American Idol 9 – Top 12 – Recap

By On 03/16/2010 · 848 Comments · In AI S9 Recaps, AI Season 9, American Idol

Rolling Stone night produced no major trainwrecks.  Well there was that WTF moment when Tim Urban turned the sinister “Under My Thumb” into a Jimmy Buffett jam–but no major disasters.  Instead, it was mostly good (Crystal) to middling performances. And I’ll be in the minority to say that I didn’t think Siobhan Magnus was all that tonight.  I like the idea of Siobhan, but ultimately, she’s style over substance.

The Idol judges continue grading on a curve for this crew of under-achievers.  Some of the kids showed improvements, but when you consider how crappy some of the 12 have been, it’s really not saying much.  I was mostly bored tonight. Sigh.

Tonight, its the music of the legendary Rolling Stones!

Announcer introduce the judges and Ryan, X Factor style. Is that really necessary? Ryan reintroduces us to the “big stage”. Ryan introduces the Top 12, who take the stage. Ah. The stylists have finally gotten a hold of them!

Ryan introduces the theme: The Rolling Stones.  The video package rolls.

Kids talk about their childhoods in tonight’s video packages

Michael Lynche – “Miss You” – Big Mike talks about the profound effect his mother’s death had on him. He started playing music at that time. Aw. His little baby is beautiful! Mike’s R&B take employs lots of flourishes and falsetto riffs. Not sure I like the arrangement–it goes nowhere, but the vocal is good, if a little OTT.  Mike could dial the runs back and be OK.  Randy says, “I wasn’t so crazy…but it reminded me how great a performer you are.”  Ellen says, “What’s not to love about that? Not disappointed yet. Way to start the night.” Kara says, “You delivered swagger, style and attitude. Hot on stage.” Simon says, “You’ve got your confidence up, I thought the performance was kind of corny. You sang it well, it was verging at times, a tiny bit desperate.” Simon snerks at Ryan for questioning his judgment, Ryan walks over to the judges table to face-off with Simon!  Throw-down between Ryan and Simon!  All in jest.  I wouldn’t call Mike’s performance “desperate” but corny? Simon has a point there. – - 1-866-436-5701. – VIDEO

Didi Benami – “Play with Fire” – Didi gets a pre-package interview. Didi’s mom gets too nervous watching her get perform. Her mom is watching her apartment in Los Angeles. No guitar tonight. Didi and her awesome phrasing and unique vocals are back, I do believe. Oh, she missed a beat there. Oh no, she’s screwing up the rhythm. That’s too bad, because she started off really well. She finishes up OK. She looks a little upset. Randy says, “You were on fire tonight..one of your best performances.”  Ellen says, “You lost your way, but you got right back in the song. Sounded great.” Kara says, “When you push on your vocals, you lose your way. But I like your intensity.  The sweetness of your voice with the darkness of the song…two steps in the right direction.” Simon says, “You are beginning to show us the kind of artist you want to be.  I thought you were going to lose it. That’s what nerves will do to you. Solid, but not brilliant performance.” Man, it really is too bad she lost it.  The good parts were really good.  Didi says Siobhan is rubbing off on her. – 1-866-436-5702. – VIDEO

Casey James – “It’s All Over Now” – Casey comes from a single parent home. He was sick as a baby and didn’t talk for the longest time. He comes from a musical family. Casey needs to finish his phrases! But, I dig his raspy voice.  He’s got a really nice tone and a lot of confidence–decent guitar player.  A little stiff on stage, though. He needs to loosen up! Randy says, “Back to the Casey that I love.  I loved it.” Ellen says, “Women’s hearts will start racing, but for people like me…blonds…I thought it was fantastic.”  Kara says, “Tonight you WERE a rock star. It’s got blues and soul. That’s what I’ve been missing from you. Your best performance since we met.” Kara’s back on the train. Simon says, “For me, that was like an audition performance, not using this stage…not using the platform…you’ve got to push yourself. Not just a guy standing in the middle of the stage.” Simon is right. But still, Casey can sing, he just needs more pizazz. – 1-866-436-5703 – VIDEO

Lacey Brown – “Ruby Tuesday” -  She was born and raised in Amarillo TX. Her parents are pastors. Dad says Lacey doesn’t have much experience singing outside the church.  Lacey’s got a string section. Her twangy vocals don’t really match what’s happening in the music. I’m waiting for someone to bust out a banjo. She’s pitchy. I’m not sure why Lacey doesn’t go country. So, that was a little weird for me. Randy says, “Very interesting arrangement, not jumping up and down about the vocal…you kinda held it together.” Ellen says, “I thought it was weird on the slowest part of the song you were moving.  A tiny bit sleepy for me.” Kara says, “It was 50/50 for me.  Hearing your voice up clear is great, some issues where you didn’t hit the notes right. You could do better.”  Simon says, “You perform like an actress, everything is very thought through. Nothing wrong with the vocals. You’ve got to stop over-thinking this.” – 1-866-436-5704. – VIDEO

Andrew Garcia – “Gimme Shelter” – Andrews Dad is a musician and a singer. Dad gets misty describing how they had no money for stuff.  No guitar for Andrew this week.  I’m not liking this song choice.  Andrew doesn’t have the vocal strength to pull this song off.  This is really pitchy and boring! So monotone. He’s got no phrasing, modulation, nothing to give the song oomph. He livens up a bit near the end. The semi-glory note at the finish is not enough. Zzz. Randy says, “It was just pitchy everywhere, it wasn’t great dude.” Ellen says, “I think that was your best performance yet. I loved it.” (Seriously?)  Kara says, “It’s a song about war, I wanted to feel that from you…the connection bothered me the most…more intensity. I still like you.”  Simon thinks she’s taking it too literally (No she’s not Kara is right) Simon says, “I’m somewhat in the middle. My gut is that you were better in rehearsals, you’ve had so much mixed criticism, you had to try something else, I genuinely hope you survive another week.” How many chances are we supposed to give this dude? He outlasted peeps who didn’t screw up this much. – 1-866-436-5705 – VIDEO

Katie Stevens – “Wild Horses” – Ryan interview before her video package. She explains why she picked ‘Wild Horses”.  OMG that dress!  She barely knows who the Stones are.  Katie says she used to be shy. Her mom disagrees. She hopes to put CT on the map. Erm, I think it’s already there. She’s sitting on a stool. This is impossibly slow. Her vocals are all trembly.  Gah. She seriously has no idea what this song means. Ugh Katie. Please go back to Connecticut.  Big meaningless glory note at the end. Subo sings it better. And Subo sucks. Randy says, “I think you sang that really well. Strong performance.” Ellen says, “I almost wore that.  It started pitchy, but then amazing once you got into it.”  Kara says, “It’s never technically perfect with you, but you made some nice choices.”  Simon says, “This is the only week you chose the right song. I didn’t like the second half of the arrangement…but it’s the first time you connected to the song. Well done.” Gah!  Simon, of course, has to mention the Subo version. Of course he’s not going to dis the song choice. Well done Katy!  Kissing Simon’s ass with that song choice. – 1-866-436-5706. – VIDEO

Tim Urban – “Under My Thumb” – He wanted to be an athlete. Tim picked up the guitar at 15 or 16. He is part of the Urban family. Sounds creepily cultish. The sway bots are singing and clapping along. WTF.  Has Tim really listened to the lyrics of this song?  Is he f*cking serious with this jaunty reggae arrangement? The lyrics are sinister. This might be one of the most mean-spirited Stones songs ever. It’s meant to be performed with edge.  Randy is laughing, “Wow, I didn’t get that dude. It was really bizarre. It was weird for me.”  Ellen says, “I felt like I was at a resort and listening to someone sing.  Nothing wrong with it, it just didn’t work”  (Oh, there was a lot wrong with that) Kara says, “I got to applaud you for doing something so different with the song…you made it your own.” Simon says, “I have to applaud you for doing something different…it didn’t work.  Rolling Stones fans would be turning the TVs off. It was a crazy decision.” Tim says he knew it was going to be a huge risk. I found a song I could have some fun with.  Dear GOD. PLEASE GO AWAY. – 1-866-436-5707. – VIDEO

Siobhan Magnus – “Paint it Black” – Siobhan comes from a huge family. She’s from Barnstable, MA in the Cape. She sings with her Dad. They sing to let off steam. Siobhan is sitting on the stairs, lit up red. She’s all in black. Wow, she looks beautiful. Hm. She’s slightly underpitch all the way through. I’m not sure I like this arrangement. She gets kind of screamy at the end. Oh that last note before the end was not good. She’s trying too hard. You know I really really want to like Siobhan. I really do. On paper I like her, but I’ve got mixed feelings about her performances. She’s unique, for sure, but she’s all over the place. Randy says, “That was hot.” Ellen says, “I love the way you look tonight…you stand out like Snooki’s poof.” Kara says, “The best interpretation tonight, most interesting.” Siobhan reminds Kara of Adam Lambert. Adam had better control of his vocals (mostly). Simon says, “It was the standout performance of the night. Now I see the development from the middle to the end. There’s a lot of people who are going to hate that…better than being boring.” Wow. The judges totally overpraised that performance. I highly suggest they go home and watch that back on TV. – 1-866-436-5708 – VIDEO

Lee Dewyze – “Beast of Burden” – Lee Dewyze sits down for a little chat with Ryan. Ryan quizzes him on paint colors. He used to be real nervous…and he’s still nervous! Lee’s on acoustic guitar. I really like the quality of Lee’s vocals. I think he’s going to sound amazing recorded. But he needs to light up that stage. He just doesn’t have the presence to pull off his performances. Nice arrangement of the song. Randy says, “You really came home with this for me…I thought it was dope.” Ellen says, “I thought it was great…I was expecting a tiny bit more for me…I was almost there…nothing wrong with it…little less than I expected” I agree with this. Kara says he displayed tremendous growth. Simon says, “You don’t shine at the moment. You chose a very safe song, and other people have had bigger moments. You’ve got an incredibly good voice. I want you to come back here and have moment. Stop thinking that other people are better than you.” – 1-866-436-5709 – VIDEO

Paige Miles – “Honky Tonk Woman” – She lost her dad. He was paralyzed from the neck down, and died. Paige is so pretty. Well, this is better than last week, but still not wow-worthy. She hits some nice big notes in there. The laryngitis gives her vocal a nice rasp! Randy says, “You did alright with it, you kind of pulled it out. Wished you had more energy.” Ellen says, “You sounded great, even though you’re struggling with your voice.” Kara says, “Sometimes you got a little lost, but the Paige we know is back” Simon asks about her laryngitis. “Oh, considering that, you did alright.” Simon says she’s still a little generic, like something you’d hear at a bar, and she’s still not living up to her potential. So, they let her explain her illness that will help with the votes. I don’t expect her to go home this week. – 1-866-436-5710 – VIDEO

Aaron Kelly – “Angie” – Aaron’s aunt, who he calls Mom, is very proud of him. Aaron is sitting on the steps as he croons “Angie”. “Angie” is not a song that you croon. OMG this is so boring. I can’t even listen. He sounds the same on every song he sings. Randy says, “You were born to sing….the tender moments. I thought it was hot.” Ellen says, “I thought that was such a great song choice for you. You and Siobhan stood out tonight.” GAH! Kara says, “When you connect with the feeling of a song, you really stand out.” Simon says, “You chose absolutely the right song. What you did cleverly, you kept within the limits of your vocals…it was believable…one of your best.” Judges? Have now resorted to grading on a curve. Randy inexplicably compares him to Justin Timberlake (??) – 1-866-436-5711 – VIDEO

Crystal Bowersox – You Can’t Always Get What You Want” – Crystal grew up in a rural area. She started writing when she was 10 years old. Her Dad think she’s a good songwriter. Aw, her Dad tears up talking about her. Crystal’s got her acoustic guitar tonight. Dang. This girl is the real deal. No pretension, no gimmicks, just raw talent. Randy says, “I didn’t think it was your best performance…you didn’t disappoint.” Ellen says, “You sing with such ease. You really are born to be on stage…You started adding some personality.” Crystal says she was thinking too much. Kara says, “She’s so comfortable on stage…you start thinking that “I’ve got that”…but tonight, you loosened up.” Simon wonders about the over-thinking. Crystal says she’s got a lot in her mind that kept her from letting it all out. Simon says, “I think you chose a song, that didn’t have the drama, I think you were beaten by Siobhan. He warns her not to become over-confident. You have to dig deep every week…you’ve got to come on that stage and you’ve got to kill” Crystal stresses that she doesn’t think she’s already won the contest. “But other people think you do”, says Simon. Wow, her performance lacked the drama and the trappings of Siobhan’s performance, but I still think she was better. But, it’s probably good to de-pimp her a little at this point. And I think the judges may be setting them up for a final two showdown. Crystal wears a Lilly feather in her hair to commemorate her fallen friend. – 1-866-436-5712 – VIDEO

 
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  • Hannah Palindrome

    Wish Alex Lambert was singing tonight.

    Tim Urban? Ughhhhhh

  • sbalk017

    Let the suck begin :-p

  • sbalk017

    They tamed Tim Urban’s mop!

  • unique28v

    Let the suck begin :-p

    You just took the words right from my keyboard!! lol

  • LadyBeBop

    Most Iconic group in history? Remember, you guys did the Beatles two years ago.

  • will

    Wasn’t Madonna’s last tour the most successful in music history?

  • dv

    anyone got a live stream link?.

  • Bearcatgrad9912

    Didi’s second. Looks like they’re trying to get rid of her.

  • anovich

    Why does Didi have the death spot – why, why, why AI? Are you trying to take all my favories out by the Top 10?

  • sbalk017

    I’m sorry, but there is nothing sexy about Mick Jagger. Maybe it’s just a generational thing…

  • Hannah Palindrome

    LET THE SUCK BEGIN-HAHAHAHAHAHA

  • Dweia

    has it started already?

  • unique28v

    I’m sorry, but there is nothing sexy about Mick Jagger. Maybe it’s just a generational thing…

    Maybe. I totally agree with you. lol

  • Hannah Palindrome

    Michael

    He can sing, but I just can’t picture him as a pop singer.
    Next…

  • sbalk017

    Big Mike is slowly winning me over…

  • GreenHippo

    I’m sorry, but there is nothing sexy about Mick Jagger. Maybe it’s just a generational thing…

    I agree, I am old and NEVER saw it either, but he could move his body!!

  • anovich

    didn’t like that very much…he’s done better

  • unique28v

    big Mike started it off good!!!

  • Pam

    Michael

    He can sing, but I just can’t picture him as a pop singer.

    I agree.

  • gangreen29

    I really liked Mike, he just exudes happiness when he sings. He cracks me up bouncing around the stage.

  • sr4mjc

    I didn’t like that much at all, too much falsetto

  • will

    Yuck Ellen, are you going to be totally useless tonight?

  • http://twitter.com/maxsmom61 CathyMK

    I don’t really like Big Mike, but that was way better than I thought it would be. I didn’t watch, only listened. I like him much better that way. Guess Simon and I agree on that.

  • october

    Did not like Big Mike’s Miss You. What a terrible way to twist a great song.

  • sbalk017

    Simon Cowell: telling it like it is. Mike Lynch is the definition of corn.

  • Organic

    sr4mjc:
    03/16/2010 at 8:09 pm
    I didn’t like that much at all, too much falsetto

    I thought the exact same thing. Especially after last week when he sang alot of falsetto.

  • girlygirl

    It was ok at best.

