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Season 8

TOP 5
Wow this season has flown by. I wish I could say I was as impressed by this season's talent as the judges keep saying. But I'm not. Few of these contestants have done anything I'd consider great. I know everyone is so excited about how unique Adam is, but honestly I don't care about how unique a person is. I care about whether or not I like to listen to them. So yeah...I'll continue watching of course but I'm pretty much over this season.

Hm...didn't know that "Blame It" was a Jamie Foxx song...not that I like it. But yeah, I pretty much don't know anything about R&B artists. It'll be interesting/painful to see how they fill this hour with 5 contestants singing 1 song.

Kris Allen
LOL Jamie is such a vocal talent and all. Kris sounds a little too feminine right now. Maybe I don't appreciate the "sensitive guy" as much as other girls...but no. I need him to be a little more masculine while singing this cheesetastic song. I don't like this sudden upbeat portion either.
Judges say: Randy thinks it was his best performance to date. Kara is talking about technical abilities...he set the technical standard so high. Paula says he's transitioned into a sophisticated gentleman...near impeccable. Simon thought it was good but not as enthusiastic as the others...thought it was a little bit wet...safe/quite nice/incredible.

Allison Iraheta
Oh I hope she doesn't suck tonight.  She looks pretty tonight. Dress is a bit ug in the bottom but her hair looks cute. She's 17. oh dear.  This is such a pretty song. Makes me cry. I hope its good. Oh this is so good tonight. Yay Allison. Now America don't be deaf and please vote for her. She's so good. Perfection.
Judges say: Randy say something about octaves...that was the bomb. Kara says she's not nervous for her anymore...she's not a one trick pony...deep/emotional rendition. Paula says she had an innocent sensibility that was alluring and tender. Simon wants to know if she thinks she could win the competition at this stage. He doesn't feel that belief in her still. He tinks she may be in trouble tonight. Oh dear. Kara says he's crazy.

Matt Giraud
He looks tan today. He also is covering up his mole so that's a plus. I don't even know what Jamie is talking about. But this just makes me think of Constantine. Whenever Matt sings ballads he reminds me of Elliott Yamin...not quite as good but similar. I thought it was decent but not fantastic.
Judges say: Randy says it was a little bit pitchy, didn't quite come together. Kara says he wasn't emotionally connected to it. Paula ays he loved what he did with the song. Simon thought it was the only believable authentic song tonight....thought he was brilliant. Note Simon's completely ignoring Kara.

Danny Gokey
Hm...Danny doesn't ever really change anything. Its hard to see if he can be innovative at all. Of course he sounds good but I don't know what he'd do with his own material. I mean he's probably in the same boat as Taylor Hicks. But not a weirdo. He could bring in those middle age women fans like Michael Buble but Taylor didn't so I don't know. But he's clearly a good singer so I hope he is able to do something.
Judges say: Randy says he can sing. Kara says he had swagger tonight. Paula says it was Stellar. Simon says he had swagger and confidence...he proved a point with vocals and performance...outstanding.

Adam Lambert
Yeah I feel like I hear this song all the time. Its a good song but yeah everyone and their mom sings this song. Have those stairs been there the entier time. I haven't been paying attention to the actual performance, mostly just the vocals. But this intro lighting makes Adam's complexion look like cheese. Ok sounds like broadway show again. Ok I'll say that clearly Broadway singers can sing...but yeah that's not what I want fro y American Idol. It wasn't shrieky which was good and that one note was pretty huge. But yeah...like I said I don't hate this fool but I don't like him.
Judges: It was a little too theatrical/broadway but he is in the zone. Kara says her mouth drops open everytime he performs...confusing shocking...craziness. Paula says words cannot describe...he's Michael Phelps. Simon says he wants to win...best entrance we've had...ok so yeah they don't use those stairs normally.

Overall: Allison and Matt in danger...this would have happened regardless of performances tonight...going home...hopefully Matt. Love him but he's not good enough and Allison was so good tonight.

Don't feel like blogging tonight. Disco night is completely pointless and we all know Mat/Lil/Anoop are going home this week and next. I'm sure there will be lots of I Will Survive crap tonight, but whatever.

