Toronto, Ontario – Canada, AI Live! Show – Cindy’s Recap

Parts of this review made me laugh out loud.

You and me both…

I don’t think he needs a crotch enhancer. He does wear size 13s.

Laughing here too – now I’m waiting for the video.

Re Cook: There are some rumblings on other boards that during his set, the sound mix was awful and people could not hear him at all. During guitar solos the screen shows the guy playing the lead on the solo. David does the chord part of the solo. Very few rock singers who do lead vocals in a band, do lead guitar. Most of them play chords. What David does is the norm in a true Rock concert and Rock bands. Unfortunately the idol stage set up is such that the band is way back and although the spotlight was also on the guitar soloist, you don’t focus on it.
I am a big David Cook fan for various reasons that go beyond the idol. I am sorry you did not like his set. Thanks for the recap anyway.

Parts of this review made me laugh out loud.

You and me bothà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

Me too!!!!!! Crotch enhancer…. hahahahahahahaha

Wow, the YMMV thing sure applies here. Oh well.

Sometimes, what you see, is what you get – David’s all grown up, isn’t he? LOL (;
Let’s just say some of us have been paying attention way before the tour started, and we aren’t surprised, just very very happy.

Did you not see Spinal Tap?
There is no way DavidC gets across the border wearing a crotch enhancer.

By the way, thanks for the great review. The fresh perspective is long overdue.

About the guitar thing – there’s a spotlight on the lead guitar player and he’s shown on the monitors. Is David supposed to stand stock still during that solo, sit down, what?
He rocks out on his own portion – rhythm guitar. He’s not pretending to do anything he’s not doing, but I guess he can’t really win, because someone will always be looking to find faults.

One thing that had me giggling is Magic Rainbow as a very loud rock song.

By the way he should give credit to the leading guitarist in the band, rather than go around imitating those moves as if heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s playing the solo himself.

Cook, as an artist and a musician, always credited the band during the season, in fact I don’t recall anyone else doing that. However, why should he credit them during the tour, though he did give credit to “Timmy” in one past tour venue because of bashers. Poor guy can’t win for losing. The band members are not the stars of the show–the idols are. The band is there to do their jobs and nothing else and in fact stay in the background which is where they belong. I certainly am not going to see the Idols to see the band or the lead guitarist. I think people are always trying to find ways to find fault in David Cook as if the competition is still going on, and in an earlier tour review the same thing was said which I find totally perplexing.

I for one am only going to the concert to see David Cook and I expect him to be loud because he’s a rocker and that’s the type of energy I expect when I go to a rock concert and Cook’s set is a mini-rock concert. I am also looking forward to MJ and Carly’s sets because they fit the “rock” category.

I guess everyone is entitled to an opinion; however other reviews are coming in elsewhere stating that Cook and Archuleta were equal as far as fan response goes. I guess if you don’t like a certain performer, you listen differently and see things differently–like the glass if half empty.

I guess everyone is entitled to an opinion; however other reviews are coming in elsewhere stating that Cook and Archuleta were equal as far as fan response goes. I guess if you donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t like a certain performer, you listen differently and see things differentlyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’like the glass if half empty.

I would be less inclined to question someone’s motives if they happen to not like the Idol that I like. YMMV and all that.

Also, I think it’s entirely possible for the response to certain Idols to be different in each city. I kind of hate the applause-o-meter, because it starts arguments. Having said that, I find it entirely possible that Toronto loves them some Archie. That’s just the way it swings in some cities.

Oh now, this isn’t a fansite! Thanks for a fresh review, Cindy. I too am a huge Cook fan. He’s the only reason I watched Idol this season, the reason I’m going to at least 2 Idol shows…that I bought a new car stereo & an iPod, that I got iTunes, that I made a new friend at his hometown newspaper, a new friend in Louisiana, learned to burn CDs & download video, found mjs big blog, purchased downloaded music for the 1st time, bought every David t-shirt, planning a road trip for the 1st time since I got divorced…OH WAIT this isn’t a fansite! LOL! Very funny about the “enhancer”! The rest, well, David better get used to different opinions cause that’s what he’s gonna get for the rest of his very long music career. I for one adore him and am so looking forward to anything he will share with his fans. Oh that didn’t sound right, did it? Everyone is entitled to her own opinion and nobody is forced to buy tickets or albums, ya know. Seriously. Thanks for your review, I am interested in all the reviews. :smile_wp:

J.S.G–lol and I agee with you. Well at least Castro knows where is missing sock is now.(It is a snark or lame joke)

I thought it was a good review and everyone is not going to think the same the idols .It is hard to do a review because write a wrong thing and the ants are sent.Some will be a nasty slam on purpose but in the words of a character from “Finding Nemo” “Dude relax and ride the tide its only an Idol contestant enjoy them not life or death “

I read the review, a couple of comments. I went to the Portland show. I liked the show. I thought most of the idols were great but I remember David Cook. (BTW where was she sitting, because I remember looking at his face when he was singing, I guess you can’t account for some people) He is playing the guitar, the rhythm guitar, as he is the lead singer. I have forgotten what the other idols sang that night and to me it was like they were all opening acts. I would go see David Cook again in a heartbeat. Sorry Cindi doesn’t get it.

Note to self: don’t diss DC in a review.

Cindy, I liked your review. It offers a different perspective that is out of the norm, esp. you thinking Chikezie and Syesha were the best. Thanks for sharing your take on the concert.

I guess if you donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t like a certain performer, you listen differently and see things differentlyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’like the glass if half empty.

I would be less inclined to question someoneà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s motives if they happen to not like the Idol that I like.

Well, The way I see it, You can say a review is biased without questioning the person’s motives. When someone is a fan of anybody, his view will be skewed in favor of that person, and possibly, just possibly, against others, if there is a sense of competition. That’s just a fact of life.

I think I can safely say this is a biased review, there’s nothing wrong with that – it’s an opinion, no one expects it to be fully objective. It’s no slight against the reviewer to say that she’s biased – I’m biased too, I think most of us are.

