American Idol Recaps

Well, one of my predictions was correct.  John Park is heading home tonight, although was it just me or did he sound better tonight than he did on Tuesday?  I actually saw his potential tonight and I’m kind of bummed we won’t see him again.

On the other hand, I’m not going to miss the “I know God” guy too much, although I think he’s a really nice guy.  He just needs to grow up a bit.

Okay, how awesome is it to see Danny Gokey so pumped on life.  I didn’t know he’d gone country.  That was fun.

So the feel-good portion of the show is over, and it’s time to send two girls home.

I knew when Didi and Michelle were left standing in the back row that Michelle was going home.  I knew this, first of all, because AI likes to play mind games with us and it appeared that the judges liked Michelle’s performance last night more than Didi’s, so it stands to reason they were trying to throw us off with that pairing.

And second, Didi is likable and memorable, judging from my comments today and based on my own humble opinion.  I’m not sure Michelle stands out in quite the same way.  Well, clearly not; she’s probably packing her bags by now.

Aaaaaand so is Haeley.  She’s precious; she just needs some time to grow and mature.

So they’re down to 16 contestants, and that’s a wrap.

Housewife. Out.

Hm.  Ryan doesn’t do the Seacrest Out thing anymore.  Perhaps I should take a clue.

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Crystal Bowersox is one of my favorites from this season already, and this song is right up my alley.  I love this arrangement, and I love her.  I’m sorry, but you do NOT hear that in a subway every day.  The judges better be nice to her tonight.  And they are.  THANK YOU.

Haeley Vaughn takes the stage in her handmade headband to sing The Climb.  Thanks to the two little girls living in my house, I know this song by heart, so I’m interested to see if she can make it her own.  You can hear her nerves on some of the notes, but girl is only 16 so I can cut her a break.  Okay I take it back.  It’s falling apart.  But I like her.  She’s adorable.  And kudos to her for picking an age appropriate song.  I just don’t think it was good enough. What do you want to bet one of the judges plays the karaoke card?

Lacey Brown is stinkin’ adorable and this song was SO much better for her than the one she sang last week.  Randy pulled out the karaoke card one contestant too late.  Although I’m thinking that if the judges made a song suggestion to me, I wouldn’t sing that exact song the very next week, but rather try to find something similar.  Someone should tell her that.

Katie Stevens shed about 30 years with this song choice, and she sang it well, but I can’t help but feel like it’s still too old.  I share the judges’ frustration.  She could be SO GOOD but she really doesn’t know who she is yet.  But you know what?  When I was 17, I didn’t know who I was either.  Heck, I’m not sure I know who I am NOW.  I guess that’s what separates the artists from the chicks who like to sing.

Didi Benami is singing Lean On Me which is one of those songs that you can really make your own, but I don’t think she did that.  Awwww… I feel bad for her.  She’s trying not to cry.

I love Creed but I’m not sure that I’m going to like Michelle Delamor singing them.  Oh gosh, this is not going well.  I appreciate that she’s trying to make it her own but, no.  Just no.

So far this is Crystal’s night.

Alrightythen.  The judges love Michelle’s performance.  I don’t get it.

Now, Lilly Scott is a girl who knows who she is.  She has such an awesome, unique sound.  I loved this.  Nuff said.

Girls Night is looking up.  Katelyn Epperly nails it with a song from Coldplay.  I think this style suited her. I’m surprised the judges aren’t crazy about it.  Whatev.

Paige Miles is singing a Kelly Clarkson song.  I wasn’t sure about this at first, but she pulled me in about halfway through and kept me hanging on till the end.  Not bad.

Siobhan Magnus is taking on Aretha, oh my word.  I get so tired of contestants trying to sing Aretha and Whitney but this girl can sing the tax code and I’d want to listen to it.  She’s quirky and fun and I hope we get to see a lot more of her.

Well that’s a wrap.  I still say Crystal stole the show, and I’m thinking Haeley and Didi might be in danger.  What do you say?