Season 8

Songs from the Year They Were Born
This is the category that makes me feel old. Oh well, I'm over it. Apparently a bunch of people were born 1985, which makes me at least a year older than most of these contestants. Let's not talk about Allison who is 7 years younger than me. :)

Danny Gokey - 1980
Ok he's 3 and a half years older than me...thanks Gokey. Oh Danny you're singing another slow song. Hm...My dog is freaking out over something, but I'm not sure what. Oh it got upbeat...this is a gross version of this song. He seriously couldn't find any other song? I mean he's a good singer but...boring.
Judges say: Randy says he didn't love the arrangement but Danny made him love it. Kara didn't like the arrangement but says he killed it at the end. Paula says wow. Simon says beginning was good, middle lazy, end good...overall great or something like that.

Kris Allen - 1985
I'm not listening since I'm ordering my Pride & Prejudice Marvel comic...oh here's one of the ones younger than me. I missed what song this is, I have no idea. this doesn't really sound all that great. It sounds likes 80s music not contemporary. I'm going back to ordering my comic.
Judges say: Kara says it was something...that lost its youth. Paula says something about being heartfelt and genuine, changed up the song. Simon says he is likeable but the performance was indulgent boring and forgettable...stupid song choice. Randy says the arrangement was indulgent, lost him.

Lil Rounds - 1984
Ok I don't care about your name. I didn't pay attention to the exact month but she's probably a couple months younger than me. she looks gross tonight...hooker much. Once again it doesn't sound that great off the bat. I just don't think she's capable of adding anything unique to a song. She just always sings a song well but without anything contemporary. Whatever.
Judges say: Paula says something about not being able to take the reigns...karaoke. Simon says we are not looking for a 2nd or 3rd rate version of Tina Turner, copycat performance...they have lost her...they all say something. Ok Lil I think its too late to be saying things like this...seriously we are so far into the competition and you haven't given 1 standout performance.

Anoop Desai - 1986
Oh I don't care about talking back. lol David Cook is also 2 years younger than me...awesome. True colors...He's always best broken down like this. But what does this mean for his potential as a recording artist. Who buys albums from guys who sit on stools. I mean unless your Josh Groban or Michael Buble who are more than just vocalists I thin it'd be a tough sell for a guy like Anoop. It was ok, nothing exciting but not horrible.
Judges say: Randy congrats UNC, thinks him pulling it back is impressive, nice vocal. Kara says he controlled the song. Paula says his choice of song was flawless...something about him being a rainbow. Simon says he's a singing yo-yo..this week was good...didn't think it was fantastic...Simon says he doesn't have to apologize for talking back to the judges.

Scott MacIntyre - 1985
Hello another person younger than me. Oh Scott please stop being boring. Omg no piano. What is this song? Well he sounds good. Yay guitar. Oh this is a terrible song. But I like him off the piano...i don't know about that high note though. Aw well it was probably one of his better performances in a long time.
Judges say: Kara says the song was difficult, he had some good moments but some off moments. Paula gives him credit for stepping away from piano. She has lipstick on her teeth....ew its so distracting. Simon says he should go back to piano, the song was horrible. Randy says something.

Allison Iraheta - 1992
Oh dear 1992. lol They thought she talked too much. Aw she was a little rocker when she was little too. I can't make you love me...a bit predicable, but still good song. I'm glad she's doing a ballad so she can show off her vocals a bit more. I love that she always changes up songs just enough to make them her own but not ruin the song. It was actually pretty restrained, but she's such a good singer. I wish America loved her more.
Judges say: Paula still hasn't fixed her teeth....she says its undeniably Allison...liked her tenderness. Simon says it was very good...says she needs to lighten up. Randy says she reminds him so much of Kelly...needs to engage the public. Kara says she is truly talented, let's go make a record.