Personally, I like it when the reviews qualify the opinion by saying if and who they’re a fan of, I just think it puts things in a better context for the reader. But obviously, that’s not a requirement, only a personal preferance.

I hope that wasn’t too boards on board, mj. Sorry if it was.

OMG that was hilarious! I’m thinking about changing my username to
crotch_enhancer!

Honestly, I love Cookie but I really enjoyed reading from someone who doesn’t get him. Diversity makes the world go round.

Funny comments indeed. lol nice review.
Posting this for a friend:

The concert was great and they all sounded so much better live, it was amazing.

I agree with the Chikieze comments. Great way to start the show, I think he’s a better performer than other runner ups.
Ramiele broke his energy though. I didn’t like any of her songs. It was very karokish.
Michael was very good. I don’t think he was one of the best. He chose a very good song to open his set that energizes everyone, but i think his best moment was It’s All Wrong But It’s All Right, I don’t think he sounded as good in the other 2 rock songs.
KLC, was so for forgettable i actually forgot her when I was writting this.
Carly had the best vocals of the nigh, imo. But that’s the only thing she has going on for her. Cindy is right, she needs to find something unique about her. She doesn’t stand out.
Brooke was also my favorite from the first set, but she’s also my favorite from the group, so I’m bias. I was amazed with 1234. She’s fantastic and so true to herself.
Jason was one of my favorites during the show but his set was fast and it’s like he only has one song, the 3 sounded pretty much the same. I think he only knows that style, and it’s ok, he can have a future singing only that style, but for me it gets boring, it was more forgettable than I wanted it to be. And I couldn’t understand a word of what he said. But he is so pretty.
Syesha was amazing. She, along with Carly had the best vocals of the night. She deserves beeing #3. She needs to improve her presence stage, but that goes with experience and time. Listen was one of the 3 best moments of the night.
The Davids were the best of the night. I think they are clear in a different league, if you ask me. And they’re so different, it’s impressive. The younger one has such a beautiful and magical voice and his set allows him to show the best of that voice. What a true talent. He still makes those akward and weird moves while he’s singing. I think he needs some lessons on how to “be” on stage, but he’s so young you know he’ll only get better.
Cook has a very rockish set, I liked when in the show he did First Time Ever I Saw Your Face or Little Sparrow cause he showed the beauty of his voice. But here he doesn’t go that route and choose to be very rocker. I think when it comes to stage presence he’s better than all the others combined. He owns it. Billie Jean was the moment of the night, but it’s the only song that allows him to show his powerfull voice. IDWMAT was the weakest ling. Why is it there?

The crowd got really lowd for Archie but was louder when Cook entered the stage. I think overall it was louder for Cook, but after SBM Archie got the longest ovation. But seeing that Cindy thought it was louder for Archie, maybe it depends on where you are. The difference is not all that obvious anyway. But the applause-o-meter is not my best skill.
Other than the David’s I think Syesha got the loudest applause with Listen and Michael during his set.

The final group song was funny and maybe a good way to end it. I wish it was another song though.

DC always says that the best advice he ever got was from his dad who warned him that if everybody in the world is loving you, OR if everybody in the world is hating you, you must be doing something wrong. Diversity makes the world go ’round, indeed! A rocker who didn’t kick up any antagonism? That would be no rocker at all.

Sounds like you had a great time! Thanks for the review.

Having said that, I find it entirely possible that Toronto loves them some Archie. Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just the way it swings in some cities.

For having gone to the AI show last year as well, and hearing the crowd really respond the best to Jordin, I think it’s safe to say that the AI crowd in Toronto in general prefers or responses better to pure vocalists like Archie. Syesha got a very good response in Toronto, too. That being said, the AI crowd in Toronto is very quiet and polite – I’ve ranted about this last year. This year was certainly more lively, but it still tame in comparison to any other show I’ve been to. Many were seating, even in the first few rows! But I’d venture to say that most of the floor was standing up. I’ve always hoped that the idols know that the crowd is not sitting down because they don’t love them, it’s because of the nature of the show and the diverse group of people watching it.

The “applause-o-meter” – that term makes em laugh – was louder for Archie in my section, too (floor 3rd row). David Cook got a loud reception as well. And it’s funny how all of our perspective of things can differ – I didn’t see David Cook as being angry at all. I saw him as being intense and into what he was doing. He sings rock songs, and he gets into the music, so of course he’s not gonna have a big cheesy grin on his face while he sings!

Not going to blast Cindy for having a biased opinion…as someone else said..most of us do. In my totally biased opinion DC was, is and will always be the star of the AI show, tour et.al…by a wide mile.

The only thing that bothers me about this one and others I’ve seen is the applause-o-meter comments suggesting that Archie is more popular. I wouldn’t be surprised a bit if Archie DID get louder applause, at this and every other venue. The crowd that goes to an AI concert is very much the demographic that I would expect to love Archie (and what’s not to love really).

DC however, I think, has a much bigger demographic of fans, many, many who would not in a million years even consider attending an AI concert. I adore the man, but I didn’t buy tickets to the show because I couldn’t stomach the thought of sitting through a 3 hours cheesefest for a few songs from DC. (Now, if ticketmaster opens up some fabulous seats the day of…that may change cause the videos so far have been freaking amazing)

I think the vast majority of DC’s fans fall into the same category and we’ll see their level of support in record sales…not high-pitched sqeals. Mileage and all…

Crotch-enhancer!!! Now that was freakin hilarious!!! I spat sprite-zero over my key board! And 5 loud rock songs?….what were the other 4 besides My Hero”?

Hey different strokes. Every reviewer is biased in some way and Cindi obviously doesn’t like DC…not everyone will/does…no biggie.

The review was okay..I’ve read “funnier” ones.

The rest, well, David better get used to different opinions cause thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s what heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s gonna get for the rest of his very long music career. I for one adore him and am so looking forward to anything he will share with his fans. Oh that didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t sound right, did it? Everyone is entitled to her own opinion and nobody is forced to buy tickets or albums, ya know.

ITA. I adore Cook but I enjoyed the review as well. LOL. It’s okay if some people don’t like Cookie. As long as I do and enough people like him so that he can put out many records, I’m good.

