Well it's AI season so of course I'm back  lol. 

So this year I boycotted most of the audition/hollywood episodes because I did not want to get any preconceived notions of who the producers think America is supposed to like. 

So for those who did watch last night- what did you think?  My personal favorites last night were Jason Castro and Robbie Carrico.  However I am a little confused about if Jason was permitted to play a guitar, why didn't one of the other guitar players opt for that? 
Who do I think is going home?:  I bet it's gonna be between Jason Yeager, Luke Menard, or Garrett Haley (possibly Chikezie as well)
And who do I think is way overrated?:  David Archuleta.  I don't know why but I'm just not that fond of him.  He's not a bad singer but to me he's just not that good.  Also David Cook and Michael Johns.  I honestly think they are trying too hard for the rock sound and it's destroying their voices.
Danny and Colton both suck and are annoying as h*ll but unfortunately may stick around long enough to become this year's Sanjayas. 

Any opinions?

Do the women suck this year or something?  :D

Do the women suck this year or something?  :D


Last night was the male competition. Female competition is tonight.

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So this year I boycotted most of the audition/hollywood episodes because I did not want to get any preconceived notions of who the producers think America is supposed to like. 



I guess that's why you missed my American Idol thread...oh well I'll play in yours  ;)


I liked crap... I won't lean names until next week....it always takes me a couple of days to figure out who's who...


I liked the last two... the Australian is my favorite of the guys.


I don't know why dreads got to play the guitar either but he had the best performance last night...or the most interesting but I will be annoyed if he does it every week.

I liked Moon River...was that Luke... it was a little boring but I thought he vocals were pure not sharp as Randy suggested.


I agree David Archuletta was TOTALLY overrated.


I really dislike the "Hair Boys"  that's what I'm calling the guys who, as Simon also noted, spent more time focusing on their hair than on their performances. That would be Jail House Rock Kid - okay was that totally high school musical or is it me?  Anyway, him and all the guys who looked they ironed their hair down flat after walking thru a wind tunnel. (including Ellen's doppelganger  ;D )

I hope the girls are better!

see ya tomorrow!

I had a chance to watch AI last night....I really like the Australian guy, Michael Johns, the best.  :)

I had a chance to watch AI last night....I really like the Australian guy, Michael Johns, the best.  :)



That's his name!  Thanks!  I'd karma you but I already did somewhere else. . ..


I loved it when he sang Bohemian Rhapsody. I hope he sings it again!

I guess that's why you missed my American Idol thread...oh well I'll play in yours  ;)


I liked crap... I won't lean names until next week....it always takes me a couple of days to figure out who's who...


I liked the last two... the Australian is my favorite of the guys.


I don't know why dreads got to play the guitar either but he had the best performance last night...or the most interesting but I will be annoyed if he does it every week.

I liked Moon River...was that Luke... it was a little boring but I thought he vocals were pure not sharp as Randy suggested.


I agree David Archuletta was TOTALLY overrated.


I really dislike the "Hair Boys"  that's what I'm calling the guys who, as Simon also noted, spent more time focusing on their hair than on their performances. That would be Jail House Rock Kid - okay was that totally high school musical or is it me?  Anyway, him and all the guys who looked they ironed their hair down flat after walking thru a wind tunnel. (including Ellen's doppelganger  ;D )

I hope the girls are better!

see ya tomorrow!


No Luke was the guy that sang "Everybody's Talkin at me"  I didn't like moon river (Jason Yaeger)  It was very boring.

Tonight I only got to see the show from Ramiele on.  But from the clips that I saw, I think tonight's best were Ramiele and Asia'h.  Sayesha could be better but I thought she was pretty flat throughout the whole song.  Either that or the instrumentation was out of wack.  And about Carly, I agreed with Simon before he even said anything.  From what I've already seen of her, even though she's all in the hype, I just am not a fan.  I think she's as overrated as David A.  I was even thinking the same thing about the "mic technique" how it was annoying- even before Simon said anything. 
And I'll have to go to youtube and find the full videos, but I was expected good things from Amanda Overmyer (the "rock n roll nurse") but from the small clip I saw, she just was not very good.

No Luke was the guy that sang "Everybody's Talkin at me"  I didn't like moon river (Jason Yaeger)  It was very boring.

