Alright..I know you've all been waiting patiently, longing for my thoughts about this week's Idol happenings...so here we go... (and forgive me for not remembering names - that's not my strong point. Don't worry - I'm GREAT at describing so you'll know who I'm talking about).
Let's start with the bad stuff. I'm torn about Alexis getting ye olde boot in the booty. I mean, the girl is great. I remember her in the first batch of 12 - she was the only one that we knew for sure would be going into the top 12. She was 'DOPE'. So why in THE WORLD did she pick a sacred tune? Why oh why did she take that sacred tune and drag it along like a broken toy on a string? Jolene should only be sung at one tempo and by only one specific bleach blonde...*sigh* And then, to make the situation worse, the judges tell her that they will consider saving her based on her 'Goodbye' performance...no fair! Having to sing that song, she was doomed before she even opened her mouth...and then she opened her mouth...and it was WORSE than the night before! Alexis, Alexis, Alexis...or Allison, as Randy liked to call her. (How embarassing was THAT??)
And since we're talking about the bottom, I absolutely believe Michael should have been standing there with her. IN FACT, I could have sworn he would go home last night because technically, she's better than him. She just picked a horrible song to sing which helped him stick around for another week. But I think we all know that there are key people who were not absolutely going home until they had made it into the top 10 in order to keep the group diverse as possible...the blind guy with the sweet precious demeanor, the rocker chick, the country singer, the girl with the flu...
Speaking of the girl with the flu...
Megan Joy - Can you say ewwww? I still like the quirky sound of her voice but I gotta' ask - was it just me or did her dress give a whole new meaning to 'lift and separate'? I mean, she was so lifted and separated that it looked like she was flat chested so the stage people put an orange on each side to spice things up. I just watched in horror and kept thinking to myself...please stop moving. STAND STILL. Ick. Big time ick. And flu or no flu, she's a weak one. She could go at any time.
Speaking of going at anytime, Lil Rounds. She's still bad in my opinion. Don't get me wrong. I KNOW she can blow. But last night, she BLEW in a bad bad way. And does anyone else have a hard time listening to her talk? I know it's a singing competition, but they should really shy away from lengthy interviews with the ones who's speaking skills are just a step better than nails on a chalkboard (ok, admit it - when you read that, you shivered, didn't you? DIDN'T YOU? I did. Ooooh - do it again. MuFASAH! Ooooh...but I digress) She will be going home soon too if she doesn't get some Mary J. pumpin' pretty darn quickly.
And then that will leave us with just one girl....Allison (I think that's her name...the redhead) She's just great. She's a rocker chick of the truest kind...she really has such a nice raspy edginess to her voice that's very easy to listen to. She is similar to Kelly Clarkson, I think. I could see her going very very far into the competition, but I can promise you - no girl is gonna' win this competition. Not with the kind of musical boy wonder deliciousness competing against them this year! Where oh where do I start...
Oh wait, before I get to the good stuff, there's something I gotta' say - Was it just me or did anyone else feel dirty after Adam's performance of 'Ring of Fire'? I couldn't decide if it was the American Idol version of The Rocky Horror Picture Show or if I had just worshipped satan. In the words of my friend, Muriel -I felt like I needed to bathe in holy water after he got done. Thoughts? The fire video effects didn't help it all... He just creeps me beyond belief and I gotta' tell you I think he thinks quite a bit of himself. Did you see sweet Randy Travis' face after he sang it??? LOL! Bless his heart, he just couldn't find ANYTHING nice to say, so he just laughed ackwardly as he looked away. Poor Randy-Don't worry, all of us watching at home did the very same thing.
So, now that the trash is taken out, on to the ear candy...
Anoop..shoop, a doop, shoop a...oh please, you know you've thought it before. I just happen to be the one who verbalizes what everyone else is thinking...Yes, he did a phenomenal job. And you could tell that Simon saying that he wished they hadn't made it a top 13 by keeping Anoop knocked the little guy down a few notches, which he definitely needed. But then, all it took was one good performance night and he's back up in his wherever he hangs out...Arrogance Land or wherever...Cockyville...I'm Too Sexy Township...wherever. I just don't like him. I don't. Not in the same way I don't like Adam, but once you're in the "Rhonda doesn't like me" boat, there are no subcategories to divide the boat up.
Kris (or Chris)...he sang Garth Brooks' 'To Make You Feel My Love'....no worries Chris, IIII felt it. Yes sir. Whoa, lots of love. He just sang the sweetest, creamiest love song all night. I felt like he swept the love song category. He'll be around for weeks and I hope he does another song like that again! (Ooohh, do it ag...um, anyway)
Scott - I'm gonna' say it. I think someone on American Idol has been reading my blog because they tamed the wild beast. Scott's curly locks were a wee bit shorter this week and had just a touch of a tossled look to them which was a great look. I just felt like the bad hair drew attention to him as the 'blind guy'. The tamer mane allowed his attention to be more 'just like everyone else'. He's got a lot of talent - no, his voice isn't near as strong as the others, but there's something to be said for someone who has to learn his words strictly by listening and memorizing AND learning the notes on the piano AND putting it all together while playing the RIGHT NOTES because he can't ever look down at his hands to make sure they're in the right place. And then he can sing to boot. I thought he blew that Martina McBride song out of the water. He's a musician by all accounts. What a gifted person!