Ew about the crotch enhancer. I need to go bleach my brain now. Thanks a lot, Cindy! ;-P

Oh, and Balance, I’m one of those DC fans who is not going to the tour too.

The only thing that bothers me about this one and others Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve seen is the applause-o-meter comments suggesting that Archie is more popular. I wouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t be surprised a bit if Archie DID get louder applause, at this and every other venue. The crowd that goes to an AI concert is very much the demographic that I would expect to love Archie (and whatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s not to love really).

DC however, I think, has a much bigger demographic of fans, many, many who would not in a million years even consider attending an AI concert. I adore the man, but I didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t buy tickets to the show because I couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t stomach the thought of sitting through a 3 hours cheesefest for a few songs from DC. (Now, if ticketmaster opens up some fabulous seats the day ofà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦that may change cause the videos so far have been freaking amazing)

I totally agree with you. I totally respect everyone’s opinion, and welcome fresh perspective on the shows. Of course that doesn’t mean I agree with everything, but yeah, ymmv and all that good stuff.

I especially agree with you about the AI crowd, and who goes to shows. I know of quite a few DC fans who won’t go to a show because it is a AI show.

I always enjoy reading reviews. Thanks Cindy and Leome. I don’t expect every reviewer to like the one I liked but my guy placed 8th so I guess it’s harder when so many people like DC. I’m sure my review will be biased for Michael, DC, and Carly and not so much for Ramiele, Syesha, and KLC. :laugh_tb:

DC however, I think, has a much bigger demographic of fans, many, many who would not in a million years even consider attending an AI concert.

I actually thought this exact thing yesterday. Not only is DCs demographic less likely to go to the AI shows, it’s also less likely to scream at the top of their lungs for hours. With that in mind, it’s all the more remarkable to me that so far most (somewhat objective) reviews say the Davids get comparable applause, most stating that Archie’s is higher pitched, but not necessarily louder.
Most of all, I find the thing a little ridiculous, because this is not a competition anymore for the Idols, and yet for some fans it seems like the competition will never end.
For that reason, I can’t wait for this tour to be over and each of the Davids to stand on their own, and not in relation to each other.

Oh, and Balance, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m one of those DC fans who is not going to the tour too.

Well if I could’ve gotten to Chi-town and gone with MJers I would’ve loved going to the tour. I want to see MJ work her stuff to see how she gets such great pics and vids! But since I couldn’t work it out to go with them, I have no real interest in going. I like both Davids and Jason but I really dont think I could sit through everything else. AI5 is still the only show I’ve been to – mainly because of Elliott – but I was also a fan of most of the top 10. I’ll be buying whatever my fave three from this year put out I’m sure. I’m waiting to see DC on a solo tour!

just a cute little vid, this is before the concert and Archie waves from the press room. He kinda of hops up at the window sill like he’s gonna try to break out a there and jump through the window. We was all like I cant come down there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng17js03bcg

For the first time in my life, I thought about going to an AI show, mostly because of DC, but also because I’d say that I’d be psyched about seeing more than half of the lineup (Chikezie, MJ, Carly, Brooke, and Jason, plus I’ve heard that DA’s voice is great live, even if he’s not my cup of tea). Testing the waters with friends/relatives, I got two basic reactions: (1) Ha! No way I’d go to an AI concert, even though I do like Cook. (2) I like Cook, but no way that I’d spend three hours surrounded by screaming tweens. So, yeah, I think that there is a possibility that a chunk of DC’s fans are holding back for the solo tour.

That said, I suspect, given the reviews I’ve seen, reports of fan reactions, and the numbers of DC fans waiting at the buses, that plenty of the tickets that have been sold to date are because of DC. (Not saying that there aren’t plenty of tickets sold because of others on the tour—just that the success of the tour to date is at least partly because of him.)

For the first time in my life, I thought about going to an AI show, mostly because of DC

ITA…I was only even vaguely aware there even WAS an AI concert before DC came along. The few people I know who are going to the concert are going just to see DC. (I actually know a couple of people who plan to go only to the last half of the show)

I certainly did’t mean to imply that DC doesn’t have plenty of fans at the show…just that those fans are the tip of a very large iceberg.

DC however, I think, has a much bigger demographic of fans, many, many who would not in a million years even consider attending an AI concert.

I kinda “accidentally” went to the S2 tour show. This year, I am totally going to see David Cook. I know, it’s a cheesy AI tour, but this is my first chance to see him LIVE and I gotta do it! I gotta go to at least TWO shows actually. I must. I so wish I had seen him BEFORE AI, at the bars/clubs he played or a lovely solo acoustic set at a music fest he played. (#*&$#* I HATE that he didn’t let me know he was as close as Tulsa! Sheesh. I will be going to see him on his own tour also, I’m sure. Once more, I like reading ALL the reviews and everyone who writes one is writing her/his opinion, I realize that. I’m looking forward to seeing some of the others now, besides just Cook. “Crotch enhancer” and all! LOL! :eek_wp:

There have def been AI concerts before S7. S5 had a pretty great tour run selling out almost all its shows. S4 did pretty well also. The applause meter thing reminds me of the Hicks/Daughtry applause wars. of years past. Cook won so of course he should get the most applause. It’s just unusual for a runner up to have a fan base that ferent. Archie’s pre teens usually make up a major part of the Idol audience. Although, I’m reading that lots of ahem older fans are showing up this year. In general though popularity on the tour and post idol success match up less well than people might expect.

While it’s tough to read anything but positive stuff about someone you like, the real world (post idol) is brutal so the fans should toughen up. As long as there are no organized e-mail attacks on critics who dare to actually criticize, maybe all will be well.

people are always trying to find ways to find fault in David Cook as if the competition is still going on.

It’s true expectations are higher for the winner. A downside of winning the title.

But on the flipside…people still feel like they have to defend or explain away every negative review of their fav as if the competition is still going on.

I enjoy the diverse recaps. And the crotch enhancer comment was funny.

People are going to cheer for who they like. Sometimes it’s the winner, sometimes not. Daughtry got the loudest screams in the S5 show I went to.