  • Hannah Palindrome

    I thought his dancing was corny

  • sma11ie

    Yes, good job at performing and filling the stage, but yup, gotta dial back those corny moves. That is constructive criticism. This is what we’ll miss when Simon leaves…

  • bjames

    Goodness gracious, I miss Alex and Katelyn.

  • unique28v

    I really liked Mike, he just exudes happiness when he sings.

    Exactly!! Great attitude and personality. Plus, I think he sings good.

    He’s one of the few non guitar playing wanna be pop singers so I’m supporting any type of diversity they have up on that stage.

  • girlygirl

    Hi Kris!!! Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!

  • Tony

    Michael was OK. You can really tell by the way that he sings that he has a very limited full voice range.

    Wait, this is season 9? In that case….Michael was outstanding! Never before have I heard such a voice. Very silky smooth tone. Ruben Studdard better watch out!

  • Mainegal

    sorry…just not diggin’ it.

  • anovich

    girlygirl:
    03/16/2010 at 8:13 pm
    Hi Kris!!! Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!

    LOL – I luv u

  • Miss Chaos

    Big Mike is not a recording star, Ryan getting up in Simons face, can you say uncomfortable!

  • sunnysider

    I think “Like but not Love” sums up my response to Big Mike. He has a powerful voice, but the arrangement was a bit meh. (I don’t care about corniness or non-corniness of his dancing. I just listen anyway.)

  • girlygirl

    unique28V

    Except Big Mike played his guitar all through Hollywood Week…did Mayer and Mraz covers

  • shell29

    Mike is a big ol’ cornball, but I can’t help liking the guy. Decent job in the leadoff spot.

  • sealily1c

    Swagger?? Where? Simon was bang on. Corny at best. That goofing dancing was incredibly distracting actually. Vocally, the melody was lost.

  • JudyL

    yup, gotta dial back those corny moves. That is constructive criticism. This is what we’ll miss when Simon leaves…

    His dancing was distractingly bad and added nothing to his performance. I don’t like the over-confident vibe I get from him.

  • gangreen29

    Michael was OK. You can really tell by the way that he sings that he has a very limited full voice range.

    You mean his great falsetto and really solid low notes?

  • Dweia

    To anyone looking for livestreaming, go here. :)

    http://www.tvpc.com/Channel.php?ChannelID=1730

  • anovich

    so Didi gets the Ryan chat pimp – good, since she’s in the death spot

  • sr4mjc

    swaybots!

  • unique28v

    unique28V

    Except Big Mike played his guitar all through Hollywood Week…did Mayer and Mraz covers

    Yes, but he’s not anymore. He doesn’t use it as a crutch. He’s showing he’s not a one trick pony and he’s trying something else. Let’s see Crystal and some of the others do that. I’m not a fan of Didi but even she doesn’t always bring the guitar out.

    I personally want a week with no instruments.

  • will

    Return of the swaybots.

  • sbalk017

    She reminds me a lot of Megan on this one. Except without the bird refrences and a little less suck.

  • unique28v

    so Didi gets the Ryan chat pimp – good, since she’s in the death spot

    Wasn’t going 1st the death spot last year? Does it change every year?

  • Dweia

    did she forget her words? oh no

  • sunchick

    Hey all. Did AI steal SYTYCD’s stairs? ~misses old SYTYCD set~

    Michael was pretty good. He’s got a lot of stage presence and I didn’t mind the corny moves, but the vocals were a tad much with all that false.

    DiDi’s doing well except for the last big notes. She’s believable and in the moment though and I love that.

  • LadyBeBop

    Favorite Didi performance thus far. A little pitchy in spots, but still good. Good song choice.

  • anovich

    so much better than Mike, IMO…she picked a song that worked for her voice

  • unique28v

    I didn’t think Didi was all that. Am I the only one?

  • shell29

    I haven’t been the biggest Didi fan, but I thought she was great tonight.

  • will

    Did Didi lose her way as Ellen said? I guess I’m not paying attention.

  • gangreen29

    Didi was great, and she didn’t fall apart when forgetting her words like Brooke.

  • sr4mjc

    I didn’t think Didi was all that. Am I the only one?

    Nope.

  • luval

    All I can think of is ROF…sorry

  • thesheriff

    i get the corny comment even though i’m in cali and haven’t seen it yet. But really, sitting/standing with a guitar has now become far MORE corny. I’m over it. I think Crystal is awesome – but I can hear and see in my mind her version tonight. Tongue bath and all. One trick.

    Please, Crystal, prove me wrong.

  • Pam

    Didi did better than I expected. I think she is improving.

  • CookifiedTexan

    Didi had some great spots, but the song didn’t GO anywhere…

  • anovich

    Did Didi lose her way as Ellen said? I guess I’m not paying attention.

    Early semis, she was completely confused and lost, then last week and tonight she seemed to figure it out

  • girlygirl

    I like Didi. That was solid, but not great. It was ok, but that “mad face” was weird, looked fake. And the vocal was a little shaky in bits.

  • sma11ie

    I LOVED that! Go Didi :)

  • UhHuhHer

    Did Didi just diss Siobhan? Oh hell no.

  • Mark

    Did Didi just diss Siobhan? Oh hell no.

    I didn’t see it that way, personally.

  • JudyL

    I didn’t think Didi was all that. Am I the only one?

    I just don’t hear what the judges hear, I guess. Don’t care for her at all. And her speaking voice grates on my last nerve.

  • anovich

    Did Didi just diss Siobhan? Oh hell no.

    I don’t think is was a diss at all, I think it was about the fact that she’s been spending ime with Siobhan since they were roommates for at least a little while and Siobhan tends to pick some darker themed material.

  • unique28v

    Did Didi just diss Siobhan?

    What did she say? I usually tune out for the judges comments so I missed it!!

  • Organic

    Do you think Casey is going down the country artist road? Sounds like a country vibe to me.

  • Mainegal

    CASEY FTW!!!

  • sr4mjc

    I’m kinda facepalming at Casey’s silly faces.

  • sunchick

    Did she say Casey had pertussis as a kid? That’s pretty serious. Aww. Yay, he took my advice (not really) and stayed with the southern rock/bluesy flavor. I like it, I like it. Needs to stop looking at the guitar so much. Best so far!

  • will

    Early semis, she was completely confused and lost, then last week and tonight she seemed to figure it out

    No anovich apparently Ellen was referring to her forgetting the words, as others have pointed out. I didn’t catch it though.

  • unique28v

    Do you think Casey is going down the country artist road? Sounds like a country vibe to me.

    Me too. That was decent I must say.

  • Hannah Palindrome

    Unique28V-

    No, you’re not the only one. I’m not a fan of Didi

  • girlygirl

    This is coming off like something I’d see at pretty much any bar in the South. Southern rock with weak vocals. He just stood there — NO star quality whatsoever.

  • luval

    I want to see Casey really wail it out. Close, but not quite.

  • sma11ie

    I don’t think the Idol schedule allows the contestants to practice enough to do guitar solos and nail a solid vocal… he’s supposed to be so good, but he kept looking down and losing his concentration on his vocals! And that was also kinda corny.

  • Hannah Palindrome

    For people like me, blondes-LOL

  • gangreen29

    I didn’t like Casey. I think he needs to cut his hair instead of pushing it out of his face all the time.

  • sealily1c

    Casey needs to lose the guitar. Sorry, it takes away from his vocal completely. That was meh.

  • ggdoorsfan

    he rocked it

  • anovich

    Do you think Casey is going down the country artist road? Sounds like a country vibe to me.

    Completely, and he’s got the look also

  • Pam

    Casey did ok for me, not great.

  • Hannah Palindrome

    Who are these judges? I’m so confused. I think they all suck this year…

  • Mainegal

    most natural and original stage energy of the group!! loved it!!

  • unique28v

    I want to see Casey really wail it out. Close, but not quite.

    Me too. You can tell there’s more for him to give.

  • shell29

    He can play a mean guitar, but his vocals are average. I’m agreeing with Simon.

  • UhHuhHer

    I agree with Simon about his comments for Casey. It was good, but Casey needs to do more.

  • sbalk017

    Do you think Casey is going down the country artist road? Sounds like a country vibe to me.

    I hope so, he’s more legit than Aaron Kelly.

  • unique28v

    On another note, does Simon say anything positive to anyone except for Crystal?

  • luval

    Simon is soooooo correct about Casey. Wow Casey is tall! He seems like such a novice and very nervous. I still don’t think Casey can really believe he’s on American Idol and it shows.

  • sr4mjc

    Who are these judges? I’m so confused. I think they all suck this year…

    Yep! Best year ever just to sit back without a horse in the race.

  • sunnysider

    Casey was zzzzzzzz to me. Also, I’m not the only straight female who doesn’t find him attractive, right?

  • sma11ie

    The panel is totally useless except for Simon tonight. They need to find someone good to replace him or I’m done…

  • unique28v

    I think its funny how Simon hates the way Michael Lynch movies but wants Casey to move more. lol

  • Miss Chaos

    Casey was ok, but it was really annoying that he had to keep looking down at the guitar to play it as he was singing. He could just as well sang it with out, and maybe better.

  • Hannah Palindrome

    On another note, does Simon say anything positive to anyone except for Crystal?

    I think he’s realistic. Remember all the past contestants that we all forgot this year.

  • Kitties

    Casey is really just okay. He’s good-looking, but he just stands there looking all stiff. He didn’t work the stage at all.

  • unique28v

    Yep! Best year ever just to sit back without a horse in the race.

    Thats me!!!

  • october

    Didi & Casey hung in there. I realize Didi can’t hold a note, hence the 2 syllable ‘fire’…. lol. Casey gave his best, so far, but he did sorta sound like he was backing vocals as opposed to lead singer. I think he can do better.

  • JudyL

    The comments on the contestants are all over the place tonight….interesting.

    I think Simon is determined to not say anything nice about Casey. Early guess, all three so far are safe.

  • mmb

    Totally agree with Simon. Casey has a good voice good guitar skills a good look buy no star quality. He just stAnds there like a wet noodle. He needs more oomph inhis performances bc right now he is not a good performer

  • googletot

    Casey rocked it – best so far tonight. Plus, he’s had the flu all weekend and only got to practice with the band yesterday.

  • Organic

    Also, I’m not the only straight female who doesn’t find him attractive, right?

    I’ll second that.

  • unique28v

    Remember all the past contestants that we all forgot this year.

    To be honest, I forget most of the current contestants as well.

  • dhunken

    For me Didi is all that….I like her more and more each week and I think she is the underdog this year. I think she is the one to watch out for because she is only going to get better and better. Though I like Crystal she did not need American Idol expect for exposure. That type of person though a front runner in the beginning and the one most people say will win usually doesn’t. (Adam, Daughtry, Melinda Doolittle, to some extent David Archuletta)

  • sunchick

    Casey needs to lose the guitar. Sorry, it takes away from his vocal completely

    I don’t think I’d go that far. But he does look down at the guitar a lot more than he should, which in turn kind of breaks the connection with the TV audience. Then again, the end of the song when he was just jamming was awesome, so I wouldn’t say put it down and don’t pick it up again. Rather, learn how to give equal attention to the singing and the guitar playing rather than getting distracted by guitar.

    Oh man, Lacey is pretty awful. I think she had one expression on her face through the whole thing. ANd the pointy finger. Ick. Didn’t believe her in the moment at. all.

  • Mainegal

    sunnysider:
    03/16/2010 at 8:29 pm
    Casey was zzzzzzzz to me. Also, I’m not the only straight female who doesn’t find him attractive, right?

    I’m female, straight and if I were **** years younger, I would be sooo all over him!!

  • Organic

    Oh no, no. Fiddles with Rolling Stones? Please help me.

  • Dweia

    hmm, lacey is her usual self. it will be in my iPod but i would be overly ecstatic about her chances.. :)

  • UhHuhHer

    Oh goodness. Lacey. She looks spectacular, but she sounds really bad.

  • gangreen29

    Lacey singing Ruby Tuesday was obvious to me.

  • unique28v

    My mom just came into the room and said she can’t believe how bad the contestants are on American Idol this year. lol It makes me wonder about the casual viewer. Do any of these people have a chance at a successful music career as a recording artist? To be honest, i don’t even think any of them could make it on broadway

  • shell29

    Lacey: Pretty girl but she does nothing for me.

  • Hannah Palindrome

    I will listen to Lacey tonight to put me to sleep…

  • Nina1

    Lacey’s right; there isn’t much to do in Amarillo except catch people on their way to californie.

    She doesn’t sound so hot. Didi was very good tonight. Impressed. And Casey brought it, too.

  • anovich

    For me Didi is all that….I like her more and more each week and I think she is the underdog this year. I think she is the one to watch out for because she is only going to get better and better. Though I like Crystal she did not need American Idol expect for exposure. That type of person though a front runner in the beginning and the one most people say will win usually doesn’t. (Adam, Daughtry, Melinda Doolittle, to some extent David Archuletta)

    100% agree.

  • sma11ie

    Odd arrangement… went nowhere. She sounded okay though. Her dad is adorable.

    I feel like a broken record, but I’m loving Simon’s constructive criticism tonight! Lacey comes across as the sweetest Texas girl ever. I think she maybe safe again…

  • luval

    Lacey…..doesn’t do it for me.

    And Mainegal….agree with ya about Casey!

    Lacey thinks she’s coming back.

  • Organic

    So guess they get praised tonight if they can just make it through the song and “Hold it Together.”

  • sr4mjc

    I don’t like Lacey’s voice at all.

  • girlygirl

    ok that was really boring. And she sounded off pitch…although to be honest, I don’t really like her voice anyway

  • Bearcatgrad9912

    Wow! I think this has actually been a really good night for them so far. I must be watching a totally different show than everyone else.

  • songsungblue

    That was weird. That was the weirdest rendition of Ruby Tuesday.

  • anovich

    I thought Ellen’s critique on Lacey was spot on – talk about someone not using the stage properly.

  • unique28v

    I don’t think Lacy is a very good singer/performer but she’s a pretty girl.

  • unique28v

    ok that was really boring. And she sounded off pitch…although to be honest, I don’t really like her voice anyway

    Yup! I agree.

  • girlygirl

    Sunnysider

    I’m a straight female, and I DO NOT find Casey attractive at all.

  • Mainegal

    will take a break while I wait for Siobhan….

  • UhHuhHer

    I am digging Simon tonight. The only one who is giving good advice to these contestants. Until he pans Siobhan, and then I’ll dislike him again. :)

  • seriously

    Nervous laughing.

  • ggdoorsfan

    oh boy…

  • Nina1

    There is a paragraph on Crystal in Time magazine this week. The short list. Very favorable.

  • Pam

    I think Simon nailed it with his comment on Lacey. She can sing but she does seem to over think things too much.

  • Hannah Palindrome

    And she sounded off pitch…although to be honest, I don’t really like her voice anyway

    That last part made me LOL!!!

  • sr4mjc

    What is that top? I can’t figure it out. Although wardrobe is the least of her worries.

    As for Broadway, I think it is safe from this crop of Idols. No one can seem to hold a note long enough or on pitch. Maybe Siobhan.

  • sunnysider

    Lacey has an interesting voice I could imagine hearing on the radio, but her voice is sooo weak live and I don’t know how much musical sense she has. I definitely don’t think she has any idea of who she is as an artist.

