American Idol Day

So these American Idol reviews might be ending before the season is over with.... haven't figured out how I'm going to watch American Idol while in Taiwan:( Where there's a will - there's bound to be a way!

Was there a theme this week? "Songs that aren't on my iPod?" Remember that contestants end up in the bottom 3 if they sing Sting, The Police, Journey, Foreigner.... any of the sucky groups!

A-List
David Cook - Um... that was pretty kick ass. In a league of his own right now - was that a version previously released by some other band? But pulling out the MJ is worth a vote all by itself.

B-List
Syesha - I've thought she was good for a while and now that she's healthy.... LOOK OUT!!

Michael Johns - Well... it was honestly pretty good except for the fact that his range didn't control the song. Could feel it coming and sho'nuff, was a little flat on the last part but couldn't sing any higher.

C-List
David Archuleta - Despite singing the dumbest song of the night.... he's got a lot of fans voting for him. Not sure his voice would sell a lot of records though. I kind of agreed with Simon's comment "reminds me of a theme park".

Jason Castro - I hate the song, but thought his playing was ok. Nothing great, but not worth going home over.

Brooke White - oops, find the note BEFORE you play the first note. The piano part was honestly pretty crappy. I don't think she's very comfortable on stage so hides behind the piano...

Kristy Lee Cook - picked a sentimental song and was smart in doing so. Only thing missing is the Jet Flyby during the chorus.

Boring List
Carley Simon - if you're gonna sing Total Eclipz of the Heart at least sing the Old School version (rated R for "Really Good"!)

Chikezie - it was ok, he's trying to do the Ruben R&B sound, but isn't pulling it off very well. It was still better than the country Chikezie...

Ramiele - it was better than last week, but still pretty poor. She seems to be a "crowd favorite" though so is probably safer than I would hope for.

Carley might actually in trouble.... who knows at this point. The backup singers were pretty crappy though in my opinion last night. Vote them off! OHHHH - "songs from the year you were born" was the theme. So 1977 for me - I'd have sung I'm Your Boogie Man (KC and The Sunshine Band) or Sir Duke (Steview Wonder), maybe even Margaritaville (Buffet, not the rich one).

Thanks to all for a fun Happy Hour on Monday. Thanks to Jen for the organization efforts and the great cake!