2 posts tagged “top 8”
Michael Johns
Hey I've been listening to "Dream On" from Kelly Sweet's album in my car for a while. I mentioned her album in a blog a while ago. Anyway, this is a good song. He sounds pretty good. I'm glad he didn't pick a cheese ball song. I like the fact that he likes rock music without being completely "I'm so hardcore" like certain other American Idol contestants. Randy doesn't really buy it. This show isn't about dreams? lol. Yeah right. Simon thought it was a little-bit wannabe-ish. Ok, well I liked it.
Syesha Mercado
I'm still "whatever" about this girl. LOL at singing "I Believe." I F*in hate Fantasia. The reason I don't like Syesha is I wouldn't listen to her and for that same reason I hated Fantasia. So it fits perfectly. I didn't hate it when Diana Degarmo sang it though. Oh poor little Diana. Anyway, this doesn't suck but it adds nothing to Fantasia's version. She doesn't even have the uniqueness of Fantasia (granted I hated the sound of her voice but at least it was unique). Once again, I'm like "whatever." Randy says it was ok. I agree, Fantasia had more connection. She needs to shut it about comparing. Simon thought it lacked emotion. Ok...Syesha needs to show what she's all about...which is nothing. She's about singing like every other powerhouse vocalist out there. I hope this girl goes home soon.
Jason Castro
And Jason gives props to the person who sang this version first. Good on you and your Ukelele. Ukelele's are adorable. I think this is cute but I don't know what other people will think. Too bad because I genuinely like Jason. I'd listen to his music. But I like listening to very subtle music so I don't know if anyone else would.Randy thinks it was blazing hot. Simon thought it was fantastic. Yay! Subtlety rules!
She's determined to stay out of the bottom 3. I'm determined that she should be in it. But she gets to sing country again so she may or may not be going home. She's really not a bad country singer but the problem is that when she tries to do anything else she sucks hardcore. She looks pretty tonight. Anyway...pun intended. lol "would your chihuahuas have liked it." Um...it's so easy singing songs that inspire you...um it's so easy singing songs in your genre. Simon thought she was very good. And thinks she looks like a star. Ok. I wonder what's in store for Kristy.
David Cook
What is he even saying. I hate when you can't understand what people are singing. Something about remembering. Oh god he is such a cheese ball. Does he think he's Bono? Randy doesn't quite get it. Paula thinks he's the whole package. I think he's the whole package of poop. Taylor Swift is there! Sup. Oh Simon thought it was pompous...Yes I agree. Lol Paula says she say something inspirational and read it "give back" like she is just now learning to read.
Carly Smithson
What song is this? She looks pretty tonight. Her outfit is only slightly offensive. Her hair looks good. I always hesitate to write about Carly because I'm biased...lol like I'm not biased about other people. She does tend to shout though...but she always gives a really intense performance. Randy thought it was ok. Paula thought it was emotional enough. Hey Simon thinks she looks good...lol last week he said she looked fug. He thought she over sang it and it came out angry. Oh poor Carly she's gonna go home. Oh no. She's cute though. Oh well.
David Archuleta
I don't know how many conversations I've had about him winning the show. But really, who can compete? Its supposed to be a David Cook/David Archuleta final and if it is how the F could America pick David Cook over David Archuleta. He's the perfect pop star. Look at his perfectly smiling face. What song is Angels? OMG it's the Robbie Williams song. I [heart] this song. Robbie Williams version rather than gross Jessica Simpson version. Oh I want David to win. He is seriously fantastic. He is totally gonna fit in with Miley Cyrus/Jonas Brothers. Please make billions of dollars. He is so QT. Randy thinks its Crazy Hot. Girls love him. I think I see Lacey from So You Think You Can Dance in the background. Oh Simon thinks it's one of the best pop songs written. I heart this song. Gross "Lick Those Lips" sign held by a 10 year old. Oh god girls are gross.
Brooke White
WTF is she wearing? I think she's wearing wallpaper or curtains...ugly wallpaer or curtains. lol You've Got A Friend. She looks so f*in awkward. She's making weirdo faces again. Ok I'll try to be less critical of pointless things. This is boring me. I'm asleep. Ok...is it over yet. She says "thank you." I say "no thank you, thank you for ending." Randy says it was ok. Paula grew up to it which means nothing. Wtf. Shes definitive? Whatever that means. Simon says it was nice, not original. Whatever.
Overall
Hm...Syesha, Carly and someone else in the bottom...in a perfect world it would still be Kristy (or Brooke because I don't like her and thought it was hilarious that she started hyperventilating when she was in the bottom last week) but it'll probably be Jason Castro or something.