Matt Giraud - 1985
Aw his baby picture looks like a girl. He's so cute...also younger than me. Part-time lover...normally hate Stevie Wonder songs on here but hopefully he'll make it less gross. Ok this makes me think of ...what was his name Nikko? Something like that. This is kind of boring. I like when he's playing an instrument, but that's probably because I hate R&B solo vocalists for the most part. But whatever. Doesn't really matter because this is going to be a Gokey/Lambert final and everyone else is just so there is a show.
Judges say: Randy says best vocal. Kara says unbelievable. Paula says standing O. Simon says 1 million times better than last week...well done.

Adam Lambert - 1982
Wow I feel like Adam and Danny are always first/last or next to eachother. Whatever. The last person is always the luckiest because people just saw their performance. The earlier ones are forgotten. AI is really pimping Adam...good luck making an album with him. I was about to write Judges say: but then I realized he hasn't performed yet. Second one older than me...Danny and Adam...mhm. He's really gross looking. Singing a good song...broken down again. i don't really like this chair though. I like stools or stairs better. This lighting is creeping me out. he's getting high-pitched...whatever. I would still never buy his album or listen to his song on the radio. He'll win this but he'll join the ranks of Daughtry and David Cook for people who I automatically switch stations on if they come on the radio.
Judges say: Simon gives him a standing ovation. lol laugh. lol they need to stop. but whatever. like I said, he'll win but I will never listen to his music.

Overall,
In danger, Lil & Scott.

Season 8

Ok I can actually start blogging on time tonight. Dinner is in the oven but who knows when it'll be done. Also I burned my hand grabbing the pot handle out of a 400 degree oven. Yay! So I will intermittently putting my hand on a pint of ice cream because I don't have an ice pack.

Anoop Desai
Ok he's singing Usher. He has a good voice but I don't think he's making this his own at all. I don't know if I buy him as a smooth R&B singer like Usher. Usher makes up for being hideous by being slick. Anoop? I don't know.
Judges say: Randy says vocally it was cool but not the right song. Kara says he played it safe...and its like a bunch of frat guys dared him to get up and sing Usher. Paula likes his playful side...work on stage presence. Simon thought it was a complete and utter mess....came over as a wannabe...no originality...gave him a headache.

Megan Joy
I don' tknow this song. But that's ok. she's still rocking the wirdo hand gestures. She sounds alot better than last week. But she's not really growing on me. Either yo like her voice or not...she's never going to blow you away with something different. not terrible, not great, just ok.
Judges say: Kara says she wanted Adele. Paula wants a sensitive, vulnerable ballad. Simon says the song was boring, indulgent, and monotonous....she is becoming indulgent...bad song choice. Randy says it was like watching paint dry. God she's talking about "my fans" again...awesome.

Danny Gokey
What hurts the most? More Rascal Flatts. I really don't enjoy this song all that much. It makes me think of Jo O'Meara from SCLUB7 who sang this song a long time ago before Rascal Flatts even released it. Maybe he'll make it less annoying than the Rascal Flatts guys voice did. Not bad...still a bit boring but he's putting his spin on it. He's pushing his vocals a bit on this song. And as usual you believe that he really means what he's singing. Not bad Gokey.
Judges say:  Paula says it left her wanting more. Simon says it was his best performance. Randy says the competition starts here.Thank you Simon for saying don't mess with the mic stand. Kara says he moved everyone emotionally.

Allison Iraheta
Oh Allison keep being awesome. She's playing guitar and singing No Doubt. Gotta love it. Love her. She's changing it up a bit and I like it. But her hair is pretty distracing right now. I love that she does stay true to herself. She does songs where she can show emotion and soft spoken moments but also rock out. But I wasn't paying attention to her playing.
Judges say: Randy says she has the vocals, but wants to know what she's wearing. Kara says the rock comes out no matter what she's wearing...doesn't need all that stuff...a little distracting lol...not her best but good. Paula says something about her being serious about this. Simon says we can't ignore the outfit....she shouted the song...ok.

Scott MacIntyre
Oh what's with the hair? Ok good song. Hm...he sounds good tonight. Still nothing exciting or different. but he sounds good.
Judges say: Kara says smart choice. Paula says it payed off. Simon says his best perofrmance by a country mile. Randy says one of the best of the night.