  • sue

    I am kinda impressed with tonight. They all sound pretty good so far. No one has totally screwed up yet, oh wait, T-Urban hasn’t performed yet, lol. Didi is my fav so far. I just love her voice and I kinda of like Lacey too.

  • Tony

    Michael: yawn
    Didi: OK
    Casey: yawn
    Lacey: MEGA YAWN

  • Yui

    Lacey was so off pitch. did no one else hear that?

  • iluvai

    I thought Casey did a pretty good job. I can see why some people find him attractive. But he doesn’t make my heart flutter or anything. (What a relief! lol)

  • Mtlfan

    first half of Lacey was more interesting i think

  • sunchick

    She can sing but she does seem to over think things too much.

    Maybe that’s why she sings with such dead eyes. She’s in her head going…okay, now this is the part where I walk…point…sit…. There was no sense of connection to the music at all.

  • Organic

    At least Kara hasn’t been hanging all over Simon, as yet anyway.

  • claudette

    There is not a great singer in this group, but there’s some unique voices that certainly can make a pop cd. How many pop singers really can sing?

  • Mainegal

    luval:
    03/16/2010 at 8:37 pm
    And Mainegal….agree with ya about Casey!

    He has that “something” that keeps me coming back to see him…and I have not been disappointed yet!

  • alxsavage

    I really like Ellen’s outfit. But then again, I love Ellen.

  • luval

    No…Andrew….bad choice..

  • UhHuhHer

    Andrew. This is bad. He looks scared to death.

  • sbalk017

    Not that great.

  • songsungblue

    I could cry listening to Andrew….Crystal would have P’OWNED this.

  • Mainegal

    take mic off of stand , please

  • girlygirl

    newsflash — Andrew really isn’t a very good singer when he doesn’t have his guitar to use as a crutch.

  • shell29

    Oh Andrew. I’m not feelin’ this (and put the mic stand down!).

  • spritely

    Oh, Andrew, no.

  • Dweia

    Andrew… sigh, he doesn’t do anything to me, at all, really, seriously…. i miss alex lambert…

  • anovich

    that was bad – I’m done with Andrew at this point, he hasn’t been good since Hollywood

  • Pam

    Sorry. Not impressed with Andrew’s performance.

  • UhHuhHer

    What is Ellen smoking? Andrew was HORRIBLE.

  • iluvai

    I’m glad Andrew sang without his guitar.

  • will

    Andrew kind of won me back this week. Come on Randy, pitchiness is beside the point with that song. Is Jagger ever on pitch?

  • songsungblue

    Andrew is just too cool for school. Which kinda bugs.

  • gangreen29

    Bad song choice by Andrew. At this point, I just don’t know what to think about Andrew.

  • lizland

    Andrew is pretty boring when he sings. He has had just one good performance, and that was his audition. He will be gone soon, I expect.

  • sr4mjc

    Andrew can’t sing.

  • Ex-lurker

    Thought Mike did okay.
    Liked Didi
    Dug Casey
    Lacey – yikes. Can see her going home.
    Andrew – double yikes. :( Home.

  • Mark

    Hey, dude should be celebrating the fact that the judges managed to critique him without bringing up “Straight Up”. Progress, y’all!

  • unique28v

    I’m glad Andrew sang without his guitar.

    Me too. He tried something different and like Simon said you could tell he was really trying. It just didn’t quite work. But I don’t think it completely sucked.

  • shell29

    I think Andrew might make the tour, but that’s it. I don’t see him going far. He’s lost whatever juice he had in Hollywood.

  • LadyBeBop

    Ryan states: Another Stones hit coming from Katie Stevens.

    Followed by a Coke commercial.

    Good choice of commercial, because we all need some caffiene to get through Katie’s performance. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

  • sma11ie

    Congrats Andrew for doing something different. Too bad you sounded and performed really meh, for me. Loved Didi, but no moments so far tonight IMO. Last year on Top 13 I got chills with a few performers, same with Top 12 in Season 7. Very “just aite” night so far, on a just aite season.

  • Trina

    Andrew is starting to remind me of Michael Johns. He had one amazing Hollywood performance and rode that momentum all the way to Top 12 but has consistently gone down hill.

  • Valentin432

    Is this really Rolling Stones night?
    Keith Richards must have let down his Fender and begin to play violin.

  • girlygirl

    so far tonight, Didi >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> everyone else

  • idolprocrastinator

    Lacey – yikes. Can see her going home.
    Andrew – double yikes. :( Home.

    I’m guessing there will be a few more that we all want to send home before the end of the night. Can we just cut 6 and move on to the top 6 already?

  • spritely

    So far. .
    I liked Mike for the first time. Didn’t even mind the funny “dancing.”
    Thought Didi was better than before, but still not doing it for me.
    Casey, decent bar singer, nice guy.
    Lacey, yikes, indeed.
    Andrew. Horrible.

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    Andrew is starting to remind me of Michael Johns. He had one amazing Hollywood performance and rode that momentum all the way to Top 12 but has consistently gone down hill.

    Exactly what I was thinking as I finished up my critique.

  • Pam

    I think Andrew might make the tour, but that’s it. I don’t see him going far. He’s lost whatever juice he had in Hollywood.

    He really shined in Hollywood but once he hit the big stage, that’s when it all started to fall apart. It’s sad when you think about it.

  • sue

    Ouch Andrew, wasn’t good dawg, but you tried. He got the red light treatment. He could be in trouble after tonight. I hope he gets his mojo back soon because he is falling apart. I think he has a good voice hidden under all that.

  • unique28v

    Andrew was definitely better than last week.

  • Mtlfan

    I was expecting better from andrew. Wrong song choice if this is the best he could do with it!

  • http://myspace.com/girlgeek mj

    Reminder:

    Deleting overly defensive posts!

  • sunchick

    All I could think about while Andrew was singing was this the RnR Hall of Fame concert. They slayed this song. Yeah, not feelin it, although he was tons better than say Lacey Dead Eyes.

  • Tony

    Hey, dude should be celebrating the fact that the judges managed to critique him without bringing up “Straight Up”. Progress, y’all!

    Simon brought it up in his critique.

  • UhHuhHer

    Wow. Pop quiz from Ryan.

  • gangreen29

    Katie keeps getting prettier and prettier each week. Dick move by seacrest to try and make her mess up.

  • iluvai

    I hope Katie does well.

  • Nina1

    Michael’s song really needed a power singer…and for most of it I was craving some passion.

  • Mark

    Simon brought it up in his critique.

    Did he? I totally missed it. Hmm. I think I’m starting to tune him out, even though he’s one of the better critics right now. (In particular, WTF? with Ellen.)

    Also; yeah, while I may think of Katie as a pageant bot, putting her on the spot the way Ryan did was beyond uncool.

    On the other hand, stop trying to make Katie Stevens happen, producers. Seriously, stop giving her the split screens. Two weeks in a row? Come on.

  • shell29

    Andrew is starting to remind me of Michael Johns.

    Totally. I was thinking the same thing. I was on Michael’s bandwagon early on, but he eventually lost me to Cook. Andrew is losing me too. Maybe Andrew will have a “It’s All Wrong But It’s All Right” in him before he goes home? We’ll see.

  • dhunken

    girlygirl:
    03/16/2010 at 8:52 pm

    so far tonight, Didi >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> everyone else

    ITA

  • Hannah Palindrome

    Liked Andrew’s dad. Andrew? Not so much

  • luval

    ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

  • will

    I simply cannot wait to hear what Simon has to say about this.

  • UhHuhHer

    She’s a cute girl and good singer. I just get NOTHING from her.

  • girlygirl

    I’m sorry, I just don’t like Katie. Everything about her just seems so programmed/calculated. She’s got a decent enough voice, but she annoys and bores me at the same time.

    And now she’s off pitch in this part of the song. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

  • JudyL

    Andrew wasn’t good but I hope he makes the tour since it is a nice amount of money and I’d rather see him get it then Katie who I’m listening to right now.

  • Sunny D

    …

  • Bearcatgrad9912

    Wow! Katie is amazing tonight! Go girl! Prove everyone who thought you were nothing more than a pageant bot WRONG!

  • Willis

    Katie looks like Tatiana tonight.

  • shell29

    Wow, deluxe pimp lighting for Katie. They’re trying to create a “moment” for her.

  • sbalk017

    This song is so bland and Original Winner’s Song sounding. Since the Stones are that amazing, it has to be Katie making it suck.

  • gangreen29

    I like Katie, she sang it well. People are way too hard on her. I find myself rooting for her because of it.

  • Mainegal

    katie is pretty….and…..

  • songsungblue

    I like her voice, but – there’s no meaning behind the words for her. The arrangement – eh.

  • luval

    JudyL I agree with you about Andrew and the tour…plz no Katie

  • Nina1

    Well, Katie’s wardrobe is certainly youthed up…bad vocal. Bad, bad vocals just drive me awaaaaay… no, it wasn’t strong, Randy.

  • Dweia

    Katie… meeehhhh. Jeez. can somebody wake me UP?

  • unique28v

    so far tonight, Didi

    Really? i couldn’t even name what she sang. Didi bores me to tears for some reason.

  • alxsavage

    That split screen looks totally cheesy.

    I’m not a Katie fan, but this was a nice performance.

  • sma11ie

    I need to listen to the original version of Wild Horses (sorry, I REALLY don’t know the Stones). It sounds like a decent song, but can’t imagine a rock song sounding this pageanty.

    Randy clearly does not know the definition of the word “misdirection”. Of course SImon brings up SuBo. Yikes, will Katie ever leave our screens?

  • unique28v

    Kara said Katie is never technically perfect, but who is this season?

  • spritely

    Katie wins Miss Junior Miss. Wait, wrong contest. I wish they wouldn’t let kids this young onto the show.

  • Valentin432

    Simon pimping Susan Boyle, not that she needs it anyway.

  • UhHuhHer

    Wild Horses couldn’t drag me to vote for Katie.

  • anovich

    Simon plugging SuBo – why am i not surprised…

    But the truth is, this is probably the best Katie has been since live shows started.

  • luval

    Katie DOES look like Tatiana LOL

  • Mainegal

    Oh, please God!! He did not just reference SuBo…

  • Mark

    I simply cannot wait to hear what Simon has to say about this.

    Did you think he possibly could have gotten through that critique without comparing it to Susan Boyle? (Though, WTF? with “clever”. It was about as clever as resolving a conflict with a baseball bat…)

  • sbalk017

    So far, Casey… (Sad, isn’t it?)

  • Tony

    Glad Katie didn’t totally suck this week. I have her picked to win the whole thing :D

    She was good but her voice doesn’t quite reach all of the notes perfectly (aka, kinda pitchy dawg).

  • Mainegal

    so far.. Casey for me! (not sad at all!!)

  • useless

    So Simon’s to blame for SuBo!! Katie, honey, you’re on the wrong stage. The Miss Teen America pageant is in the next building…

  • Pam

    She was good but her voice doesn’t quite reach all of the notes perfectly (aka, kinda pitchy dawg).

    THIS.

  • dhunken

    Willis:
    03/16/2010 at 8:58 pm

    Katie looks like Tatiana tonight.

    Kinda of what I was thinking….only she is not as weird and she did sound Ok on the song, She got stronger as the song when on, though I could not help but think of Susan Boyle while she was singing it.

  • lizland

    Katie reminds me of a younger Katherine McPhee.

  • girlygirl

    oh Tim is next…more potential for a trainwreck

  • sealily1c

    Bad, bad vocals just drive me awaaaaay…

    Hahahaha…Very funny. :)

  • Trina

    Can we just skip to Crystal?

  • Organic

    What a cute little girl? I don’t think I would have said that on national television if I were his mom.

  • ggdoorsfan

    Glad Katie didn’t totally suck this week. I have her picked to win the whole thing :D

    She was good but her voice doesn’t quite reach all of the notes perfectly (aka, kinda pitchy dawg).

    simon said they were looking for the next taylor swift….. well? if the shoe fits. :)

  • songsungblue

    This is just a guess, but I would guess that his parents are fundamentalist Christians. He screams home-school to me (not that there’s anything wrong with that.)

    Oh good god. Mick Jagger is still alive I know, but he’s about to be killed by this performance. As weird as Lacey.

  • Dweia

    Tim Urban might wake me up by his trainwreck, LOL.

  • unique28v

    Tim is smart. listening to the lyrics this might have been the most perfect song for him to sing.

  • Nina1

    AAARGGGHHHHH….This is Stonicide!!!!!!

  • iluvai

    I’m trying not laugh, but I did. Poor Tim.

  • ggdoorsfan

    this guy sucks….. sux…. sukks…. and any other variation of suk you can think of….

  • UhHuhHer

    Tim Urban. Interesting arrangement. Too bad his vocals make my ears bleed.

  • Pam

    I’m not digging this reggae arrangement. Just no!

  • useless

    He’s giving it a (bad) reggae beat!!???? Aarrghhhhh!! Stop the insanity!!! Ellen, nothing wrong with it!!???? There was ALL sorts of wrong with it!!!

  • unique28v

    The show as a whole is boring and depressing so far.

  • sunnysider

    Uch. Between the annoying gaggle of friends\family with Katie masks, the silly prom-like dress, and her insipid vocal (that was also pitchy at times), I think Katie is quickly becoming the contestant I most irrationally hate.

  • spritely

    Oh, my god, Under My Thumb as a folk song. Helplessly laughing here.

  • october

    Tim’s UMT is just as hideous as KLC’s country-fied “Eight Days a Week”. Yuck!

  • shell29

    Ugh, Tim. But his fangirls and fanboys will eat this s*** up.

  • karenw

    sorry to be a pain but does anyone have a live stream link for tonight .. the one I’ve used previous weeks doesn’t seem to be broadcasting

  • lizland

    Tim is really purty. And I think a heard a short successful falsetto in there. But overall, strange and not great.

  • girlygirl

    OMG this is so boring! This kid has no stage presence and his vocals can’t make up for that.

  • sma11ie

    WTF, I’m kinda liking this Jason Mraz-zy, almost reggae-ish vibe from Tim! Tell me, how much did he change the original?

  • Dweia

    hmmm, what’s good about Tim is that he knows he’s not at par vocally with the rest of his competitors, so he plays to his strengths (which is not that good, but it’s not that bad either)…so I guess, i’ll not put him on the bottom tonight.

  • luval

    I don’t think Tim was bad and I like his cheekbones.

  • Miss Chaos

    LOL at the Raggee colors in the background on Tims song

  • gangreen29

    Tim reminds of Jason Castro. Weak vocals forgiven by some because of looks. Tim is more conventionally attractive though, it makes people angrier.

  • Mainegal

    I think the “sexy” is missing BIG time this year!!
    (except for Casey!!)

    Where is the SEXY!!

  • Mark

    NVM, october beat me to it.

  • anovich

    the reggae thing didn’t work

  • Bearcatgrad9912

    Wow MJ! I usually agree with a lot of your critiques, but I TOTALLY disagree about Katie tonight. It’s clear you hate the girl and that influences your write up on her. She was quite actually. Last week, no she wasn’t, but tonight, she was. End of story.

  • Hannah Palindrome

    Everyone hates him, but he will be back because of the power of the pre-teens!

    Tim Urban sucks

  • seriously

    songsungblue:
    03/16/2010 at 9:06 pm
    This is just a guess, but I would guess that his parents are fundamentalist Christians. He screams home-school to me (not that there’s anything wrong with that.)

    Better not be!

  • JudyL

    OH, leave Tim alone judges. He didn’t hit as many bad notes as some of the others.