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Last week I totally missed the boat with the Idol recaps.  I watched both shows a day after the fact, and it wasn’t until I saw Boomama’s Idol recap that I remembered that I was going to blog the show.  I even missed the results show because, hello, SURVIVOR?  Nuff said.

First of all I feel the need to weigh in on the whole Ellen-joining-Idol bit.  I don’t think she necessarily adds anything new to the critiques, but I have always loved her sense of humor, and I thoroughly enjoy her addition to the judging panel.  And I don’t miss Paula one iota.

So with that out of the way, first up is Michael Lynch.  Wow, this is a HUGE improvement over last week.  This guy’s in it to win it.  And I’m totally impressed with his experience in the arts as well as sports.  Glee anyone?

John Park sings Gravity.  Again, this is a huge improvement over last week, but I’m not sure he’s got what it takes to make it to the top 12.  The judges seem to be in agreement.  But can I just say that  I hate it when Ryan questions the judges.  They gave their 2 cents.  Now move on, ‘k?

Casey James is breaking out the electric guitar tonight.  I remember when Bo Bice sang this song; I have his version on my iPod.  Ooooh, I like Casey’s ending.  Up till that point it wasn’t doing much for me.  Cara is right  – the notes were off.  The guitar playing was better than the vocals.

I feel so bad for Alex Lambert.  Poor guy PUKES before every performance.  One puking episode would cure  me of singing in public for EVER.  Little known fact: I used to sing solos but I eventually stopped because my nerves made it such a miserable experience.  So when I watch this show, I secretly WANT to be up there, but I know I’d be totally puking in the bathroom before every show.

So I actually liked this performance right up until but not including that last note.  Yowsas.  But otherwise, I like the tone of his voice.  It’s different, and he’s pure.  HUGE improvement.  SO happy for him.

Toddrick Hall is a cutie-patootie, but this music is so not my thing, I can’t even be objective.  Randy is SO right.  Just sing the ding-dang song already.

I’m not even sure of this guy’s name.  I am so not into this performance. at. all.  And um, he knows God?  And everyone that knows God gets everything they want?  Oh my lawsie, I have so much I want to say about that I don’t even know where to start so I won’t.  Movingrightalong.

Andrew Garcia is singing… something about nothing.  I’m nodding off, y’all.  I need someone to come out here and give us a jammin’ rock and roll performance stat.  I was expecting this guy to be a little bit more quirky and fun. But tonight he was so not.

Aaron Kelly is singing one of those songs that should be banned from American Idol forever and ever amen.  The kid can certainly sing, but I wish he’d choose something more modern and… wait for it… relevant.  Simon is so right.  Sorry, Cara.

Tim Urban is the guy who didn’t make the original top 24, and last week Simon flat out told him he doesn’t deserve to be here, which makes me really want to see him succeed.  I’m a sucker for an underdog, what can I say?  Okay, so I am really liking this.  It’s a great song choice, anyway.  This should buy him another week for sure.  And finally, a song from the 21st century, THANK. YOU.  Okay, the judges are panning him but Simon is on my page.  And did you hear it?  RELEVANT.  Heh.

If I had to put my money on someone to make it to the finals this year based on last week’s performances, it would be Lee Dewyse.  I can’t wait to hear him again tonight, and I love this song, yippee.

Oooh, pitchy.  ACK.  Is it me or is the whole second half of the song off-pitch?  I love his tone, he definitely has his own sound, and he’s sings my type of music, but yikes.  I’m afraid I’m a bit disappointed.

Am I on a different planet?  The judges love him although they all mention the pitch problems so I guess they can just overlook that.  Seems to me that a requirement for a singing competition would be to sing in tune.  Although do you remember Carrie Underwood?  She sang so out of tune when she was on Idol.  I remember I was so irritated when she won over Bo Bice, but now look at her.  And you never hear about Bo Bice amounting to anything so what do I know?

Is that it?  It’s over?  Wow, that went fast.  So alright then.  Who was your fave tonight?  I’m gonna go with Michael Lynch.  And I’m afraid we might loose John Park this week, what do you say?

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