Matt Giraud
Oh poor Matt. I really want him to not be in the bottom. I love him. Ok I normally don't like the Fray but this song isn't that bad. Ooh he starting somehwere weird. Changing it up a bit. I just think he sounds really current. Like he could have an album out now and he'd be successful. oooh falsetto...nice. I just like him alot.
Judges say: Paula says he abandoned what they love of him...soundalike. Simon says he didn't get it...uptight.  Randy says its not him. Kara says he needs to choose where he fits....but he doesn't deserve to go home.

Lil Rounds
Celine time. Let's see how this goes. Ugly dress but her hair looks cute...well it would if it wasn't in her face. I just don't like her voice. I just wish it was a bit deeper...its just a little too high. I'm just bored of her. She can sing but do I care?
Judges say:  Randy says it wouldn't have been his song choice but she did really well. Kara was surprised at her effortless voice. Paula says something. Simon says it was a wedding performance...old fashioned.

Adam Lambert
Oh great he's going to shreik again. my poor ears.  Ok here is him being annoying and making me want to turn the tv off again. Bu of course Paula is dancing. Seriously maybe I'm just out of touch with the music scene today because if this is what is on current pop records I might stab my right ear and become completely deaf.
Judges say: Paula says he's original. Simon says he's original.

Kris Allen
Oh Kris...this song is so overdone on this show...but ok. We'll see what's up. Ok staring off good. I like that it looks a bit less like he's just staring the girls in teh audience and in America down. I like his arrangement of it.  Wow my hand hurts.
Judges say: Randy says he slayed it. Kara says that is artistry. Kara says he's pacing the competition well. Simon says his arrangement was good.

Overall..
Going home...Megan, Lil, Matt...but Megan wasn't even in the bottom last week when she sucked so who knows...Anoop cold also be in danger...but I don't know. This season is not impressing me.

Season 8

I'm making dinner so forgive me if i'm not verbose in the beginning. Also the cheesy judge entrance is growing on me. Ok finished making dinner before they start singing. Good timing. This Motown montage is boring. I love Motown as much as the next person but honestly people who sing Motown songs are almost always boring and blah. But yeah, hopefully they'll be better this year...not holding out much hope though.

Matt Giraud
Oh he sounds so good in his practice clip but its a bit soundalike...hope he pulls it out.
...on an unrelated note...wow this Fish is good...not bad if I do say so myself.
He still sounds soundalike but I think he's good. Ooh he got up from the piano. Matt is probably one of my favorites this season. Something about him is just appealing. He's never boring or annoying. Ew dancing is a bit cheestastic but I like how he's trying to get up and show more personality. I love that he's not just sticking with what is safe by staying behind the piano even though the judges haven't told him to. He's a forward thinker. Love it.
Judges say: Randy says now he's a challenger. Kara says he's coming out of his shell. Paula says something about sexy cool vibe...he's respectful of the melody...and compares him to worn in jeans. Simon says it was a good choice of song and cool performance, voice suits song...he is now one of the frontrunners.

Kris Allen
Hm...oh he's just eye candy really. He always looks like he's playing to girls...I don't know what to make of him. He's an ok singer but there are alot of better singers in this competition. I think its not as much as an issue yet that he's here because its so early. But I can't see him making it through the top 5 or so without some uproar over him not deserving to be there...ok enough babble. Overall it wasn't bad but nothing special...nothing that warrants Paula standing up and clapping. She needs to sit down.
Judges say: Kara says he made his mark on the song and did everything right on that performance. Paula says its nice seeing him come into his own. Simon says he's having a good competition, he needs to start believe in himself.

Scott MacIntyre
Interesting choice of song...I'm very used to hearing this sung by girls...Carmen Rasmusen comes to mind and she didn't really do it well. Let's see how this is. Sounds boring from practice clip. Ooh he picked it up. I don't really think this is contemporary. Pleasant to listen to but old-fashioned. Its ok though Scott, America still loves you.
Judges say: Paula loved the girls around the Piano...when he feels it the audience feels it too. Simon doesn't seem to like it. It wasn't a great version of the song. It was completely the wrong song for you. He thinks he keeps picking the wrong song. Randy agrees with Simon. Kara says he brought tempo but didn't nail the melody.