  • sbalk017

    …at least it was different… still sucky and boring. OOOO Simon burn.

  • sunchick

    Oh man. He must be the happiest angry boyfriend ever, LOL. The weird thing is, if he was singing any other song, or even dah dah dah nonsense lyrics, that would have been enjoyable. Also, did anyone else think Jason Castro on Mariah night, but of course Jason’s arrangement worked for the song, whereas this so did not.

  • will

    Tim is really purty.

    Yep.

  • Cauri24

    Isn’t time for another Kris Allen Ford commercial?

  • Valentin432

    Someone should sing a Rolling Stones song as a rock tune, that’s some original thinking.

  • UhHuhHer

    Siobhan up next. SQUEEEE!

  • anovich

    Siobhan is next – the one I’m looking forward to most, even more than Crystal…

  • unique28v

    so simon doesn’t like the song anyways so Tim wasn’t going to get a good review from him anyways. My gut is telling me Tim won’t go home yet. I’m thinking Lacey or Didi will leave tomorrow night so far.

  • Organic

    Where is the star or anyone with even a hint of charisma? Have any of these contestants ever been on a stage in their lives? Tonight is like amateur night in somebody’s barn for me.

  • OnePlusSix

    It amazes me that the show this year, so far, is soooo boring and lacks any excitement, yet we all stay tuned. I guess it shows that we are a “hopeful, optimistic” breed. Let’s hope that someone redeems the value of this show sooner than later.

  • Miss Chaos

    The show is ready to start!!!

  • lizland

    That was so “Eight Day A Week”, y’know?

    I’m not sure any song will ever approach that level of song desecration.

  • dhunken

    Though it didn’t really work I give him credit for trying to do something that was not the same ole same ole. It actually made me pay attention. Which honestly I usually don’t do for Tim. So hey there that! :-) Will I vote for him…prob not. But He also is not my pick to go home as of right now.

  • whatever4444

    Siobhan please save this season!

  • ggdoorsfan

    he stunk it up beyond all recognition smallie…

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYYTLJ8YHi4

  • shell29

    Tim reminds of Jason Castro.

    I kinda get what you’re saying, but give me Jason Castro any day over Tim Urban.

  • Nina1

    Last week, no she wasn’t, but tonight, she was. End of story.

    No, she was definitely part of the Stone Massacre. Not good at all, not even compared to susan boyle. There was no there there, just as with tim.

  • amiroamor

    I think Tim was wayyyyy better than Andrew vocally. He was good.

  • brie200

    Tim reminds of Jason Castro. Weak vocals forgiven by some because of looks. Tim is more conventionally attractive though, it makes people angrier.

    Jason and Tim are nothing alike. Outside of both being from Texas, and both being considered attractive. Oh, and they both sang Hallelujah.

  • idolprocrastinator

    I’m thinking Lacey or Didi so far.

    Please not Didi, she at least has a bit of potential…the last four performers on the other hand?

  • Mtlfan

    i disagree with Simon. The rap twist was a good idea but the performance wasn’t strong enough

  • unique28v

    Tonight is like amateur night in somebody’s barn for me.

    This year every night of Idol has been like this for me.

  • Willis

    Tim’s a smart guy. I think he’s playing for the stoner vote too. He’ll be around a while.

  • Dweia
  • girlygirl

    Hopefully Siobhan and Crystal will save this show tonight, which has been really boring. The Stones, like their stuff or not, are never boring! But most of these renditions have been

  • sma11ie

    Tim is nowhere near as good as Jason Castro, but this was his best performance BY FAR. I’m gonna guess he’s safe again…? But I really don’t know the original, so I didn’t find it so weird or anything. But I agree with the judges– fun beachy song, not wowed.

    I’m not liking the hair makeover for Siobhan!! But love her. Kill it, girl!

  • anovich

    Whoa, what’s with the glasses Siobhan – have we ever seen those before?

  • soccerboi

    I guess Im in the minority but I actually liked Tim’s performance. He didnt have any bum notes at all, unlike everyone else who sang tonight…just sayin’

  • LadyBeBop

    I liked Tim this week. :) (Second week in a row I liked him? Wow!)

    I don’t see any difference between him changing up “Under My Thumb” and Mike changing up “Miss You.” Although Mike’s vocals >>>> Tim’s, I think Tim’s arrangement was better than Mike’s.

    Tim won’t be Top 4 as Jason was. (In fact, he’ll be lucky to make the tour.) However he is bringing something different.

    That said, I won’t be texting 5707 for two hours tonight.

  • movin2thabeet

    OMG Tim! That was absolutely hilarious. So far, this show feels to me like it is the Titanic, people onboard thought they’d felt a little jolt, but the booze was flowing, and the karaoke show kept on, and on, and on…gurgle…gurgle…gurgle.

    BTW, I did enjoy Mike’s performance, but that was about it. Please Siobhan and Crystal! Save me!!!

  • sealily1c

    Simon made me laugh, talking about Stones’ purists not liking Tim? LMAO. This, from the guy who produced Susan Boyle’s cringeworthy take on Wild Horses.

  • ggdoorsfan

    stop this desecration of these legendary rock songs now… i hope jagger and richards and the stones refuse to ever let idol do this to their songs….

  • lakhesis

    Glowly pink stairs!!! PIMPING ALERT!
    Nah.
    She looks incredible though… volume not high enough?

  • ggdoorsfan

    again…. oh my god – what is she doing to ”paint it black”…. no. no.. just no… get off the stage, now.

  • iluvai

    This might be a wow moment. Go Siobhan!

  • useless

    Yay Siobhan!! She’s the only one who can Bowersox a run for her money!

  • alxsavage

    Wow Siobhan, for a second I thought Michelle was back!

    I love her normal, quirky looks, straight hair.

    And…I’m loving this.

  • Mainegal

    Siobhan broke the SEXY back!!! Knock-out!!

  • unique28v

    wow. She’s screeching there

  • seriously

    Dang.

  • lizland

    Not liking Siobahn for the first time. I don’t think this suits her voice. Something is really off.

    And I could be wrong, and mean. But she seems so vacant and well, not smart.

    That screech! Yikes that was bad.

  • iluvai

    I did not like the scream.

  • songsungblue

    I’m not feeling this…feels like she’s screaming.

  • UhHuhHer

    Holy crud. That was AWESOME!

  • sealily1c

    OMG…..that was Danny Gokey revisited!!!!!!!!!!! OMG….bad…

  • thesheriff

    i recall carrie underwood not “getting” her lyrics during her season…she did all right. lol

  • Organic

    Her look tonight kind of reminds me of Tim Burton’s Nightmare before Christmas character. Don’t know why that popped into my head.

  • gangreen29

    Katie reminds of Katharine also, and like Katharine I expect a lot of nasty things said about her, although I hope it doesn’t reach the level of vitriol since she is only 17.

  • Hannah Palindrome

    Where is the star or anyone with even a hint of charisma? Have any of these contestants ever been on a stage in their lives? Tonight is like amateur night in somebody’s barn for me.

    LOL! Agree. I don’t think anyone has that IT factor.

  • will

    Not sure about Siobhan’s glory note tonight, but otherwise I loved it!

  • Valentin432

    WOW, this was like a mix of Allison’s Hot Stuff with Feeling Good.
    She’s the first one who brought it IMO.

  • anovich

    I totally knew someone was going to bring up Adam after the stairs, the wail, etc….she’s going to be polarizing, Simon nailed that fact

  • spritely

    Whoa, very Phantom of the Opera.

  • sealily1c

    WTF?????That note was terrible……sigh….

  • Nina1

    Pitchy at the start, dawg, but great big notes. Stay up there, girl.

  • dhunken

    Adam Lambert meet Siobhan Magnus You Season 9 Counter part (though I think Adam has a better range and had more variety).

  • luval

    She didn’t say ADam Lambert did she…NO NO to the stairs. And the screech was Danny Gokey!!!! I may be alone, but I hated it. She was very nasaly.

  • unique28v

    What type of record would Siobhan make?

  • soccerboi

    Wow Siobhan!

  • idolprocrastinator

    Kara’s right (gasp)…she’s courting the Lambert voters for sure. Adam definitely did it better though.

  • girlygirl

    That was easily the most interesting performance of the night. I liked it, didn’t love it. But much better than everyone tonight — with possible exception of Didi

  • Miss Chaos

    God Simon is giving her all Adam comments! LOVE her!!!!!!!

  • Rub

    OUCH! She can’t hold a note.
    tyrannosaurus-rex mouth high note.
    Its clear what the producers have on that screen on the judges table: PIMP HER ASS

  • sma11ie

    That shriek scared me for a sec, but the rest was FAN-FUCKIN-TASTIC. I love her boots! Not the hair though. I love her. That was nearly a moment- wish she had nailed that high note a bit better. I gotta say, I kinda agree with the Adam Lambert comment.

  • sunchick

    Nooooo Siobhan. I was counting on you to get the creepy dark vibe. Instead this is like Celine Dion singing the Stones. Sigh. Did like the last primal scream though- only interesting part of the interpretation.

  • iluvai

    WOW, this was like a mix of Allison’s Hot Stuff with Feeling Good.
    She’s the first one who brought it IMO.

    ITA!

  • Mark

    OK, I didn’t love the ending screech, but I thought she brought it otherwise. Her version was dramatic. Still love her, though.

  • october

    Okay… she did shriek, but…. I LOVE Siobhan!!!!

  • unique28v

    She didn’t say ADam Lambert did she…NO NO to the stairs. And the screech was Danny Gokey!!!! I may be alone, but I hated it. She was very nasaly.

    I guess anyone who hits a big note and stands on the stairs will be compared to Adam. But yeah, the scream reminded me of Gokey too. I’m not impressed with anyone tonight so far. There isn’t one person’s album I’m waiting to go buy.

  • shell29

    It was just OK for me and then BANG! She can hit those notes, gotta give it to her.

    I kind of agree with Simon though. I hope she doesn’t feel like she needs to scream at the end of every song. Still like Siobhan though (although I haven’t reached fantard status with her yet). In a sea of mediocrity, she stands out.

  • OnePlusSix

    Finally someone stepped outside the box, Siobhan it looks good on you tonight…gutzy performance and like Simon said, some will hate it, some will love it. At least, it wasn’t boring.

  • sbalk017

    Something was off on the audio, I think. She sounded just a little off the whole song…

  • sealily1c

    Adam Lambert meet Siobhan Magnus You Season 9 Counter part

    No! Adam nailed his glory notes.

  • Mtlfan

    not sure of the screech but she’s very interesting to me! Quite a unique style. I feel her so grunge/punk

  • anovich

    That was easily the most interesting performance of the night. I liked it, didn’t love it. But much better than everyone tonight — with possible exception of Didi

    girlygirl, I think you are in my head right now.

  • lakhesis

    I totally knew someone was going to bring up Adam after the stairs, the wail, etc….

    Haha it was very Adamesque. The stairs, the low notes, the glory notes, the camera spinning around, the dark closeup at the end…

    Though she didn’t nail the note… I have no music experience but it started out really strong – but she did seem to end with a screech/scream. But otherwise, her “paint… it black” end was quite quite nice. And she looks amazing!!!

    Anyone think that Siobhan is faking us? “What does that mean…” but clearly knows what she’s doing?? LOL either way, she’s in it to win…

  • justantonio

    The diff between Jason Castro and Tim Urban is cosmic…Jason is naturally talented…on idol a year after learning guitar and singing….he rearranged songs to fit his style and in the process he made hallelujah famous….he has also become quite a songwriter…castro is a guy that starts trends and breaks barriers improves 100% everyday…Tim is a wannabe semi talented guy that is good enough to do good enough.

  • Yui

    Love love love Siobhan

  • Organic

    Kara’s right (gasp)…she’s courting the Lambert voters for sure.

    Not me (at least yet anyway). She wasn’t singing at the end – it was a scream. She shouldn’t be compared to him. She’s going to lose her voice if she keeps doing that.

  • Pam

    I hope she doesn’t feel like she needs to scream at the end of every song. Still like Siobhan though (although I haven’t reached fantard status with her yet). In a sea of mediocrity, she stands out.

    Same here but I really do like her though. So far, she is the standout of the night for me.

  • shell29

    I didn’t think the scream was as bad as Gokey’s. I like Danny, but that infamous scream of his on Dream On was sheer horror.

  • luval

    I sound like a broken record to myself. Will someone please ROCK IT OUT??? Use that stage. Plllllllleeeeeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzzzeeeeeeeee.

  • luval

    Lee sounds as bright as a pole.

  • claudette

    Tim was no worse than anyone before him. He’s kind of got a charm to him. I prefer looking at him more than Castro but they are very similar. He’s similar to Kris too and can grow – all he needs is to peak with a song at the end to win.

  • Mainegal

    Looove a gal with “balls of steel”

  • spring2009

    The judges are really starting to reach aren’t they? Hoping they can talk some viewers into thinking this isn’t the worst season ever and the worst shit ever heard. I haven’t watched that much this year but it’s becoming a comedy show.

  • Kitties

    Am I the only one that thinks Siobhan’s performance is quite trainwreck-y? (Don’t get me wrong. She’s been my favorite from the beginning)

  • vmac

    Loved Siobhan! I’m thinking she’s the closest one to having the “IT” factor. Didn’t care for her glory note though. Too skreechy!

  • sealily1c

    Will someone please ROCK IT OUT???

    DITTO!!! It the Freaking Stones, People. A rock band!!!!!

  • unique28v

    I agree with your analysis MJ. Siobhan is all over the place. That describes her perfectly for me.

  • Hannah Palindrome

    Lee reminds me of Gokey, so I can’t jump on his bandwagon…

  • anovich

    Right now, Lee is a less atrractive Kris with a raspier sounding voice, which I guess is Gokeyish.

    So is he Gokey w/ guitar or Kris with a rasp?

  • dhunken

    Ok now we are getting the Contestants who remind us of last years contestants. Lee reminds me of Danny.

  • will

    This is a perfect song for Lee, he sounds great on it. By far the best from him yet.

  • UhHuhHer

    I get why some people didn’t like Siobhan. But at least she shook things up. She is so interesting!

  • useless

    Not bad, Lee. you’ll never be the Idol, tho.

  • St.Lucia

    Oh Lordy, Siobhan, we could park a Buick in that mouth.

    I liked it, and didn’t like it all in the breath. She’s so dang interesting to me that I give her massive props for awakening me tonight because I couldn’t honestly remember who had performed before her. I thought she was up next but I couldn’t remember performance order from the living room(completely forgot Andrew Garcia when remembering performances…)

    Like the performance, didn’t like the screech. It was verging on “Scream On” just a bit for me…When said sang “Paint it Black” after the screech I liked it.

    She still held my interest enough to make me want to rewatch it.

    I like that Siobhan, I do.

    ETA: I also agree that it was a little all over the place. Not quite on pitch for all of it, under over, and all in between.

  • unique28v

    Will someone please ROCK IT OUT???

    We don’t have any rock artists this year.

  • tierbee

    She screeched at me a little bit but other than that, I thought that was cool and dark. I like that girl. She’s not boring, and that is a very good thing this year.

  • LadyBeBop

    Well, that cinches it. Lee is not this year’s rocker.

    He’s doing OK…however Beast of Burden is a true rocking song. He’s singing this like he’s a John Mayer clone. Not rock enough for me.

  • sma11ie

    That was my favorite Lee performance to date. On pitch! No scared shitless face! Next week, no acoustic guitar.