I think the race was pretty tight this year and even though DC won, it wasn’t by a landslide. I’m not surprised David A gets just as much or even a bigger reception at some shows.

Well, this was the weirdest review I have read so far, crotch enhancer?

I think the race was pretty tight this year and even though DC won, it wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t by a landslide.

If 12 million votes is not winning by a landslide, what is? I’m not trying to be difficult, I’m just curious what’s considered a landslide, because many media outlets have called Cook’s win just that.
Whatever it was, it wasn’t a close call, even if that is how the show painted things to appear before the results were announced.

And ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s funny how all of our perspective of things can differ – I didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t see David Cook as being angry at all. I saw him as being intense and into what he was doing.

LOL. That reminds me of the Daughtry thing – “he never smiles!” and the subsequent reports of how many times he smiled during his set on the AI tour. Intense & passionate = angry, I guess?

And Bouffe, if you went to the concert, you TOTALLY need to write a recap.

While ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s tough to read anything but positive stuff about someone you like, the real world (post idol) is brutal so the fans should toughen up.

OMG seriously. Not looking forward to the “omg how could they not love David!!!1!1!1!!!” responses when the first negative album review is published.

Loved that video frogcooke! I think Archie is loosening up! I love how he runs and highfives the fans before going back in the bus also!

For that reason, I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t wait for this tour to be over and each of the Davids to stand on their own, and not in relation to each other.

In my opinion, this review may not have anything to do with Idol competition. Cindy, the author, has to speak for herself on that one. Like I said, I’m not going to question her motives when in reality, I have no idea what she’s thinking.

Having said that, when it comes to Idol competition, the tour is kids play. Just wait until the albums and singles are released. At the same time. I haven’t had a non-ugly fall yet. When Daughtry and Taylor Hicks released their albums in 2005 it was insane. It really made me question why the hell I was bothering to run an American Idol blog.

By mid-November I’m ready to close up shop for reals. I don’t expect this fall to be any different, which is why I’m going to find some other topics to blog rather than Idol. Covering the record releases ain’t fun.

Jolene I meant the race was tight as far as number of fans voting not necessarily votes. David A has young fans and the family vote – not the kind that will power-vote for 4 hours. I think David A is just as loved as DC. JMO.

Crotch enhancer!!! LOL! Um… yeah, that’s just crotch.

I can post about fifty photos right now of David Cook smiling at his concerts, but whatev. If you don’t like him, you don’t like him. More for me.

Awww MJ! I think the fighting is kinda fun.. *dodges your flying fist*

OMG seriously. Not looking forward to the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“omg how could they not love David!!!1!1!1!!!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  responses when the first negative album review is published.

ITA and that’s the kind of stuff that turns potential new fans off.

David A has young fans and the family vote – not the kind that will power-vote for 4 hours.

Even with a ton of fans who do that, it would be REALLY tough for “those fans” to make a 12 MILLION vote differential. And in my experience, outside of internet AI fans, very few people even vote for an hour, much less 4. One of my coworkers said she sent in about 50 text votes for DC on the finale night, and I didn’t tell her that it paled in comparison to my 1000 because she would have laughed at me. Some people still think there’s a limit on votes you can send. I guess because of DWTS. They don’t realize that these shows don’t all work the same way.

Awww MJ! I think the fighting is kinda fun..

I can’t speak for MJ, but for me, the fighting is not fun. Intelligent, reasoned debate is fun, but not the all out fanwars. I lived through the season 5 shit to tell about it (as a Daughtry fan at that – thank gawd I wasn’t a McPhee fan!), and it’s something I don’t WANT to remember. MJ is not lying when she says it was insane.

By mid-November Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m ready to close up shop for reals. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t expect this fall to be any different, which is why Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m going to find some other topics to blog rather than Idol. Covering the record releases ainà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t fun.

That would be a shame, but I can’t blame you for wanting to stay away from the madness.
Since I really have no experience with that stage of the game – what makes the album release that much worse? I’d think that since each one will catch their own niche at that point, the fanbases won’t overlap as much…
I never considered that following an AI contestant would have so many built in pitfalls. I know they can’t come off the show and start fresh – they have built in fanbases and built in haters, but I would have loved for them to get a decent chance and be judged purely on their own merit and their own music.

I commented once but need to again on Cindi’s review. I watched some video of David’s perfomance in Toronto. I am an admitted David fan. Cindi may not have watched you tube as she claims but she sure read the negative reviews of David’s performance. She mimics one of them with the comment on the guitar solo. I guess she felt the need to insult him with the “crotch enhancer” quote, I think she had that one all ready to go. I know not everyone likes the same thing don’t get me wrong, I just have a hard time with the meanness.

Crotch enhancer… too funny, maybe Cook wears a jock strap for protection.
I always enjoy reading the reviews. Jason’s my fav this year, but I still cracked up at the line

I couldn’t understand a word of what he said. But he is so pretty.

Oh Gawd! The crotch enhancer comment literally made me splutter coffee right back into my cup. LOL!! However, as someone who has been in Cookie’s corner since auditions and have paid close attention (hee), rest assured da boy don’t need no crotch enhancer

My first reaction after reading this review was to get hyper defensive, but I chilled and read other’s reactions first. I have only posted here a few times (but am a serial lurker since about the time of Billie Jean – I wish I had found this blog earlier than that – there were other Cookie luvers here!) and didn’t want to say anything I shouldn’t.

I, too, dislike the ongoing competition aspect of this tour, but it seems like it’s nothing new. This is my first year watching AI, so ALL of this is new to me. It hasn’t bothered me when reading reviews, especially from fans, when a particular reviewer is indifferent to and/or dislikes DC’s set; not everyone is a fan (what?? They’re not?!) – but this one (IMO) just seems a bit hostile and personal. The rocker sang 5 rock songs! And the balladeer sang 4 ballads. So there you go. And the poor guy has done everything he can except stand and point at the guitar soloist during Billie Jean. I’m not sure what else he is supposed to do.