Tonight I only got to see the show from Ramiele on.  But from the clips that I saw, I think tonight's best were Ramiele and Asia'h.  Sayesha could be better but I thought she was pretty flat throughout the whole song.  Either that or the instrumentation was out of wack.  And about Carly, I agreed with Simon before he even said anything.  From what I've already seen of her, even though she's all in the hype, I just am not a fan.  I think she's as overrated as David A.  I was even thinking the same thing about the "mic technique" how it was annoying- even before Simon said anything. 
And I'll have to go to youtube and find the full videos, but I was expected good things from Amanda Overmyer (the "rock n roll nurse") but from the small clip I saw, she just was not very good.


The moon river song was boring but I still liked the guy's voice.... he's not my favorite but I'd prefer to see others go before him...


I signing off now so that I can go and watch the girls now.

BTW, anyone else think Jason Castro was high on performance night? 

I like David Archuleta, there is something about him that draws me in.  I really like the Australian guy, too.  None of the girls have impressed me yet.  I kind of like the girl whose dad died just before her audition.  Maybe I am just giving her credit for singing that song so soon after his death.  Yeah, I cried like a baby.

I didn't get to talk about the girls...seriously...I'll get their names down by the time we get to the top 12


Sorry to see Joanne go...she wasn't great but it was nerves and there were worse singers than her. I kinds hoped that the birthday girl would go. . .  I don't like her she is too full of herself and its not very cute.

I liked Alexandrea or whatever- she did Spinning Wheel right?  I liked Ramiele and Syesha...syesha my favorite so far.

You're right Amanda - that's the nurse right.. .I just call her Bonnie Raitt... her performance was totally annoying and as Simon said all over the place.

I am not a fan of Asia'h's don't know why - its a visceral thing there's nothing about her performance or singing that bugs me but I see the girl and I have an instant dislike for her...she must remind me of someone I'm blocking or something.

Brooke is the one from Mesa AZ...I know that because that's where my mom lives. Not a fan of hers either.  As Simon says she is too joyful.

I hope the girl who does impressions steps it up next week. I don't know if you saw the clips yet but she was very stiff during the performance. She has a really good voice but her singing personality is going to kill her...oddly enough she appears very easy going and fun back stage.

I am watching for the first time in about 3 years.........

Syesha = YES
Archuleta = NO

Archuleta is young and annoying because he can't speak.  He can sing a little and has a nice stage presence but is boring off stage.  All the voters may think he is cute and vote for him. 

Also, and more importantly, Archuleta's voice doesn't seem to change to me.  It seems like it is always in the same tone which would drive me crazy if I were to buy a 40-minute CD.

Michael Johns is good I am not sure how versatile he is.

Syesha is amazing. She is the true star.

Syesha is amazing. She is the true star.


Shoot she BLEW me away belting out Chain of Fools even tho she had laryngitis


okay QueenAmenRa  remind who the number one hair boy is...he did Jail House Rock last week... I REALLY want him to go and the show doesn't start for another 40 minutes  ;D


I'll talk to you more later tonight or tomorrow!

Q

They say Danny Noriega is the new Sanjaya ;D

That one kid who sang 'Imagine' on tonight's show was the best.  If he gets voted out, then the show is rigged

I DVR'ed tonight's episode and will watch it tomorrow.  Danny Noriega is sooooo bad.

I’m writing this as I watch the show and before I hear the judges comments.

Michael Johns….boring and it sounded off key to me…and,  if you’ll allow me to steal from Paula and Randy standard critism, very pitchy. 

Jason Castro…I don’t know if the guitar is cheating but it makes him a littlle more interesting…except for that first intro to the chorus…ew something happened there- oh another bad note… okay I liked some of it but not all of it.  (wow I think randy was reading over my shoulder  ;D)

Luke  Menard… I am not a fan of the falsetto and he hit it a lot but his vocals were better than the others.  I wish someone would sing  a song I actually like…7 to go maybe one of them will come through for me.  ::)

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Robbie Carrico (aka…rocker hair boy- Axl Rose called he wants his look back  ;D)…  Hot Blooded hey a song I like why is he singing it with such low energy…. Its boring… dare I say karaokish  (Randy is copying me again)

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Danny Noriega (aka hair boy numero uno….or hsm boy- um that’s high school musical  8-P )….Superstar… I never thought anyone could do a version of Superstar that I would dislike….I was wrong. I admit it I don’t like the kid so there is little he will be able to do to impress me.  NEXT!  >:(

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David Hernandez….Why was he looking in the camera like that…that was a little weird… the vocals weren’t bad.  Good enough to stay on but not astounding.  I just want someone to blow me away and they aren’t .  :(

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Jason Yeager…(wannabe hair boy…not quite there but the highlights get him close)….there is something too “cleanâ€� about him- like Paul Anka trying to do Tutti Fruiti…he just doesn’t fit with the song. The vocals are okay but not strong -he might go this week…he can’t hold the note.  Simon nailed it… a quite good singer who can’t perform very well…that is exactly his problem.