  • seriously

    Awesome.

  • unique28v

    This is a perfect song for Lee, he sounds great on it. By far the best from him yet.

    I agree.

  • Joyed

    Favorite so far tonight was Didi – can’t wait for the studio

    Liked Siobhan‘s energy but the notes and phrasing were off, plus the ear piercing note. Hopefully good studio version though

    Missed Mike

    Tim‘s song was easy to sing. I agree he is one of the worst singers but his sincerity is kind of charming. It’ll be interesting if that’ll keep him in.

    Casey bored me and I didn’t find anything about his song memorable.


    Lacey     – I thought she was charming, but had a weak vocal.

    Katie chose a good song, but I felt like the song didn’t build enough.

    Lee just sang and was more consistent than usual, but it was just okay for me. However, he is one of the ones I want to hear a studio version from the most!

  • will

    Ellen, if it doesn’t come together, there is something wrong with it.

  • shell29

    This was better from Lee, but I still can’t stand his voice. I wouldn’t buy a Lee Dewyze album. He seems like a nice guy though.

  • JudyL

    Ellen was stupid. Lee was very good. I hate the judges.

  • lizland

    Lee was good, my favorite from his so far. Didn’t even recognize the song. He still sounds like a Counting Crow. I thought Lee was going to be a harder rocker than he is turning out to be. Simon is right, Lee has no personality.

  • Jx223

    Lee did remind me of Dave Matthews last night.

  • St.Lucia

    I’ve lost interest in Lee.

    He’s too “Nickelbackish” for me. Not bad, but not great.

  • Nina1

    Am I the only one that thinks Siobhan’s performance is quite trainwreck

    No, you aren’t. And she can’t do this same thing another week; it’s been twice, she needs to change it up.

    Lee…nice voice, but yes, someone needs to ROCK IT OUT!!!!!!!!!

  • Valentin432

    Lee has no charisma or stage presence whatsoever. He can’t rock out.

  • sunnysider

    I loooved Siohban and that was actually decent from Lee for once. Wow – two watchable performances in a row.

  • zuper

    Funny. Lee has reminded me of Gokey for a few weeks now. The strange thing is that I don’t like Gokey, but I enjoy listening to Lee. Beats me.

  • Rub

    I feel sorry for this season

  • Pam

    Simon is right, Lee has no personality.

    That is indeed his biggest problem. He’s a nice guy but you need more than that to win.

  • Organic

    Good advice from Simon for Lee. Even Ryan is trying to pump up and encourage these contestants – more than I’ve ever seen him do in any season.

  • Junior

    What are the judges smokin’? What do they want from him? That was a fabulous performance, just because he isn’t fitting in their little “rock dude” box, doesn’t mean it wasn’t great!

    The judges comments are so frustrating this season.

  • movin2thabeet

    Siobhan for me – the screech at the end was uber painful. I hated her take on the song, especially the beginning, where she strangled the melody. Obviously she got the pimp treatment, with the works – the lighting, the stairs, the camera angles. Didn’t work on me. Nope.

    Lee – reminds me of the problems with Alex. He has potential, but it is unrealized. Nice voice, but little confidence, and alot of shakes. No mention of the forgotten lyrics. OK. I don’t know if its a confidence issue or not, but his phrasing isn’t there. Boring, forgettable.

  • shell29

    I’m not getting the Gokey comparisons with Lee. I don’t know, is it the Midwestern thing?

  • soccerboi

    Really liked LEE tonight. He is EASILY the best guy on this show. No one else compares.

  • october

    Ellen was so right about Lee. He was one I was really looking forward to tonight and what does he do but turn Beast of Burden into a John Mayer song. What!?!

  • Joyed

    LOL at Ryan trapped in audience!

  • gangreen29

    Why do people need to rock out on Rolling Stones? I thought what people were looking for was people to put their own stamp on it? Why is it okay for David Cook to changeup Mariah Carey or Adam to not sing something countrified but it isn’t okay with these contestants?

  • seriously

    He is not like Gokey at all. Jeezbus.

  • OnePlusSix

    I sound like a broken record to myself. Will someone please ROCK IT OUT??? Use that stage. Plllllllleeeeeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzzzeeeeeeeee.

    I hear you loud and clear “luval” I was saying the same thing as I was watching. I’m so tired of people hiding behind guitars all the time as well.

  • songsungblue

    I think what doesn’t thrill me about Siobhan is that she doesn’t seem to feel the music. Like Lacey, she seems to be performing it rather than feeling it. That’s what I always loved about Kelly – she’s always so raw.

    But then again, I don’t think ANY of them actually understand what they were singing tonight.

    *Crosses fingers for Crystal*

  • anovich

    Pam:
    03/16/2010 at 9:34 pm
    Simon is right, Lee has no personality.

    That is indeed his biggest problem. He’s a nice guy but you need more than that to win.

    Didn’t everyone think the same about Kris last season?

  • spritely

    They can do what they want to, but I don’t have to like it. They’ve taken the stones out of the Stones.

  • Rub

    Finally somebody that can sing
    PAIGE!!! HOly

  • unique28v

    Paige is really pretty.

  • UhHuhHer

    Paige sounds great. Good for her!

  • Bearcatgrad9912

    Holy crap! Paige is kicking ass!

  • Organic

    Ok, with her cold or whatever she has, does Paige sound a little like Allison and her low growly rock voice?

  • thesheriff

    Lee is my favorite guy – but he looks like he’s about to cry ALOT. It’s almost endearing for me though.

    Though I’d rather him not have what I thought was Daughtry arrogance. Somethin’ in between would be just right.

  • songsungblue

    Paige sounds damn good, considering. But WTF is she wearing? WOW

  • unique28v

    PAIGE!!! HOly

    Yeah! Paige is doing a really good job here. Maybe she should lose her voice more often. lol

  • Lulu2

    Tim Urban, Under My Thumb? Ooohhh, this isn’t even funny. All those bratty girls did this. Mothers, Make your children go to bed. They have school!

  • will

    Paiage should get laryngitis more often, she sounds better with it.

  • Joyed

    Paige – easily one of the best of night. It was actually fun, energetic, and even well sung!

  • Nina1

    Is there a way to give Paige laryngitis every week???? She brought it.

  • anovich

    Paige, that was unexpected…in a good way

  • http://crushingkrisis.com krisis

    Damn, I wish my vocals got that awesome when I had laryngitis. It wasn’t perfect, but it was solid gold for Paige.

  • Mainegal

    boring..

  • Trina

    You know its a weird night when Paige is the standout…

  • OnePlusSix

    Does anyone know how the order of performances is determined each week, just curious?

  • gangreen29

    Told y’all Paige would bring it!

  • unique28v

    Go Paige!! My favorite so far tonight!

  • shell29

    Now that’s much better from Paige. I enjoyed that, and decent job considering her voice issues.

  • UhHuhHer

    Wow. You can tell she was sick. Great job Paige.

  • vmac

    I think Paige had one of the best performances of the night!

  • Pam

    I’m really surprised by Paige…in a good way. At least she worked the stage.

  • unique28v

    Told y’all Paige would bring it!

    You were right!! lol

  • movin2thabeet

    Paige’s voice was OK. The arrangement wasn’t interesting so net result for me – meh.

  • Hannah Palindrome

    The judges didn’t know that something was wrong with her voice.
    I call BS!!!!!!!

    I think they wanted to let us know to keep her in the competition.

  • anovich

    ok, Aaron’s mom is named Kelly Kelly, bring on the lols

  • wrigley

    Paige was fine, but honestly this whole thing is just BORING. I usually am looking at the clock in disbelief that the show is nearly over. Tonight time is dragging. Crystal is going to have to totally blow it not to be the best of the night.

  • sealily1c

    I really enjoyed that. Old fashioned but on pitch

    Yea!!

  • sunnysider

    I feel like the bar has been set so low this season. In past seasons, I think Paige’s performance would have been slammed (justifiably) for being karaoke and dull, but she’ll get praise for it because there’s such slim pickings. I agree with Simon, though, there’s still no connection and after 4 performances I’m not sure there ever will be.

  • alxsavage

    For moments, when I see Aaron from a long distance, I think that I’m watching Kris.

  • Hannah Palindrome

    I’m sorry…LOL…I can’t take Aaron seriously.
    I think it’s because I’m older.

  • unique28v

    Kara looked kind of sad to me that Paige performed well.

  • lizland

    Aaron is getting more confident, but sadly not more talented.

  • movin2thabeet

    A chipmunk is singing Angie, a song I used to love.

  • luval

    anovich…lol..thought the same thing!

    Little Aaron isn’t too bad.

  • Joyed

    When I heard the song Angie on youtube I hated it (no offense to anyone named Angie).

    That said I think Aaron is doing a good job bringing this song into his wheelhouse. I kinda like it as a country song.

  • iluvai

    I loved Aaron. But my husband looks like he’s gonna puke!

  • useless

    umm..well…at least he’s in tune…

  • october

    They can do what they want to, but I don’t have to like it. They’ve taken the stones out of the Stones.

    I’m with you on this, spritely.

  • seattle_girl

    So far, this show feels to me like it is the Titanic, people onboard thought they’d felt a little jolt, but the booze was flowing, and the karaoke show kept on, and on, and on…gurgle…gurgle…gurgle.

    Good lord, that was hilarious!

  • sunchick

    Aaron was sooooooooo cheesy. This is one of my favorite Stones songs and do not want. The rocking and the diva hand have. to. go.

  • UhHuhHer

    Oh, is Aaron done? I fell asleep for a second.

  • monleo1705

    Sorry to ask this if it has been posted…i just got online…anyone posted live streaming link????

    Thank you so much!!

  • maria4hitz

    I liked Aaron’s performance, he had some very good moments.

  • sma11ie

    Paige was pretty karaoke, but I agree with whoever said she sounds better sick! She has that rasp in her voice now, so hilariously she sounds more like Kelly Clarkson on this song than she did with Walk Away.

    Did Ryan just say keeping it rock and roll with Aaron? Um, I cannot watch Aaron. His stance, his performance, it’s just always awkward. Sorry, nice kid, but I just don’t like him. Is he gonna keep killing us with these “tender” (ugh) ballads.

  • iluvai

    Simon shut up! Aaron was really good.

  • anovich

    They want a cute young guy around, and the prefer Aaron to Tim, so not surprised that they gave him a good review

  • Junior

    Wow, Aaron pulled that off. I was expecting a train wreck, i’m glad I was wrong.

    And they’ve given him a little tan, I think :)

  • shell29

    Oh, is Aaron done? I fell asleep for a second.

    You too? I mean, it wasn’t bad, but it just didn’t do anything for me. Competent but dull.

  • Miss Chaos

    Angie one of my favorite songs, and Aaron didnt suck on it, I like.

  • amiroamor

    Aaron was mind-numbingly boring

  • Mainegal

    iluvai:
    03/16/2010 at 9:45 pm
    I loved Aaron. But my husband looks like he’s gonna puke!

    He can share my bucket!!

  • UhHuhHer

    Crystal is going to blow these people away.

  • Valentin432

    Lol, Angie was the obvious choice for 90% of these singers, Aaron just got the luck of picking it out of the hat probably.

  • movin2thabeet

    I can’t even tell you how depressing it is to me that these kids have this huge stage and platform, are putting out mediocre or bland songs and getting major praise for it. The Rolling Stones can’t be too happy with this. Except maybe people will decide to hear the real thing and buy it. I know I’m dying to refresh my Stones music now and clear out my ears.

  • sealily1c

    A chipmunk is singing Angie, a song I used to love.

    LMAO!!!! A chipmunk or a baby possum, with scared eyes.

    It is just like Justin Bieber. Cannot take him seriously.

  • Tony

    Rgearding Siobhan, she was fucking SCREAMING. She was even cracking AS she was screaming. Dunno what people are hearing in her. Seriously. I don’t. Plus, I just figured out why I don’t like her voice: she sounds like she is moaning every note.

  • sealily1c

    Crystal is going to blow these people away.

    Maybe, but I still don’t like her that much. I realize not everyone can smile on command, but she just doesn’t look happy…ever.

  • saga

    They can do what they want to, but I don’t have to like it. They’ve taken the stones out of the Stones.

    Rearrangements have to catch the essence of the song. ROF and Heartless emphasized the lyrics much more than the original version, that’s why they worked. Little Sparrow also.

  • Pam

    sma11ie-I agree with you about Aaron when it comes to constantly singing ballads. I would like to see him take a risk and sing something a little more uptempo.

  • soccerboi

    Aaron is back in the game. Nice vocal tonight…kinda liked him…for the first time.

  • movin2thabeet

    They’ve taken the stones out of the Stones.

    Exactly.

  • unique28v

    Rgearding Siobhan, she was fucking SCREAMING. She was even cracking AS she was screaming. Dunno what people are hearing in her. Seriously. I don’t. Plus, I just figured out why I don’t like her voice: she sounds like she is moaning every note.

    I agree.

  • jlc

    Let’s save some time and just have a show-down between Lee & Crystal. So far this season sucks. After DC’s guest spot tomorrow, and Adam’s (whenever it is), I’m done. I thought last year would be a let down after DC’s season, but was pleasantly surprised by Adam. With that in mind, I figured somehow there’d be something again this year to surprise me. I’m disappointed. This is like watching Idol Rewind: I’ve seen it all before.
    Even Simon is more subdued this year. He’s a gentler, kinder Simon. Maybe it was Paula who brought out the worst in him, and I see Kara is trying to fill her shoes by being his new personal annoying gnat, and at times he does seem annoyed by her, but I really wish someone would swat her. Be cool if it were Ellen who did the deed.

  • will

    What’s with all the daddies crying during interviews tonight?

  • Trina

    Worst theme night ever. Ugh.

  • Mainegal

    OK..I have very simple critirea. What will make me get up and go into the living room to watch. So far.. Casey and Siobhan.

    Let’s go Crystal!

  • alxsavage

    I can’t help it, Crystal’s voice gives me chills.

  • UhHuhHer

    This woman is a PRO.

  • soccerboi

    God Crystal is good. She just blows everyone else away this year. Crown her right now.

  • Organic

    Crystal – the only believable and authentic performance of the night.

  • maria4hitz

    To me Crystal is starting to make everything sound the same.

  • lizland

    Crystal is in a different league than everyone else. And they’ve humanized her a bit now with the teary dad. That was sweet. I don’t see her as mean or unhappy. Just kind of hard scrabble life-ish.

  • Bearcatgrad9912

    Dear God! Crystal WILL win it this year! Mark my words. She’s freaking out of this world!

  • sealily1c

    Sorry. She can sing and has presence, but this is predicable. Exactly what I expected…which is the problem.

    I just left the room…that says it all.

  • Joyed

    The families are the winners tonight – they’ve all been melting my heart.

    Crystal‘s voice is great as always but tonight I think she is connecting with music so well. And she is making it seem like fun. I’m glad she seems happier.

  • Mainegal

    Crystal..good. very good. But, same old, same old. I picture a CD with a great song…then 10 more versions of it.

  • useless

    Beginning was *meh*, middle fantastic, end was again *meh*. Has a lovely voice. Wish she’d break out of the indie-rock thing sometimes ’cause she’s got the talent.

  • tierbee

    I like this girl.

  • UhHuhHer

    And the showdown between Siobhan vs. Crystal begins! AW YEAH!

