American Idol 9 Top 8 Guys – Recap

Omg… Alex and Aaron were cracking up but trying to hide it when Ryan was making his spheal- PRICELESS. Made us laugh like idiots at home.

ouch… Bad song choice Lee.

Anyone have a live link?

Between the performance, Ryan, Simon, and Kara… wow. Most awkward start to a show ever?

And Simon is harping on moments again. *sigh*

Fireflies, after Hinder? I’ve officially written Lee off.

Lee doesn’t look as nervous tonight.

What in the heck? I like Lee but what an awful song choice…

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I LOVED it! Go Lee!

I don’t know, he bugs. I’m not sure why.

That was okay. That was the best he’s been to me.

Simon is correct about Lee. No wow in my opinion. Of course I’ve been waiting for the wow factor since day one.

It was so flat and everybody but Simon was full of it. Awful.

C’mon Lee hit a note, any note.

WTF? I actually think that was Lee’s best performance. I still hate the song, but the vibe allowed him to work the natural Adam Durtiz-ness of his voice rather than forcing the power rock thing.

Oh my gosh, when Lee talks, he reminds me of Gokey.

Can Simon retire the “I don’t think you had a moment” line already? For what he gets paid, can’t he come up with original observations instead of catch phrases?

Simon is correct about Lee. No wow in my opinion. Of course I’ve been waiting for the wow factor since day one.

Me too. I don’t think anyone has really had a wow moment yet this season. But I think Lee looked a lot more confident than usual so that helps him out.

Using Ryan as a measure, I’d say these are pretty short top 8 boys!

Love Lee. Blah about song. Not motivated to vote at all.

I don’t get Lee appeal at all, he has awfull taste in music.

Oh my gosh, when Lee talks, he reminds me of Gokey.

I completely agree!

I hate that freakin’ stupid song. But Lee made me actually like it better than the original. Not bad Lee…you’re SAFE

Sorry, I’m just not feelin’ Lee.

got the live sound, no pic at http://www.tvpc.com/Channel.php?ChannelID=2121

Women have a crush on ….him? Really? Well, I guess if Adam Douchewitz can get Courtney Cox, anything is possible.

lol @ Organic. C’mon, Lee is not as bad as Gokey… I mean there’s no way someone can be more annoying than Gokey anyway.

I don’t think the performance was bad, but definetely no wow factor. He’s safe for the top 12.

I liked Lee better this week than the past two weeks, so he’s going up in my book.

Lee was my #2 among the guys – I’ll see how I feel at the end of the hour.

Can Simon retire the “I don’t think you had a moment” line already?

Yes, pleeeease. It would be way less annoying to actually tell someone who had a moment that they had a moment rather than keep repeating “not a moment, not a moment, not a moment…” to the peeps who haven’t had a moment. LOL

Ugggh, I missed Lee. Gee-whiz…

C’mon Alex – you gotta PERFORM not just sing.

Alex! 2 good weeks in a row! Nice job. Sounded a little like Rod Stewart tonight…yes?

I like Alex and the song…

I love Alex’s voice so much

JennyPa…yes, all short stuff here!!lol Thought I was the only one that noticed.

Am pretty sick of guys (and gals) with guitars.

Goodbye alex (very nasaly)

That’s what we call coasting.

Didnt like Alex very much, even though it was honest. He’s safe though.

Okay its official. I’m behind Alex 100%. Not perfect, but you can see the potential coming out of this kid. I really like him.

Too FAST Randy??? Are you high?

this guy sang the crap out of that… his tone and phrasing were spot on… these judges are full of it.

Talk about going from cannon fodder to legitimate contender. Alex rocks.

Thought Kara was gonna say “The only thing standing in the way of you winning is your last name”!!

again, no mention of Taylor, who really sang that song much more persuasively.

Nice scratchy voice, Alex, but stage charisma?

Alex is going to make it on my iPod two weeks in a row. ^^ Hope he makes it to the top 12 and they fix his hair.

Just no Alex. It was so forced and I felt absolutely NOTHING from him. Poor imitation of the incredible Ray LaMontagne version.

Lee picked a bad song in my book and then didn’t do enough with it. Maybe he was better in rehearsals, but I don’t see rehearsals. I actually wanted the original Owl City version back and I hate that song. He may still make it through, let’s see how tonight goes.

I’ll have to watch Alex back again, I blinked and it was over. Did he sing more than 6 words??

I thought she was going to say “Your mullet.” Heh, heh.

*waves at luval*

I think Alex gained a bit more confidence this week. He’s getting better.

Is Simon Alex father or what? He acts weird him, different from the others.

Alex! 2 good weeks in a row! Nice job. Sounded a little like Rod Stewart tonight…yes?

yeah I hear a lot of Rod Stewart in Alex. I liked it, better than Taylor. I thought Lee was good, I think that fireflies song is catchy. I know that it is a bit of a ripoff of the Postal Service but its still fun and better than most top 40 songs out there.

Unlike the dude who went to jail, I don’t believe Alex has actually ever experienced this trouble of which he sings. Hair trouble, maybe. Was he singing to his mullet? I dunno. But, vocally he sounded pretty good.

word tinawina – this is the performance i have been waiting to hear from a contestant… i wanted and was eager to to hear him from start to finish…. he’s on the radar…

Cocky banana is now my new favorite phrase. I love stealth Dirty Idol.

I still love Alex, but he does need to loosen up a bit.

Kara sucks.

Another ballad. Tim cracks my shit up, I can’t help it.

Heh – he’s doing Jason. Actually it’s the best he’s sounded.

I like Alex better than Lee

Ellen must really like banana’s…who knew!

Oooo Tim sounds fine so far. One of my favorite songs.

Well, Tim is doing better than his first week. He’s giving it an effort for sure.

I can’t believe that Idol is getting me to hate hate hate this gorgeous song. Wait to sing it like it was a RELIGIOUS song – dude, it’s not. It’s a song about last chances…oh forget it.

Oh Tim, really, this song choice is sacreligious.

Hey, Tim is pretty good. And heartfelt, which helps sell it. And he successfully avoids all the falsetto.

I’m Liking Tim tonight too…Good song choice for him. Nice!

Talk about going from cannon fodder to legitimate contender. Alex rocks.

This kid could be this year’s Kris/Cook if he plays his cards right and opens up a bit

Man I hate that song. Can’t stand it, no matter who sings it. >.<

Holy shit. Tim just made the tweens everywhere faint dead away. He’s in the finals, people.

I don’t think he understood a word he sang, but it doesn’t matter.

Oh crap Tim didn’t suck! WTF?

OK, I can’t completely crap on Tim. Not the greatest, but it’s the best I’ve heard from him.

Ellen sucks worse than Kara sometimes.

again not bad but isn’t something more required? like not just coffee-house-OK? “A pretty good job” — WTF? aren’t they supposed to be a lot better than that?

I feel like we’re watching an audition for the school variety show…

Tim is so not going home, crap.

Tim sounded good. Not better than Castro, But he was good. I like him for some reason. I guess it is sincerity.

Okay…..AI Tim’s Hallelujah >>> YouTube Tim’s Hallelujah (so much better), but AI Jason>>>AI Tim, and Jeff Buckley pwns all.

I really liked it… when he started singing, I didn’t even realize it was Tim – turned to see who was singing so well.

At least this was in his vocal range *snickers*.

OH NO!!! Tim is SO gonna get in TOP 12!! Sucks!

I don’t think he understood a word he sang, but it doesn’t matter.

LOL

Tim Urban is proof that Hallelujah is one of the easiest songs to sing ever cough jason castro cough.

WTF are these judges smoking?
This proves that this song can make anyone look good.

Simon is right. A confidence boost is something everyone needs. That is what Paula was so good at.

Best performance from Tim by a mile.

If Tim makes it to top 12, I wonder if the stylists will give him a hair cut.

Tim is cute.

Organic..good observation. Maybe spikey hair will make the guys look taller!!!

Hmmm, there might be some truth to that

again not bad but isn’t something more required?

Not if you’re the designated tween/teen heartthrob with shirtless pics circulating the ‘net.

Not understanding the lyrics of that song, and hitting I BELIEVE THERE IS A GOD ABOVE like that – ughhhhhh. He made Jason Castro’s rendition look like Bob Dylan.

It’s official. I hate that kid. [Musically. That's all. Musically].

So far the guys are head and shoulders above the girls with song choice. They’re picking what works and that’s what counts.

That was just ok Lee. Not that good! That was the best song you could pick? I guess your not really the dark horse. Dang it, I had to pick him as my overall winner, NOT!. I am on the Siobahn bus right now so I should just stay there for now, hahhahah.

Why are the guys picking boring songs. It’s like repeat of last night.
Alex is still nervous as heck, he needs to just relax and let go. I love his voice.

Tim wasn’t bad but he wasn’t that good either. It was ok. Let’s hope Andrew delivers. I’m falling asleep.

again not bad but isn’t something more required?

Not if you’re the designated tween/teen heartthrob with shirtless pics circulating the ‘net.

Exactly!

And Tim sang it better than Castro…

Ok. To give credit where credit is due, Tim was actually pretty good. It came nowhere near close to the Jeff Buckley version, but it was still miles above Jason Castro’s horrendous rendition. Good job. I think he’s a lock for Top 12.

I’m not a fan of Tim, he is my least favorite singers from the guys. But I thought that this was the best he’s sounded in the competition so far. I could see him possibly making it to the Top 12, because of this song choice/performance.

Tim is no Jeff Buckley, and he’s no Jason Castro either, but it was a good performance and it really seems like he’ll make the top 12 now. He was one of my pre-show guesses to go home this week, interested to see how it’ll play out.

Oh jeez. Why are all the worse contestants (based on the past 2 weeks) doing so well this week and better contestants delivering so-so performances?

I’m not trying to be overly critical, but I wouldn’t give anything tonight higher than a 5 (out of 10).

I feel like the bar is incredibly low this season. Remembering the words = “you had a moment and will go on to sell more records than Carrie”

gangreen29:
03/10/2010 at 9:19 pm
Tim Urban is proof that Hallelujah is one of the easiest songs to sing ever cough jason castro cough.

ouch!
but youre right. You gotta work the public or viewer’s heart. Could be classified as cheating.

Tim will probably rob someone’s more deserved spot for Top 12….Guys, don’t be sucked in to vote for Tim!!! *yikessss!*

Tim was pretty good! He’s this year’s Kris I think. It’s not about hitting notes, but being sincere and I think he was and he’s cute. I think he’s top 4.

so far the guys are better than the girls this week.

So Lee was solid. Alex was great. And Tim was fantastic.

WTH is going on!

And if you don’t think Tim’s version was good, you’re just hatin…

This proves that this song can make anyone look good.

Not necessarily. There was an X Factor version that was posted a while back on MJ’s sung by some chick was overwrought and gawd awful. Haaaaated it.

Um, OK. My TV must have a sound distorter on it or something. This is the first time this season I’ve watched more than bits & pieces, so I can’t compare tonight’s performances to what these fellows have done in previous weeks. Yikes.

I enjoyed Lee, despite some rough spots. He was loose and really into the song.

Alex–oh, no. Can you say “nasally”? Awful tone of voice. Unlistenable.

Tim–a kid singing an adult’s song. Go listen to Taylor Hicks’s version from S5 for how a *good* AI contestant did it.

I can’t believe the judges have been slobbering all over Alex and Tim. Are the performances really so much better tonight than in previous weeks? Boy, that’s a scary thought.

Does anyone think that Alex looks like a young Paul McCartney?
I was surprised with Tim too and ditto about taking a spot from someone else that more deserves it.

What is with all the guitars????? It has become Guitar Idol!!

Lee-He took my advice (I’m responsible haha) that was exactly the type of song I was thinking about.WAsn’t amazing,but I hate you less lee.Good job.

Kara-please STFU

Alex-sweet kid,but didn’t impress me

Tim-SO DAMN HOT.AND TODAY HE PROVED HE CAN SING .I FLOVED this!!!!!!!!!!!

I LOVE andrew’s performnace!!!

What’s with Andrew picking songs sung by women – too bad there’s no Paula to talk about shopping in the women’s department. And I’m really not likng this.

Good Idea Andrew but your voice is just not that good. You missed on this one again.

WAT

Andrew’s my fav of the guys. Very talented.

These idols are gonna make me put away my guitar for good – cant stand looking at my own instrument now.

Drop the guitars dudes, you’re burning them.

Well at least Andrew admitted he desperately needs to try and repeat “Straight Up” without actually doing “Straight Up.” I find this to be much too gimmicky, It’s doing nothing for me.

oops i’m sorry,I didn’t mean to bold!!!!!!

I thought Andrew sucked, eww..

Genie in a bottle???????

Remembering the words = “you had a moment and will go on to sell more records than Carrie”

Um no I don’t remember this at all, did someone ever say this on the show?

I’m liking what Andrew has done with Genie but he’s a little flat sometimes. Dang.

It was interesting. But strange…
My sister complains about he doesn’t like to look at Andrew. I think he needs to lose the glasses. But I think he has potential than that…

Tim was pretty good! He’s this year’s Kris I think. It’s not about hitting notes, but being sincere and I think he was and he’s cute. I think he’s top 4.

Kris pretty reliably stayed on key, and could phrase and interpret circles around Tim. As could Jason, really. Similar type does not similar quality make. I doubt Tim will go full-on Top 4, even if this was “OK”; I doubt he’ll ever be consistent.

I’m not liking Andrew voice at all.

Do not like.

Andrew is a cocky banana.

four white guys with guitars…what this show is lacking this year is diversity! I am so missing Kradison this year when I couldn’t take my eyes or ears away from this show.

Was kinda hoping Katie Stevens would do that one lol.

But from Andrew, that was just wierd…

Andrew’s song sound like Destiny Child for me. Like Tim

Not necessarily. There was an X Factor version that was posted a while back on MJ’s sung by some chick was overwrought and gawd awful. Haaaaated it.

Oh I love Diana Vickers version! I love overwrought though.

I have to correct my previous post, but the site won’t let me edit or delete and start over, so here it is. I got Alex’s and Tim’s songs mixed up. Alex was very nasal AND did a kid job on an adult song that Taylor did a great job on. Tim did a lousy job, period. Sorry for the mixup!

Andrew is very meh to me. He is trying too hard to repeat himself. Although he is much better re arranger than Toddrick.

I think Simon nailed it with this one.

The best he’s been in weeks, but I didn’t love it. I think he’s going through, but he’s like Lilly – his schtick will get old. They are bussing him.

Straight Up > Genie in a Bottle, by far… poor guy, he peaked WAY too early.

The award for worst of the night (so far) goes to Andrew. UGH. WTF was that? I think my ears are still bleeding. Simon is right: it was desperate.

four white guys with guitars…what this show is lacking this year is diversity!

Yup. We’re going to have the 3rd guitar winner in a row.

If Tim makes it to top 12, I wonder if the stylists will give him a hair cut.

What about Alex’s mullet?

Andrew, your voice did not sound good dude.

Totally agree with the judges on Andrew…they hit it on the head. He has peaked already but will make the top 12…maybe not the top 10 but def the top 12.

I actually kind of sorta maybe liked that cover of Genie in a Bottle, but with those lyrics he could have stood to be a little bit more irreverent and tongue and cheek, performance wise, to push it from hmm, interesting to hey, pretty cool. But I don’t agree about losing the melody blah blah blah.

My fans are voting?!?

MUHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Okay. Those “fans” will not be voting when you’re eliminated.

Kris pretty reliably stayed on key, and could phrase and interpret circles around Tim. As could Jason, really. I doubt Tim will go full-on Top 4.

Tim likely will make Top 12, but Jason and Kris could both sing circles around him. As I posted earlier, I think Alex is the one most likely to take a Kris trajectory at the moment.

Andrew was good. Its annoying the judges keep going back to the straight up performance.

I’m actually looking forward to Todrick just to see and hear something different. Shoot he may make it in just b/c people can’t keep the guitar players separate!

Kris pretty reliably stayed on key, and could phrase and interpret circles around Tim. As could Jason, really.

lol no

I really do hope Andrew doesn’t miss the top 12 because I feel like maybe he’ll get his footing back a bit with the themes. This is an interesting year though, crazy to think that both the people who got the pimp slots in the top 24 could be in danger this week.

