I have already said that I care less and less about this year's American Idol. The remaining people are a bore and the fact that Scott and Anthony are still in the contest but Nadia is not is just wrong. I watched last night, nevertheless. And so... CJD's take...
CJD’s AI take…
Overall observations:
- It was a much better theme this week. It allowed them to strut their stuff much more. But I was still left un-wowed. There is yet to be a performance this year that knocks my socks off. (sorry all you Bo fans! And how exactly was the song he did disco in any way?)
- Is Paula on crack? She has been totally wacky lately.
- Simon seemed tired. He usually has some interesting critique, but he was just off his game.
- Was there anybody that Randy didn’t like last night?
- There seemed to be some problem with the mix levels. Vonzell was quite good, but she seemed to be drowned out by the back-up singers.
Constantine… Singing the Bee Gees’ Nights on Broadway… Loved the all white jacket. I’m not sure what the deal with the mascara was. The judges say it is lame. Perhaps I just love the song, but I didn’t think he did that bad.
Scott Savol… Singing Everlasting Love… Best song in weeks. Of course, that is not saying much. He is totally out of his league. Can you imagine EVER buying a Savol album? And where did Seacrest’s “Scotty the Body” come from? It seems insulting at best.
Carrie Underwood… singing Donna Summer's version of
MacArthur Park … one of my favorite songs… I’m not sure she is the brightest light bulb on the Christmas tree. She called MacArthur Park good “despite the words” – some of which she forgot… again! Here are the lyrics. USAToday.com’s reviewer said her comment was “vacuous… I'm sure Jimmy Webb, one of the world's pre-eminent songwriters, must have enjoyed that review … Someone left her brain out in the rain.)"
Fedorov… Singing Tavares' Don't Take Away the Music… OK. He did OK. (I still think he is cute!) But honestly, didn’t you think, “Couldn’t somebody please take the music away from this boy!”?
Anwar… His version of September by Earth, Wind & Fire was better than the painful songs he has selected previously. I’m not sure it will save him, however.
Bo… So how is this song disco?
CJD Predictions
Best performance of the evening: Carrie
Weakest performance of the evening: Savol
Who should be in the Bottom Three: Scott, Anthony, Anwar
Who will be in the Bottom Three: Scott, Anthony, Anwar
Who should go home: Scott (if for no other reason then his
general performances)
Who will go home: Anwar
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