Bottom Of The Barrel

Idol, The Morning After The Born On Date

Born on date week again gives the contestants a big range of songs and styles to choose from. But can they select songs that fit their voice? Hmmmm 1971 it would have to be Joy To The World by Three Dog Night just because it was the #1 song of the year but I digress.

Danny Gokey - Stand By Me

This is by far my least favorite Gokey performance this year. It wasn't until about 2/3rds the way through the song that I didn't fell like I was watching a B performer on a cruise ship. The arrangement was horrible and only got tolerable at the end where I think Danny's style finally arrived.

Kris Allen - All She Wants to Do Is Dance

Solid performance on a song which I thought was a bad song choice. Kris did really put his mark on this classic 80's track. I have to agree with Randy the horns were a bit much but [again] I think this song tells us what Kris will and won't be.

Lil Rounds - What's Love Got to Do with It

Editors note: Called it! This week again Lil shows that she can sing but only as a copycat without much originality. Is she gonna be a Celin clone? Tina clone? Or a Whitney Clone? Not sure at this point and she'll begin to loose people if she continues down this path. Does she not see the other contestants "making it there own"?

Anoop Desai - True Colors

Could Anoop be emerging as a contender? Great rework of a very popular song and I really love when there is a gender switch which makes the song really feel new. This is much more like what I think Anoop would be like as an artist. Singing songs like this could take him further than the Usher like tracks which don't work.

Scott MacIntyre - The Search Is Over

I think the search is over for this weeks eliminated contestant. No only was it unoriginal the vocals sounded worse then things I have heard at the local bar on karaoke night. Sure I'm impressed he can play piano and guitar but I think his run has come to an end. PS If this is your punk side coming out,put it back.

Allison Iraheta - I Can't Make You Love Me

This goes to show that sometimes, a simple cover works when you can really sing and the song only needs your own tiny little inflections to own it. It was nice to see Allison holding back her powerful voice and showing she can be soft and tender when the song calls for it. So far the best of the night.

Matt Giraud - Part-Time Lover

Fantastic song choice and I thought the funk based arrangement matches who Matt is as an artist. Not the strongest vocalist but his style and straight is this kind of song. I think performance got Matt back on track into the top 5. Note to Paula, O is technically not a word.

Necessary Rant: Damn you American Idol for running long. My DVR did not capture any thing after Matt's performance so no childhood stories nor any of Adam's performance. Why are they having such a problem with time management this year? It is beginning to piss me off and I don't think any TV show can do things to alienate their already shrinking audience. Heck they might even want to embrace the technology, it's not going away and only becoming more popular. Ok, I feel better now, sort of. Here is a posting of his performance for those who also missed it last night.

Adam Lambert -

Adam continues to surprise me in the with his vocals and unique stylings. The song was haunting, in a good way, and I was very glad to hear him keep the vocals in check and not go all squealer at the end. He has become the clear on favorite to win.

Cream Of The Crop: Allison and Adam
Bottom Of The Barrel: Lil and Scott
Should Go Home: Scott
Will Go Home: Scott

Will He/She Be Saved: I can't see the judges wanting to keep Scott around another week but if someone like Anoop or Kris ends up out tonight don't be surprised if they use their new AI given power to save.

Labels: American Idol

posted by TheWino @ 9:45 AM