I cannot afford to go to the tour, but probably wouldn’t have anyway. Sitting thru 2 1/2 hours to get to 25 minutes of David isn’t worth it (for me). Oh, who am I kidding, if I could have gone I would have. *sigh* I anxiously await his solo tour – and am wishing my life away waiting for November and the “record”.

I canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t speak for MJ, but for me, the fighting is not fun. Intelligent, reasoned debate is fun, but not the all out fanwars. I lived through the season 5 shit to tell about it

I guess I just don’t take the one liners that people throw at each other too seriously. I was actually here then and thought some of it was comical. It’s just weird to me that people would actually get twisted up over this kind of stuff. Now me, I do fret over how my favorite idol’s sales and promotion go. THAT I do take seriously.

By saying that ^ , I don’t mean any disrespect toward MJ because for her she has to do the work of maintaining a respectful and intelligent site along with trying to be completely fair to all opinions. That has to be stressful and while I don’t take the barbs seriously, I know she doesn’t have that luxury.

I typically don’t take the barbs too seriously either (although when your fave is consistently being pounded on – especially when you know it has little to do with the actual Idol, but the fans instead – it can sometimes be hard not to after a while), but the same stuff over and over and over is really boring to read.

For me, fanwars in general are not fun. Comical or not.

But before I get too far into talking about the blog on the blog, I’ll stop.

But before I get too far into talking about the blog on the blog, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll stop.

EEP! I wasn’t realizing how this convo could be steered. I’ll hush too!

Now how bout them idols last night? I bet Michael Johns encouraged DC to wear that crotch enhancer… he’s such a trouble maker.

Oh just another tidbit on why Archie may not of came down before the show… (even if he has press, he usually at least tries to get out to sign autos even if only for a few minutes.)
This was from notingdavid:

” I was at the Toronto pre-show and concert yesterday and although it was so disappointing for the HUGE Archie-dominated crowd that he couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t come down beforehand, he made a point of trying to connect with us even from a 2nd floor window à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  what a guy.

(I thought maybe he didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t come down for security reasons à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  it was their biggest pre-show turnout yet, apparently, but the venue wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t prepared for the numbers. Davidà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s security guy came out to check the flimsy barricades, shook his head and said à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“This is terribleà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  and I had to agree à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬’  safety first!)”

But before I get too far into talking about the blog on the blog, Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll stop.

EEP! I wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t realizing how this convo could be steered. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ll hush too!

That’s OK, I kinda started it by talking about the blog back in Season 5. I have to say, a barb or two is one thing, but opening up the comments everyday and feeling like I’m stuck in Groundhogs Day is another! . And now, I’m going to stop talking about the blog.

My original point is that the competition does not ease up once the tour is over. It gets worse. And the reason for that, I think, is that once the show is over, the fans have a difficult time leaving the competition aspects of the show behind.

The Davids sing in different genres, but for the most part they will be played on the same radio stations and appearing on the same charts. The “my Idol is charting higher, getting more spins” game will pretty much fill internet forums all through the Fall, and beyond.

Now how bout them idols last night? I bet Michael Johns encouraged DC to wear that crotch enhancerà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s such a trouble maker.

LMFAO! That MJ, talk about not being able to win for losing. He just gets that troublemaker moniker everywhere.

Did you see the video of the dance off between MJ and DC? That cracked me up. Oh to be a fly on the wall on that boys’ bus. I bet there are some interesting convos. LOL.

I can’t wait to see the show again in Tampa!! Now that I know where to take my bathroom and beer breaks, I’m all set. Heh.

Now how bout them idols last night? I bet Michael Johns encouraged DC to wear that crotch enhancerà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ heà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s such a trouble maker.

LMAO!!! :thumbup_tb:

EmmaJK wrote:

Oh Gawd! The crotch enhancer comment literally made me splutter coffee right back into my cup. LOL!! However, as someone who has been in Cookieà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s corner since auditions and have paid close attention (hee), rest assured da boy donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t need no crotch enhancer

My first reaction after reading this review was to get hyper defensive, but I chilled and read otherà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s reactions first. I have only posted here a few times (but am a serial lurker since about the time of Billie Jean – I wish I had found this blog earlier than that – there were other Cookie luvers here!) and didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t want to say anything I shouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t.

I, too, dislike the ongoing competition aspect of this tour, but it seems like ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s nothing new. This is my first year watching AI, so ALL of this is new to me. It hasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t bothered me when reading reviews, especially from fans, when a particular reviewer is indifferent to and/or dislikes DCà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s set; not everyone is a fan (what?? Theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re not?!) – but this one (IMO) just seems a bit hostile and personal. The rocker sang 5 rock songs! And the balladeer sang 4 ballads. So there you go. And the poor guy has done everything he can except stand and point at the guitar soloist during Billie Jean. Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not sure what else he is supposed to do.

I cannot afford to go to the tour, but probably wouldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t have anyway. Sitting thru 2 1/2 hours to get to 25 minutes of David isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t worth it (for me). Oh, who am I kidding, if I could have gone I would have. *sigh* I anxiously await his solo tour – and am wishing my life away waiting for November and the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“recordà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ .

So much word to that. I think we must be related! LOL Except that David grabbed me at his audition.
I’ve been an AI viewer ever since Season 2 but never got into all the Idol Madness until last year when I followed every little snippet of info about Blake. And believe me he had his haters as well. All the “fanwar” stuff that goes on doesn’t surprise me. What I do is let it roll right off and rarely respond to the negative posts unless I feel compelled to do so. Arguing with someone who has a diferent viewpoint than me is just pointless. It just brings on more arguing.
With that said, I am so looking forward to David’s album release and subsequent tour! And having seen just about every YouTube of David out there, I feel I can safely say there is no need for a “crotch enhancer”.

Just because David cook won doesnt mean that he always have to get good reviews, to each his own. Just because Archie didnt win doesnt mean that he doesnt deserve praise. There are a lot of Wordnerds who has given Archie rave and started liking him because of how awesome and great he is. We dont expect you guys to like Archie as much as but give him a chance. Archie has been getting rave review from critics too and for us Archie that is all that matters. Archie has been winning people everywhere he goes and converting fans and we Archies are happy about it.
By the way, if you go to the AI forum, there are Wordnerds who also did not give cook a good review in the other concert cities even though they voted for him and still a fan.