Tim’s the best so far. How’s that?

Urgh, Andrew, please go home already. The performance sucked.

Kris was always consistent I feel… Just that he was drowned out in some bigger voices and some back stories. Adam’s and Allison’s voices… Gokey had a loud one too I guess.
Aint no sunshine when she’s gone…

Ooh, Andrew. Do not like this version. I’ve never heard a male sing this song but this is something I NEVER want to her again. I agree w/Kara.
Tim’s performance was a Week 1 semifinal performance to me as far as quality, he needed to have already improved sooo much more by now. Not good enough but I’m sure he’ll make it anyway. We have to lose perhaps a really good female voice tomorrow for this crap, so its even 6/6. Yipes.
Oh, and Jason C.s version of Halleluja >>>>>> Tim tonight (imo)

Best part of the show so far: Iron Man preview. <3

who knew that Alex and tim would be the best so far!

Andrew.

No words

The best he’s been in weeks, but I didn’t love it. I think he’s going through, but he’s like Lilly – his schtick will get old. They are bussing him.

ITA. They’re definitely bussing Andrew, but I’m still voting for him. I don’t care, I still like his voice. I think he should stop trying so hard to match that “moment” in Hollywood and just do what he feels right to him. I think Andrew has a pretty sizeable fanbase already, so I don’t think he’ll have any trouble making Top 12.

I don’t think Andrew will be gone, because he’s no drabber than anyone else but at least obviously a talented musician. but I still got the blahs tonight

I have this feeling Michael L. is going to sneak up from behind the blow every out of the water….just by being DYNAMIC….

I love this song by Keith Urban…

another slow song. Seriously? When is no ballad night?

Is it too much to ask someone, anyone, sing something upbeat for gods sake?!

Andrew is never going to live down that freaking “Straight Up” thing he did in Hollywood. Seriously, it wasn’t THAT great

I agree!! The judges need to let that go.

Smart choice by Casey. This is really good so far.

If I see one more WGWG (or in Andrew’s case LGWG) I’m going to scream.

gangreen29:
03/10/2010 at 9:32 pm
Kris pretty reliably stayed on key, and could phrase and interpret circles around Tim. As could Jason, really.

lol no

Confused by what you’re trying to say here.

CRAP! Our local feed cut out in the middle of Andrew and STILL has not come back! I’m missing the rest of the show! What I heard of Andrew though was not that impressive. He’s trying WAY too hard. They need to quit telling him to do another type of Straight Up cause this ain’t working. And singing a female song is okay as long as the lyrics are not overtly female. It just sounds very WEIRD to hear a guy singing about being a genie in a bottle…ew!

Lol, whay did they put 5 straight white boys with guitar singing slow songs, I whoever sings an up tempo has my vote at this point.

What about Alex’s mullet?

I’m with you there too. Stylist please.

I think Casey was honest. I’m def not a fan though.

Casey sounds good. Hate hate hate the guitars now. Don’t like the song. His hair looks like alison’s red from the spotlight. At least on my tv.

I luv the purdy Casey but rayni don’t do goaty vibratos.

I actually like Andrew tonight. Is it guitar night??? Geezeeee
Casey was good but not great. NO one is great yet. I’m bored, the girls were better.

I am still voting for Andrew. Themes is something where he will shine, he wouldn’t be just singing those boring list of songs given to them every week. Hopefully he does something original with them.

Genie in a bottle????? Still not sure what i feel about it, but then again, that’s what Andrew does! – He surprises me!!! LOL!

i love Casey James. Total eye candy and lovely little gravely voice. Shut up Randy, thank you Ellen, Kara, go home!

Casey for the win.!!!

Ugh.. They need to ban the guitar and other instruments.

can someone please come out witout a guitar – it’s kind of annoying now…thank you Aaron for not having one

I still think as a whole the guys are better than the girls this week.

Confused by what you’re trying to say here.

That neither Kris or Jason were reliably on key. I think both are better than Tim, but again….certainly not reliably on key.

I hate aaron, I hope he goes

AAron sooooooooo off key omg, I feel bad for him

Casey is alright to me…nothing great. Hes safe though

kellyyo

I do think that Alex resembles a young Paul McCartney.

Andrew seems lost. It does seem like he peaked too early. His vocals haven’t been very strong since the semi-finals began.

Boy, don’t care for Aaron’s voice on this either. Sorry Aaron.

oh dear, this is terrible.

They squealed all over the crap that Tim vomited up, and they didn’t think Casey was good enough? What? Is there a new prize for Most Improved that I’m not registering here?

I don’t like Aaron’s voice. Like at all.

Ooh Aaron got really pitchy in the middle there, but he’s a shoe-in.

I say this every week. PLEASE SOMEONE COME OUT AND ROCK THE STAGE.!!!!!!! WOW US… dear lord please I need someone to move around…wail…please….oh well, looks like it’s not gonna happen.

Battle for the country vote was won by Casey. Aaron is a cute kid. Can’t sing yet.

All them guys with guitars are getting blurry. I mean, I have a heard time remembering which one is which.

Now that was pitchy dawg!

Lol, whay did they put 5 straight white boys with guitar singing slow songs, I whoever sings an up tempo has my vote at this point.

Um, Andrew GARCIA is not white.

This is funny, they must have done it on purpose putting the 6 white guys singing ballad at the beginning and letting the two black guys closing the show.

Aaron is the same age as my son and he seems scared to death and so very young on the stage. Why did they put him through. That was painful to watch.

Suckfest Night!!!!!!!!!!!!! Boring as hell!!!!!!!! WTF is going on this week? Is it ballad week?

He’s chasing the key the way my dog chases squirrels.

Randy must be on acid.

he was off key…

“Power zone in the midddle” Randy? The middle was out of tune!

Aaron sounds better than some of the other guys around. His stage presence isn’t the strongest, but in this batch of guys he deserves to make Top 12 IMO.

Um, Andrew GARCIA is not white.

Ok 4 WGWG, 1 LGWG and white boy off key singing ballads

lol that was ridiculous Kara.

So they’re trying to get rid of Aaron? I’m cool with that.

Simon has his mind on the girlfriend.

Im gonna vote for this kid just because he didn’t use a guitar.

Simon is having fun toying with Kara. lol

I agreed with Kara.

Aaron…eh? He was flat dude. He should be safe though…

I say this every week. PLEASE SOMEONE COME OUT AND ROCK THE STAGE.!!!!!!! WOW US… dear lord please I need someone to move around…wail…please….oh well, looks like it’s not gonna happen.

I know right? Not this season I’m afraid. Maybe Siohban later.

WTF Simon? Katie needs to sing young stuff, but it’s okay that Aaron doesn’t. Not that I’m a fan of either.

At least I’ll like a Queen song! Unfortunately it’s Todrick who is singing it.

gangreen29:
03/10/2010 at 9:39 pm
Confused by what you’re trying to say here.

That neither Kris or Jason were reliably on key. I think both are better than Tim, but again….certainly not reliably on key.

I hate aaron, I hope he goes

Thank you for clarifying. I agree with Jason, especially towards the end of his run on the show. Kris had 2 off performances, aside from NoBo, but I didn’t mind it on one of his choices (Falling Slowly). That being said this is about season 9 now, not 7 or 8. Tim was ok but I just don’t understand why he keeps moving on.

Simon’s critique just now for Aaron was also spot-on. Kara needs to go home.

“it wasn’t a great vocal” said Simon.
It was a horrible vocal. What do these guys hear in the studio? Oh heck, what did they hear in the auditions? I am befuddled about these 24 kids…these were the best of the best? It almost seems like someone wants the show to go down in flames this year (Simon?)

I like Aaron too, And Kara needs to go somewhere with her interpertations(sp?). I’m glad Simon came to his rescue, I mean the performance wasn’t great, But Randy, Ellen and Kara was beating him on the head.

I enjoyed that Kara smackdown.

Aaron was great in parts and PAINFUL in parts.

Im gonna vote for this kid just because he didn’t use a guitar.

I second that!! They need to have a night without instruments – particularly guitars!

Well at least Simon is standing up for Aaron, but dont know if he will get thru. Oh my on Todrick singing Queen, I’m skeered to watch.

Casey was the best so far, and I don’t even know that song. But I was feelin it.

Aaron…[small voice]the overgroomed eyebrows and weird rocking back and forth thing he kept doing creeped me out and I had to stop watching him.[/small voice.]

Todrick and Queen. This better be good. Maybe this is the wailing I’m waiting for.

Ok 5 WGWG and 1 LGWG

and casey, lee, tim, and alex sound nothing alike, so why does it matter that they play guitar? Also, Aaron didn’t play guitar

Im gonna vote for this kid just because he didn’t use a guitar.

I’m almost tempted to agree. I’d also vote Katelyn because she can play the piano.

I still haven’t seen these yet, but I hope Aaron goes through. Certainly over Tim >_>.

Todrick singing Queen, potentially first song that isn’t a ballad. Please do it half justice and you have my vote.

Hope someone from AI reads mj and these posts. Gotta ban the guitars at least for a week.

Casey and Aaron were both boring. I’m on the Alex band wagon now. Lee has terrible taste in music and can’t sing on pitch, Casey is boring, Aaron is not that good, Toddrick is a tool, Andrew is really unattractive and one trick (song) pony, and Tim is the Kristy Lee Cook of the boys this year (pretty but not good). Oh, and Big Mike seems very karaoke to me. But maybe he’ll knock my sox off tonight.

Aaron…[small voice]his overgroomed eyebrows and weird rocking back and forth thing creeped me out and I had to stop watching him.[/small voice.]

That, and his goaty vibrato. Yikes

I have to say, a few of the guys are doing okay, but nothing I’ll remember in 24 hours (tm Simon). Such a mediocre season…

Whoa, Bo Bice in a fast food commercial! That was weird.

The guitar playing is irrelavent to me. I just want to hear some singing and see some performing that blows me away, but that hasn’t happened yet this season for me.

Ughhh, there’s 12 minutes left in the show & the only one* I’m compelled to vote for is Aaron….why God, whyyyy? *Casey is a close 2nd.

Thank u Simon for calling Kara out on her bullsh–

I’m not voting but Todrick gets my non-vote.

This guy ruined this beautiful song. I love Elliott’s version.

I have an irrational dislike for Toddrick. But this was pretty good. Given the night, I mean.

Gotta ban the guitars at least for a week.

Annnnd the producer’s master plan to ensure there’s not another guitar playing surprise male winner is now complete. Best way to neutralize that voting block>>>overstock the show with guitar playing boys.

And Todrick will get my vote because he’s the only contestant singing an up tempo song. And Big Mike is singing Maxwell, so he gets props just for that. I hope he sings it well though. lol

Thank u Simon for calling Kara out on her bullsh–

Except in that moment, she couldn’t have been more right. It was weird for him to sing that song. It didn’t work.

OMG, OMG….Todrick can sing.

Todrick: the liveliest one so far. Not bad.

Ugggh Toddrick…ba bye! I wish Adam would have sang this song last year though. He would have blown it out!

This is one of my FAVORITE queen songs. Ugh that was awful.

Please let this be the last of him, America.

Todrick had a rocky start but I am damn loving this. He at least PERFORMS.

Todrick did a great job!

Todrick was good. I also enjoy that people hate him so much.

That was interesting…still don’t like him but it was nice to hear something different

2 black guys at the end means they want to make sure at least one goes through. Could it be Todrick?

I’m actually glad Todrick did well! Tomorrow’s elimination show is going to be verrrrry interesting…

Todrick: the liveliest one so far. Not bad.

MOTHER………….

I really don’t want him through .

I didn’t like the very beginning but Todrick’s best performance so far for sure. Wonder if this can save him, doesn’t seem like he has a huge fanbase.

thats what Im talking about. Owning the stage without a guitar could do for you. And he aint even that good

Todrick! Woke us up! Thanks, man!

uh oh Simon is throwing him under the bus with the magic bad word “Broadway…”

This first time I liked Todrick.

Todrick did the smart thing, he did the song half justice was the first to move on the stage and perform, he gets my vote.

Wow Tim Urban has been trending on Twitter since he finished singing.

Simon said “the silly gloves”?

shallow…I thought Todrick was tall. He was shorter than Seacrest.

OMG. Simon said, “boring people singing while sitting on a stool.” hahahaha

I thought Toddrick did a decent job. I don’t mind his personality and think that he at least tries to make things interesting. Plus IMO, he does have a decent voice and I think is capable of doing nice performances.

Todrick had a rocky start but I am damn loving this. He at least PERFORMS.

EXACTLY! He’s the only person who does perform. I can’t imagine the show without him. It would be a bunch of boring off key ballads and guitars. I hope he makes it through.

Shut up Kara. I think I’m going to throw some votes Todrick’s way. I’ve been hatin’ on him for the past couple of weeks, but at least he brought some energy tonight. I enjoyed that performance.

geez kara, freddy mercury was a very dramatic singer… whatever. this is another performance us idol ”old heads” are used to getting… feel what you wwanna about him – he kicked butt on that song, and deserves to go through.

Todrick deserved Top 12 with that Queen song. They gave him the best reviews of the nite.

I can’t believe all the guys were just……bland tonight. With the exception of Andrew singing Genie in the bottle and although i admit it was kinda strange, but at least it was unexpected. LOL…

Wow. Mike gets pimp spot?????

I remember Elliott’s version of Somebody to Love and it was WAY better.

Ah the guys are a CRAPFEST tonight. I only kinda liked Lee, Alex and Casey so far. Just kinda.

What Simon said- Toddrick was good in parts, it was a little Broadway in parts, BUT kinda refreshing after all the WGWG’s. I dunno, looks like no buzzworthy performance will come out of tonight, IMO. I don’t have any desire to vote for anyone.

at least he performed and sounded alive?!
I know he has all that munchingate stuff in his past but he gets my vote tonite!

I think both are probably going to go through, tinawina. The other boys will split a lot of votes.

Shut up Kara. I think I’m going to throw some votes Todrick’s way. I’ve been hatin’ on him for the past couple of weeks, but at least he brought some energy tonight. I enjoyed that performance.

yea!!! I agree. He did bring some energy and he attempted to do something different. Singing Queen was VERY brave. Even Adam didn’t do it last year.

Queen is SO HARD to perform….And Todrick made it work. I mean, I was surprise. I also can see he does have a voice, I was wondering about that, But he does have one.

I hate to agree with Simon, Todrick sang well but he is SO Broadway, that was like “Queen — The Musical.” I just don’t see him as a recording artist.

word shell29 – i may be opinionated, but i have no problem giving credit where and when it’s due – even to people i may have slagged on in the past – todrick came out guns blazing, which is what you must do at this stage of the game. it

2 black guys at the end means they want to make sure at least one goes through. Could it be Todrick?

Could be both. I think some of the “sure thing” White guys might be in trouble.

Again, I’m not hearing what most of the judges are hearing. Todrick was painful to listen to. Very high school pageant-y.

I can’t believe the praise Toddrick got for that song. He started out strong, but then…..Nice voice, but he never seems to do what he can with it.

save Toderick! guess what, Mr. Simon — people on Broadway KNOW HOW TO PERFORM — THEY HAVE TO SING AND DANCE AND ACT — look it up.

It’s official. This season totally sucks! I’m not likin’ AT ALL.

I love Todrick! So, we’re back to Broadway. I thought he was quite restrained from what he could be.

Tim, Aaron and Todrick are the only ones that seem to be trying the week. I’ve changed my mind and will vote for these 3. The show needs some energy.

This is going to be a hard one to predict, I have no idea who is going home.

I remember Elliott’s version of Somebody to Love and it was WAY better.

Depends on what you look for, of course his vocals were better but Elliot had zero performance skills he was jumping up and down on the stage the whole time.

Michael sure can sing.

zzzzzzzzzzzz……..

If Lee doesn’t make it to the top 12 I will chop somebody’s head off. I. WILL. WATCH FOR IT.

on the live stream I’m watching they have the camera on a black newswoman who is watching the show. her jaw literally dropped when she heard Michael’s first notes…

Dayum he sounds amazing!

Big Mike -you are no Kate Bush! I can’t stand the Maxwell version of this either. Just doesn’t have the same emotional heft. Yuck. People will love it though, I suppose.

Todrick had a rocky start but I am damn loving this. He at least PERFORMS.