Megan Joy
Ooh what is she wearing and doing....Ok from that little dance before commercial I am positive this girl knows exactly how weird she looks while performing and is doing it so that people will talk about her. Her practice sounds gross. Ew her voice sounds terrible. Ew...she just keeps hitting bad notes. Ok maybe I don't know music but I know what sounds good and everytime she goes high or loud she sounds off. And she's the first to go behind the judges. Ew...another sucky note. Ok anyway I think it sounded terrible and I don't usually mind her singing.
Judges say: Randy says it was a trainwreck...bizarre...so rushed and hectic. Kara agrees with Randy says she hit bad notes all over the place...mhmm. Paula says her stunning beauty takes her breath away, but she agrees with the other judges. Simon says she looked good but it was horrible....atrocious song...says she might be in trouble. She's the Vote for the Worst contestant so I don't think she'll go home yet. But she should after that sucky performnce and her reference to "my fans." Ew.

Anoop Desai
He sounds good in his practice clip. I hope he's good tonight. I don't know this song though. He sounds good but he still looks like every college guy I've ever seen...keep in mind I went to UVA which is basically the same as UNC but higher ranked (Go Hoos! Boo Heels). He sounds good but I wish he could sing an upbeat song and not suck so I don't have to hear ballads every week or that sucky  "Beat It." Isn't there a middle ground.
Judges say: Kara says he did a pretty good job. Paula says she wants to see more confidence but his phrasing, delivery, and falsetto is spot on and sweet. Simon says it was a great vocal but he looked like he was half asleep...he's had 2 good weeks, he's up there. Randy says he wants him to turn it up next week.

Michael Sarver
Aw Fat Nick Carter...I was busy so I have no comment.
Judges say: Paula says he was too vegasy....the song dominated him. Simon says it was...he couldn't wait for it to end...he was screaing and shouting...he is taking part in the competition but has no chance of winning. Randy says the song was too big for him...not great performance. Kara says this stage of the competition is not about singing its about artistry.

Lil Rounds
Ooh Smokey made the phonebook comment. Ok she sounds like Fantasia in the practice clip...I really don't like Fantasia's voice...so yeah. But this is nothing new. It'd take a miracle for me to really like any of Lil's performances. She'll always be good but I won't care. That said shes a bit shrieky in this song. That's all I have for this one.
Judges say: Randy says the front of the song was torture, wrong song, felt she was rushing. Kara stole Paula's thunder by saying she looks beautiful...it was screaming at points. Paula disagrees...lol except about her looking good....her vocals were fresh. Simon says something about her being emotional, an authentic tribute to moment, it doesn't give her a moment.

Adam Lambert
Doesn't sound terrible during practice. he looks so much better if he doesn't wear 8lbs of makeup. but man his hair is gross. Like he's wearing a halloween costume. Doesn't sound terrible though. Tonight is the first time I could see where he could have a career. He sounds like JT and Robin Thicke, etc. Neither of which I like but people clearly do, so its not a complete stretch that he'd sell albums. Still don't like him but not unbearable to watch like previous weeks. Smokey stood up for him. lol.
Judges say: Kara loves it. Paula loves it. Simon loves it. Randy loves it.

Danny Gokey
Oh Danny...they really are pitting him against Adam. I don't know. Ok good vocal but it wasn't anything spectacular.
Judges say: Paula says first class performance every week. Simon says it was clumsy and amateurish. Randy says he reminds him of great singers, not best performance, loved the energy and feel. Kara loved his personality, good but not great but she's still a huge fan.

Allison Iraheta
I hope she does well tonight. Poor girl needs to not be in the bottom. Oh please don't foget the lyrics. Worst thing ever. It's starting out slow. I don't know if I like this. She's a great singer but I don't think it was good until the last thirty seconds or so...when she blew up those vocals.
Judges say: Randy says she is one of the dopest singers in the competition. kara says 16? bottom 3? what? Paula says she's awesome. Simon says she's a survivor, great perofrmance.

Ok...predictions: Megan, Michael, Lil  could be in the bottom. Don't know.

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