David A has young fans and the family vote – not the kind that will power-vote for 4 hours.

I’m sorry but I just had to say the mainreason I voted the whole 4 hrs for DC was to try to counteract the “power voting” that was at least rumored and even acknowledged in one interview I saw, going on for DA.

I personally don’t understand why they don’t limit the number of votes per person/household.

Cindi, thanks for your review. You most certainly have the right to your opinion. I did think a couple of things you said were a little mean-spirited. I am obviously a DC fan, but I enjoyed DA’s set too at the concert I attended.

I don’t blame MJ for wanting to close up shop this fall. I was a lurker during the S5 fanwars and it was rough. I also don’t expect things to be any different this fall with the continuing “Battle of the Davids” that some members of both fanbases like to keep going. “Archie got the loudest screams and the most applause! He’s the best!” “Well, Cook won in a landslide therefore he’s the best and has the biggest, most diverse fanbase!” Unfortunately, for some fans the competition will never end because they really don’t want it to end. These things really don’t matter all that much in the grand scheme of things. You could get the loudest screams and squeals on this summer tour and still not sell a lot of albums come fall. Cook may have won in a landslide, but so did Taylor Hicks. We know how things turned out there.

I’m a Cook fan myself, but I don’t expect everyone to love him or his music. I can’t bring myself get worked up over every less than favorable review of him on this tour, whether they’re written by a fan or a media critic. They’re entitled to their opinion.

Haha. Well thanks for that recap, I love hearing/reading about everyone’s show/experience.
And I can tell you are not a Cook fan and thats ok with me. However, as someone who has been following this man (not literally) for the past 6 months, I can guarentee, that is no enhancer. That my friend, is pure Cookie.

I frequently lurked through S5, and got a kick out of the snarky posts. Some of the McPhee comments brought tears to my eyes! I don’t get the rivalry, though. I thought Taylor earned the win but I liked Tay, Chris & Elliott’s music equally.
Cleaning up & deleting the overly emotional posts must have been a chore, that year.
I see a lot of prefences between the Davids, but the competiveness of the fans seem rather tame. I think that’s due to their respect for each other.

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Also, I shouldn’t have to say this again, but here I go:

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This was funny to hear, not your typical Archie fans… lol From Rickeys:

One last thing: There were 2 regular-guy-type guys sitting behind me geeking out completely without shame. One guy was playing the AIR DRUM during Archieà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s set (can you imagine?), and the other was closing his eyes, smilinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢, nodding, groovinà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ to the music like he really was listening to the Foo fighters. I found it hysterical.

Those darn AI losers. Failure to conform to order of elimination in real world success is not acceptable. Fortunately, most years that isn’t a problem. I didn’t know Archie was allowed an regular type guy fans. I keed, I keed.

haha yeah, I heard that unless your a teen or grandma you arent allowed to like Archie…. LOL

/sad attempt at humor

Lol, how dare those audience don’t conform to AI results! A video of fans trying to catch glimpse of idols.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYOxnBtGes0

i was there and i would say the crowd that came for the signing b4 the concert were mostly archies! so many archie fans there!

I have to wonder why people care about the applause-o-meter. Sure, it’s great to have your favorite well-received, but what exactly does it prove? I’m not sure if it proves anything in the long run if we’re trying to predict future “success.” Not all the faves on tour end up favorites with radio or consumers. It’s really a crap shoot. And as far as I’m concerned, more applause does not equal “better” no matter who gets it. Taste is subjective, after all.

So yeah, I don’t see the point in the applause-o-meter. In fact, I could have done with a little LESS screaming during SOTR in Chicago.

In fact, I could have done with a little LESS screaming during SOTR in Chicago.

Sorry, PJ!

Is he wearing something like a à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“crotch enhancerà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  like Constantine? Because it is especially obvious during à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“time of my lifeà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  when he doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t have a guitar.

Now that is pretty priceless. Hehehehehehe. Ummmmm……hmmmmm.

All genital-assistance aside, I am loving the Chikezie love. What I’ve heard of his “So High” cover has been very nice.

I have to say, a barb or two is one thing, but opening up the comments everyday and feeling like Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m stuck in Groundhogs Day is another! .

Awww… MJ. I’m afraid I’m a contributor to this misery. I’m sorry. I’ll do better.

I have to wonder why people care about the applause-o-meter.

Why indeed???? In the grand scheme of things, who cares?

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not sure if it proves anything in the long run if weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re trying to predict future à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“success.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Not all the faves on tour end up favorites with radio or consumers.

Example #1 – Lewis, Blake

(I still love him though. )

Look at 3:42-3:43 of the video at

http://youtube.com/watch?v=wVqNaZBd4bI

Cook does not need to “wear” a crotch enhancer.

Someone wrote, “Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not sure if it proves anything in the long run if weà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢re trying to predict future à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“success.à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  Not all the faves on tour end up favorites with radio or consumers. ”

Blake was the favorite in s6
Taylor was the favorite in s5
Bo and Constantine were favorites in s4

Look at 3:42-3:43 of the video

OK, we’re totally not going down that road here. The idea that DC would wear a crotch enhancer is a silly one–good for a few lolz. The details and/or proof aren’t necessary.

That’s a subject to dissect at your fan sites, thanks very much.

Sorry, PJ!

LOL. No worries. I’m just gonna have to see JCas in a small intimate venue, methinks. You’re welcome to join me if it it ever happens in the Chi-town metro area.

Example #1 – Lewis, Blake

(I still love him though. )

As do I, re: Blake.

Example #2 – Pickler, Kellie

I remember SO many people saying she was their bathroom break. Look at her now.

While it may be true that different cities will respond differently to the individual Idols you are not supposed to be basing the review on the crowd’s response. I saw the videos from Toronto and I thought David Cook put on a very good performance. It is obvious when a reviewer makes such statements as monotonic and tries too hard and then goes on about how Archie rules the stage that they are an Archie fan. Reviews are supposed to be unbiased and it is obvious that this one isn’t. I saw the show live in St. Louis and I thought both Davids did very well. I felt all the Idols performed well. I gained a new respect for each one of them as performers.