Danny is just amazing. I mean, he seriously is. And I love his moments where he's power-ballading and he sounds like Michael Bolton! He's just awesome...but let's talk about his fashion. He looked like the Crocodile Hunter...or Milton on the Lido deck...not sure, but the jacket was bad...he looked like all he was missing was a pipe and an ascot...and maybe a cocked eyebrow. But when he was singing, I almost didn't notice what he was wearing. That's how good he is.
and finally, Matt. *sigh* Is it because he's a local boy? Is it because he's buttercream icing on the competition cake? I don't know but he is my favorite. I just wish he had the huge selection of fun eyeglass frames like Danny G. and he would be set. Hmmmm...I don't know if he could pull that off though. Better just stick with his pipes and ticklin' those ivories.
Well, that's it for this week. Sorry if it's a little lacking, but today was my very first full day of my Florida Excursion and, well, let's just say I'm ready to cheer on those Sooners...crispified. Any of you Michiganders need a little warmin' up this week with that next round of snow, I'm an all-natural heat source right now. Just come cuddle up next to me. And it's just hard to think clearly and maintain my bounce and sparkle when I'm on fire. I am now going to go lay flat and take out anyone that even thinks about touching me. Muuuuwaaahaaahaaaaahaaaahaaaaaaaaa.
Later Idol Lovers~
Princess of Quite Crispy
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
American Idol: Cheers and Jeers
Well, American Idol is over for this week. I gotta' tell ya' that as far as the girls are concerned, I just don't think they have as much hoowah as the guys this year. The guys, on the other hand, are all that and a bag of bon bons. What they might lack in talent, they more than make up for by being endearing and/or having one heck of a story. They are a powerhouse.
But at week's end, I absolutely agree with Jasmine going home but wish that Jorge had stayed a little longer. I just think he's so sweet...I realize that is completely not the purpose of the competition, but he's so sweet with a pretty good voice.
The girls can be summed up pretty easily...Lil Rounds is the next to go. She's the weakest of the three link chain. Alexis and Allison, on the other hand, make me want to go out and die my hair vibrant red...or at least a big stripe...just to pay homage to two rockin' chicks with pipes to die for. They are MEGA talented and I can't wait to see how far they go. Megan doesn't have NEAR the vocal ability of the other two, but there is something very unique and easy to listen to about her voice. But Rockin' Robin? Are you serious? Just because it was a Michael Jackson tune doesn't mean you should sing it. It's like the color yellow - just because it's been proven to make people happier, doesn't mean it is a color meant to be worn by people of any complexion... no no - yellow is best left to lemons, bananas, and the occasional VW Beetle. Nothing more. And Rockin' Robin should be left in the Wurlitzer where a quarter can order up a dose of nostalgia... and only those that can dance get up and do so.... ackward dancers, including Megan, should stay seated. But like I said, there's something I like about her voice - for her, it's all going to be about song choice.
I REALLY wish Anoop had gone home this week. I think he's waaayyyy too arrogant for the product he's serving up each week. And what is up with that 'power look' he throws out there at the end of every one of his songs...it's sort of 'I'll Be Back' meets 'Ralph Lauren Underwear Ad'...it's just not working for me. Someone should tell him he's not that good. Besides, who in their RIGHT MIND, would touch a sacred tune like 'Beat It'??? I don't care if they salt and pepper it, poor ranch dressing on it and serve it to you on a silver platter. Dude, you do not bite out of that one! What he's missing in his vocals, well, he's missing in his brains too. He's definitely gonna' be next if he keeps that up.
MY Sweet Baboo for this season is, without a doubt, Matt from Kalamazoo. He's a dualing piano player in a bar in Kalamazoo and he has got the blues in every shade of every color. He is all over the place and it just melts my butter...hooowee, I'm getting goosies just writing about it. He's awesome and he's from Michigan, so he's got my vote.
My second favorite is definitely Danny. I love the fact that he's a Christian (Music Minister), PLUS he has a heartwarming (and breaking) story, PLUS he's got vocal ability like no one's bidness. He's a triple-threat. And what is up with all the different glasses? That is just too cool - most men with that large of a selection of any accessory would be considered of the man loves man persuasion...but not him. He totally pulls it off. Which pair he's going to wear each week is as exciting as what he's going to sing. He's just awesome!