EXACTLY! He’s the only person who does perform. I can’t imagine the show without him. It would be a bunch of boring off key ballads and guitars. I hope he makes it through.

I can imagine the show without him…hopefully next week!

Too much song for Michael. But he’s engaging on stage. Good ending.

Well well well. Big Mike’s got something going on and I like it! Here’s Crystal’s competition. Wow.

2 black guys at the end means they want to make sure at least one goes through. Could it be Todrick?

That would be really sad.
What happened to voting for talent?
Oh, I forgot…Urban’s still here.

Seriously, I don’t think anyone should get voted through because of their race.
I think Todrick and Lynch both suck.
I think Crystal has the best chance of winning AI.

agree with you Collette…never understood the hate for Broadway type performers.

The blacks guys are schooling all the white guys on stage presence and charisma.

Damn, he’s sounding good too.

so ”broadway” is a dirty word now, lolol….

agree with you Collette…never understood the hate for Broadway type performers.

Me neither. They are some of the most talented people out there.

Kara, stop crying. I really want to smack you.

These judges are on crack. Micheal is not an American Idol…ugghhh…not that great people.

Kara, you are NOT Paula, STOP CRYING.

Kara is nuts.

Kara is falling off the deep end. gah….

I can’t believe she’s crying…really?

Mike was awesome. But I totally think Kara faked those tears trying to get her Paula on.

OMG, I’m officially over these judges. Kara suck it up.
I was completely creeped out by Mike’s “stage presence.”

they are pimping the black guys

wow, i just didn’t see the brilliance. He was fine, but no emotional connection for me.

I love that Michael dressed up for the performance. Most of the guys come out looking like total slobs.

Please……judges. Throw Big Mike under the bus!

Kara is just beyond ridiculous tonight. I mean, I like Big Mike, but it wasn’t all that.

I liked Clooney’s mullet better than Alex’s . lol

Brothers rule! thank heaven they’re still here. it’s finally a horse-race, and I don’t think anybody else could get NEAR Toderick & Michael tonight…..they made me want to watch next week!

I have no freaking clue who’s leaving tomorrow. My pool points are shot to hell.

These judges are on crack. Micheal is not an American Idol…ugghhh…not that great people.

and what makes his chances of becoming the american idol winner so remote… he has just as much an opportunity to win as anyone… based on talent, and votes, right… if people’s votes say otherwise, then what…

Hmm… after this? The cuts might be tough. The obvious boots seem to have possibly saved themselves, much to my dismay (though I wouldn’t mind a certain fading front-runner getting the boot, either, but I somehow doubt it).

WTF with Kara crying over Big Mike,?

Michael is great. I think he can help bring back black viewers to the show. We haven’t had a strong black male contestant since season 4..

This just in! Kara is PMSing.

Iono. I don’t think he was that great, but he’s certainly better than most of the guys and girls I heard this week.

I really don’t know if I can stand an entire season of Kara.

Relevant song for him.. Kate wrote it from the point of view of a man waiting outside the delivery room for his wife to give birth. With that considered, I thought it was cheesy rather than emotional like it should have been. Good voice, but he’s STILL a pub singer to me.

That was hilarious! Really Kara? I guess I just don’t get it at all this year. Good grief.

UGH!!! What if Mike and Todrick and TIM get in Top 12???? That will be like the most weirdest combination of men in idol HISTORY!!!

They showed the worst portion of Tim and Andrew (and Andrew sounded worse in rehearsal I guess), hmmmm suspicious edits. >>And then the best 10 seconds of Toddrick…. Mike is overrated and I haven’t changed my opinion of him.

LOL. Kara will be the ruin of the show.

Big Mike is the only one among the guys who’s been consistent, confident and professional every week. Hardly one bum note. You’ve gotta give him props, even if he’s not your cuppa.

Man, first night I’ve been getting busy signals!

Brothers rule! thank heaven they’re still here. it’s finally a horse-race, and I don’t think anybody else could get NEAR Toderick & Michael tonight…..they made me want to watch next week!

That made me laugh out loud.

Seriously, this week is SO weird.

I have no freaking clue who’s leaving tomorrow. My pool points are shot to hell.

ME TOO! I’m already pretty behind in the pool, but there’s only around 2 or 3 shoo-ins for both the girls and guys so I don’t know who I’m going to choose.

Who cares if they’re black or white!

Don’t vote for someone based on their race!
If that was true, I would only vote for Asians!

Vote for talent! Not race! Not for sob stories! Not for their cute faces!

Ughhhhhhhhhhhhh

Thank you Mike. No longer a crapfest. At least S9 has at least one “WOW moment.”

UGH!!! What if Mike and Todrick and TIM get in Top 12???? That will be like the most weirdest combination of men in idol HISTORY!!!

Why would it be bad if Michael made the top 12…He was great tonight.

I can’t stand the way Kara’s all over Simon. Thought we were finally done with all that when Paula left. Now we have to watch it again, but for some reason it’s more annoying with Kara.

Wish we could vote for which Judge to leave tomorrow.

I never expected Big Mike would give the “best” live show in this season… This season is turning somewhat weird and unpredictable.

Anoop’s on Dinner Impossible

hey, the point is not that they’re black. the black women were totally underwhelming this season. it’s they have a PULSE and they’re SHOWING it.

Oh, Kara wrote the song Michael sang?

Kate, not Kara.. as in Kate Bush

I think this night just turned everything on it’s head. The guys I thought would be definite cuts did well, there’s one front-runner who has faded quickly and I wouldn’t be surprised to see him go tomorrow.

I think that Andrew is in trouble and could definitely go home tomorrow. And then I think it will be a toss up between Aaron and Toddrick in going home. Even though I like Aaron, I would like to see Toddrick get through, because he at least tries to bring something a little different to the table, from a lot of the other guys.

I think that Mike could go far in the competition, because I think that a lot of people find him likeable. He doesn’t have the best voice, but he is consistant and he seems like he really enjoys performing. And he is definitely more comfortable on stage than some of the other guys are.

Oh well, this is a hard week top predict!

I really don’t think Andrew is in danger though, I still have the perception that he is very popular

Oh, thanks Tristessa – Kate Bush wrote it.

Well I think Casey will make it. :/ (ew)

Big Mike was FANTASTIC!!!!

Big Mike is the only one among the guys who’s been consistent, confident and professional every week. Hardly one bum note. You’ve gotta give him props, even if he’s not your cuppa.

Not really. Mike’s first live show performance doing Maroon 5 was sucky! Judges made him ditch his stupid guitar and sing big songs. Apparently, it seems to be working…

Big Mike is the only one among the guys who’s been consistent, confident and professional every week. Hardly one bum note. You’ve gotta give him props, even if he’s not you’re cuppa.

Yeah, I definitely agree with you here. Mike’s not my favorite, but he’s very good.

The guys pwned the girls this week!

I wouldn’t go as far as “pwned,” but I think they were just a little better than the girls this week. Maybe it’s because I like certain female contestants more overall.

This season is turning somewhat weird and unpredictable.

Yes, as opposed to fun and entertaining.

Why would it be bad if Michael made the top 12…He was great tonight. This comment makes me feel a bit uncomfortable..

i cosign… i’m black, but have never let that stand in the way of voting for the singer i thought was the best one for me – white, black, latin, asian, male, female… raw talent, and the potential i see in them is the decider…it’s too much to expect that from everyone, but that’s where i stand.

there’s one front-runner who has faded quickly and I wouldn’t be surprised to see him go tomorrow.

I know, and I have him as the WINNER in the pool. I’ve got to get around to changing that, penalty be damned.

Kate BUSH?!!!?

I don’t get why people would rather prefer badly sung uptempo songs than uniquely well sung slower paced songs. Granted I would like Alex to step it up a bit, but he sounded amazing tonight.

Aaron had a lot of heart and emotion in his performance, it just sounded pitchy as hell. Big Mike was good too, but a little overrated. And Todrick is better on SYTYCD.

No way…. This season needs surprises….So i’m still voting for Andrew!!!! Never know what you are gonna get from him!!

Ok so ranking the guys IMO:

#1 – Alex
#2 – Tim
#3 – Lee
#4 – Micheal
#5 – Casey
#6 – Andrew
#7 – Aaron
#8 – Toddrick

I have no idea who other than Toddrick will go home…but he will be one of them.

unique28v:

Yup. We’re going to have the 3rd guitar winner in a row.

I love my guitar guy from last year, but the problem with this year is that they have no versatility at all. I can see that there are at least a couple girls and a guy that seem totally stucked to their guitars. They should have a night where there is no instrument allowed.

And I hate, hate Kara. Stupid “age relevant” comment to Aaron and stupid cry after Mike.

I am with MJ….can’t stand Todrick … so phony Mike was outstanding

Mike’s first live show performance doing Maroon 5 was sucky! Judges made him ditch his stupid guitar and sing big songs.

Totally. Hulk STRUM! I still think Crystal was the best this week, followed by Casey and then Big Mike.

I don’t even really like Mike, but that was good. I still don’t have a favorite, but I would LOVE for Aaron to go home. And maybe Andrew– he’s got an interesting voice in parts, but he’s bored me three weeks in a row now, so I’m done waiting– and I hate the whole shouting out to his “fans” thing. Dude, it’s the semi’s on a reality TV competition, you’re not a star yet, stop being so presumptuous. Sorry, pet peeve I guess. I wouldn’t miss Toddrick if he left, but he’s been marginally more interesting to me so far than one-trick Aaron and Andrew.

Tim did okay but I’m suddenly over him too. He’s pretty to look at but I’m losing interest if he keeps turning in safe, passable performances– we don’t even have hope for the trainwreck stuff!

Lee is interesting to me for now, but he still seems out of his element. If he doesn’t own a performance soon, like the way Mike and Crystal do every week, I’m done rooting for him as well. Same with Alex.

Casey sounded really good, but I just can’t bring myself to care for him.

I honestly can’t figure out who’s in danger now that Toddrick and Tim got good reviews…

What makes Mike different than Reuben? They are both big cuddly sweet teddy bears. Both great.. I apologize for not reading the last 300 comments, but has anyone else seen the likeness Alex has to a young Paul McCartney (looks only)? just wondering…

Only caught the recap and the last three. How many lame white guys with guitars can this show handle. Mike was decent but probably looked great in commparison. And Paula was much better doing her act that Kara. Kara you forgot the over the head clap. And Simon consoling Kara was so icky.

I think this is the season Idol ends its reign as the #1 show on TV.

I think some might be discounting the casual viewer vote. While Todrick is hated on most of the Idol blogs and boards, I wouldn’t be surprised if that performance hit home with a lot of the viewing audience. I will not be surprised if he makes Top 12, and now I hope he does.

Tim Urban is still trending on twitter. I think Tim had 2 good weeks in a row and I like him.

I think Andrew and Lee/Aaron will be gone.

Kara is my least favorite of the Idol judges. I didn’t care for her last year, because I thought some of the things she said didn’t come off as very sincere. I felt the same way with her tonight after she was crying during Mike’s performance.

I didn’t even realize she was crying at first and thought that she was playing around. Her reaction to his performance just didn’t seem that sincere to me.

The guys picked much more contemporary songs than the girls, some of them that hid their shortcommings really well like Alex or Tim.

This might the first time in all the seasons that the contestants all choose contemporary songs on a nigth where the choice is free.

from the chicago sun-times….

‘American Idol’: The top 8 gentlemen perform
By
Paige Wiser
on March 10, 2010 8:05 PM | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBacks (0)

The website votefortheworst.com has no pity: It’s going after Tim Urban, who was originally eliminated from the finalists, only to be reinstalled and then told by Simon Cowell that he would eliminate him all over again.

Really, now. There’s no need to pile on.

http://blogs.suntimes.com/tv/2010/03/american_idol_the_top_8_gentle.html

Owlgirl:
03/10/2010 at 10:03 pm

Man, first night I’ve been getting busy signals!

Who were you voting for? I got in about 20 votes for Alex with no busy signals.

I love my guitar guy from last year, but the problem with this year is that they have no versatility at all. I can see that there are at least a couple girls and a guy that seem totally stucked to their guitars. They should have a night where there is no instrument allowed.

I agree with you on everything from loving my guitar guy from last year to a night with no instruments.

has anyone else seen the likeness Alex has to a young Paul McCartney (looks only)?

Absolutely, every time I see Alex I think of the Beatles. Combination of his hairstyle and his profile.

This show was a zz-zzz fest until Todrick & Michael woke me up. I love the guitar…but the contestants relying on the guitar for nearly every song has made the show dull. It’s not just about singing, it’s about ENTERTAINING the audience. That’s missing from most performances.

The people I am voting tonight are

Lee DeWyze

Aaron Kelly

Comments:

Ellen: ROFL! Mushy banana!! ROFL! Then she hugs Tim Urban! AWESOME! Now if only Paula comes back, then Ellen and Paula would have a grand ol time!

Kara: Crying!??!?! She has really channeled Paula!!! Does she want to be the new Paula? I don’t think so!

Boos: Again with the fake boos by a few women! Cut that out it’s annoying.

Lee DeWyze: YEAHHHHHHHHHH! He got big confidence!!! WOOOOOOOOOO! Keep going Lee!!!

Casey James: That was flat. I was thinking that if Casey does well tonight and he makes the top 12, then he will one of my favorites.. But he didn’t so now I have to wait..

Big Mike: It was just MEH to me. The beginning with the falsetto and the end with the falsetto was really good.. I was just not impressed or wowed with the rest. And he is one of my favorites.. He’s quickly starting not to be.

I haven’t see it yet, still have almost 2 h to wait…. will watch Adam on VH1 again while waiting…. but this

Wish we could vote for which Judge to leave tomorrow.

made me laugh so hard. Sounds like the boys did a great job! The judges not so much.

The guys pwned the girls this week!

lol. Had to look that up(guess I’m getting old). Thank Gpd for Gppgle.

I agree though. In a season that was supposed to belong to the girls, the boys are way more interesting.

Wow, Big Mike!! Just WOW!!! Second week in a row I have him as #1 on the guys list.

I apologize for not reading the last 300 comments, but has anyone else seen the likeness Alex has to a young Paul McCartney (looks only)? just wondering…

Yes, that comparison has been made before here and elsewhere. Me, I don’t see it.

I was bored to death until Todrick and Big Mike performed. Not that either of them were great vocally, but at least their performances didn’t make me sleepy. But why was Kara crying? That was so fake.

Andrew’s performance was odd. I don’t think that risk paid off. Tim was better than usual, but still mediocre, and way worse than most every other performance of Hallelujah I’ve heard. Alex is still way too stiff on stage. Could Lee PLEASE stop screaming rather than singing? Please???? Casey was pleasant vocally, but has no star factor at all.

This season is depressing the crap out of me.

MJ, on Tim Urban:It was the best he’s ever sounded, but I didn’t really dig that very much. I mean, why are we grading him on a curve?

Eaxctly. Because he didn’t suck totally this time doesn’t make him amazing.

I didn’t like Mikes at all

I don’t know who to vote for… I don’t even have a favorite out of the guys, which is really weird for me. I guess I’ll just split some votes for every contestant I don’t hate.

star news online… more at the link…

March 10th, 2010 10:02pm
The guys finally step up on American Idol

by Sherry Jones
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The girls took the stage last night and there weren’t too many highlights. Will the guys do better tonight? I sure hope so.

Here’s my take on the performances.

-snip-

http://tv.blogs.starnewsonline.com/11956/the-top-8-guys-perform-on-american-idol/

Also a question — why does Andrew always pick songs originally sung by women to cover? Has he performed anything that was originally done by a guy?

The pool is hard this week for the guys. I didn’t like anyone, lol

I honestly can’t figure out who’s in danger now that Toddrick and Tim got good reviews…

I think that Andrew is definitely in danger. I would like to see Tim be one of the guys eliminated this week, but I think that his performance tonight will save him.

If Andrew definitely goes home and Tim doesn’t, then I think that it might be a toss up between Aaron/Toddrick. Or if Aaron and Toddrick can get enough votes behind them, then it might be someone surprising like Lee. Who didn’t have a bad performance, but wasn’t the best of the night, IMO.

Aaron could get a lot of teens votes, I’m not sure how many votes Toddrick can pull in. The somewhat favorable review from the judges might help Toddrick out. But if they both pull in enough votes to save themselves, then that leaves someone like Lee vulnerable for elimination.