  • Joyed

    Gah Kara – I can’t believe she said that. She makes these judgment calls about how people are thinking and feeling – and I feel like she is always wrong! (Katelyn may not have been thinking “bitch” the other night, but I was)

  • luval

    Crystal sounds the same in every song. Wonder what she’d be like without the guitar?

  • alxsavage

    Awww Lilly :) !

  • Rub

    Crystal said = Siobhan is amazin and with that comment she OWNED SIMON.

  • soccerboi

    Sorry judges but Siobhan was NOT better than Crystal tonight…not even close.

  • sma11ie

    Very anti-climactic performance from Crystal. Still like her though. Voting for Didi.

  • songsungblue

    Oh Simon, really? I thought Siobhan bit tonight. MB is right, listen back to it.

  • Nina1

    No, no, no, Crystal was way better than Siobhan…and Crystal is so gracious…you go girl, you rock. You tickeled and played with that song just right. It was purty.

  • Valentin432

    They are clearly trying to stage a Siobhan vs Crystal competition.
    Siobhan definetly made a bigger impact but it was also much more polarizing.

  • monleo1705

    Guys – is it over?? Is there a live streaming link? :(

  • sunnysider

    That was actually my favorite Crystal performance – not sure what some of the judges were talking about. I completely understand the “same old, same old” feeling some are starting to get from her though. She’ll peak too soon if she doesn’t change things up.

  • YankeeFan08

    Rgearding Siobhan, she was fucking SCREAMING. She was even cracking AS she was screaming. Dunno what people are hearing in her. Seriously. I don’t. Plus, I just figured out why I don’t like her voice: she sounds like she is moaning every note.

    I agree.

    I don’t get it either. I thought she was terrible. Obviously it sounded different live because the judges liked her.

  • wrigley

    I just keep tuning in hoping that it will all make sense. Thousands auditioned, and I swear my eight year old has more stage presence than just about all of these people. What the hell happened this year?

  • unique28v

    wow. I must have different ears because I don’t think Siobhan out sung Crystal at all. In fact, I don’t even think Siobhan was better than Paige. What am I missing? Where is Simon getting this from? Am I alone here? lol

  • sealily1c

    Wonder what she’d be like without the guitar?

    Will we ever know? She is talented, but where’s the variety?

    Sorry, bash me for bringing up last season, but there was waaaayy more diversity and surprize and not just from Adam. It didn’t always work (kris in the pit?), but at least they tried to be interesting.

    Crystal is on her way to being a one trick pony for me.

  • revcat

    If Aaron sticks around and makes it as far as Danny did last year he can go country and will sell more records than anyone else this season. First of all, the country folks buy CDs like crazy and second, they need a male country teen idol. You heard it here first :)

  • sunchick

    For me, that was Crystal’s best performance. I loved the little “man did he look pretty ill…yeah, he wasn’t lookin too good…” thing she did. And also better than Siobhan. Whatever, judges.

  • Organic

    Siobhan did not sound too good to me tonight. I think the judges were just happy to see someone put some effort into staging, lighting and costume. They wanted so badly for it to be all that, but it just wasn’t in my opinion.

    So let me think, who has inspired me to actually pick up the phone . . .

    . . . still thinking . . .

  • shell29

    To me Crystal is starting to make everything sound the same.

    I can see her style getting old with some people over the course of the competition. For me, her style and vibe work so I don’t have a problem with it. I do hope she’ll change it up a little and work the stage a bit more. Other than that, I lurve Crystal!

  • gangreen29

    My quick rankings tonight

    Paige

    Crystal

    Lee

    Didi

    Mike

    Katie

    Siobhan

    Casey

    Aaron

    Tim

    Lacey

    Andrew

  • spring2009

    Oh good Lord I have been transported back to a coffee house. Too many bloody guitars.

  • alxsavage

    UhHuhHer:
    03/16/2010 at 9:54 pm
    And the showdown between Siobhan vs. Crystal begins! AW YEAH!

    I’m loving that! (BTW I love your nick!)

    I’d love to see both of them on the finale without a doubt.

    I guess this is what Kradam fans felt like last year.

    Looking the recap back, Tim and Andrew were by far the worst.

    Crystal and Siobhan were the best tonight, I started watched while Andrew was performing though, so I’m curious to hear Didi.

  • Pam

    It was nice to see the smile on Crystal’s face tonight. She didn’t look as stressed. I liked Siobhan but I loved Crystal tonight.

  • jpfan

    MJ, we’re sharing a brain tonight. I agree with everything you said tonight. I can’t believe Tim doing Under My Thumb. That was insane. Did he even understand what he was singing? A sniveling dog who once had her day.

    I thought it was pretty decent overall probably because I love the Rolling Stones and loved every single song. I actually enjoyed Paige and Aaron but nobody blew except for Tim and Garcia. Casey and Lee weren’t anything special. And Paint it Black was good but not great.

  • iluvai

    Watching my husband during the recaps was priceless. He is a big Stones fan and was practically contorting into weird postions while he listened back. lol.

    I like Aaron, Katie and Siobhan.

    My husband said Crystal has mad talent and thought Crystal and Siobhan are in their own league.

    I just can’t connect with Crystal. I thought she was one of the best tonight. But I won’t be voting for her.

    My 14 year old thought Tim was good. Gah!!!!

  • Tony

    My ratings:

    Didi & Crystal: 7
    Michael, Casey, Andrew, Katie, Pagie, Lee, Aaron: 6
    Lacey & Tim: 5
    Siobhan: 3 (sounded like she was getting stabbed in a horror movie)

  • movin2thabeet

    I thought Crystal was way better than Siobhan. She’s so natural out there on the stage while Siobhan was all bells, whistles, smoke and mirror, with a screaming chaser. No thanks. Crystal said her head wasn’t in it, and I get that. Even when she’s not totally present, she delivers something beautiful.

    For me, tonight was all Mike and Crystal.

    And the worst was Lacey, Siobhan, Tim and Aaron. There’s no amount of pimping that will sway my judgement.

    BTW, did Ryan mention David Cook performing tomorrow? My recorder could off the end. If not, why not?

  • alxsavage

    I do believe that Crystal > Siobhan tonight, but I don’t mind the fact that Simon said the opposite, as long as it reduces some of the backslash Crystal was getting for Simon’s comments the previous weeks.

    BTW, did Ryan mention David Cook performing tomorrow? My recorder could off the end. If not, why not?

    Yes, he did mention Cookie ;) .

  • monleo1705

    Sigh…I guess it’s over. Damn i missed it. Hey, would there be someone who posts live streaming links here usually? I thought i saw someone did last week, but couldn’t seem to find that link today…

    From the sound of it, everyone didn’t do too well with Stones at all. Big stage got to them.

  • jpfan

    I kind of liked Didi as well. I think Andrew Garcia should go home but Micheal and Didi going early may put them in peril as well. I’d put Crystal in the top three. Wow, I’m a major grinch and thought it was one of Idol’s better nights.

    How can you have a bad night with such great songs?

  • vmac

    I really think Crystal has the best vocals of the bunch, but she needs to bring a little more energy into her performances. The best for me tonight were: Crystal, Siobhan, Paige, Aaron and Didi.

  • sealily1c

    Oh good Lord I have been transported back to a coffee house. Too many bloody guitars.

    THIS!!!! It is (mostly) Singer/Songwriter Idol and it leaves me in the past with people like Carly Smithson, Melinda Doolittle and Alison Iraheta in the Ladies department!

    Even Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge, Tracey Chapman perform without their guitars!

  • alxsavage

    monleo1705, I watched it here tonight: http://www.tvpc.com/Channel.php?ChannelID=1730

  • soccerboi

    My top 3:
    Crystal
    Lee
    Siobhan

    Bottom 3:
    Andrew
    Lacey
    Katie

  • JudyL

    I don’t much care so I hope the ones who will appreciate the money the most will make the tour. So tomorrow, Katie can go.

  • Nina1

    Crystal reminds me a lot of Bonnie Raitt. A very lot. And I love Bonnie Raitt.

  • gangreen29

    Paige is last on dialidol right now. Everybody vote!!! If she goes home ill cut a bitch.

  • amiroamor

    Bottom 3:
    Andrew
    Katie
    Lacey

    Top 3:
    Crystal
    Siobhan (at least she’s interesting)
    Paige

  • jpfan

    Top 4: Paige, Aaron, Crystal, Didi

    okay: Lee, Casey, Micheal

    huh: Siobhan, Katie

    feh: Andrew Garcia, Tim Urban

  • SouthernKradamFan

    Some of the comments about Siobhan are almost the same ones made about Adam last year IMHO. That said, I think Siobhan does get a little all over the place, but I don’t know…I really like her though. And she does remind me of Adam. She is interesting. I’m actually going to remember that, and I’m going to keep voting for her. Crystal was good, but it wasn’t my favorite performance of hers. She seemed kind of down to me. And I have to say…I missed hearing Lilly.

  • sunnysider

    My ranking for tonight:

    1)Crystal
    2)Siobhan
    3)Didi
    4)Mike
    5)Lee
    6)Casey

    The rest aren’t even worth ranking. They suck and I’m not sure it’s worth determining whether they’re fake-suck (Katie), karaoke-suck (Paige), boring-suck (Aaron) or just suck-suck (Tim). The point is, exactly half the top 12 is complete deadweight. And they’re only getting rid of 1 a week. Gahhh!!

  • sue

    Overall the show was great. Only about two people screwed up a little but no one was terrible. I was pleasantly surprised. I better vote for Didi since she is in the death spot. She was good tonight but my favorite is Siobhan.

    Best to Worst:
    1. Siobhan (I love how dramatic she was even with the terrible screech at the end, it was still great.) I just love her.

    2. Crystal (Great song choice, Mamasox rocks!)

    3. Didi (She was great even though she messed up a little.)

    4. Casey (I love his tone.)

    5. Aaron (He actually sounded decent tonight, I was shocked.lol)

    6. Lee (Good but needs more confidence.)

    7. Big Mike (The dancing was a little corny.)

    8. Paige (Sounded good but forgettable.)

    9. Katie (I actually enjoyed that, even though she look like a cute little doll, awwww.) So Diana Degarmo!

    10. Lacey (She is beautiful and she sound ok tonight.)

    11. Tim (I can’t believe I actually enjoyed the vocals a little tonight, lol. He may just make the tour, lol.) I bet Golightly or whatever his f-ing name is? He is going to be pissed, lol.

    12. Andrew, WTF happen dude, you totally lost your mojo and it ain’t coming back. You may survive this week.

    In trouble of elimination: Andrew, Tim, Lacey, Paige, and Didi because she went second.

    Probably going home: Lacey or Paige

  • mrgrk

    The judges are obviously trying to manipulate the vote so Crystal doesn’t have the same fate as Lily. Crystal was incredible. I like Siobhan…but that sounded really nasal-y and odd in places. The scream note did not do it for me at all. Crystal is like seeing Janis Joplin…my husband says “no, even better”. And he is a real cynic.

  • ray1

    OK! Alright! Crystal is the “Indie” goddess of all time…Yes, I do like her voice and yes she can sing and yes she is miss individual of the year and yes she is so professional already and yes,yes,yes…BUT, I am bored with “yes”….sorta like my post-get it?-after to many “yes” words it gets to sound like a repeat.

  • Idolnewby

    For tonight, I’m going with Aaron and Lee. Screaming just makes me reach for the earplugs. Tim was…well unique. At least he had the guts to do something different.

  • idolprocrastinator

    Oh good Lord I have been transported back to a coffee house. Too many bloody guitars.

    I think you might be exaggerating a bit. Only 4 people played guitar and one was electric.

    I say if you can play it competently and it helps you perform (Crystal, Lee), then go for it. For Casey and Tim, it does seem like a crutch, and they have little to no personality.

  • monleo1705

    alxsavage:
    03/16/2010 at 10:10 pm
    monleo1705, I watched it here tonight: http://www.tvpc.com/Channel.php?ChannelID=1730

    Thanks so much alxsavage!!!! :)

  • seattle_girl

    After reading all this (45 min to air time here), all I can think of is how it makes me almost physically ill that neither Alex nor Lilly will be performing tonight.

  • erenguest

    Wow. I just wanted to say I am glad everyone heard Sioban screaming like a mad woman at us instead of singing. It was a mess. It was all over the place. After listening to the judges I got worried that there is something wrong with me.

  • http://musicgoesforever.blogspot.com samgamgee

    MJ, I agree with every word that you said. I can see that you really have good taste in music. Best of the night: Didi and Crystal.

    Worst: Siobhan, Aaron, Katie, and Paige. Wow, these four totally massacred the sacredness of Rolling Stones.

  • sonyab

    Is there anyway to get to the first page without going from page to page to page? :)

  • UhHuhHer

    Siobhan is probably going to get some major pimpage now. They need this season to be interesting so Siobhan giving Crystal a run for the Idol crown is the only thing that can salvage this season IMO. Siobhan is definitely polarizing, but for the love of pete, at least she’s interesting and dramatic and fun to watch and brings something different to the table. Some of these peeps put me to sleep!

    Best of the night – Siobhan, Crystal, Didi and who would of thunk it…. Paige.

  • monleo1705

    Alxsavage – thanks for the link again! I bookmarked it so i won’t be a pain in the a** for asking! Haha, i waited 15mins for a reply while reading all your exciting comments! Damn, could have caught the last bit of Crystal…

    Seems like it was a rather mediocre night…let’s play – who is going home? Anyone wanna vote?

  • seattle_girl

    5. Aaron (She actually sounded decent tonight, I was shocked.lol)

    oopsie, i’m betting you didn’t mean to make that funny??

  • spring2009

    Tomorrow night should have great ratings Ke$ha is really hot right now and so is Orianthi.

  • alxsavage

    I can’t believe Tim Urban is trending on Twitter. The blue bird has been invaded by ear-less, Bieber loving tweens.

    What ever happened to good taste?

  • seriously

    Is there anyway to get to the first page without going from page to page to page?

    http://mjsbigblog.com/american-idol-9-top-12-recap.htm/comment-page-1#comments

  • anovich

    My rankings for the night:
    1. Siobhan
    2. Crystal
    3. Didi
    4. Casey
    5. Lee
    6. Paige
    7. Aaron
    8. Katie
    9. Mike
    10. Lacey
    11. Tim
    12. Andrew

    As much as I don’t like Tim, I’m just sick of Andrew’s schtick and the judges keep wanting us to give him more chances. He took poor Alex’s place.

  • ray1

    Again, I AM a fan of Crystal also BUT here is my point-she gets compared to Janis Joplin and similar types of singers….What I like about Siobhan is so far I have heard no one “compare” her to anyone? I like the fact that Siobhan seems to be like Siobhan!!!

  • monleo1705

    sonyab:
    03/16/2010 at 10:19 pm
    Is there anyway to get to the first page without going from page to page to page?

    LOL…you and me both. Been trying to do that for half an hour but the page will just get cut off sometimes..

  • Pixie Baker

    I did not think Siobhan was good tonight. I know they compared her to Adam but where I see a difference is that when Adam went for the glory notes he at least nailed it….she screams and was off tune….reminded me of the Danny scream heard ’round the world.
    Crystal by far is the best all around….I really like Lee but he had better get some confidence or he is toast! I split my votes tonight between Tim and Katie to go home. Andrew is another that I don’t care for…I never did get the pimping of him from the beginning.