And my #3 is Scott. I think it's amazing that he's blind and can play the piano like he does. Plus, I thought he ROCKED on 'Keep the Faith' this week. No, he doesn't have the strongest vocals and he needs to tell the hairdressers to tame the wild beast that is his head full of naturally curly locks...but he gets the 'sooo endearing and actually has some talent to go along with it' vote. I just love to see what he's going to do next - He has one thing on all the others....he doesn't have to 'perform passion'. It just oozes out of him which makes quite a beautiful thing to watch. Yea him!
Michael and Kris - well, hmmm....ok, good luck to them, I guess. Nothing special except that Michael is a 'Rufnek' which happens to be what the student 'spirit squad' at Oklahoma University is called...so that's kind of cool. But that's it with them for me.
And finally, Adam. He just freaks me out. I think it's odd that he wears power eyeliner and just coincidentally sings like a girl too. Don't get me wrong, he's extremely talented. Extremely. He's great. But his freaky deaky outweighs his talent for me. I mean, if I can't even watch him because I'm too creeped out, who cares how great he is, right? Things that make you go....icky.
Well, that's it...Norman is calling for me so I better call it quits for today.
Thanks for indulging me. I'm off to polish my tiara -
*Sparkle*
But at week's end, I absolutely agree with Jasmine going home but wish that Jorge had stayed a little longer. I just think he's so sweet...I realize that is completely not the purpose of the competition, but he's so sweet with a pretty good voice.
The girls can be summed up pretty easily...Lil Rounds is the next to go. She's the weakest of the three link chain. Alexis and Allison, on the other hand, make me want to go out and die my hair vibrant red...or at least a big stripe...just to pay homage to two rockin' chicks with pipes to die for. They are MEGA talented and I can't wait to see how far they go. Megan doesn't have NEAR the vocal ability of the other two, but there is something very unique and easy to listen to about her voice. But Rockin' Robin? Are you serious? Just because it was a Michael Jackson tune doesn't mean you should sing it. It's like the color yellow - just because it's been proven to make people happier, doesn't mean it is a color meant to be worn by people of any complexion... no no - yellow is best left to lemons, bananas, and the occasional VW Beetle. Nothing more. And Rockin' Robin should be left in the Wurlitzer where a quarter can order up a dose of nostalgia... and only those that can dance get up and do so.... ackward dancers, including Megan, should stay seated. But like I said, there's something I like about her voice - for her, it's all going to be about song choice.
I REALLY wish Anoop had gone home this week. I think he's waaayyyy too arrogant for the product he's serving up each week. And what is up with that 'power look' he throws out there at the end of every one of his songs...it's sort of 'I'll Be Back' meets 'Ralph Lauren Underwear Ad'...it's just not working for me. Someone should tell him he's not that good. Besides, who in their RIGHT MIND, would touch a sacred tune like 'Beat It'??? I don't care if they salt and pepper it, poor ranch dressing on it and serve it to you on a silver platter. Dude, you do not bite out of that one! What he's missing in his vocals, well, he's missing in his brains too. He's definitely gonna' be next if he keeps that up.
MY Sweet Baboo for this season is, without a doubt, Matt from Kalamazoo. He's a dualing piano player in a bar in Kalamazoo and he has got the blues in every shade of every color. He is all over the place and it just melts my butter...hooowee, I'm getting goosies just writing about it. He's awesome and he's from Michigan, so he's got my vote.
My second favorite is definitely Danny. I love the fact that he's a Christian (Music Minister), PLUS he has a heartwarming (and breaking) story, PLUS he's got vocal ability like no one's bidness. He's a triple-threat. And what is up with all the different glasses? That is just too cool - most men with that large of a selection of any accessory would be considered of the man loves man persuasion...but not him. He totally pulls it off. Which pair he's going to wear each week is as exciting as what he's going to sing. He's just awesome!
And my #3 is Scott. I think it's amazing that he's blind and can play the piano like he does. Plus, I thought he ROCKED on 'Keep the Faith' this week. No, he doesn't have the strongest vocals and he needs to tell the hairdressers to tame the wild beast that is his head full of naturally curly locks...but he gets the 'sooo endearing and actually has some talent to go along with it' vote. I just love to see what he's going to do next - He has one thing on all the others....he doesn't have to 'perform passion'. It just oozes out of him which makes quite a beautiful thing to watch. Yea him!
Michael and Kris - well, hmmm....ok, good luck to them, I guess. Nothing special except that Michael is a 'Rufnek' which happens to be what the student 'spirit squad' at Oklahoma University is called...so that's kind of cool. But that's it with them for me.
And finally, Adam. He just freaks me out. I think it's odd that he wears power eyeliner and just coincidentally sings like a girl too. Don't get me wrong, he's extremely talented. Extremely. He's great. But his freaky deaky outweighs his talent for me. I mean, if I can't even watch him because I'm too creeped out, who cares how great he is, right? Things that make you go....icky.
Well, that's it...Norman is calling for me so I better call it quits for today.
Thanks for indulging me. I'm off to polish my tiara -
*Sparkle*
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