I think that Casey and Mike are definitely going to make Top 12. I hope that Alex makes it as well.

Every one of these guys were fodder tonight except for Big Mike.. Terrible show compared to the females last night.. So many just dull/bland performances.

I’m worried about Alex. I’m afraid he might get lost in the shuffle. If I had my way, Tim and one of Lee/Casey would leave tomorrow, but I know I’ll be denied my wish.

Someone holds a knife to my throat and asks me who I think will leave American Idol and that I better answer in the next 2 seconds:

Lee & Tim

girlygirl^^

Also a question — why does Andrew always pick songs originally sung by women to cover? Has he performed anything that was originally done by a guy?

Yeah, his last two weeks were songs done by men… Fall Out Boy ‘Sugar’ and then James Morrison ‘You Give Me Something’

I voted for Todrick and Alex, but with Tim’s great performance of an easy song and Andrew being the only bad performance, one of them will probably be out. I don’t think Andrew or Tim will get voted off.

My rankings for the night are:

1. Alex. Buying this.

2. Mike

3. Todrick Hall

4. Lee DeWyze

5. Casey James

6. Tim Urban

7. Andrew Garcia

8. Aaron Kelly

Really only loved Alex and Mike. I actually enjoyed last night a bit more, I think, Liked everyone but Katie and Paige. Andrew was so disappointing but I hope he still makes the top 12. I have no idea who is going home tomorrow.

The guys pwned the girls this week!

Yup!!!!

why does Andrew always pick songs originally sung by women to cover? Has he performed anything that was originally done by a guy?

Yup he did. First week he sang Fall out Boy. Second week he sang James Morrison.

I’m worried about Alex. I’m afraid he might get lost in the shuffle. If I had my way

He’s the only one I voted for.

Maybe it’s because the Kate Bush version is one of my favorite songs of all time, but I Haaaated Mikes performance. Kara being all weird and gross certainly didn’t help. Didn’t make me want him to go home, but no, just no.

Hoping for Aaron and Todrick to go, but it will be a close one for sure.

Also a question — why does Andrew always pick songs originally sung by women to cover? Has he performed anything that was originally done by a guy?

Fall Out Boy and James Morrison are guys. This is only the second time he’s done a girl’s song on the show.

ETA: Sorry for the redundancy!

Mild depimping of Andrew and Alex. Damned with faint praise – Aaron, Casey and Lee. Praise for Tim and Todrick. Pimp spot for Mike – as expected (and deserved). Hmm… who do the PTB care about? Very interesting.

As a group I thought the men were at least as good as the women and nobody was a complete trainwreck. Tim was most improved and while I didn’t think his performance was anything special, he’s got movie star looks that will buy him a TV role on Teen Nick or Disney if the singing doesn’t work out.

I can’t guess who goes home. It was a pretty good night and the only one I’m sure about is Mike will pass through with flying colors – probably with Lee, Tim and Todrick. I think Andrew, Alex, Aaron and Casey (sadly) are potentially on the bubble and any one of them could go home.

My take:

Lee – I liked this better than last two weeks but he’s still more okay than wow for me.

Alex – I have the original by Ray Lamontagne. Ray does it better. I think Alex has potential but this was very copy cat.

Tim – Best he’s done so far. Daugther was enraptured. He’s a cutie but there’s nothing terribly distinctive about his voice.

Andrew – I like his voice but he’s trying to match a MOMENT and can’t. This was sleepy and I agreed with Randy that it wasn’t much of a melody.

Casey – I like his VOICE (and yeah, he’s cute). Lovely pure county with a little rock edge. I think he was much more connected to this song than last week.

Aaron – Bombastic ballad started too low but got better. It’s the sort of song I’d expect from a kid who is the country version of teenage crooners of AI seasons past. Just okay.

Todrick – I like parts of this. The beginning falsetto was good and it got churchy. The judges liked the gospel flavor but the background singers were distracting. He had good energy though.

Mike – Voice like Buttuh! Worked the stage, cmnfortable, confident, great. Well deserved pimp spot.

Ohmygosh, are the judges on somethin’ tonight? …Yes, Alex has a great distinctive voice, but for Kara to say he could potentially win? Helllooo, the guy’s stiff as a board. There are still a few pieces missing there…Nice of Ellen to give Tim a hug because he finally sounded good for once ….Uhhh, Aaron. I didn’t hear the same performance as the judges. Granted, he’s got the emotion part down. But dude, Tim Urban sounded better than that! I couldn’t understand his words half the time, he began really shaky, and it was pitchy most of the way through…I agree that Todrick is a little too theatrical and OTT, but I’m confused~ last year that was a good thing. Uggh.

On a side note…way to go, Mikey! I think he just blew Andrew out of the water. Gotta love Lee, but I don’t love his pitchiness. And yes, Ellen, that does matter…Casey needs to let go a little big, agreed. He doesn’t show much emotion on his face…I think Andrew and Todrick might go home, or maybe even Tim.

It is really going to be interesting who goes home this week for the guys. Toddrick I think will be gone because he is just not that likeable and Micheal will steal votes from him for sure. But the other guy is a toss up. My guess is Andrew or Aaron..wow didnt think that going into tonight. But I think Tim saved himself and Alex, Lee and Casey are shoo-ins to the top 12….that leaves Andrew and Aaron…
I’m thinking Andrew…who woulda thunk it?

I think it was opposite day with the judges. I cannot believe they actually gave Tim a positive review. Come on, he isn’t in the same league as these other guys. I know Andrew made a weird song choice, but at least he can sing.

I thought Todrick’s version of the Queen song was just weird – he started out in a very high falsetto and then went to a baritone for the rest of the song – just weird. Yet they gave him a positive review.

I actually liked Aaron. Yes, he had a rough start, but once he hit the chorus, he was pretty good. Yet they ripped him.

I loved Big Mike’s piece. I don’t have the energy to vote, so I’ll probably be mad as hell tomorrow night about someone good going home.

I definitely think the boys did a much better job than the girls. So much for a girl’s season – LOL!

I know some of these guys are uncomfortable in front of the camera but if you close your eyes and listen…Alex is the one whose CD I would put on and listen to. Most of the time I listen to music…I am not watching, the nerves don’t seem to affect his sound, only his body.

Based solely on 2nite, Andrew and Lee should go home.
I thought Casey did an interesting take on that song, I’m a fan of Keith Urban but that is one of his more mellow songs & one I could never get into, yet the lyrics call for a little more emotion. I think Casey put his gruff into it.

If he got a full length version of it he could put some anger or bitter feelings into it, I’m interested in hearing the studio version. Do they do studio recordings at this point or only live on stage versions??

My non-vote for who goes home: Tim and Toddrick

I thought that the guys did pretty well tonight. I think the judges are a bit too hard on certain people and not enough on others but that’s nothing new. My favorites were Lee, Alex, Andrew, Mike, and Casey. I’m bummed that someone I like will probably go home because I think the young girls will save Tim again. I’m not fond of him, Aaron, or Todrick so any of them could go as far as I’m concerned.

Someone holds a knife to my throat and asks me who I think will leave American Idol and that I better answer in the next 2 seconds:

Lee & Tim

Looks like you’ll live to see the Top 12, afterall. Congratulations! lol

songsungblue:

Well, I guess if Adam Douchewitz can get Courtney Cox, anything is possible.

Huh? Who is Adam Douchewitz?

I picked Todrick and Aaron to go home. I think Simon purposely gave Aaron props and cut off Kara to avoid him getting sympathy votes. I am not sure why people think the tween girls will vote for him when they have Tim and Alex they could vote for.

I hope Todrick stay. I think he was really trying this week. Like I said, Queen is hard to sing, But he made it work. I think he has a fanbase out their somewhere, Someone must like his performance, if he has made it this far.

I don’t see Aaron going anytime soon. I imagine he’s got the tween vote, plus he can, I don’t know, actually hold a tune. I think Andrew has more to worry about them Aaron.

I’m worried about Alex. I’m afraid he might get lost in the shuffle. If I had my way, Tim and one of Lee/Casey would leave tomorrow, but I know I’ll be denied my wish

I’m hoping that people remember Alex’s performance last week and that will help him make the Top 12. I had wondered if he might end up being vulnerable to elimination tonight if Aaron and Toddrick can find a way to make it through. It’s a possibility that he could be at risk.

But I also think that Lee could end up being at risk for elimination. I think that Aaron might be able to rally enough votes from the teens to be saved. And if Toddrick can round up enough votes to make it through then that leaves someoen like Lee at risk for elimination.

I hope that Alex will make it through to the Top 12.

I think that Casey and Big Mike are the only ones that are definitely safe.

If it were up to me, Tim (and even though he was an early favorite of mine), Andrew would leave. Tim because I don’t think that he can sing very well, and Andrew because he’s lost his spark and hasn’t really delivered very good performances since the semi-finals.

I would send them both home before Aaron, who I like as a person and who I think has a decent voice. And I would send them home over Toddrick too, because he at least tries to bring something different to the competition. And I do believe Toddrick is capable of delivering some solid performances.

I hope Casey and Aaron go tomorrow. I’m afraid for Andrwe Garcia, I hope his base can save him.

Well I loved Big Mike’s performance. Crystal’s been more consistently impressive but I think Big Mike had the top 24′s only truly WOW moment. I still like Crystal better and maybe Siobhan too. But Big Mike showed vocal control and power I didn’t think he had in him and he did Maxwell proud IMO. The song choice fit his life and style and it really showed. Yay Big Mike! I also liked Casey. Alex was OK.

All the judges had bad nights.

I think Simon purposely gave Aaron props and cut off Kara to avoid him getting sympathy votes. I am not sure why people think the tween girls will vote for him when they have Tim and Alex they could vote for.

I think Aaron is cute. He is my 9 year old’s favorite so I am voting for him for her.

I like Alex, Mike, Aaron, and Todrick.

DLee:
03/10/2010 at 10:33 pm
I picked Todrick and Aaron to go home. I think Simon purposely gave Aaron props and cut off Kara to avoid him getting sympathy votes. I am not sure why people think the tween girls will vote for him when they have Tim and Alex they could vote for

Agree with you!

one 4 the road – toodles!

‘American Idol’ quick ‘n dirty: Aaron Kelly not ‘Already There’

By Andrea Reiher

March 10, 2010 10:10 PM ET

The Top 8 men were very middle-of-the-road (save Aaron Kelly, who was terrible) until Michael Lynche gave a ridiculously good performance to end the night.

This is Zap2it’s quick ‘n dirty initial reaction to the Top 8 men’s performances. Check back later for the full recap.

The Highlights: … I didn’t have one until Michael Lynche. Not that they were all bad, but nobody was “WOW” until Lynche. He did very well on an incredibly hard song.

The Lowlights: Aaron Kelly needs to go. That vocal was painful. Also, Andrew Garcia’s “Genie In a Bottle” didn’t work at all, but we’ll get into that in the longer recap.

The Lights: Casey James got back on track, even if he wasn’t super. Tim Urban is 100% safe because he’s the Cutest Boy in All the Land who has hung around while not doing very well. He finally gave a good performance, so his fans must be going crazy, even if on a sliding scale of “Hallelujah” performances it was utterly mediocre. Todrick Hall may have put himself back in the race with a great vocal on a hard song.

Check back here later to read the full recap on the Top 8 men.

http://blog.zap2it.com/ithappenedlastnight/2010/03/american-idol-quick-n-dirty-aaron-kelly-not-already-there.html

Based on tonight alone I could see Lee or Andrew being a “shock” elimination tomorrow. I also hope we’ve seen the last performance from Toddrick.

While I like the guys more as a group than the girls, I still think Crystal is the overall lead.

I love Alex, but I don’t think he did enough to stay.

Mike’s performance was so great, but the thing that left the biggest impression on me tonight was Andrew Garcia asking me to “rub” him 50 times. Do. not. want.

I think Alex and Aaron will likely go. Lee probably got some tween votes just for singing Fireflies.

What a night….. Tomorrow is going to be nail-biting!!

Ugh….I blame the judges for how boring this year is to me. Even the good people seem boring because too many of the performers are the same. Practically everyone is a singer with a guitar. Not a bad thing unless they all are doing it. This doesn’t make for good tv or a good Reality show. Yes I love Crystal but with everyone being guitar singers (and she is by far the best) but seems just like one more of the group and I think takes away from her. As mediocre as Todrick is he a least comes across like a breath of fresh air because he is different. That was the beauty of Season 7 and 8 and almost all of the past years because of the diversity there was something for everyone and also a good reason why the top 10 all get careers of some sort after idol. I think after this year a lot of them will not as they will compete in the same market. (Not just singer song writers but idol singer song writers) Why Kris and Adam worked and David Cook and Davie Archuleta worked was they both pulled from different markets of the music world. It wasn’t like they were all vying for the jazz market. (just using Jazz as an example) and even smaller the Jazz/Idol market. I think that is what this year is going to be all about and that is very sad.

Crystal = one trick pony

Huh? Who is Adam Douchewitz?

is this a trick question on jeopardy lol

it’s who is…

Adam Duritz

right, the counting crows lead singer?

I think Crystal is really good but if I had to choose between her and Mike at this point it would be Mike.

I also think either Lee or Andrew is going home, it’s a toss-up as to which one. I doubt it will be both. Decisions decisions!

I hope Lee, Andrew, Alex, and Casey are safe. I think a top 12 with all the young boring, boys would be dreadful as Simon would say. I’m enjoying this season so far but that won’t last if the ones like Tim, Aaron, and Todrick last too long.

I’m so scared Todrick will get through.

I’ll be honest. If you’re cocky, I don’t give a **** about you. At all.. Arrogance is, IMO, extremely terrible. Either humble up or just rot. I don’t care how good you are, you don’t EVER deserve to brag or be a self-entitled diva.

Lee – He sounds too much like Danny Gokey trying to be David Cook. I do commend him on losing the pitchiness and I’m kinda surprised his pants didn’t fall. So yes I give him points for losing that pitchiness . However, I’m still not sold.

Alex – A little too nasally, but I really do love this guy’s voice. The mullet is still bloody awful. He definitely deserves his spot in the top 12.

Tim – If he’s cute, well, I’d rather be ugly. Probably why I’m single, but his look is horrible. That said, this performance was a crapload of MEH. No emotion at all. But I don’t hate him . He can go, but I really don’t hate him or dislike him.

Andrew – Wow…… This one SUCKS. So F*CKING tired of guitarist males right now. Missing Kris. Kris would’ve slaughtered Andrew with this song. Eugh. Horrible. He can go. Totally lost me after an extremely weak three weeks.

Casey – He and Alex are the only guys in this group who should ever be allowed to touch a guitar again. He’s actually good. However, I need something more edgy and more energized…..

Aaron – Umm….. I hate myself, but there were some pretty weak moments in there. I do love this kid’s voice though. Dare I say it? He has probably one of my favorite voices of the guys, along with Alex. But we needed something more powerful. Once again, it’s a huge case of NERVES. PLEASE VOTE HIM AMERICA I’LL LOVE YOU FOREVER.

Todrick – Die.

Michael – LMAO @ the falsetto. It was kinda like he got stabbed in the rear to hit that note (not to say that it was bad, it was just kinda humorous to me ). But oooh my God, he delivered last week and this week. I found my R&B guy. Sweetness. Oooh, very pretty ending.

Ranking:

1. Michael
2. Casey
3. Alex
4. Aaron
5. Todrick (I am so going to hell for that, I didn’t even give him a review, I just said “Die.” Okay, here it is. It wasn’t…… awful. Huh. You know, if he loses the diva-ness, I can see myself liking him…… but that’s a huge IF, because it’s hard to lose the diva-ness. And I hate arrogant people with a passion. HATE. They don’t deserve MY AIR. Sorry, I’m kinda going insane >_>).
6. Lee
7. Tim
8. Andrew

I really don’t think the guys pwned the girls tonight. Michael was amazing, Casey was good, Alex was okay, and Aaron was half-good-half-bad. From tonight’s performances, I’d kick off Tim and Andrew (and then I’d have to just hope to GOD that Todrick gets 12th or 11th. Or makes himself more likable and less of a diva. Preferably the latter so I don’t have to be so hateful).