Commercial….seriously these  commercials are killing me. They are every 5 minutes.  >:(

Chikezie…okay is it wrong that I want to hate on the background singers? They were off key on their “I Believeâ€�s  Chikezie gave a pretty solid performance.  8)

David Cook (aka balding hair boy)… ooh another guitar…he suddenly looks better. Sounds better too …except for the chorus which seems to have fallen a little flat.

What a novelty…two singers and then a commercial break….

David Archuleta….how arrogant to take on John Lennon. . . you know the vocals weren’t horrible but what was missing was the soul of the song. He didn’t make me feel it. I don’t if that’s something that comes with life experience or just regular experience. Something about Imagine moves me…I didn’t feel moved tonight.

I knew they were going to like it... whatever.  not a lot of great stuff going on here tonite.

I’m writing this as I watch the show and before I hear the judges comments.


David Archuleta….how arrogant to take on John Lennon. . . you know the vocals weren’t horrible but what was missing was the soul of the song. He didn’t make me feel it. I don’t if that’s something that comes with life experience or just regular experience. Something about Imagine moves me…I didn’t feel moved tonight.

I knew they were going to like it... whatever.  not a lot of great stuff going on here tonite.




Sorry Snoz but IMO David Archuleta hit it out of the park.
I know to say something critical about John Lennon or his music is taboo in some circles but he never did anything for me.
And I never really cared for this song. But, the way he sang it had me hanging on every note.  And for the first time I liked the song.

Danny Noriega is the "hair guy" and yes he's got to go!!! I was surprised but glad that the other "hair guy" (Colton) went home last week.  I thought he would last too long cuz either little teenage girls or teenage boys would think he's hot.
I was a little disappointed with Jason Castro (the guy with the dreads)  I thought he would be smart enough not to play the guitar again.  His song wasn't bad but it could have been better.  I still like him though.  And....I seriously think the producers have been trying to hide him or make sure he's got less time in the spotlight.  Like I noticed how Seacrest was being a jerk, wasting time asking stupid questions to all the contestants...except Jason Castro.  I mean maybe it's nothing but he didn't even say anything to him.  Just listen to the judge's comments and then here's the number to call; goodbye!
I was very surprised and pleased with Chikezie.  But I think that Luke has definitely got to go this week!  He destroyed Queen.  Jason Yaeger needs to go too- he just sucks.
And as far as David Archuleta....I still don't like him as much as he's made out to be.  He'll go far that's for sure but just not appealing to me.  This week was better than last week but that song is just soooooo cliche.
Oh yeah and David Hernandez: I think he sang pretty well this time.  But it just hurts to watch.  He always makes those weird faces with his eyebrows... but then other than that he did ok.

And now for the girls:
It was really a bad night for everybody in my opinion.  Just so many cliche song choices.  Like Brooke Smith was ok, but yeah they've already told her she reminds them of Carly Simon, it doesn't mean she needs to actually sing Carly Simon.  And I was really really disappointed in Amanda Overmyer.  I think she's capable of much better but I wouldn't be surprised if she goes home this week.  Kady Malloy is probably going home too.  And I thought Asia'h would be smart enough not to pick that song!  None of the girls were good tonight, IMO

I like David Archuleta too. Just has that pure voice and nice personality - I can see how his niceness might grate people, but he's only young.

Luke doing Queen was quite enjoyable and though I wasn't a fan of the guy with dreads, I liked how he did an Andy Gibb song.

As for the girls, I like Ramiele a lot - I think she's Phillipino originally.

And thank God the auditions are over - they get more tired each year.

I liked the way this worked for me last night so I am doing it again.
I will write my opinions during the performance before I hear the judges’ comments.

Carly Smithson (what’s the female version of bloke)….Good way to start the show. I thought she set the bar pretty high.  The whole performance was strong and in tune….wow  what’s Randy smoking?  (I’m predicting an opportunity for her to sing with Heart in the finale.)

Syesha Mercado (my favorite she better knock it out!)… any song from the 70s and she picks Me & Mr. Mr. Jones? Okay she nailed the chorus but the verses were a little too slow. I kind of liked it but not my favorite … I still wish she would’ve done Sweet Thing that’s a better song.  (What Simon said O0 )

Brooke White (the prude)… ooh another guitar…the guitars are distracting because they make the singers look more interesting.  She sings well… It seems like she goes a little flat when she gets to the low notes. I like the middle and the higher notes but wince on the low notes.

