Things can't always stay the same, change is good, the times they are a changing...I'm going to admit that this season of Idol is just not as exciting as last season. Then again, the Blake / Jordan season was only good when Blake performed Bon Jovi, and thank god we had Daughtry to come out of the Katherine / Taylor year. I have not given up that these contestants can wow me, and I won't stop watching, but I just wanted to let you know that I am disappointed. I don't blame the producers or judges, it is the contestants -- they are just not as exciting and haven't had many awe-inspiring moments. But there is still time -- come on Top 5 -- WOW ME!
So the Top 5 is Adam, Kris, Allison, Danny and Matt. I am hoping Kris can keep it strong and fun and that Danny can pull something out of his back pocket, he needs to. Tonight's theme is songs from the Rat Pack - which could be fun. The mentor was a surprise -- JAMIE FOXX! That is kind of cool, but I don't believe it was a coincidence that Matt was playing Georgia on My Mind when Jamie walked in. Was Ray Charles part of the Rat Pack? No, but I guess somehow Jamie is. Okay, I'll let that go.
Kris -- "The Way You Look Tonight" I'm a little scared by how slow it is during his rehearsal. Jamie loves him and wants to do an album with him. Awesome. But he is first which always scares me. He looks slick - I like a grey suit. He starts it straight and then changes some phrasing. And then he ups the tempo. It sounds a bit all over the place but he is smooth. Fabulous end note. Eat that falsetto Matt. Randy loves his dawg, Kara used technical and impeccable, Paula's earpiece copied Kara and used impeccable. Simon thought it was wet not dry, safe and he doesn't think Kris can win. I kind of agree I wasn't blown away, but this man better stay in to save the season. VOTE
Allison -- "Somebody to Watch Over Me" She should not have talked about her birthday SUHRPRIIIZE because it was a turn off. I like the song choice. Her voice quality makes everything sound her own and unique. She looked pretty tonight. Does she come up with all of her own phrasing? It is so natural. That run gave me chills. LOVED it. So polished. Wow, Kara has a lot to say. Paula's earpiece knows a lot of words. Simon still doesn't think she believes she can win. I heard him say this week that he sees Adam and Danny in the finals. He is just trying to be right. Remember when he said Gaspy wiped the floor with David Cook at the finale and then took it back when he realized he was wrong? Whatever. I think she has the confidence when she sings, just not when speaking...VOTE
They went back to the old school order of judging - left to right. Not sure I like Simon always going last anymore.
Can we talk about Kara's hair do? I don't like it. It doesn't show artistry.
Matt -- "My Funny Valentine" Jamie gave him advice on how to earn a standing ovation. Hat boy is annoying. I don't think he can redeem himself. Lots of pitchy notes. He was doing his best Jamie Foxx impression though and I am glad that he didn't go falsetto and took Jamie's advice to sing in full voice (otherwise known as chest voice for real singers, not ghetto fab actor turned rapper singers). Randy said no dawg, Kara said no dawg, Paula loved it, Simon said no dawg to the dawg and thought it was authentic. He thought Matt was brilliant. I don't know what universe I am in. BUH BYE
Danny -- "Come Rain or Come Shine" Finally, Danny did something that I thought he could do -- not shout everything, build, find some originality, and just SING! I thought it was one of his best -- not blown away, I thought Allison was better, but the suit was cool, his performance was cool, and he could sing. Agree with Randy that voice is what the judging should be based on - too bad they don't always actually judge based on that. I think Kara and Paula and Simon went a bit overboard, but glad to see Danny back in action. VOTE
Adam -- "Feeling Good" The pimp spot AGAIN? The white suit is killing me. KILLING ME. And the drawing out of the words like SHIIIIIIINE. This is a rat pack song? The Freddie Mercury act is too much. They will say he was original, but he sounds like Freddie Mercury. I want him to not win and let him put out an album and see how it does. It will fail. I hate him. Can you tell? Kara said he was sleazy - I agree, but unlike Miss Artistry, I don't like sleazy. WHATEVER
I am only voting for Kris and Allison and throwing Danny one or two. Here are my ratings.
Kris B+
Allison A
Matt B
Danny A-
Adam I HATE HIM
Matt needs to go home. PLEASE VOTE FOR ALLISON AND KRIS!!!!!!!!!!!!
More tomorrow dawgs, and even right now I am not thrilled, I am still obsessed...
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Hey Rach! The comment about Paula's earpiece cracked me up! So true!! This is actually my favorite idol season ever since all of the top 5 can actually sing and I've LOVED Adam since day 1. (I know...you're thinking, "it figures!") He's way too good for this show and blows the other contestants away. His is the only performance I actually can't wait to see every week. I think Kris & Matt are ok, but I don't care for the way Allison pronounces words and Danny is too smarmy for my liking even though his voice is technically good. The comment about Kara's hair cracked me up too - if I took a drink every time she's used the word "artistry" this season, I'd either be an alcoholic or I'd be having my stomach pumped! Linda
Yes - Paula's earpiece was especially eloquent last night! Danny was great, Allison was very good, didn't love anybody else. Adam was just horrible last night. I think he was trying to do his version of the MUSE version of "Feeling Good," but it was just not good and he was very sleazy and greasy - totally Vegas and not in a good/Rat Pack way. I think Matt will go home tonight.
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