Also, LOL, I totally saw that it said Casey should do Stevie Ray Vaughn and I was like “WTF WHY WOULD HE DO HAELEY VAUGHN’S SONG?!” Isn’t it spelled Vaughan? That was an interesting little thing that made me laugh.

Hmm. I guess I’m still trying to stick with my favorites, Crystal, Didi (who replaced Lilly after I decided she’s done too many similar songs, but still do like Lilly), Siobhan for the girls, Alex, Aaron, and Casey for the guys, though Michael is creeping up there.

I’m also hoping DialIdol is accurate tonight. It shows Lacey second to Crystal (holy crap, I hope that’s right), and it shows the right people at the bottom for both the guys and the girls (of course, for the guys, I think Todrick and Tim did enough to possibly save themselves). However, Andrew definitely does not deserve to be up there with Michael.

the thing that left the biggest impression on my was Andrew Garcia asking me to “rub” him 50 times

LMAO!!!!!

I’ve just gotta say, I’ve just gotta say, Dawg, THIS is why I love this show so much! (tm Randy). Dude this show was dope compared to any of the previous shows (esp. the guys) this season yet! Michael Lynche, Wow!!!!

So many of these guys have improved! I was even kinda feeling Todrick tonight with the energy he brought to the stage. However, I think Simon was right about him. In fact, I think Simon was very on tonight compared to what we’ve seen from him so far this season. I loved how he put Kara in her place about the whole confusion factor.

I haven’t read any comments yet.

I have no idea who’s going home.

Kate wrote it from the point of view of a man waiting outside the delivery room for his wife to give birth. With that considered,

I always thought that song was about a man whose wife was dying during childbirth. Still, he sang it well, but he was just shy of nailing it to me. He’s in the top 12 though for sure. And he sure can perform.

I love Alex, but I don’t think he did enough to stay.

Mike’s performance was so great, but the thing that left the biggest impression on me tonight was Andrew Garcia asking me to “rub” him 50 times. Do. not. want.

Alex will be fine. Aaron will go before Alex…

This season is suffering from lack of diversity. Can you imagine the Idol tour this summer. Here comes somebody else with a guitar. Yikes. The show also has no “fun” folks at all. And include Ellen in that list.

anovich:

What’s with Andrew picking songs sung by women – too bad there’s no Paula to talk about shopping in the women’s department.

ROFLMAOPMP! I miss Paula.

I don’t see Aaron going anytime soon. I imagine he’s got the tween vote, plus he can, I don’t know, actually hold a tune.

I dunno. Of all the guys, he’s the one I hope is definitely going. He’s sooo sooo awkward to watch, and his voice isn’t as big or technically proficient as he seems to think it is when he performs.

Casey got back on track this week and lost all that vibrato along the way. Thank goodness. It sounded like he actually practiced his song.

Although I have not been a fan, I am hoping Todrick makes T12. The guy seems like he is putting so much effort into giving the judges what they want. He was almost good tonight.

Practically everyone is a singer with a guitar.

I know!!! How are these people going to manage when their crutches guitars are removed?

I think I can safely say that watching the snow melt in my yard is vastly more interesting than anybody on this show.

Up the tempo somebody, anybody!!!!

Even Crystal, though obviously talented, doesn’t thrill me. And “Big Mike”? I didn’t get tonight’s performance I guess. I thought it was okay.

I sort of think I am prepared to say that Michael Sarver is a better performer (maybe not vocals alone) than any of the guys And that is saying a whole lot because I didn’t really like him at all.

I really feel like Andrew is in trouble…not that I really mind because he hasn’t really been that good since the live show started.

Ugh….I blame the judges for how boring this year is to me. Even the good people seem boring because too many of the performers are the same. Practically everyone is a singer with a guitar. Not a bad thing unless they all are doing it. This doesn’t make for good tv or a good Reality show. Yes I love Crystal but with everyone being guitar singers (and she is by far the best) but seems just like one more of the group and I think takes away from her. As mediocre as Todrick is he a least comes across like a breath of fresh air because he is different. That was the beauty of Season 7 and 8 and almost all of the past years because of the diversity there was something for everyone and also a good reason why the top 10 all get careers of some sort after idol. I think after this year a lot of them will not as they will compete in the same market. (Not just singer song writers but idol singer song writers) Why Kris and Adam worked and David Cook and Davie Archuleta worked was they both pulled from different markets of the music world. It wasn’t like they were all vying for the jazz market. (just using Jazz as an example) and even smaller the Jazz/Idol market. I think that is what this year is going to be all about and that is very sad.

post of the night dhunken.

Wait did Tim changed the lyric in his song from “maybe there’s a god above” to “i know that there’s a god above”??? or is that the origional lyric?? If he did that that was a dumb decision, imo

I am not sure why people think the tween girls will vote for him when they have Tim and Alex they could vote for.

I think that at this point more teens would vote for Aaron than they would Alex, and so would some parents and grandmas.

IMO, Aaron’s kind of got some of the appeal Archie had. Very gracious and sweet and I think that could appeal to a lot of people.

I think that Alex is certainly very likeable and humbled. He has a really nice voice,(my favorite voice this season). But at this point, I don’t think that he would appeal as many as tween/teen votes as Aaron and Tim would. He needs to gain more confidence, and that would really help him.

Tim will definitely pull in a lot of tween/teen votes, mostly because of his looks.

Hmm… too many men with guitars… so you know what that means! One of them is outta here (probably). I’m thinking Lee, Alex or Andrew is the shock boot, leaving along with Aaron. Maybe. I really have no clue.

Casey is wasting his talent. Maybe some Bob Seger or Ryan Bingham – something with a good story.

Man, big Mike laid it down! That was beautiful. He showed the boys how its done. Up till his performance, I was making notes on everyone that summarized would go like this: “meh, ok, better, not bad, ok, decent, wobbly, pitchy, had moments”. No one, absolutely no one, impressed me at all – until Mike Lynche. And I have to say, I’m sorry to see all the cynicism here. Just because a woman cries after a moving performance, does not mean she’s faking, or she’s another Paula. I found Mike’s performance incredibly moving, and I’m not in front of a TV camera.

My rankings:
#1- Mike!!!!
—
#2 – Casey – although hes relying on his looks. no spark there. and he doesn’t finish his phrases.
#3-7 – interchangeable (Lee, Alex, Tim, Andrew, Toddrick) – meh performances, all.
#8 – Aaron – too many pitch problems.

I have no idea whose leaving, although I would guess its between Aaron, Tim, Andrew or Toddrick. Honestly, as long as its not Mike, its ok with me. I cant see purchasing any of these guys music besides his. If they haven’t been able to convert their potential into great performances at this point, I can’t get behind them.

Until Mike performed, with the long slough of this night, and really the season thus far, the idea came into my mind that I was watching Idol’s last season. And it just might be true. 9 seasons is a good run.

This season is suffering from lack of diversity.

I agree with you. There’s too many of the same “type” on both the male and female side. This could make for a very long season.

Adam would have been really good with the Toddrick song :/

I think Kara desperately needs to be the center of attention. Her reaction to Mike was over the top. Watch her check the monitor as she gives her standing ovation to make sure she’s being shown. Gag.

I think for the first time I’ll spread the 10 guys’ points around among more than two picks. This is a really hard week. I think I’ll go with Lee 3, Andrew 2, Todrick 3, Aaron 2.

I can understand the concerns from the “everyone has a guitar” crowd…but I don’t think it’s necessarily the case. If you look at Siobhan, Lacey, Aaron, etc., I think there’s a diversity underneath it all. We’re still only in the semi-finals…who knows what sorts of paths they’ll take. For example…Casey and Alex both play guitars…but Casey is more of a southern rocker type…Alex is a bit more bluesy…maybe John Mayersy?

There’s room for diversity in this crowd…I think once we see them peforming without the gender divide, and we can hear their recorded voices through the mp3s, we’ll get a better grasp of who we’re listening to.

Have to admit though, I’m baffled tonight as to who is going home. I’m even baffled for the girls, really. I’d like to say Andrew and Todrick…but Tim and Aaron could be in trouble too. I’m pulling for the latter two!

Man, big Mike laid it down! That was beautiful. He showed the boys how its done. Up till his performance, I was making notes on everyone that summarized would go like this: “meh, ok, better, not bad, ok, decent, wobbly, pitchy, had moments”. No one, absolutely no one, impressed me at all – until Mike Lynche. And I have to say, I’m sorry to see all the cynicism here. Just because a woman cries after a moving performance, does not mean she’s faking, or she’s another Paula. I found Mike’s performance incredibly moving, and I’m not in front of a TV camera.

My rankings:
#1- Mike!!!!
—
#2 – Casey – although hes relying on his looks. no spark there. and he doesn’t finish his phrases.
#3-7 – interchangeable (Lee, Alex, Tim, Andrew, Toddrick) – meh performances, all.
#8 – Aaron – too many pitch problems.

I have no idea whose leaving, although I would guess its between Aaron, Tim, Andrew or Toddrick. Honestly, as long as its not Mike, its ok with me. I cant see purchasing any of these guys music besides his. If they haven’t been able to convert their potential into great performances at this point, I can’t get behind them.

Until Mike performed, with the long slough of this night, and really the season thus far, the idea came into my mind that I was watching Idol’s last season. And it just might be true. 9 seasons is a good run.

word, word, word.

ggdoorsfan:

is this a trick question on jeopardy lol

ROFL! Sure why not? ROFL!

I can understand the concerns from the “everyone has a guitar” crowd…but I don’t think it’s necessarily the case. If you look at Siobhan, Lacey, Aaron, etc., I think there’s a diversity underneath it all. We’re still only in the semi-finals…who knows what sorts of paths they’ll take. For example…Casey and Alex both play guitars…but Casey is more of a southern rocker type…Alex is a bit more bluesy…maybe John Mayersy

I completely agree. Just because someone has a guitar doesn’t mean they make the same style of music. Lee and Didi or Crystal and Andrew for example are miles apart style wise.

I’m so scared Todrick will get through.

I’ll be honest. If you’re cocky, I don’t give a **** about you. At all.. Arrogance is, IMO, extremely terrible. Either humble up or just rot. I don’t care how good you are, you don’t EVER deserve to brag or be a self-entitled diva.

Sooo… he’s a cocky banana?

I cant see purchasing any of these guys music besides his. If they haven’t been able to convert their potential into great performances at this point, I can’t get behind them.

this quote sums up exactly how i feel… and it’s the demarcation line in my head regarding what makes this season up to this point pale in comparison to the others… most of the ones who made it into the finals, or at least the top 5 did exactly this.

I don’t get the Alex Lambert love, he has no stage presence and no emmotional connection. He is singing about trouble and worry dogging his soul, did anyone really felt that at all?
He’s a very good singer on an open mic night which is what he was doing prior to Idol.

Michael – LMAO @ the falsetto. It was kinda like he got stabbed in the rear to hit that note (not to say that it was bad, it was just kinda humorous to me ). But oooh my God, he delivered last week and this week. I found my R&B guy. Sweetness. Oooh, very pretty ending.

That cracked me up! LFMAO! Actually Jammasta, I loved the whole post. Very funny!

I can’t imagine how this crew will handle theme nights. I guess the girls will just turn every song into a dull alt thing and the guys will do it acoustic on the guitar. V E R Y L O N G season indeed.

This is where it gets frustrating that the producers insist on an equal-gender set of finalists, because the girls so clearly failed last night and each and every guys brought it in their own way. I’m terrified that Lee is in trouble, even though he did a very contemporary, radio-friendly version of a great song, and would probably fare much better than either Todrick or Tim in the Top 12. Tomorrow is going to be a miserable elimination show.

ggdoorsfan: is this a trick question on jeopardy lol ROFL!

Sure why not? ROFL!

kewl – i’m a jeopardy fan too

I can’t imagine how this crew will handle theme nights. I guess the girls will just turn every song into a dull alt thing and the guys will do it acoustic on the guitar. V E R Y L O N G season indeed.

I don’t think we can tell until we know who the top 12 is. It could go either way at this point.

But just to break up the Lilith fair/Matt Nathanson vibe, I’d like to see Big Mike, Katie, Todrick and Paige make it through. And I don’t even like half those people.

I never really get why people compare the current season with previous ones especially this early on. Every season has weak links and at this point last season I was predicting Kris wouldn’t make the top 12. I really like at least 9 of the top 16 which I think is a new record for me. Last season my favorite girl didn’t even make the top 10 (Alexis Grace) and my favorite guy top 6. I really don’t think this will be the end of Idol and there will be just as good a top 10 as every year and maybe even better by the time it’s done.

I never liked Todrick but after tonight I wouldn’t mind if he made Top 12. I give him credit for not sitting on a stool, not strumming a guitar, and not picking a freaking boring song. I thought Mike gave the only truly pimpsot worthy performance all season. Kara needs to GFO with the crying shit though.

Hee when Aaron was singing my husband said he reminds him of Archie except Archie can actually sing.

Hmm…tough call tonight. Who I would wish to go home? My picks would be Todrick and Tim. I really hope Aaron stays even if this means Casey going.

Looks like Kara was hit with a broody moment with big Mike’s performance.

What a snooze fest! We need a guitar free night – how’s that for a theme? Seriously, the first four guys kind of blended together.

Kara has gone hormonal. Tim needs to be voted off so someone can offer him a role as Troy in HSM 4. I don’t know if he can act but he’s got that *surprised* look down pat. Big Mike was good but Ruben is better and he’s not burning up the Billboard charts so …

I’d like to see Todrick stick around a little longer. At least the guy PERFORMS. At least he knows how to work a stage. I’d like to see him tackle Ne-Yo as I think that would give people a sense of his Top 40 potential.

Overall, I preferred the girls yesterday. as a group they are more interesting to me.
Well, the ones I enjoyed a lot were Alex (great tone) and Michael (solid vocals but I’m not sold yet on him as an artist — just because of my musical tastes).
Casey was rather good but he definitly needs to spice it up.
Tim was the best he had been so far. I always wondered why he was put in the 24.. yes yes they need canon fodder.. but there were parts in the song where he sounded very good so this is why he got there. But it’s just not enough for me at this point.
I liked Lee’s choice of song and the acoustic stripping and the vocals were not bad but just ok
Aaron: he has a very good voice but not liking that much the tone of it. It was a bit painful for me to hear
Todrick: he appeared better than it was actually because everyone sang ballads before him. For me, he is good at sucking the good energy out of a song; good vocals but it makes me feel the urge to hear the original.
Andrew: not bad, not good. But I’m still interested by him

Want to hear again next week: Michael, Alex, Casey, Andrew

I never really get why people compare the current season with previous ones especially this early on. Every season has weak links and at this point last season I was predicting Kris wouldn’t make the top 12. I really like at least 9 of the top 16 which I think is a new record for me. Last season my favorite girl didn’t even make the top 10 (Alexis Grace) and my favorite guy top 6. I really don’t think this will be the end of Idol and there will be just as good a top 10 as every year and maybe even better by the time it’s done.

it happens not just here, but everywhere in the media outside the idol bubble too… perhaps because there is a long track record of good performances to do compare/contrast each season with… it gets old, and tiresome, sure, but everything has some benchmark or mile marker that what is happening in ”real time” will be judged or evaluated against, and i guess idol is no different. as long as it doesn’t devolve in flaming wars and other nonsense, i think it’s all good…

I was sorta puzzled by why Ryan mentioned Andrew Garcia’s 2 solo Hollywood performances before he walked to the main stage(covering female lead songs, ie Alicia Keys and Adele). I had to look back at MJs profile of the Top 24 tab. I guess they weren’t that memorable because I was like “huh?” at the reference.

Audition: “Sunday Morning” by Maroon 5
First Hollywood Week solo: “Straight Up” by Paula Abdul
Hollywood Week group song: “No One” by Alicia Keys
Second Hollywood Week solo: “Chasing Pavements” by Adele

Any theories as to why the producers wanted this mentioned; I think the judges praised what he did last week, why mention the ‘Singing a Female hit’ gimmick??

or example…Casey and Alex both play guitars…but Casey is more of a southern rocker type…Alex is a bit more bluesy…maybe John Mayersy

True, but when you strip it down to acoustic, you water away any discerning differences. In the end though, no matter what angle it maybe seen, they’re collectively similar as Gala, Braeburn, Fuji and Jonathan apples. There’s no Granny Smith or McIntosh and even Winesap Apples with their vastly different tastes. And Im comparing apples to apples – no oranges here to disqualify.