  • jlc

    If Lee stays, I predict a “Billie Jean” moment coming from him soon.
    There’s clearly no one as confident as Adam this year, so the confidence has to build. This was the first night on the big stage; they’ve stroked his ego and validated his talent. Mark my words, he’ll have a “moment” that blows us away.

  • Rub

    I think they’re all forgettable.
    Lets be serious.
    Siobhan = T-Rex mouth
    Crystal = Tracy Chapman = meh
    etc

  • seriously

    If Lee stays, I predict a “Billie Jean” moment coming from him soon.
    There’s clearly no one as confident as Adam this year, so the confidence has to build. This was the first night on the big stage; they’ve stroked his ego and validated his talent. Mark my words, he’ll have a “moment” that blows us away.

    I hope so. I see soooooo much potential.

  • connie0128

    A few good/adequate performances. I think the worst were Andrew, Tim, and Lacey.

    Andrew needs to go. This is how you do it, dude:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGZlAi7N1wk

    I agree with some of you – let’s just send six home now. If they want anyone to come to the tour they need to invite some former finalists back. (from previous years…) David C. is going to mop the floor with this bunch tomorrow night.

  • Pixie Baker

    P.S. Sure wish this season was better…..I miss my American Idol of yesteryear….*sigh*

  • iluvai

    Is anyone here trying to vote? I am and it’s almost impossible to read and vote at the same time. I’m not getting any busy signals for the person I’m voting for. :(

  • seattle_girl

    sonyab:
    03/16/2010 at 10:19 pm

    Is there anyway to get to the first page without going from page to page to page? :)

    Go up to the address (url) and where it says “page-21#comment”, replace the 21 with 1 (or whatever page number you want to skip to), hit enter and you’re golden. BTW, I think you have to go back one page of older comments – not the current page – in order to display the current page number in the address.

  • sunnysider

    In my mind, not a single one of the singers who people thought “undeservedly” made it to the Top 12 redeemed themselves tonight. (I would include in this Tim, Katie, Paige, and Aaaron, possibly Andrew.) While you could say that America got what it asked for, I feel like none of these people should have even made the Top 24, so the producers still take a lot of the blame for how bad this season is.

  • Adamdebomb

    It will break my heart if Paige goes home-I really like her. Her voice is just meh for me, not great or bad, but sheesh, her family-what six kids, a single mother and the story about her father? I admit it, I want to see her make some idol money and go on tour.

  • Mainegal

    What would I download??

    Siobahn…everything. She’s original, fearless, exciting, talented.
    Casey…everything. He brings the sexy back. Love him. He makes me hit repeat…and again.
    Crystal..one song. It’ll be a great one, but anymore will be like hitting replay.

  • http://onlinepastrychef.wordpress.com/ onlinepastrychef

    Somebody just sign Bowersox now. Was she wearing a Lilly feather as an homage to her fallen sister? Very cool, I thought.

    And:

    Dear Tim Urban,

    Seriously?! I mean, really?!

    That is all.

  • jlc

    alxsavage:
    03/16/2010 at 10:21 pm
    I can’t believe Tim Urban is trending on Twitter.

    The stylists need to get a hold of his head. That 70′s mop is making me sick.

  • YankeeFan08

    Casey was zzzzzzzz to me. Also, I’m not the only straight female who doesn’t find him attractive, right?

    I don’t find him attractive either so you’re not alone there. He reminds me of Bucky Covington (I think I got the name right), and I just can’t get beyond it. I think he’s been way overrated. Pretty much for me though the whole season blows. There’s not a star in the bunch.

  • lorismile

    So I youtubed 3 performances:
    1. Gimme Shelter – you need attitude not non-chalance singing this song. total disgrace to this song.
    2. Beast of Burden – lived through about 10 words and stopped because of boredom.
    3. Paint it black – OMG….I had visions of Gokey Scream On.

    And I’m highly amused that #3 is on alot of people’s best list for tonight. Last year Gokey gets lambasted and this year it’s applauded. HAHA

  • kk613

    Is there anyway to get to the first page without going from page to page to page?

    On the address bar change the page number to whatever page you want to go to. I mean if you are on page 15 and you want to go to page 1, than change the 15 to 1.

    Other notes:
    I was surprise with Paige, she did good. I was pulling for her.
    I didn’t like Andrew, But maybe I’m a little biased with that, because I was never a fan.
    I think Crystal is really good, But I hope next week she has no guitar.
    Siobhan, she was my fav in the beginning, and I still like her, But she was not as great as the judges said. Also I didn’t like her Think performance, w/o that one note, it sucked. But I did like her wicked game and House of the rising song performance.
    I think Cassie, Aaron, Tim are all just pretty faces.
    For some reason, I don’t like Didi or Lacey, IDK why.

  • jpfan

    The only one I’ll miss if they get voted off tomorrow is Didi. There’s something about her voice that I really like. Lee seems overrated to me. Seems like he’s getting the “traditional Idol voter bloc” behind him. Ugh,that probably means he’ll be around forever. :)

    I’ll be sad if Didi leaves but not sad enough to actually vote.

  • Mainegal

    The Stones must be rolling over in their graves….oh, they’re still alive??

  • thesheriff

    I can’t believe how nervous and boring this season is. My hope is that after the top 10 realizes they are gonna get PAID for the tour, we get some break out performances!

  • Lulu2

    Crystal won the night, never mind Simon’s opinion. I like Siobhan–I’d put her at second, myself– but Crystal’s got verve.

  • alxsavage

    You’re welcome monleo1705 :) !

    Slezak’s snap judgement is up http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/03/16/american-idol-rolling-stones-siobhan-magnus/

  • http://mjsbigblog.com/luvadamlamberts-american-idol-tour-2009-washington-dc-re-cap.htm luvadamlambert

    This is the first time all season I can say “THAT WAS AWESOME”!!!!!

    Judges-Randy gave slightly more helpful critiques,Kara was annoying (most of the time*), Ellen and Simon were hilarious and spot on.Damn, I’m gonna miss Simon.
    So goo job peoplez!!

    Why does it *always* seems like I disagree with everyone on this board? Sigh-I’m weird ;)
    I’m surprised about how many of these songs I knew
    Everybody had adorable baby pictures and families
    Michael-Good job!! The jump at the end was corny.His wife is pretty and wht an adorable BB.I lol’d at the fake ryan-Simon drama.
    Thts wht makes this episode bearable-good performances by everybody, and the judges weren’t too serious
    Didi Benami-OMFAAAAA SHE WAS AMAZING!!!!!!!! I FLIVED THAT!!!!! I heard some pf her “terrified” moments.Great Job!!! I should like Siobhan,because she’s roomies with my favorite
    Casey James-Reminds me too much of Bo.ROTFL @ Ellen hahah.But, even though Im not a fan, Great Job Casey!!! You were great and playing the electric guitar, and I actually enjoyed it:)
    Lacey-what a GREAT song!!! I love it, and she did a really good job singing it.Great Job Lacey!!!
    Andrew-Y’know I still likes him.Nice voice, good musician.I thought he did a really good job tonight.Nice song
    Katie Stevens-I was never a fan, but good job Katie.I liked it.
    Tim Urban-he looked HOTter than usual today.I REALLY liked his thing , but maybe I was too districate looking at him…
    Siobhan-Iwasnt a fan but now I am.UM WOW THIS IS UNF$&KING BELIEVABLE BEST PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGHT BY FAR I FLOVED THIS NOW IM A CONVERTED SIOBHAN-TARD!!!!
    Lee-GREAT JOB!!! I’m converted to a lee fan now too,sweet parents.
    Paige-not a fan,but OK.my favorite part?When Simon went “Oh My God”.Kudos to her for performing that well with laryngitis.did she change the pronouns? I think so, but I don’t know the song.Not a big deal.
    Aaron Kelly-the he’s too young bias upsets me.He’s not,he was the same age as Archie and Aaron’s a great singer.He seems like the sweetest kid I’ve ever seen.He’s sooooo nice and sweet and aww…he just breaks my heart.And HE WAS AWESOME!!!! singing Angie.I FLOVED IT lol elln
    Crystal-Im not a fan if you’ve read any of my posts you know that.Her dad is sweet and awww his mustache was twitching when he was crying.I can see where she gets her “edginess” .I know this song from glee and other place lol
    !! ;)
    I thought she did a GREAT JOB
    Am I a BIG fan? no,but I like her.
    Also, I ADORED how sweet she was to Siobhan an gracious an how she probably rea online an tried o make sure she didn’t sound selfish or that she doesn’t care
    Overall, EXCELLENT JOB PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!! :D

    I’m guessing paige’s going home, but I don’t know…If it’s Aaron I’ll like die.

    He is THE sweetest person EVER. H makes Archie seem cruel .
    He’s humble, and sweet, and nice, and is an awesoem singer
    plus I hate the age bias because I disagree with it

  • blissful

    A tip about page numbers…

    go the the url and change the page number to the one you want. You might have to go back one (click “older entries”) to get the number page to show up.

    Waiting patiently for the show to start…

  • jlc

    03/16/2010 at 10:25 pm

    Siobhan = T-Rex mouth

    No sh*t–she’s scary lookin’.

  • seriously

    Lee-GREAT JOB!!! I’m converted to a lee fan now too,sweet parents.

    Yay for converts! LOL

  • http://mjsbigblog.com/luvadamlamberts-american-idol-tour-2009-washington-dc-re-cap.htm luvadamlambert

    Oh and I try to like Crystal but I don’t * really* like her-Sorry.
    I can already tell she’s going to have the rabid online fanbase…

  • seriously

    Oh and I try to like Crystal but I don’t * really* like her-Sorry.
    I can already tell she’s going to have the rabid online fanbase…

    I agree. Maybe it’s a teenager thing? I like Lee (plus he reminds me of Cookie) and Andrew, and Siobhan.

  • Pam

    Awesome analysis there luv. Very nice. :)

  • sealily1c

    she’s going to have the rabid online fanbase…

    Don’t see it….although there is wi-fi at a lot coffeehouses.

  • Rub

    Only on AI people vote for the family and “personality.”
    What about the raw material, nada?
    Sad story and likability = win
    Thats the state of music we’re in.
    In other words, get a load of Taylor Swift.

  • jammasta

    I’m not really getting all the potential people are seeing in Lee. IMO, he’s Kris and Gokey’s inferior manchild, with Kris’s guitar and Danny’s goatiness and voice, but nothing that really made either of them stand out. We’ll see, I still haven’t seen him tonight.

    Siobhan, however…… it reminded me of Ring of Fire last year. I absolutely HATED Ring of Fire, but at the same time, I hated it so much that I loved it. However, Siobhan’s, I actually really liked. Sure, the scream could’ve been a LOT better (I hate screaming, too, but Siobhan does it in a way I like :P , but tonight it was really crackly), but it was extremely interesting. I’m kinda confused but happy. It was kinda bad but kinda amazing at the same time. MJ, if you don’t mind me saying, I totally see you jumping on the Siobhan train during Top 10 or Top 9. IIRC, you didn’t get Adam right away either (took me until after the season, lol).

    I’m watching Aaron right now. Huh, who the hell is Edgey? Miles Edgeworth (total video game nerd here)? Dude, stop shaking on stage, I like your voice but this makes you look uncomfortable. Otherwise, I thought this was really nice. Love him, it was a pretty good vocal (I totally get the dullness comments, though). Also, he kinda rocked the pseudo-fauxhawk (fake-fake hawk, lol). Made him look older.

    Crystal, you should be an inspiration to Jermaine. THAT is how you give a song a churchy feel, but at the same time, it’s not eerily churchy. Very nice, she’s totally bloody f*cking amazing. However, this week, I think I expected more from her. For the past 3 weeks, my eyes welled up with manly tears. This time, eh, not so much. Maybe I’m a bit preoccupied though. But still, that was bloody amazing.

    These three certainly delivered for me tonight (Aaron could’ve delivered harder and needs to get off the ballad-train. Unlike Crystal who seems to have some of the qualities of a one-trick pony, that trick is enough to keep a person awake and voting for a season, IMO. Aaron’s, however, would mostly appeal to me, tweens, and grandmas. But, if he can get some non-fan people to say “Huh, that was kinda good”, I’m satisfied).

    I’ll watch the rest later when I’m not preoccupied.

  • gangreen29

    Don’t see it….although there is wi-fi at a lot coffeehouses.

    Lol what? Clearly Crystal is the favorite online right now, and in real life.

  • cookcricket

    To me, Aaron definitely and Tim (ignoring the meaning of the lyrics, which I know is hard to do) were >>>>>than Lee. Aaron’s song was beautiful! Tim’s vocally was much less pitchy than Lee. I understand the tone of Lee’s voice being something people like, but I don’t think he deserves the comments he’s getting from the judges.

    Casey did a nice job, understood judges comments for him. I’m still pulling for Andrew. Mike was alright for me.

    Loved Crystal!!!! Loved, loved, loved. Maybe not her best. Still loved! I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else to sing that song. She was so cute at the end. :D

    Siobhan’s voice cracked slightly on the high notes, but overall she was great, imo! Maybe a little pitchy in some parts.

    Didi and Paige both did a really nice job!

    I agree with Ellen on Lacey, though it was pretty.

    Katie to me was forgettable.

  • adamlover

    comparing any of these contestants to adam? that note reminded me of danny gokey trying to sing dream on. just horrible.

  • lorismile

    Only on AI people vote for the family and “personality.”
    What about the raw material, nada?
    Sad story and likability = win
    Thats the state of music we’re in.
    In other words, get a load of Taylor Swift

    :-)

    that note reminded me of danny gokey trying to sing dream on

    OMG…that’s exactly what I said. Dream On the sequel it was.

  • whatever4444

    Siobhan was the best!!! Wow!! Girl is like the adopted child of Adam and Allison! Fierce!!!

  • http://mjsbigblog.com/luvadamlamberts-american-idol-tour-2009-washington-dc-re-cap.htm luvadamlambert

    Don’t see it….although there is wi-fi at a lot coffeehouses.

    Very funny…but check out this blog.It’s a great example.Many people,including MJ in her write-ups are big crystal fans and there is * outrage* that Simon said Siobhan was better.
    Thanks Pam…it took me a half hour to type that on my itouch..haha
    I’m such a dorkXD

    Maybe it’s a teenager thing?

    Maybe…I have no reason, but I don’t think it is..
    And, if I haven’t gushed about Aaron enough (I will cry if he leaves) I got chills during his performance

  • aislinn

    Crystal’s the real deal. She’s got the voice, the dynamics, the phrasing. The others are trying, with varying degrees of success – Siobhan made the most effort tonight, and some of it worked. Didi’s got a nice vocal quality, but was uneven tonight. The rest of them ranged from average to poor. Seriously? Katie’s got to go, and Andrew seemed to confirm his one hit wonder quality tonight.

    rub said:

    Only on AI people vote for the family and “personality.”
    What about the raw material, nada?
    Sad story and likability = win
    Thats the state of music we’re in.
    In other words, get a load of Taylor Swift.

    Yeah, it’s sad that people vote as if it’s a popularity contest instead of a performance one – I don’t care how cute they are or whether they have adorable kids or parents, if they’re not going to be good enough for a recording and performing career once the show is done.

  • ray1

    It is more fun reading the pros and cons of who is a good singer here than watching the actual show….some are good/bad singers because they are a tween attraction,hair style to long or to curly,wore the wrong dress,had feather tribute to fallen angels,not like Adam Lambert,like Adam Lambert,not as good as last season,had a half moment/almost moment/no moment….screamed good or to much scream or to country or to indie or to pageant like or to 80′s or ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh….now how did they sing?…(my post are meant for humor and no animals were harmed during it’s production!)