Ramiele Malubay….can we just send 4 guys home?  The girls are far better than the boys. The song kind of controls her rather than her controling the song but it was miles better than the best guy performance.  (look at Randy & Paula reading my mind again) She was still better than the boys

Kristy Lee Cook….Her entire performance feels forced and planned ….okay now squat- now move your head- step step squat…. Oh yeah the vocals weren’t bad.

Amanda Overmyer (aka Bonnie Raitt)….  Wayward Son seems like a good song choice but I do not like that frantic stomping dance move she does…its more distracting than the guitars.  Half way thru and this is my least favorite performance of the night….  And yet still better than the guys…  (what’s Paula smoking?)

Alaina Whitaker (which one is she? Funny we share the same idiosyncrasy)  wow that wasn’t very good….she really went off on that high note didn’t she?

Alexandrea Lushington ….nice vocals to a boring song.  See I was going to say safe but I knew Randy was going to say it too… ;)

Kady Malloy… well she’s trying to put more personality into her performance….but there are far better songs out there….Can I just pick the songs for these people? Trust me I couldn’t do any worse.  I would’ve picked Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’ because I really want to hear a woman sing it.

Asia’h Epperson…  STOP PLAYING WITH YOUR EXTENTIONS!  Oops …. Missed that low note didn’t you.  She didn’t blow me away….the only thing that may save her was that one high note.  And the last note.

And now for the girls:
It was really a bad night for everybody in my opinion.  Just so many cliche song choices.  Like Brooke Smith was ok, but yeah they've already told her she reminds them of Carly Simon, it doesn't mean she needs to actually sing Carly Simon.  And I was really really disappointed in Amanda Overmyer.  I think she's capable of much better but I wouldn't be surprised if she goes home this week.  Kady Malloy is probably going home too.  And I thought Asia'h would be smart enough not to pick that song!  None of the girls were good tonight, IMO


I agree the girls had poor song choice and if they were the only ones singing this week I might have judged them harsher I really disliked the guys tho.

I saw a clip of David Hernandez's performance on the View today and taken out of context the whole thing was bad!

I want Danny Noriega and I'll agree... Luke can go too.

for the girls I want Amanda and Alaina to go.


I'm glad you agree with me about Archuleta but you're right he probably will go far.

Good (and funny) analysis Snoz,

The ones I liked.......For once I somewhat agreed with the judges.

1. Chikeze -  Surprised the heck out of me. Yes, he is very funny-looking, but I really like his smooth R&B voice.  I loved every nook and cranny of his performance and watched it 5 times!!  I loved his song selection because I did not know the song. Donnie Hathaway?  I like his voice and his old-R&B style, though it is not the best in the competition.  I would buy his CD before anything from Ruben Studdard.

2. The kid - Yes, Archuleta was good.  I was impressed. I liked the choice of very soft guitar as background to highlight his vocals. His version of the song was nice. It took a line to two to know what song it was.  There is no doubt that his voice is very pure and pleasant.  However, to me it always seems to be the same - high or low note - no difference.  I really do not believe I could listen to a 40-minute CD of him.  He only seems to do ballads. Can this boy rock out???? 

3. David Hernandez actually blew me away from the beginning - walking down the stairs, the growls, pure voice, and well-rehearsed (or may be natural) stage act.  (I hate to side with the judges on this one).  He does do weird stalker-like things with his eyes as you guys mention.  I like his voice and enjoyed his act.

Anyways, the judges and (probably) America love Archuleta and he has the momentum.  Like Obama - young and unqualified - but has the momentum and potential to carry him to victory.

1. Syesha (my favorite too) - She is definitely the complete package - gorgeous, good voice, great personality, great stage act.  She didn't showcase her voice this week.  She WILL BE BACK NEXT WEEK and better give us something!

2. Carly Smithson - her high notes were pretty good (not the best) but her low notes were bad. Watch it again if you don't believe me.  Heart is definitely PERFECT for her!  I like her.

3. Ramiele - I like her voice but did not like the song.  For me, the disco songs do not work well in Idol.  Well, maybe Donna Summer would.....with the right singer.

The rest...........
LADIES
Brooke White - a little boring.  Do we really need another Carly Simon?  What we DO need is another Tori Amos, but Brooke ain't it.

Kisty Lee Cook - she is cute, but I fast forwarded through hers after hearing the first 20 seconds. I would like to see more of her. Wink Wink.