Hee when Aaron was singing my husband said he reminds him of Archie except Archie can actually sing.

give the hubby a squeeze 4 me, ok? he sounds like my kinda guy

I’m not seeing as much diversity with the guys.

Michael (with a guitar) Andrew and Tim are quite boring, Tim is worse. Andrew was good but lost steam. I can’t really put a style on either.
Lee is also kinda boring with the guitar, but less so. I don’t like his goaty voice very much. He’s probably in the pop/rock route. What makes him boring is that there’s so much better, IMO. But I do see potential and hope he goes through.
Casey is a southern rocker, I think. Pretty decent one at that, but he does a lot of ballads. I would prefer something like he did last week, but done better. But he’s good.
Alex is very chill and mellow. Love it. The last two should be the only guys to touch a guitar.

The girls with the guitars are much better.

Crystal is a soulful, bluesy rocker. Very nice.
Lilly is a coffeehouse quirky lounge singer with an interesting voice. I like coffeehouse and quirky, so I like Lilly. However, I think she’s boxed herself too much compared to the other girls with guitars.
Didi is an emotional (both off and on the stage, ba-ZING >_>) guitar girl. She is the grace of the guitar girls. Elegant and soft.

I certainly don’t mind all of these girls and the last two guys making the tour. Alex, Aaron, Michael, and Casey are the guys I like. Lilly, Crystal, Didi, Siobhan, and Katelyn are my girls.

Now I don’t know who I want as the last spot on the tour. Lee and Andrew are getting dull already. I like Lacey, but I don’t see her getting through because people think she sounds too much like Lilly and Didi. Todrick, possibly, he just needs to lose that personality, we don’t need a diva in the world ever again. Katie and Paige are toast, I think. Tim is just underwhelming, though I do give him points for likability.

Ugh. I think of those I’m missing, it should be either Andrew or Lee, but I think Lacey and Todrick proved themselves to be contenders this week.

I never really get why people compare the current season with previous ones especially this early on. Every season has weak links and at this point last season I was predicting Kris wouldn’t make the top 12. I really like at least 9 of the top 16 which I think is a new record for me. Last season my favorite girl didn’t even make the top 10 (Alexis Grace) and my favorite guy top 6. I really don’t think this will be the end of Idol and there will be just as good a top 10 as every year and maybe even better by the time it’s done

I have been watching Idol since season 1 and I think that each season has a certain “feel” to it as far as the type of contestants up there/level of talent, etc…

For me this season simply is not a good season so far. Not when it’s compared to other seasons. And when it’s not being compared to other seasons and stands alone.

I normally pick my favorites very early on, a lot of times from their first auditions. There are a few people that I like from this season, but I definitely don’t think that it’s a good season so far. And I wouldn’t be surprised if it doesn’t end up being a very good season.

I think that seasons 3, 6, and 9, have been the worst seasons of Idol, with this current season being the worst so far.

Maybe if Alex can gain confidence and make some really good songs choices, he can help turn things around some for me. Maybe he can pull a “David Cook”. And if Casey chooses better songs that would make things better for me.

I overall was more impressed by the girls last night because of the song choices and personalities. I do like Alex’s voice and his boyish charm (the faces he makes are adorbs).
Lee is losing it with me. The over-praise is starting to grate on me. Like someone said a while back >> “hit a note, any note.”
The guys aren’t really hitting it out of the park or standing out as a “whole package.”

I’m really NOT looking forward to theme weeks, this show is getting really stiff and losing it’s entertainment value. I blame Randy. heh.

I actually don’t understand why most say Andrew’s performance was bad. Granted it was a weird song choice, but he did choose something different and surprising and even though it was another guitar player, it was up-tempo and not ear-piercing. And he wasn’t off-key. In fact, i think he sang it too safely. Although i would have chosen another song if i were him.

Bad – Breaks my heart to say this but Aaron. Though i like the sweetheart, but omg….he’s no Archie.
So-So – Lee and Casey. Just so-so. But that said, I am sure they are in tomorrow.
Leaning to good – Alex and Mike. I love Alex’s tone. Who cares if he can’t loosen up?? That’s what i love about him. Mike….i’m just saying he was good because he was good. But that’s it.
Can go home for me – Todrick and Tim. Please do.

Any theories as to why the producers wanted this mentioned; I think the judges praised what he did last week, why mention the ‘Singing a Female hit’ gimmick??

Maybe the producers thought it was just a fact that viewers would find interesting. I thought it was pretty interesting.

I agree about every season having a “feel”, and this one hasn’t found its “feel” yet. I don’t remember seasons 1-6 very well, but I think i remember 1-3 having an R&B feel. 4 had a country/rock sound to it, 5 had a “power singers” feel to it, 6 seemed to have a “WTF is going on, oh there’s Melinda, day saved” feel to it, 7 had about the same feel as 5 with some power and great genre representation, 8 felt like “stab Kara and Gokey and worship Kradison while the judges worship Lamkey” (it was totally a Kradison season), and 9 kinda feels like “meh, stabbing Kara is kinda boring….. zzzz…..”

I really think the guys needed Tyler and that the girls could possibly have used Janell or Michelle. They got booted too early, IMO. Although for the girls I named, they didn’t really choose great songs.

I still have hope for this season. It’s not the top 12 yet, which is when stuff kicks in for me.

And, for some reason, I’m still bloody stoked for the Idol Tour. I love seeing these people live without judges and meeting them .

I agree about every season having a “feel”, and this one hasn’t found its “feel” yet. I don’t remember seasons 1-6 very well, but I think i remember 1-3 having an R&B feel. 4 had a country/rock sound to it, 5 had a “power singers” feel to it, 6 seemed to have a “WTF is going on, oh there’s Melinda, day saved” feel to it, 7 had about the same feel as 5 with some power and great genre representation, 8 felt like “stab Kara and Gokey and worship Kradison while the judges worship Lamkey” (it was totally a Kradison season), and 9 kinda feels like “meh, stabbing Kara is kinda boring….. zzzz…..”

for my 2 cents, i think you nailed it pretty well…

I blame Ellen. She doesn’t add much humor and has thrown off the dynamic. Now Simon and Ryan can’t do those lame gay jokes anymore. Plus Simon and Ellen have zero chemistry. The judges used to ramp up the crazy now they’re kinda boring.

YAY! Videos are up! Thanks a million MJ!!!!!

I understand preferring other seasons but I keep hearing the same thing every year and I’ve been on this board since season 5. Last season got a lot of complaints early on because of the format and the comparisons with season 7. If I had to pick a season it would have to be 7 because I liked several of them but really there’s something good to be said about every one. I guess I’m easy because I always have a favorite.

I don’t get it about Michael, he doesn’t really have a good voice, doesn’t have an unique tone and not a big range. he sings ok but so what. Ruben is 10 times better than Michael. I liked Andrew and Casey tonight, don’t care about others.

Kara’s almost as annoying as Sarah palin and that’s saying A LOT.
Ellen rox,so does Simon randy’s ok.

My opinion on the people I didn’t talk about earlier

Casey-ok,but I still hate him

Aaron-FANTATIC!!! love it

Todrick-good…

BIGMIKE-wasn’t wow for me but REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY GOOD!!! I flived that
but Kara it really wasn’t that beautiful*eyeroll*

overall AMAZING episode boys!!!!!! One of the first this season where I wasn’t *tht* bored

Gah. I HATE when people pimp their blogs in my comments section. Pet peeve. I’ve never spammed comments sections with links to my blog. Didn’t have to.

I understand preferring other seasons but I keep hearing the same thing every year and I’ve been on this board since season 5. Last season got a lot of complaints early on because of the format and the comparisons with season 7. If I had to pick a season it would have to be 7 because I liked several of them but really there’s something good to be said about every one. I guess I’m easy because I always have a favorite.

As much as I do prefer last season at this point (as I think I’ve implied before), I think you’re 100% right. I strongly remember last year being like this. Complaints about every single night. Complaining that the season felt so cheap. Complaining that Lil and Danny were so karaoke. A lot of complaints I agreed with. However, once a season is over, I feel like people generally forget the bad parts of the season and start saying they miss the season because of its good parts. Like, who the hell other than me is saying “Aww, I miss Lil from last season…”? Even in season 7, I have a strong feeling there was some “I miss Melinda” going on.

luv, if you love Aaron so much, save him for me (err, us ).

I kinda had a feeling I had some grasp of the feel of each season, even if I barely watched until season 7 (thanks Archie ) but knew who I liked and didn’t like for all the others. But to be honest, I think it’s hard to come up with that feel until top 12, hell, maybe even top 10. I think by then, we’ll have a feeling about who’s “in it to win it” and will be delivering every week, and THEN we’ll have a better idea of the “feel” of the season. Is atmosphere a better word?

I would love to see a throw back no instrument week. Just get out there, put on a show, connect with the audience, and perform with just your voice and personality.

I thought 1 was big voices, 2 was cuddly dudes, 3 was black divas,4 was country,5 was old,6 was bog voices,7 was folk-y(I didn’t like that season),and 8 was awesome lol.I think 9 is like S7

I have not been watching Idol this year at all yet but just reading comments on here. I have been curious about Aaron since some people have made comparisons to David Archuleta. I watched Aaron’s and Mike’s performances and caught the recap of the guy singing hallelujah.

Aaron IS NO David Archuleta. I would pretty much compare his performance to karoke. Maybe he has had better performances.

Mike was incredible. I have only watched season 7 and 8 so I can’t really make comparisons. I know that Reuben was really good. My question is whether Mike is as good or better than Reuben and does he have something unique over Reuben that would make him be more successful?

The guy who sang Hallelujah was dreadful. Jason Casto’s version was much better and I have come to love the version from the Hope for Haiti telethon. I think people need to be very careful when they sing things, especially on idol, that were previously done well on idol.

FWIW- I thought Kara was sincere in her tears.

I agree with the poster above who said that season 3 and 6 were the worst seasons on Idol. I hope this one is not going to be lumped with those 2. I have yet to watch the show tonight but if Paige, Katie, Tim and Aaron go tomorrow, I think it would be a decent Top 12 and I want to watch some more. I’m gonna give it a chance, I think, and see what happens.

There are complaints about every season but if you read the headlines thread the negativity towards this one is pretty widespread. The only season to match it was S6. Last year there were complaints about the horrible format but lots of interest in Gokey, Matt and Adam from the auditions. Maybe the season will get better. I’m saving lots of time by DVRing the show and not watching most of it.

Aaron and Todrick to go home. Tim, next. Dewayze after Tim. Andrew is on thin ice. Casey is solid, steady. Alex is coming on strong. And Big Miiiiike brought the house down!

I think people need to be very careful when they sing things, especially on idol that were previously done well on idol.

So true. Alex is my favorite male this year so far, but I found myself tonight comparing his take on “Trouble” to Taylor Hicks on the same song in S5. I very much liked Taylor over Alex on that song.
I also agree with you LK09, Aaron is certainly no David A. After tonight, hopefully those comparisons will end.

Paige, Katey, Aaron, Andrew to go home tomorrow. (Unless I change my mind, lol)

Just as a side noted, Kara is nauseating me to death. All the cuddling up and leaning on Simon, the crocodile tears, the condescending attitude toward contestants. (insert vomit emoti here)

I am thoroughly enjoying this season! It is good to know that Talent rules and this will not be Season 3 or Season 6. I see these kids just getting better and better. Of course, I also feel Siobhan will be a star.

I suppose Todrick will add some spice to this season. Maybe he’ll make some money and pay off some of those parents? Andrew picked the wrong song, and I just didn’t connect with his performance. I think Aaron may also be going home.

Overall, it was a good night. Then again, I must be easy to please.

Andrew, Aaron, Alex, Tim – I get their names mixed up all the time. Doesn’t matter to me which order they go home. None of them are memorable. Without going up to MJ’s recap, I can’t remember who sang what tonight.

I don’t love Todrick, but he doesn’t bore me to tears and I remember him. I’m not sure why there is widespread dislike for him – I don’t see the ego problem that others do. Actually, to me, he looked defeated tonight.

I enjoy Lee and Casey but would like to see more “performance” from them. Mike has a great voice, I just don’t think he would make the type of music I would listen to.

Here’s my ranking for tonight:

1)Mike Lynch – I don’t normally go for R&B and the judges went over the top with praise, and yet that was still the performance of the season so far for me.
2)Alex Lambert – He was stiff and a bit copycat, but he’s got a great, unique voice. He’s the one I’m most tempted to download an mp3 from.
3)Casey – I haven’t been a fan previously but – forgetting his himbo exterior for a second – he can really sing as well as play guitar.
4)Tim Urban – Best performance so far. Still doesn’t belong here.
5)Lee Dewyze – That was real pitchy, dog, just like last week.
6)Andrew Garcia – I never saw him during Hollywood Week so why he was considered an early favorite is beyond me. All I’ve seen is 3 weak performances in a row.
7)Aaron Kelly – The song was just too big. There was no good here.
8)Todrick Hall – I almost want to like Todrick because at least he brings something different, but I thought this performance was just awful.

Who should go home: Todrick and Tim (at least he could go on a high note). Who I think will go home: Todrick and Aaron. If there’s a shock elimination, it would be Lee.

The guys didn’t beat the girls, and the girls didn’t beat the guys. Everybody except Crystal, Siobhan, and Casey can just pack up and go home. Well, Lee can stick around and have a shot at delivering on his good potential.

No one came close to Casey tonight. Great bluesy delivery as usual, with fantastic feeling/sensitivity. A grand slam, and exactly the kind of thing to do after last week’s rocked-up performance.

Lee made an excellent choice in Fireflies and did an excellent arrangement. He’s just so frustratingly ragged in his execution.

Todrick, cruise ship. Mike, smug sappy crappy cliché.

Unfortunately I think it’s the contestants that making this season dull. I haven’t really seen any “wow” moments from this season so far. And I have seen “wow” moments as early as initial auditions and Hollywood week in past seasons.

I think that Alex came close with his performance last week. That was nice and I watched that performance more than once. That’s like the only performance that I’ve seen from any of the contestants this year that I wanted to watch more than once.

I think that Alex might be able to deliver some really nice, special performances. Maybe Casey. Other than that, I don’t really see anyone else doing it (for me). I think that Crystal is talented but I am not a fan of hers.

Big Mike is likeable, but I don’t think that he’s the best singer on the show. But he could go far because he’s more confident and comfortable on stage than people like Alex, and Lee are. I don’t really care for any of the girls, except I like Siobhan’s name and look.

I think that Toddrick is capable of giving some solid performances. But I don’t know how long he will last.

Overall I don’t think that this is a very strong group of contestants.

Hee when Aaron was singing my husband said he reminds him of Archie except Archie can actually sing.

Sorry, I don’t understand the comparisons between Aaron and Archie, except for their age. I believe Aaron knows and has shown who he wants to be as an artist. I also believe he can sing, no not the big pipes singing Archie did, but he was a nice tone to his voice that I really like. He just really let the nerves (I think) get the best of him tonight. He was really pretty bad. However, I thought he sounded really good the previous two weeks.

I think once peeps don’t compare the two, they’ll see Aaron for who he really is…if he makes it past this week.

(good heavens, Kara – get a grip. can we all chip in and help her get a grip, please? Wow – I found that very hard to watch.)

I don’t see the ego problem that others do

I don’t see it either. Toddrick tries very hard in his performances. IMO, his attitude is no worse than anyone else’s attitude on the show.

I just rewatched Todrick’s video. I really hope he gets to top 12. I don’t see the attitude either.

Sorry, I don’t understand the comparisons between Aaron and Archie, except for their age. I believe Aaron knows and has shown who he wants to be as an artist. I also believe he can sing, no not the big pipes singing Archie did, but he was a nice tone to his voice that I really like. He just really let the nerves (I think) get the best of him tonight. He was really pretty bad. However, I thought he sounded really good the previous two weeks.

I think once peeps don’t compare the two, they’ll see Aaron for who he really is…if he makes it past this week.

the media started that nonsense during auditions and hollywood week on, and the press kept repeating the meme – bet a dime to a dollar it was a hype ploy by idol to try and attract some tween votes. most saw through it, and now i think people are really seeing it for the bs that it was that’s show biz, and part of the game.