I can ignore harmless online fanwars because it’s natural to want to see your favorite come out on top (and believe me come November I WILL ignore it all), but to me, when you bring a sign to a venue threatening someone or spam/harass an awards show because your favorite didn’t get a nomination that to me is crossing a line. I had read on TWOP the other day an Archie fan said right to Archie’s face that they “hate Cook”. Those examples to me are crossing lines way past online jabs and more of an example of a fanbase not being able to conform to the results.

Those examples to me are crossing lines way past online jabs and more of an example of a fanbase not being able to conform to the results.

And I’ll bet you can find examples of cook fans doing the same kinds of things. And if Cook had lost, DITTO.

We aren’t going to be generalizing or stereotyping fanbases in this thread. It’s already crossed the line a few times…

Example #2 – Pickler, Kellie
I remember SO many people saying she was their bathroom break. Look at her now.

That is sooooo true. She was MY bathroom break! I’m still not a huge fan of her singing (y’all know how I love country!) but she is a natural with her comedy. I’m happy for her success.

And Bouffe, if you went to the concert, you TOTALLY need to write a recap.

I will!

I will!

YES PLEASE!!! .

By mid-November Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m ready to close up shop for reals. I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t expect this fall to be any different, which is why Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m going to find some other topics to blog rather than Idol. Covering the record releases ainà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t fun.

That would be a shame MJ as your site is the BEST AI blogging going…what if we promise to be “good”?

Reviews are supposed to be unbiased and it is obvious that this one isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t.

I don’t think any review is completely unbiased. Even “real” critics have their faves (or aren’t fans of the show at all, in which case it really sucks when the music reviewers of publications are the ones sent to review the AI tour, and not the TV person, or whatever.).

But in the case of a FAN review, which I assume this is, I surely don’t expect those to be unbiased.

Just weighing in – fan wars will not do your favorite any good.

I like DC and I like rock music – so I probably will buy his music when it is released.

I think Archie has a wonderful voice – but it is not generally the type of music I buy. However, he seems a nice guy – and if I like what he releases even just a little bit – I’d want to buy it – it’s only 99 cents – so why not. But if there’s a fan war going on – and I see nastiness about comparisons of sales – then why would I want to buy it.

Let’s respect them as musicians and appreciate that they work in different genres. By necessity, one will sell more on the first record. I won’t make any predictions as to who it will be. I think and hope that they both have long careers ahead of them.

Ha – I’m an idealist – I guess that’s not going to happen – but folks give it a chance so that I don’t have to choose sides.

That would be a shame MJ as your site is the BEST AI blogging goingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦what if we promise to be à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“goodà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ?

LOL Layla. I’m not going to give up on Idol entirely! I’m just going to find some other distractions… .

I hope you change your mind MJ. This is by far the best blog site. I would be lost without this

Well Cindy, your review certainly started a big ol’ discussion! Good, I say. MY OPINION is that reviews or recaps of the shows do not HAVE to be unbiased, say something nice (or mean) about every performer, or meet any other requirements of anyone reading them. I think that the reviews/recaps posted here are the opinions of the people who saw the specific shows and then write the reviews. Aren’t they? I sincerely enjoyed reading Cindy’s review, as I have most all of the others on mjs. If I don’t like one, I don’t have to finish it or comment or do or say ANYTHING about it. I have a sense of humor, for goodness sake, and I am still laughing about the “crotch enhancer” comment! I also liked the comment someone else made about “I’m usually watching Cook’s face when he sings…where were YOU (Cindy) looking?” BWHAHAHAHAHA! Also all the discussion about who has what type demographic in his fan base – well we don’t really KNOW, do we? I know where I fall in demographics. That’s all I KNOW. Who cares anyway? What does it matter? AI S7 is DONE. We move on from here, as do the artists. Go to a show or not, buy an album or not. That’s what I’ve always done. Let’s not be tacky and just downright mean, to these folks on tour or to each other. Yeah, no wonder mj likes to close up later when the albums start coming out…sheesh.

I agree everyone is entitled to their own opinion but this recap (and she even said nice things about my #1) wasnt funny and snarky like for instance Baxters that truly did make me laugh. A few remarks were put up to be mean I think rather than funny? Most comments I found to be laughing at the recap rather than with it but I did find it an interesting read.

And MJ – I sure would miss all of this sooooo much if it wasnt around. First thing in the morning I come here for the past few months – what has happened to me? Anyhow I love it here even when I dont agree or someone disagrees with me or even when I have been modded – I try really really hard not to let that happen anymore though.

Crotch enhancers! Reminds me of S5 talk of “size” LOL

I enjoy reading all the reviews – everyone is entitled to their opinion.

I loved the youtube of David A pretending to jump out the window!

ETA: The S5 fanwars were vicious – some days I couldn’t even read all the crap AND that was after MJ had deleted posts. This site is always the first thing I check after my email! I love keeping up with most all of the idols past and present.

I will repeat: We arenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t going to be generalizing or stereotyping fanbases in this thread. Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s already crossed the line a few timesà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

Newbies, Please read the guidelines first before you post:

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I enjoy reading all the reviews – everyone is entitled to their opinion.

Amen… still wondering why this one recap got people all worked up. Was it the crotch enhancer? (I can’t even type that without laughing… I feel very immature – lol.)

Very few reviews (from a critic or otherwise) can truly be said to be “unbiased.” Even a professional critic may (say) like R&B and dislike country. Such a critic would come in predisposed to like Chikezie and dislike KLC, even if s/he never watched S7 or have any opinions about the AI performers at the outset. A critic with the opposite biases would be predisposed in exactly the opposite way. Similarly, we’ve seen how a reviewer’s general feelings about AI may affect the review, with some of the professional reviews kvetching about the fact that all but one of the songs is a cover when that is what AI does—covers. Given that professional reviewers themselves have such biases, I’m perfectly fine with an amateur AI fan-reviewer having biases. I operate under the assumption that most fans who attend the AI show have their favorites and are predisposed to like that person’s set or to dislike the set of someone whom they didn’t like on the show or whose style of music is not one that they like.