  • tinawina

    Okay, before I go back and start reading everyone else I must say that tonight gave me hope. I saw some real potential up on that stage, a lot of people did better than I thought they would.

    Mike – That was okay, didn’t work for me as much as it did the judges but as usual his performance skills saved him

    Didi – liked her alot. Big improvement.. wasn’t perfect as she lost it in the middle somewhere but it was the first time I thought she could win.

    Casey – liked this too. He’s quite engaging, has to get more comfortable on stage but he has charisma to me. That southern fried rock thing is right in his wheelhouse.

    Lacey – weird. She’s not ready, but she has a kind of charm. I think she could stand more experience

    Andrew – go home. I’m over him

    Katie- I’ve never disliked this girl even though I know others hate her. But I started actively disliking her tonight. Her vibe is just off, its like she walked out of the movie Heathers. The good news is that she looked GREAT, and she came of like she could be cast in a Disney show right now. (not an insult) The bad news is, she sang it like a Disney star. And that’s why I dislike her. There’s no there there.

    Tim – Wow that was weird. LOL. But at least he tried something. He’s another one that should call central casting right away. After he gets voted off, hopefully soon. He’s likeable though.

    Sibohan – I like that she constantly surprises me, but I didn’t like this as much as the judges. Singing was off in parts. She’s pretty cool though, I want her to stay.

    Lee – the first time I’ve ever liked him. He needs a bit more confidence, but he’s better than I gave him credit for.

    Paige – I liked her. Not the greatest thing ever, but I finally understood why she was there.

    Aaron – Still not feeling him much. He’s such a nice kid though, but he’s outclasssed in this thing.

    Crystal – liked her, was waiting for her to cut loose and get into the song a bit more, but was still quite good, She has an amazingly emotional voice.

    Should go home; Andrew
    Will go home: have no idea. Lacey, Tim and Andrew are who I want. That doesn’t mean it will be them.

  • oceana

    OverPraised: Siobahn, Katie, Aaron, Lacey – they were worse than the judges thought.

    UnderPraised: Crystal, Lee, Casey, Paige – they were better than the judges thought.

    OverHated: Tim (I enjoyed the arrangement and his vocals, think he’s getting better each week. I don’t think that song is particularly dark or biting as the Stones do it. It has always sounded casual and flippant to me.)

    Judges got it about right: Mike, Andy, DiDi

    Should go home: Andy, Aaron, Katie, or Lacy

  • http://mjsbigblog.com/luvadamlamberts-american-idol-tour-2009-washington-dc-re-cap.htm luvadamlambert

    Sorry for being a post ho
    I liked Siobhan’s dress, bad har
    I forgot to mention that the one good thing
    Kara did was name-check ADAM F. LAMBERT!!!!! XD
    I squeeeeed in rl lol..
    But Adam can scream better and he held the note longer on Feeling Good
    Happy Ring of Fire anniversary !!!! :D

  • thesheriff

    pains me to see siobhan being compared or put in a box similar to adam. i have no adamlove, at all. i have a TON of siobhan love. weird.

  • sma11ie

    I liked:

    Siobhan
    Didi
    Lee
    Crystal

    Everyone else, I already forgot. Some were decent, too. Vaguely remember liking Tim’s more than expected, Paige more than expected.

  • http://www.dallascowboys.com GeminiDolly

    Siobhan is so weird. Not only how she dresses, but how she talks…, like real slow or something?? Her singing is pretty good. She stands out thats for sure. Crystal has got this in the bag. Nobody really comes close. The only way she doesn’t win this is if she quits for personal reasons. Andrew Garcia needs to leave already. He put his eggs in the basket too soon and he just keeps getting worse and worse. Take Tim and Aaron with you. The rest of them I dont care for enough to make a comment. Oh, Casey is pretty. I like his hurr. heh.

  • http://mjsbigblog.com/luvadamlamberts-american-idol-tour-2009-washington-dc-re-cap.htm luvadamlambert

    Ouch-tinawina don’t be so mean to Disney!

  • J9BT

    The best part of the night for me was having satellite issues during Tim’s performance so 1/2 of it was cut out on the DVR. :-) He was absolutely horrendous.

    Seriously, Crystal was amazing, as was Siobhan. I don’t care if they have teeth like dinosaurs or no teeth, they’re great vocalists and performers, and I like their style and personality.

    The forgettable performances for me were Andrew, Didi, Lacey and Paige.

    I actually liked Katie much better tonight, as well as Aaron. Maybe it’s that Angie is one of my favorite Rolling Stones songs, but I liked Aaron.

    Big Mike was pretty good, as were Casey and Lee. I LOVE Lee’s voice, but he has to stop being so scared to death and allow his personality to come out or he will be gone.

    After last week, I’m honestly afraid to split votes tonight, so my fear is the wrong person will go home. Come on, America! Get it right this week!

  • iluvai

    (my post are meant for humor and no animals were harmed during it’s production!)

    Great post and funny! lol. MJ has a great blog which is why there are so many comments!

  • sealily1c

    Lol what? Clearly Crystal is the favorite online right now, and in real life.

    I was responding to someone else and it was a ref to her sort of coffeehouse singer/songwriter thing. She may be the favourite, but I believe so was Danny Gokey early on.

    I don’t hate her, I just don’t like her. Absolutely, she is talented, but it is getting boring. Same old, same old.

    And, I get a funny vibe from her, like she almost doesn’t really want to be there.

  • seriously

    *runs over to pool* I’m putting my votes on Katie and Lacey.

  • sealily1c

    Crystal has got this in the bag.

    Twelve or so weeks left, aren’t there?

  • Owlgirl

    I liked Siobhan, Didi, Crystal, and surprisingly, Lee. Didn’t really care for anyone else though I think Big Mike, Casey, and Paige did alright. Just didn’t really capture me. I’m interested in studio versions of Siobhan and Didi.

    Really curious about whether some of the weaker people will go tonight or if good people will keep getting picked off. I feel like this season could pull a comeback in a few weeks or it could turn into a huge trainwreck. I am interested to see what happens either way!

  • tinawina

    Ouch-tinawina don’t be so mean to Disney!

    LMAO! Aw, I wasn’t trying to insult Disney. Oops. Sorry Mickey.

  • sonyab

    Thank you guys for helping me with the pages. I really want to find a quicker way to get to page 1!! :) and monleo1705 hahaha you poor thing! :)

  • monleo1705

    *Anxiously waiting Mj’s videos*…..LOL

  • HappyDaisy

    Siobhan has been my favorite for several weeks now. But she let me down tonight. Nice drama, nice stage presence but uneven performance and she really lost me with the scream. That was not an Adam Lambert-quality rock wail/scream/whatever, that was a ridiculous scream that ranks down there with the Gokey “Dream On” scream. Is that what we have to look forward to from her weekly: a trademark, unappealing, unbearably long scream?

    Crystal’s attitude is the same as ever and remains a HUGE turn off for me.

    I wish the following could all go home tomorrow: Didi, Lacey, Tim, Katie.

    Tonight, I’m not motivated to vote for anyone, though I have voted a bit in prior weeks.

  • J9BT

    anovich:
    03/16/2010 at 10:23 pm
    My rankings for the night:
    1. Siobhan
    2. Crystal
    3. Didi
    4. Casey
    5. Lee
    6. Paige
    7. Aaron
    8. Katie
    9. Mike
    10. Lacey
    11. Tim
    12. Andrew

    As much as I don’t like Tim, I’m just sick of Andrew’s schtick and the judges keep wanting us to give him more chances. He took poor Alex’s place.

    ITA with your 1, 2 and 10-12. The rest I might mix up a bit, but I’m not sure it really matters that much.

  • iluvai

    pains me to see siobhan being compared or put in a box similar to adam. i have no adamlove, at all. i have a TON of siobhan love. weird

    I think Siobhan is great and interesting. I do like Adam, but absolutely think Siobhan is unique and very different than Adam. Except they both light the stage up for me. I’m excited to see what Siobhan does next.

    I find Siobhan very likeable, but Crystal not so much.

  • http://twitter.com/cara_lee pj

    Who should go home:

    Well, it’s a tie for me between Aaron and Katie. Both missed the points of their songs. Katie sang hers mildly better. Both bored me to tears.

    Oh, so did Lacey.

    As for Tim, he actually didn’t sing so bad tonight, even if he also missed the point of his song. He at least TRIED to chang it up. Bless his heart.

    Lacey is goners, I think.

  • will

    *runs over to pool* I’m putting my votes on Katie and Lacey.

    I just got through doing the exact same thing!

  • seriously

    My rankings.
    1. Lee
    2. Sioban
    3. Didi
    4. Crystal
    5. Andrew
    6. Mike
    7. Casey
    8. Aaron
    9. Paige
    10. Tim
    11. Katie
    12. Lacey

  • lorenzo

    I haven’t watched an episode yet this year.. but from what I’ve heard on here.. I agree with the Adam and Sioban thang.. that’s the first thing that came to my mind when I heard her one or two weeks ago, the only time I’ve heard her.. and the same about Adam having more control ( a LOT more) but still a more “female” version of him.. and I do want to heare Aaron’s “Angie” one because I liked his youtubes when he was young he sang his face off.. and two.. because I LOVE that song.

    Again.. Adam’s unreal talent ruined that show for me.. he was just to unreal.. I wish he’d still sing like that … Ring of fire” etc.. showing the range.. not just the high note.

  • Mainegal

    Really don’t care at all who goes home, as long as Casey, Siobhan, and Crystal stay. They are the only ones I have any interest in hearing from again….actually I look forward to hearing from them.

  • http://twitter.com/cara_lee pj

    Lorenzo, if you love the song Angie, it will not be pleasant. I love that song. It can be done different than the Stones (Tori Amos), but Aaron’s version was NOT heartfelt.

  • tinawina

    Peeps, Katie is going nowhere. I would be shocked if she were voted off. She was the epitome of a pretty princess today. And she sounded halfway decent. We’re stuck with her for a minute.

  • JudyOhio

    Personal favorite is still Siobhan and after her, Crystal. I didn’t like Crystal as well tonight, I’d like to see her lose the guitar on occasion I guess. Siobhan was really good, but the arrangement was a bit odd, lacked continuity somehow, can’t put my finger on it. I thought the “scream” was acceptable but hope she doesn’t over do it or it could get old quick. As for the rest, some of them stepped up their game (Casey, Aaron, Didi, Paige)and some did not (Katey, Lacey, Lee, Tim, Andrew ) and some stayed about the same (Crystal, Siobhan, Mike). Overall, Crystal and Siobhan are the leaders imo, and the rest are still jockeying for position.

  • Ratna12

    sma11ie: on Casey-
    I don’t think the Idol schedule allows the contestants to practice enough to do guitar solos and nail a solid vocal… he’s supposed to be so good, but he kept looking down and losing his concentration on his vocals! And that was also kinda corny.

    Of course it is difficult. Makes one gives more respect for people that can sing well while playing guitar / piano at the same time doesn’t it. I’m on the West Coast and it is just starting.

  • cookcricket

    If Lee stays, I predict a “Billie Jean” moment coming from him soon.

    If he would have one it would be a complete shocker to me! DC was soooooooo much better than him at this point.

  • Trina

    Crystal should win, but I’m not ready to give it to her. At this same exact point I once thought Chris Daughtry, Archie and Melinda, and Adam all also had it in the bag. Its hard to predict who might actually get their shit together and start getting better and better and sneek up on people. 12 weeks is a loong time.

  • http://twitter.com/cara_lee pj

    I don’t think it’s wise for contestants to copycat. What worked for Cook will not work for anyone else. What worked for Blake will not work either. The judges give confusing advice. I think the best advice is to stick to your guns and let it play out the best it can.

  • Valentin432

    Lee is nowhere near the level of previous Idol rockers. Look at the performances from Daughtry (Higher Grounds), Cook (Eleanor Rigby) and Bo (Spinning Wheel) at this stage. They put him to shame.

  • monleo1705

    Does anyone find Siobhan may be trying to be a female Adam Lambert? Although she should have stopped her glory note abit sooner…She couldn’t really hold it. Unlike Adam.

    And she looked so funky cute with those glasses at the end. She isn’t like anyone else.

  • http://twitter.com/cara_lee pj

    Valentin… and Bo didn’t even get to play his guitar. That would have been something.

    On a side note, I saw a poster of Taylor Hicks at the library today. He was reading. Hee.

    ETA: I think Sib has so much charisma that she will make it to top five. KInda like Casey has the looks. No matter what.

  • sunchick

    Smallie, I said the same thing about Casey. He looks down at his guitar too often. But I liked him regardless. I think he’s got a pretty decent grasp of his musical identity and just needs to, well, practice harder.

  • Pam

    My rankings:

    1. Crystal
    2. Siobhan
    3. Mike
    4. Didi
    5. Casey
    6. Paige
    7. Aaron
    8. Lee
    9. Lacey
    10. Katie
    11. Tim
    12. Andrew

  • Nina1

    The Stones must be rolling over in their graves….oh, they’re still alive??

    BWAHAHAH! They were alive at 8PM EDT, but who knows at 10?

  • archiedoll

    Umm, I might not include everyone in this. Depends on if I remember them..

    (1) Mike. I like his energy, but it is a bit corny, like Simon said. I think his confidence is bigger than his voice right now.

    (2) Didi. Loved how she got into character for the song, a very good job coming from her. I’ll just never be a fan of her voice.

    (3) Lacey. Too too too slow and boring. That’s all.

    (4) Tim. Uh wow. What was that? My gosh. And he still gives me the creeps a bit. Nice guy, though.

    (5) Casey and Lee are in the same boat for me. They’re stuck behind their guitars and don’t command the stage, and have very good but not terrific voices. I won’t remember their performances tomorrow. Although Lee was on pitch tonight, so that’s a plus.

    (6) This is the first time I was impressed with Aaron tonight. But I don’t think he deserves the judges’ undying praise, and you know they’ll be pushing for him up until the end.

    (7) Katie- Better. Still too prissy for me.

    (8) Siobhan- I kinda love her. Not as impressed as other nights, but my gosh, she’s got amazing vocals and is completely unpredictable.

    (9) Crystal- I missed her performance tonight.

    (10) Andrew– Frustrating. I want to get behind him, I really do. He’d be a great Cinderella story. But I don’t think he has it in him anymore. He already had his shining moment.

  • LK09

    Maybe the judges are trying to get Aaron knocked out by giving him over the top praise???

  • ross

    mj, just read your recap and I’m in agreement all the way. I was especially surprised at the overpraise of Siobhan. She didn’t sound good.

    I realize now how much I miss Alex and Lilly, because I would probably be voting for them now. In their absence, I’m not really rooting for anybody.

  • wordpeeps

    just curious… how many times do you guys vote? do you vote the whole time for someone?

  • unique28v

    The show is clearly setting up Crystal and Siobhan up for a final 2. Is this destiny or just wishful thinking of the TBTB?

  • http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=227878099299 ai_fan

    Valentin432:
    03/16/2010 at 11:10 pm

    Lee is nowhere near the level of previous Idol rockers. Look at the performances from Daughtry (Higher Grounds), Cook (Eleanor Rigby) and Bo (Spinning Wheel) at this stage. They put him to shame.

    I so agree with you. Lee has a long way to go yet before coming anywhere close to these three. I also don’t get the Casey love e