Yes, I think Kara is hormonal but I won’t condemn her. Didn’t she just turn 40? My guess is she’s wanting to have a baby and Mike’s song touched her heart. As long as she’s sincere and these aren’t scripted moments, I can deal with Kara. She knows music.

Randy has found the dictionary, Ellen seemed more relaxed tonight, and Simon wasn’t cruel. I think someone has been reading the blogs and forums.

ETA: I think Tyler would have been good for this season as someone mentioned.

Gah. I HATE when people pimp their blogs in my comments section. Pet peeve. I’ve never spammed comments sections with links to my blog. Didn’t have to.

Well it is a testament to your popularity! At least you don’t get spammed with ads on how to meet hot singles, like some other AI blogs I could mention.

I don’t see it either. Toddrick tries very hard in his performances. IMO, his attitude is no worse than anyone else’s attitude on the show.

He showed it a lot during Hollywood week, mostly the time he sang “They’re going down….. *evil laugh*” at the group who supposedly “stole” his idea, oooh I wanted to kill him after he said that (that was probably the worst thing I’ve seen on TV, tbh) and the image is still not erased from my head. I’m still not feeling right about the whole “scamming children” thing, although I’m hearing conflicting stories on whether it’s actually his fault or not.

I dunno, maybe I’m being unfair, but I still hate cocky people with a passion (which is probably why his arrogant behavior stuck with me), and it seems near impossible to get them to humble down. That week with Todrick kinda sealed it. Also, I know this is unfair, but now, when I see him, I associate his face with Kobe Bryant. Ugh.

I’m not seeing Archie/Aaron comparisons other than age and hair. Aaron seems more nervous and more countrified, but he’s also nowhere near the breathiness. This coming from a fan of both.

Kinda a dull night. Gah, after a while I just wanted them to dance or twitch or just jump around or something! OK, my ranking:
Bestest:
Alex: Great voice! And for as uneasy he seems on stage, I think he displayed great vocal control. I like this kid. I hope he goes deep into the competition.

Good:
Tim: So sue me, I really kind of dug this once he got past like the first four notes. He has an itty bitty range, but if he can find songs that fit that, he could be around a few weeks.

Just Alright:
Andrew: Kind of uninspired, but I still think he’s got a great voice. I’m not sure why the judges decided they didn’t like him….
Todrick: Vocals were OK, but at least he tried to inject some energy into it.

Not Pleasant:
Mike: Oh, God almighty, I HATED his falsetto. Made me want to punch him. And he is still coming across to me as horribly old-fashioned. Very dated and very ordinary.

Just Shoot Me Now:
Casey: Someone needs to tell him that boring and pitchy doesn’t equal bluesy.
Lee: I hate that song, and I thought Lee’s vocals were dreadful. He may have hit a few right notes here and there, but no more than 30% to my ears.
Aaron: Holy crap, that was crappy. Dumb, boring song, and he couldn’t sing it well at all. Just horrible.

Who should go home: Aaron and Lee
Who will go home: I think Aaron is leaving us…and maybe Todrick.

What gets me about these kids this year is they don’t use the stage. They just pretty much sit and/or stand. A few move around on the stage but none of them USE that stage to their advantage during performance. I’m not explaining this very well at all, I don’t know exactly the words to use. Sometimes they connect to the lyrics of their song but I don’t see them connecting with the audience right in front of them so much. So far they aren’t as “entertaining” as in past seasons.

After re-watching MJ’s vids, I kinda enjoy it a little bit more. I am still too lazy to vote though. Siobahn is still my favorite after tonight. I just love her voice. OK ok enough with the Siobahn pimping from me. lol.

My rankings for the night:

1. Mike (He is the only guy that has confidence on that stage, he was really really good. I still don’t think he will win though, but he is for sure going to be in the top 10.)

2. Lee (That was pretty good, I like his song choice.)

3. Todrick (OMG, I can’t believe I like that, he woke me up. I was falling asleep with all the ballads and slow tempo songs and performances. He may be in the top 12, who knows?)

4. Casey (He is definitely in the top 10.)

5. Alex (Good but he still needs more confidence.)

6. Andrew (I didn’t think it was that bad, I kind of liked it. I am sooooooooo over them bringing the “Straight Up” performance. Let it GOOOOOOOOOOO already.)

7. Tim (He was ok, I wasn’t blown away.)

8. Aaron (Poor guy had soooo much potential but his nerves just gets the best of him. Maybe the sympathy votes will buy him another week.)

I have no idea who to pick for the pool, lol.
I guess these three are the safest bet of going home right?
(Tim/Aaron and Todrick) lol

For the girls it will probably be one of these girls. (Paige/Katie and Katelyn.)

It’s so unpredictable at this point.

Also, I know this is unfair, but now, when I see him, I associate his face with Kobe Bryant. Ugh.

wow, that’s one heck of a leap… i see absolutely nothing these two, or their situations have in common, quite frankly, but that’s me.

I can’t imagine how this crew will handle theme nights. I guess the girls will just turn every song into a dull alt thing and the guys will do it acoustic on the guitar. V E R Y L O N G season indeed.

Acoustic Disco night! It will be interesting!

huckleberryfriend:
03/10/2010 at 10:52 pm
Casey is wasting his talent. Maybe some Bob Seger or Ryan Bingham – something with a good story.

My husband’s favorite guy is Casey. Go figure???
He said Casey sounds like Bob Seger. And he can “really play the guitar, not just strum it”.

I dunno, maybe I’m being unfair, but I still hate cocky people with a passion (which is probably why his arrogant behavior stuck with me), and it seems near impossible to get them to humble down. That week with Todrick kinda sealed it.

I must have not been paying attention. But MJ agrees with you…so you must have a point there.

IDK…. I’m probably annoyed with the judges comments. Which didn’t ring true for me tonight. Plus Todrick is cute and I like his eyes and he’s not white and he doesn’t play a guitar and I like Queen. lol But he’s probably a goner and I hope that Alex and Aaron make it through! And Todrick. He’s kind of interesting.

I’m tired of all the people playing geetars. I feel like I’m watching a folk festival and honestly, some of them don’t seem to play very well. I think I liked AI better without the instruments… unless it’s Bowersox. I’ve NEVER liked a girl the best until this year. And Toddrick gets on my last nerve.. go home.

I’m still not feeling right about the whole “scamming children” thing, although I’m hearing conflicting stories on whether it’s actually his fault or not.

I actually don’t think that was his fault at all. But from what I understand, instead of dealing with the situation, when parents tried to reach him to complain, he ran for the hills. So I can understand their anger towards him.

Also, I know this is unfair, but now, when I see him, I associate his face with Kobe Bryant. Ugh.

I……see nothing that ties the two together besides the color of their skin. They look nothing a like, they don’t act the same, and do two completely different things. I just don’t know what else to say…

jammasta – Do you have a problem with Siobhan too? She was part of Toddrick’s group and they all had the same attitude towards the other group. If you rewatch it, I don’t think it is quite as bad as you remember.

http://video.yahoo.com/watch/7017782/18249600

I don’t know. Maybe we just agree to disagree on this one. That’s okay.

I want a NO instrument night. LOL…I got tired of all the guitars. Bring out a piano or something different or just sing for goodness sake. But overall I was really bored this week, with the guys and gals. This season is really sucking with the exception of a few.

I……see nothing that ties the two together besides the color of their skin. They look nothing a like, they don’t act the same, and do two completely different things. I just don’t know what else to say…

Ditto.

Moving right along though, I just watched the video of Mike 4 times. It’s safe to say I love him now.

Next week’s theme is the Rolling Stones

http://news-briefs.ew.com/2010/03/10/idol-top-12-week-rolling-stones/

This should get people to stop complaining about ballads. I’m excited

I picked Archie in Hollywood Week and Kris in top 36 and never voted for anyone else. This year….Tim did much better tonight and I like his vibes. Alex…as MJ said..will sound fantastic on MP3′s. Aaron is a sweetheart…maybe he will get better..if he makes it to next week. This is the first year I’ve split my votes.

I really think the guys were much better then the girls this week…they really stepped it up. The girls just all seem so “fragile” to me! I expect to see the medics called at any moment!

sue: ITA NO INSTRUMENT NIGHT. Of course that may really expose the weaknesses in these contestants.

Next week’s theme is the Rolling Stones

Thank you higher power! That should be fun and entertaining!

from people.com… lol…

What Stars Are Saying on Twitter Right Now!

David Archuleta (DavidArchie): I heard Michael Lynche covered This Woman’s Work tonight on Idol? I’ve been wondering when someone would do that song someday!

http://www.people.com/people/

I understand why Todrick would rub some people the wrong way, he has some skeletons in his closet and the editing of Hell week didn’t do him many favors but he seems to really care about doing a good job. IMO his principal problem is that he tries too hard sometimes and it comes out all wrong.

I actually think this season is very well defined musically, it’s accoustic coffee house idol with a hint of rnb (that could go away very fast except Mike).
That was pretty clear since the auditions and this week we had five guys and one 1 girl doing ballads with an accoustic guitar and one girl using a mandolin.

Next week’s theme is the Rolling Stones

http://news-briefs.ew.com/2010/03/10/idol-top-12-week-rolling-stones/

This should get people to stop complaining about ballads. I’m excited

I am afraid, very afraid.

I understand why Todrick would rub some people the right way, he has some skeletons in his closet and the editing of Hell week didn’t do him many favors but he seems to really care about doing a good job.

I agree.

Here’s my take on Todrick: he came in a diva, he got mauled by the judges, he got humble very fast, he is now working his butt off to sing well and give a good performance. I like him more and more.

OMG! It’s going to be Rolling Stones night next week on Top 12!! (From EW)

Man, i so hope one of the girls sing Wild Horses. FLOVE that song! Either Siobhan or Didi would kill it!!!!

Also, I know this is unfair, but now, when I see him, I associate his face with Kobe Bryant. Ugh.

Wow…why? Because they are both men with the same skin color? I’m confused!

I think the big stage next week will swallow most of these contestants. They almost need the smaller venue.
ETA: Rolling Stones? Oh…this should be good!

At least they gave them a good theme to start with. Maybe a more defined theme will help some of them.

Lee Dewyze and Toddrick are on the bottom over at Dial Idol

So are Lee and Toddrick toast?

I think the big stage next week will swallow most of these contestants. They almost need the smaller venue.

I know. They were loving the stools tonight. As quirky as
Aaron was, at least he stood and moved. Todrick also had some movement.

I picked Archie in Hollywood Week and Kris in top 36 and never voted for anyone else. This year….Tim did much better tonight and I like his vibes. Alex…as MJ said..will sound fantastic on MP3’s. Aaron is a sweetheart…maybe he will get better..if he makes it to next week. This is the first year I’ve split my votes.

I usually have a favorite after the first week of the live performances too. Sometimes as early as Hollywood week. I was instantly impressed with Adam last season and Archie his season. All I can say is there will never ever be another Archie or Adam. I have switch my picks 4 times now, lol, but I still haven’t voted for anyone yet. It went from Didi to Lee to Alex to Siobahn. I think I will stick with Siobahn from now on. These 4 are still my favorite this season so far. lol

tinydance:
03/11/2010 at 12:34 am
Lee Dewyze and Toddrick are on the bottom over at Dial Idol

So are Lee and Toddrick toast?

Nah…i don’t trust Dial idol anymore.

Oh my gosh, I hope no one plays a guitar on Rolling Stones night! (sorry couldn’t resist) I hope Aaron sings “Emotional Rescue.”

I think the season can be uplifted with some good themes and mentors and this seems like a good start (just as long as Idol doesn’t decide to do it two weeks in a row)

What happened to the theme nights these couple of weeks? It was all over the place with song choices. I hope dialidol is wrong about Lee. I hope people vote for him. He has potential too.

I think the big stage next week will swallow most of these contestants. They almost need the smaller venue.

I know. They were loving the stools tonight. As quirky as
Aaron was, at least he stood and moved. Todrick also had some movement.

Maybe they can borrow Kris’ curtain from the AI summer tour. LOL!

I don’t really like Lee. IDK why. He has a nice voice.

Tinydance…..Andrew and Aaron are at the bottom of the busy percentage.

Oh my gosh, I hope no one plays a guitar on Rolling Stones night! (sorry couldn’t resist) I hope Aaron sings “Emotional Rescue.”

i vote for “19th nervous breakdown” or “sympathy for the devil” … cuz i can be eeeeevil that way, lol…

Lilly is so singing Get off My Cloud next week if she makes it through lol.

the media started that nonsense during auditions and hollywood week on, and the press kept repeating the meme – bet a dime to a dollar it was a hype ploy by idol to try and attract some tween votes. most saw through it, and now i think people are really seeing it for the bs that it was that’s show biz, and part of the game.

Personally I just think it goes to show how narrow minded the media can be about this show. My daughter (tween) likes Aaron a lot! She also likes Tim, but with Aaron at least she likes someone who can sing. Have any of the judges compared the two? I can’t recall them doing so. I think Aaron really has something to offer,so it’s extremely frustrating to me to see this comparison. Anyone who watches the show, esp. from the beg. can see the difference. Aaron has shown himself to be a country singer all along.

Wow…why? Because they are both men with the same skin color? I’m confused!

Ugh. Please don’t jump to conclusions and make me sound racist, because I’m extremely far from that. They’ve both shown strong senses of arrogance to me.

Seriously, I compared two people I saw much arrogance and diva-ness in. Sorry for being defensive, frustrated and bitchy and telling people what to do (which I know mj doesn’t like), but I can’t help it when I’m accused of racism when I totally meant something different. And sorry that the first person who came to mind when I thought of a “diva-ish” figure had the same skin color! Geezus.

Anyway, back to the topic of Idol….. Next week is Rolling Stones week? Did I miss something? The only Rolling Stones song I know is “Paint It Black”, and I don’t see anyone here singing that really well.

If Casey sings Let’s Spend the Night Together, I think Kara will
*/%$#.

Honestly I can’t see any of the 16 possible top 12 contestants capable of pulling off a Rolling Stones tune on the big stage.

Next week will probably look more like the Susan Boyle cover than any performance on Rocktar.

Man, i so hope one of the girls sing Wild Horses. FLOVE that song! Either Siobhan or Didi would kill it!!!!

OMG, please no. After Susan Boyle… let’s not smack that one around like a pinata, shall we?

If Casey sings Let’s Spend the Night Together, I think Kara will
*/%$#.

She has a screw loose. A different screw than Paula.

Paula was sweetly quirky. Kara is gah!!!!!

Personally I just think it goes to show how narrow minded the media can be about this show. My daughter (tween) likes Aaron a lot! She also likes Tim, but with Aaron at least she likes someone who can sing. Have any of the judges compared the two? I can’t recall them doing so. I think Aaron really has something to offer,so it’s extremely frustrating to me to see this comparison. Anyone who watches the show, esp. from the beg. can see the difference. Aaron has shown himself to be a country singer all along.

gasp – the judges mention david’s name? – perish the thought!, haha nope, this seems to be purely an idol driven concoction fed to the media, the media then, as usual, ran with it until people saw with their eyes and heard w/their ears that it held no water… they want to attract more younger viewers like your daughter, and others, so they used david’s name, and the recent memory of his appeal to that demographic as bait… it’s hype, it’s just another part of the idol machine at work. i ain’t mad at ‘em, they are just doing what they do.

OMG, please no. After Susan Boyle… let’s not smack that one around like a pinata, shall we?

LMAO!……you are right. TOTALLY forgot Ms Boyle did that song. Hmmmm….but Didi would have sounded great though. Have you heard the version of Wild Horses on Fear with Reese Witherspoon? If she sings it like that, she’s got my vote.

OMG, please no. After Susan Boyle… let’s not smack that one around like a pinata, shall we?

Funny!

Mike is up next…

Guys brought it for sure.

Did Idol reduce their budget and the top 2 get a guitar instead of a Ford. OD on the guitar thang!!!

I don’t know who should go but my points are on Tod and Aaron.

let’s not smack that one around like a pinata, shall we?

I don’t know when, where, or in what context…but I need to borrow that. Funny.