I tend to have more respect for a review that starts out by acknowledging biases (e.g., some of the reviews that MJ has posted that have said, “I went to the concert because I really wanted to see my favorte [fill-in-the-name]“), and I’ve been impressed by reviews that have admitted that “I really didn’t like so-and-so on the show, but his/her set impressed me” or something similar. But as long as the reviewew is honest about his/her reaction, that’s cool. One person’s “Cook looked angry that he wasn’t getting the crowd reaction that he wanted” is another person’s “Cook looked so intense when he was rocking out that song.”

Note to self: donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t diss DC in a review.

Yikes! I will have to remember this when I do mine of David Cook in Manila. lol

ETA: I can’t promise I won’t be looking for (or at) the crotch enhancer, though…

I heart purps.

Cindy is obviously an Archie fan, which is fine, I respect that. People like different kinds of music and can have differing opinions on that music. So why attack David Cook personally? That was just mean. Crotch enhancer indeed! If you’ve seen David Cook at all from the moment he began on Idol until now, it is quite obvious –no enhancement is needed!! That’s all Cook all the time!! But seriously, that doesn’t have anything to do with his singing or his performance. Also regarding the guitar solo, he’s not trying to make anyone think he’s doing any guitar solo. And no one does think that. He’s not pretending anything. People can tell the difference between the strumming that he’s doing and the sounds that they are hearing. Really. People, why can’t we all get along?? There’s room for DC fans, for Archie fans, for MJ fans, for Jason fans. There’s room for all of us and all of their music. The competition is over. Let the enjoyment begin. :biggrin_wp:

I will say straight out that I am a David Cook fan. I have now been to two concerts and at both there was a nice audience reaction to all of the idols with lots of screams for Jason Castro, lots of especially young girl screams for Archie, and deafening roars of approval for David Cook. I was not in Toronto, but it would be very sad if the audience was so biased that they could not appreciate the talent, hard work, and just plain humanity of David Cook who puts his heart and soul into every song. I have to be honest, I was offended by the crotch enhancer comment. Sorry, Cindy. I just couldn’t tell from your very biased review if you were joking or actually making an accusation.

People, why can’t we all get along??

Who is not getting along? Cindy is entitled to her opinion, no matter how “mean” it is. People are entitled to express an opinion here, without being browbeat by the puppies and rainbows police.

In my book–and on my blog, “getting along” means “respect your fellow posters opinions” not “don’t say anything negative about my favorite Idol”. So, please don’t lecture your fellow posters.

Seriously, this is a message for everyone, newbies in particular who are contemplating posting for the first time.

I think I need some bug spray…

LOL pj !

Sumidol – I hope you don’t think I am a stalker cause I don’t understand the myspace stuff, but I clicked on your name and I LOVE your playlist – I am going to be at iTunes later to get some of the songs you have!

dante, come to chat if you have a minute.

Ok. I read the rules. Newbie here. So here it is. I wen’t back to see the performances on You Tube, and the applause and cheers are very loud for both. Canadians were responsive and a very respectful audience to both. Check for yourselves. These kind of comments to me give the wrong impression.

http://lesliejsmith.blogspot.com/2008/07/american-idol-7.html

I wonder whether Cook is indeed angry for Toronto? Apparrently those audience don’t know the definition of rock out.

I hope you change your mind MJ. This is by far the best blog site. I would be lost without this

I second this!

Interesting that you refer to Syesha as genuine.
During one of her “chats” with the CANADIAN audience, she thanked us for our support and votes.
WE CAN’T VOTE.
Sounded like a canned speech to me.
It didn’t matter how well she sang – she lost me with that comment.

Also…want to add:
I DO wish KLC had stuck with her origianl set. Canadians are not mean or spiteful – we would have appreciated God Bless the USA as a song that is important to her. It actually made me think that she thouhgt less of us as a country b/c she didn’t sing it.

I’m not going to stop blogging…just introduce some new topics this fall on top of the record stuff… Sort of the “look a new shiny thing over there!” approach that hopefully will distract peeps from fan wars. .

I haven’t been around much lately, but I stopped by this evening to read this review and I read in the comments that mj is thinking about giving up this blog this fall? Hopefully I didn’t read it correctly, or I missed something. Maybe you are just going to lay low during record release time and then open up again with the new season? Watching Idol just won’t be the same without this blog….

Real Quick, thx Dante – Pj helped me with that, i liked hers

Aww, sumidol. Thanks! I forgot that you asked me about my playlist. I love it when we all share music we love.

Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not going to stop bloggingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦just introduce some new topics this fall on top of the record stuffà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ Sort of the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“look a new shiny thing over there!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  approach that hopefully will distract peeps from fan wars. .

Goody Goody! Whew! This sets my mind at ease.

They’re Canadians remember. They didn’t get to vote for AI so who cares that they liked Archie more than Cookie. (Joking) In Syesha’s defense, she may not know that.

MJ, you should have put a “no drinking coffee while reading this” warning. “Crotch enhancer” almost destroyed my keyboard.

Unabashed Cook fanatic here.

I actually don’t mind the review. If Cindy classifies Magic Rainbow as a loud rock song then it means that the rest of Cook’s set was not going to be good for her. There are certain segments of the public that Cook is NEVER going to reach. That includes music fans who are not fans of rock even in it’s most diluted form. And it’s vice versa with rock fans who for instance will never appreciate even the best polka around.

I’m glad to hear that for certain AI followers it’s Syesha and Chikiezie who stuck. Every single one of them is talented and if they shine to certain people that gives me hope that they’ll have a chance at a good career post-idol.

mj
Jul 27th, 2008 at 11:19 pm
Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m not going to stop bloggingà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦just introduce some new topics this fall on top of the record stuffà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦ Sort of the à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“look a new shiny thing over there!à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  approach that hopefully will distract peeps from fan wars. .

“look a new shiny thing over there!” LOL! I love your sense of humor! That’s one of the things that makes this blog so great! I’m so happy you’re going to put the record info. on here. Thank you for all that you do for us crazy peeps!