TOP 8 BOYS
Hello, sorry for the lack of chitchat last week. I was busy. Still am, but I'm watching and not about to fall asleep so I might as well chat. So this is the last week before the Top 12. Finally! Enough with the mediocre people who won't be remembered anyway.
8 something - Luke Menard - typing this after the fact. My friend Emily is obsessed with George Michael. I can never get her on the phone but I'm thinking she wouldn't be impressed by this performance. She did, however, enjoy Ace Young's performance of Father Figure back in the day (Yes, I shall continue to make past AI references).
8:09 - David Archuleta
He is really adorable. Oh look he's playing the piano. Ok, he's just going to win. I hope American Idol can cultivate his career like Disney would have if he had just gone directly over there. You know they are looking for the next big franchise after High School Musical finishes its last movie. Anyway...it wasn't as good as last week but I think he's really really good for being young. What's with Paula's hair anyway? Sorry, random. I think Simon is a smartypants.
8:16 - Danny Noriega
So you're most embarrassing moment wasn't when people discovered that crazy rant you posted on the internet? Guess they filmed that bit too early. Tainted Love...for some reason I just imagine a bunch of skantily clad girls singing this song...maybe it's watching too much search for the next pussycat doll. Anyway, he's a bit much for me. Not a bad singer, just too much. Apparently Paula...80s hair...Abdul thinks he's the real deal. Lol Simon doesn't care about the hair...it was useless. Danny's faces are almost worth watching his performance...almost. Dear Danny, figure out which camera is filming you or you will look like a crazy boy.
8:23 - David Hernandez
No, we know what your most embarrassing moment was...when everyone found out you used to be stripper...I don't really care that it was at a gay club...just being a stripper is enough. Personally, I'm so annoyed with people wondering if he's gonna get kicked off. Hello! Nikki McKibbin was a stripper and she was 3rd place in season 1. Everyone knew during the show and Simon cleverly said something like "go back to stripping." Hey he's a good singer. He makes weird faces though, but he's good. I love me some Celine. I wish he wasn't boring and scandalous because he's got a nice voice. Hm...are they going to talk about his stripping? lol I'm thinking not. Simon should just say "so you were a stripper..." Uh-oh Simon said he 100% secured a place in the final...He's kind of boring. I don't know that America is really that smart..especially in the early rounds. We'll see.
8:30 - Michael Johns
I'd think I would love him more since he's Australian but I really can't remember anything he's done other than Bohemian Rhapsody during Hollywood week. He looks and sounds like a Euro-pop star. "Don't you forget about me." Well, I haven't forgotten about you just every song you sing. On a slightly related (but not really) note, I used to root for Australia's Davis Cup team because I love Patrick Rafter so much. Ok...that had more energy than the other guys performing. Not too bad. Simon says he's like one of the girls...he's talking about Carly Smithson. He said same exact thing...good voice but hasn't connected with the right song. Good stuff. Anyway...Michael should just sit around and chat all day long.
8:40 - David Cook
Didn't like Chris Daughtry the first time around..why would I like him this time. I bet Chris is so mad he didn't get to play guitar during his season...he's probably sure he would have won in that case. I forgot who even won...oh Taylor. Wow, I'm totally paying attention. Incidentally I actually like the original song. I just don't care about "super intense" guys on American Idol...Hello! It's American Idol. Anyway, I'm thinking he'll stick around and be that guy I ignore for the entire season. Simon loved it of course. He always loves this crap. The judges always love the one guy I just don't like. Anyway, I'm done talking about him.
8:45 - Jason Castro
Is he talking about Cheyenne? Lol he ripped off his dread. That's kinda funny/gross. Why is he mumbling? I do enjoy this song though. Everytime I hear it it makes me happy. Maybe it's all that Christian music I listen too. I kind of like this because he's usually singing some happy peppy poppy song. It's a nice change. I don't know what "phrasing" is. I don't know music. Aw..Simon loved it. See sometimes Simon and I agree.
8:52 - Chikezie
He's talking about a bathroom...oh. He is kind of goofy looking. I don't know...this is a good vocal but I think it just sounds like all the other R&B singers...nothing new or particularly special about. Oh that falsetto failed. I don't know...it doesn't really matter to me. Simon...oh its cabaret...we don't know what that is Simon. Really we don't.
Ok....let's see...Luke should go home...and someone else. Danny? David? Chikezie? Someone.
That's it for tonight.