Lacey should sing Ruby Tuesday. Siobhan should sing Paint it Black. Casey should sing Gimme Shelter. Crystal should sing Sympathy for the Devil. Todrick should sing You Can’t Always Get What You Want. Lee should sing Satisfaction. Didi should sing Wild Horses. Katelyn should sing Start Me Up. Alex should sing She’s a Rainbow. Mike should sing Love in Vain.

Wow…why? Because they are both men with the same skin color? I’m confused!

Ugh. Please don’t jump to conclusions and make me sound racist, because I’m extremely far from that. They’ve both shown strong senses of arrogance to me.

Ugh. That’s why I asked (as well as others) what one had to do with the other. I couldn’t figure out what an older, married father who is a professional basketball player had to do with a young, unmarried broadway performer/dancer who is a contestant on American Idol. They don’t look alike and Todrick hasn’t been accused of rape. I couldn’t figure out the connection.

Siobhan should sing Paint it Black.

That’s the song I was thinking of her doing, but I’d think she’d have to rearrange it hard, otherwise I don’t see it going over so well. I dunno, for some reason, I keep thinking of when Gina Glocksen did it (horribly). Satisfaction is a weird choice for Lee….

I….. honestly have only heard the names of Gimme Shelter and Sympathy for the Devil. Maybe You Can’t Always Get What You Want.

I think it’s kinda obvious I don’t know The Rolling Stones very well .

I tend to have the unpopular choices here. I hope Katie and Didi stay, and also Alex, Aaron, and Todrick. I like several others… but that is my hope list. Also, some are for sure top 12 so I didn’t list them.

I thought Michael,Todrick and Tim had the best performances tonight. I never thought I would be including Todrick and Tim as best of the night. But for me, they were. Todrick does have a Broadway background as he was on Broadway in the Color Purple.
( that also explains why in Week 1 that Adam was tweeting that Todrick has mad vocal skills so I have been rooting for Todrick as I like to see Broadway types make that transition). But the other weeks, Todrick disappointed but for me, not this week. I think he did well. And Michael was fantastic.
Tim did better than he has before but I am not a fan per se but I think Tim and Aaron are fan favorites of the younger girls..from what I am reading.

it’s hype, it’s just another part of the idol machine at work. i ain’t mad at ‘em, they are just doing what they do.

Sadly it’s only hype when people buy into it and can’t see others for who they are.

Needless to say, I hope Aaron makes it through this week because I know my daughter a tween and Luv a teen both like him a lot and I’m sure there are a lot of others out there who can see the difference between the two. I hope he can break away from that comparison real fast!

ETA: Rolling Stones should be really interesting and lol to cheese saying you hope no one plays guitar for that.

I bursted laughing several times reading that list gangreen29, I mean I couldn’t do better but I can’t see any of these being anything other than trainwrecks unless they completely change up the song.

In fact if TPTB don’t impose some contestants to come out rocking I think we are going to see a succession of contestants trying to suck all the rock out of the songs.

Kara is bonkers with the crying, but still, Mike was really good. By the way, they flashed to his wife and she looks really good. How long ago was the baby born?

I think this shows, with Mike, that they try and put the best and or most interesting performance at the end, probably based on how the rehearsals go. I also think they try to put some of their favs in the beginning as well, and the so so ones get the middle slots.

Mike and Crystal will definitely be in the top 2.

I really like Alex and want him to make it into the top 4.

Toderick gets points for trying to mix it up. I think he deserves to go farther.

Who should go? That’s tough. I would say Aaron and Tim, even though Tim had a nice performance, I just picking him based on his body of work on the show.

I think it’s kinda obvious I don’t know The Rolling Stones very well

we can rectify that – immerse yourself in the glory of the stones

Sympathy for the devil
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVFvcVuWyfE

Gimme Shelter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYIUgdD9gj8

Holy crap. Unlike Archie, I was terrified when I saw him say on twitter that someone was covering “This Woman’s Work” because I was afraid it would get butchered.

That was the opposite of butchering. That was *awesome*. Mike Lynche! I liked you a lot before, but now I think I love you. What a fearless, amazing performance. Wow.

Do we get iTunes downloads this early in the season? Because I want this song NOW.

In fact if TPTB don’t impose some contestants to come out rocking I think we are going to see a succession of contestants trying to suck all the rock out of the songs.

I think Katelyn, Lee, Crystal, and Casey can rock out a song, and I think Siobhan can too although I’m less sure of her. I really think Katelyn will pleasantly surprise, her voice has some grit. I think Todrick can have fun with You Can’t Always get what you want, I always got some R&b faint vibes from Love in Vain so I think Mike can pull that out. I do think Lilly, Alex, Didi, and Lacey will have to change it up a bit to do okay but i think they can. Of course, there will be some major trainwrecks lol

I might be in the minority here, but I love Kara and her critiques, maybe she’s not the most likable person, but her critiques are so constructive and she really knows what she’s talking about.

Singing competition judges are meant to be brief in their comments and if a performance is great it would leave them speachless (just a few words to say), but if the performance is bad the critiques are meant to be constructive (and longer). So maybe that’s why they have been so long in their critiques, because there hasn’t been any really great performances.

I’m not liking these season so far, hopefully the performances become better in the big stage (fingers crossed) I haven’t been blown away by anyone so far, and it’s kind of stressing.

My point here? I really don’t know I’m just hoping for less Kara hate and more WTF are these kids thinking with the crappy performances ther have given so far.

Ugh. That’s why I asked (as well as others) what one had to do with the other. I couldn’t figure out what an older, married professional basketball player had to do with a young, unmarried broadway performer/dancer who is a contestant on American Idol. They don’t look alike and Todrick hasn’t been accused of date rape. I couldn’t figure out the connection.

Okey-doke, but the way you said it kinda made me sound evil so I got defensive. Sorry about that . Hmm, am I the only one who thought Kobe Bryant was arrogant? Then again, I’m a Kings fan….. but that’s a whole different story.

I think it’s really hard to say who’ll go home for the guys this week.

Michael and Casey are the only ones who are safe, IMO. Michael started off weak, did good in the middle, and was fantastic tonight. Casey has been fairly consistent in that he hasn’t been horrible.

I think everyone else is in varying degrees of trouble. Alex was decent, but I didn’t really connect with it, and I have a bad feeling about his nerves. However, of the “unsafe” ones, I’d say he’s the safest. Lee improved on what he needed to, but for some reason his performance just didn’t do anything for me and fell flat on its face. Andrew has fallen from grace, but I still have a feeling he’s safe (and I still have a feeling he can do something great, but I dunno…). Being an internet sensation might save him. Tim is trending on Twitter? Huh, maybe he got saved too. He did improve since the first week, but I did not connect with him at all. There was no emotion. Todrick was actually decent tonight, though his performance was kinda love it – hate it, and I’m still not sure if he’s humbled up enough for my tastes (I’m kinda anal about humility ), and I’m fairly sure that his past two performances have left a disgusting taste in some mouths. My Aaron bias is telling me that he wasn’t horrible and was actually fantastic, but my objectiveness is saying that he was bad in parts and good in others, and to be fair I’ll have to go with the latter.

Am I the only one who did not think the guys outperformed the girls? A lot of them have improved, but the girls were still better overall….

Huh. I dunno why, but last week and the week before, I was not getting the complaints and was just saying “Give it time.” Then, this week, it was the best two performance nights of the season and two quite entertaining shows, but I was like “Ehh, everyone’s right, this season kinda will suck.” Weird.

Thanks for the Rolling Stones song links!

Hmm. I don’t have much time to listen to them, but I see Andrew trying Sympathy for the Devil (but I don’t see him doing particularly well with it), and I see Katelyn or Didi singing Gimme Shelter. Either way, Gimme Shelter sounds like a girl would do it, but that was only at a very short listen.

Someone’s probably gonna do “Paint it Black”, and it’s probably Siobhan. As much as I love Siobhan, I do not see that going well for her.

I also like Kara’s critiques, but she still is really off-putting. She seems wordy, quite know-it-all-ish, and seems to try too hard. She talks a lot and has this “I’m 100% right” air about her. She doesn’t seem to have chemistry with the other judges. I think she needs another counting blunder to put her back into shape and make her realize “Wait, I’m kinda dumb, I should talk less know-it-all like.”

Well, I guess I’m weird because I actually thought Aaron sounded pretty darn good after he hit his sweet spot. The beginning was rough but he found his zone and I was impressed by such a young guy. Now, Tim, on the other hand sounded terrible to me but Ellen hugged him. WTF? He didn’t hold a candle to Jason Castro or to others who have done that song. I don’t understand the praise and I might be the only one here that doesn’t think he is all that good looking. His hair needs some serious help;)

I didn’t hear Lee so I can’t comment.

I like Alex and hope that he makes it through. Ellen’s comments about a mushy banana and then a stiff one was a bit odd. So far, she hasn’t added anything to the show for me.

Tim-already mentioned, not worthy of the praise.

Andrew was middling to ok.

Casey is one to watch. I hope that he brings some more. He is one who plays the guitar that I don’t mind because he can actually play.

Aaron did better than he got credit for.

Todrick performed and posed. I don’t much care for him one way or the other.

Big Mike was ………big. His definitely was the memorable performance tonight.

This season is definitely one of sameness. girls and guys alike. There are no Adam Lamberts, no Daughtry’s, no Taylor Hicks, no Bo Bices or Fantasia’s or Kellys be it Clarkson or Pickler. Hopefully someone will stand out as the season goes on.

Tim Urban was so smart tonight. Choosing a song that cannot fail, but specially…did you notice the tightness of his shirt? Not that I care, but we’ll see tomorrow that thousands of tweens did.

Wow, I am just stunned by all of the guitar hate. The guitars serve to support the vocals of the performance and are no big deal. Guitarless performances are not any better or worse either. Let the contestants do what they are most comfortable with. In reality, most of my favorite performers happen to play an instrument, and I listen to a wide variety of music.

I think Katelyn, Lee, Crystal, and Casey can rock out a song, and I think Siobhan can too although I’m less sure of her. I really think Katelyn will pleasantly surprise, her voice has some grit. I think Todrick can have fun with You Can’t Always get what you want, I always got some R&b faint vibes from Love in Vain so I think Mike can pull that out. I do think Lilly, Alex, Didi, and Lacey will have to change it up a bit to do okay but i think they can. Of course, there will be some major trainwrecks lol

You’re right about Katelyn and she does have experience fronting a rock band, my major question is: Will she be here next week?
Crystal and Siobhan should do fine altough I wonder if Siobhan quirky style of performances is a good fit in this case.

I have major doubts about Lee or Casey capabilities to rock out a RS song, both are lacking a lot in the stage moves and presence department, so far they were both hiding twice behind their guitar and Hinder is everything but rock.
The comparison with Bo, Daughtry and Cook is really not good at all.

So yes maybee we’ll get one or two rock out performances out of twelve in a RS night.

Just got done watching on the west coast. I must be one cold-hearted witch, but Big Mike didn’t move me at all. Blah. And WTF is up with Kara? That was ridiculous. And now I’m all angry, yeesh.

An awfully monotone show in all – my faves did okay but nothing outstanding. My bottom three – Toddrick, Tim and Aaron – all still deserve to go home. Problem is that all three of them gave arguably their best performances to date, so I’m worried one of the more legit contenders may go home.

I didn’t think the boys were better than the girls at all. I didn’t get the praise for Mike or Todderick.
Casey and Andrew were just middling. Aaron was just plain bad. Tim’s version was even worse than Castro’s. Lee can’t sing in tune and it is starting to bug me plus he picks the worst songs. Hate, hate ,hate fireflys. Alex is the only bright spot for me.

Going back a page or so a bit.. I don’t think its right to compare a whole season to 3 weeks of performances. But I’m thinking back to season 7 where at this point we had ‘Imagine’, ‘Hello’ and ‘Hallelujah’..Three major breakout performances in a span of 3 weeks. Even season 6 as crappy as it was at this point Melinda and Lakisha were kicking ass. So far there have been some good performances but the season as a whole is boring and filled with some horrible song choices and too many glued to acoustic guitars. I’m actually dreading Rolling Stones from this crew but I’m at least hoping it will push some out of their comfort zone.

Wow. Just saw Big Mike’s performance. He isn’t my cup of tea, but wow, that was beautiful, and I hate to repeat what Simon says, but he is right, this was the best performance of the season so far (along with Crystal’s from last week, but I might be a little biased).

Things are starting to get better, and at least I can see some potential stars…Crystal and Siobhan have both been consistent and great, and tonight I saw a lot of star potential on Michael and Alex(never thought I’d say that).

On the other hand, Lee is so overrated. He is a poor man’s version of David Cook.

Can’t wait for the theme weeks, the big stage and everything that comes with it.

And yay for RS week! I’ve been loving the Top 12 week for the last 3 seasons (well, top 13 or whatever it was last year). Beatles. Michael Jackson. Rolling Stones. Pure greatness!

Another West Coaster here. I still like Casey, even though I’m getting tired of the stool – he needs to change it up a little more. I really liked Todrick – I guess I like a more theatrical style – and I thought his vocals were great. He’s in danger, but I hope he makes it through, because with him we’ve got some variety and movement on stage.
My order for tonight:
Todrick
Casey
Mike
Alex
Andrew
Lee
Aaron
Tim

Lee has some potential but he just bored me tonight. Mike was good, but not OMG wow – was Kara PMSing? Tim is probably going through but I wish he wasn’t.

The men did were not better than the women tonight. Not by a long shot. Michael was very good, but his performance was not the best to date. It was the best performance by a man, yeah. I liked Andrew better than I have in the last three weeks. I like his voice and hopes he survives. I thought his performance was one of the better ones. Casey was good. And the rest–yuck. Lee was off at times and his voice didn’t sound as good as it has in the past, certainly not good enough to make up for the off notes. The prior two weeks, I thought Alex had an interesting voice and was looking forward to hearing him. But I didn’t like Trouble at all. I thought it was weird. His voice sounded nasal. But I wouldn’t vote him off because he was on key. Tim Urban–make him stop. Hallelujah is a great song. He is not great and he got off at one point. Aaron was the worst of the night. He was awful. The judges didn’t point out his pitch problems, but he should go home after that. I didn’t like Todrick; it just seemed weird, the singing didn’t seem very good and he seemed off too at times. I think Michael and Casey will be safe, but I hope Andrew stays, because he did better than five others and I’m beginning to like his voice.

Kara is trying to suck up to Simon so he will hire her on Simon’s new show X-Factor. It is sicking to watch!

Ellen needs to stop with the banana innuendos.

Todrick wasn’t that good if you listen to it back. He had a couple of good notes but not in my opinion anything to shout out about.

No stand outs tonight, Mike was much overrated also.

They all stink to high heaven and no matter how the producers try to manipulate this show as being a success it isn’t. A big dismal fail this year. They can thank Simon for his large input on who got to Hollywood and beyond.

I have no doubt that Simon sabotaged this show for the sake that his new show will get big ratings. After all he did kind of eluded to it on his Leno interview the other night. Of course Simon made it sound like he was kidding, but he wasn’t.

I like confident, even cocky people, as long as they can back it up with ability and talent. Todrick may be able to. I think he’s staying this week and I’m glad, because this gives him more chances to prove that he can deliver.

On the other hand, Lee is so overrated. He is a poor man’s version of David Cook.

That literally made me LOL. Ah… I like Lee to some extent but I do feel that him and Cook is beyond comparison. And since Lee is kind of going for the rock vibe… “poor man’s version” does fit him.

He’s incredibly shouty/pitchy at times. But better than Gokey. Cept Gokey doesn’t do rock.

I don’t care how anyone feels about Todrick, he is a much needed boost to this dull season, I’m sorry but he is. Seriously everyone is the same this season there is no musical diversity at all. At least he stands out, he has a good voice, a good performer and he’s entertaining which I can’t say for most of them. Put all the personal feelings aside he actually makes this season interesting, everyone else just blends in together. I know it’s more than likely he’ll go home tomorrow but if he does it would be a loss cause he really could’ve made this season exciting.

West Coast and watched it recorded delayed.
I’m at a loss on who will be leaving us. My favorite person to dislike is Toddrick, but he did rather well tonight. So I don’t know and my points will be totally shot in the Idol Pool. I believe Aaron could be in danger though. Michael wasn’t my cup either, but he “blew it out of the box”, with a powerful song in the pimp spot. He for sure stays, but the rest idk!