Todrick props for taking on Queen and doing (I though) a good job.
Ha! I saw the whirly skirt commercial, looked at my thirteen year old daughter, and informed her that we NEED to get some of those for her. I want her to wear skirts to church, but we’ve had a hard time finding some that are appropriate.
Most of the idol guys were bad, bad, bad last night. We loved Michael Lynch.
Hmmm. I like Lee because he’s from Chicago.
I loved Andrew at the beginning (I’m still stuck with that Paula song in my head), but I think it’s time for him to go now. Todrick really pulled that one off–amazing! And Michael . . . oh my. My daughter and I had to pull up the lyrics of that song to figure out what it was about, but once we did we were practically crying. His wife must be one lucky girl.
And Alex? I only have one word. Mullet.
No comment on Idol since I didn’t watch it.
But, have been thinking I need to tell you about songs to add to playlist if not already on it:
Mess of Me
The Sound
both by Switchfoot. When I listen to them I get a tiny bit excited to hit the gym for real in a few months.
I like thim all kinda equally. I was really surprised by Tim Urban that he pulled that song off and Toddrick Hall did WAY better than I expected, but I agree with Simon that he is destined for Broadway.