Amanda - What the F.....?  WHY IS SHE STILL HERE?  YUCK!  I would have left her in Toledo or Sioux Falls or whatever rock she crawled from under.

Alaina - hmmmm.

Alexandria - boring song but I kind of liked her.  I didnt like her much in the past.

Kady Malloy was okay.  Is it me or does she always look annoyed or angry or upset or something? 

Asia - Her voice is a little funny to me though I like her good-hearted personality and charisma.  Song was okay and I liked her ending.

GUYS
Michael Johns was terrible though I liked him in the past.  His stage act looks like he is always imitating Jim Morrison - two hands on the microphone and such.  Is it just me who sees this? 

Luke Menard picked an amazing song (Killer Queen) with alot of lyrical twists and turns. Verrry difficult to pull off.  His act was good and he carried himself well on stage, but his voice is too wimpy and annoying.

Robbie was boring. I like him though.  I want to see him really rock out to something harder like Van Halen or Metallica! 

Danny Noriega is too annoying and gay (not that there is anything wrong with that, lol).  Gay is fine but too gay is not. Voice seems okay though. And if he rolls his eyes again and makes another funny face and I going to throw my remote through my TV.

Jason Yeager was soo bad!!!!!!!  WHY IS THIS GUY HERE?
Jason Castro picked a downright nasty song and his vocals were horrendous.
David Cook - fast forwarded through, realized afterwards, and didn't care to go back.

^ good observations I agree with most of what you said.

Danny Noriega is safe.

It's the new Sanjaya >:(

Yeah Sanjaya.  I didnt watch it last season though. However, I know him.

When the singers get voted off for their bad performance, why do they sing the song that got them kicked off?  Seems a little counterintuitive. I guess because they had prepared all week for the song.

Damn that crappy Amanda chick is staying, along with Danny.  ::)

Danny Noriega is safe.

It's the new Sanjaya >:(


NOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Yeah Sanjaya.  I didnt watch it last season though. However, I know him.

When the singers get voted off for their bad performance, why do they sing the song that got them kicked off?  Seems a little counterintuitive. I guess because they had prepared all week for the song.


I agree... it's like... Thank you for being on Idol but America thinks you suck....Okay SING!!!  ;D




Damn that crappy Amanda chick is staying, along with Danny.  ::)



No Way Alexandrea should be going home before Amanda.


America got 3 out of 4 right.

It is kind of mean to make them sing after they've just been voted off.

If I was on American Idol (or Canadian Idol) and I was voted off, I sure as heck wouldn't sing the song I Sang for that week.  I'd just make up something on the spot with lyrics like "You voted me off, and I know who you are, so becareful tonight when you start up your car" or "You didn't vote for me, and it really broke my heart, so instead of a farewell (puts microphone to ass) i'll let a big fart"

:D

I was very sad to hear that Alexandrea got eliminated. I really thought she would be in the top 12 for sure.  :(


It is kind of mean to make them sing after they've just been voted off.

If I was on American Idol (or Canadian Idol) and I was voted off, I sure as heck wouldn't sing the song I Sang for that week.  I'd just make up something on the spot with lyrics like "You voted me off, and I know who you are, so becareful tonight when you start up your car" or "You didn't vote for me, and it really broke my heart, so instead of a farewell (puts microphone to ass) i'll let a big fart"

:D


;D ;D ;D

So I'm glad Jason Y and Alaina are gone.  But wow was I surprised with the other 2.  I can understand Amanda not going home yet cuz I guess she's got a fan base built from the auditions and Hollywood week. But Alexandrea was at least good ENOUGH to stay maybe another week.  Kady should be going soon.
And I could have sworn Luke singing Killer Queen was a definite suicide.  I just don't see how he could be more popular than Robbie.  Robbie should have made it to the top 12 and then some. Oh well at least my favorites are still there.

Ok so about the top 8 guys last night:

Luke has GOT to go home!!!!!  Killer Queen was bad enough but what he did last night was corny to the extreme and just plain SUCKED!  He a definite good-bye!  It's a tough call who else will be going home.  I'd like Danny to go but I have a feeling that's not gonna happen.
Despite the awkward beginning and losing breath at the end, I thought Jason did a pretty good job.  Michael Johns and David Cook were ok, although I think David C. still needs to work on pronouncing his words more clearly. 
Simon read my mind about David Archuleta:  he really should have stayed at the piano the whole time.  Or else stood the whole time.  Doing both made his performance a little cheesy, IMO. I did not like Chikezie or the stripper this week.