American Idol Blabbing - March 25, 2009

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.