We spend the first 20 minutes with a judge's chat where we learned... Simon's been gone for "6 months", he really likes Ryan's "new" hair, Randy & Paula will continue to be useless all seasons long and Kara's life has been changed...
The "theme" for tonight is Top 10 song from the Billboard Hot 100 (since it began)... that you can get cleared!
Jackie Tohn opens the show by jazzercising her way through "A Little Less Conversation" by Elvis Presley. It's spastic and childish and completely ridiculous... don't even get me started on the outfit! Jackie had a chance to stand out in the crowd by picking something hip and cool, but instead she "played the clown" as Simon aptly put it! Top 12 chances? None... I don't even think that'll get her a spot in the WC round.
* what is up with the ginarmous mics??? I am totally distracted!
*apparently we will be chatting with everyones family in the Red Room... I'm already annoyed!
Ricky Braddy reminds me of a Clay Aiken/Elliott Yamin hybrid! His take on Leon Russell's "A Song for You" was far and away the best vocal of the night, but Simon was right on questioning his "star potential"! If this was truly based on talent Ricky'd be the first to go through, but his lack of screen time is gonna hurt him. Top 12 chances? We better see him in the WC Round!
*We get the first claim that this is the best talent EVER (thanks Dawg, but you're way off)
Alexis Grace has a great soulful tone and that was evident on Aretha Franklin's "Never Loved A Man", but I just don't buy her in today's music. Plus I hate her style... she looks like a little girl playing dress up! Kara must have drank some of Paula's crazy juice... "the genie is out of the bottle with you"? what does that even mean? All that said she was by far the best girl of the night! Top 12 chances? She's in... hello Simon gave her the Kelly Clarkson comparison!
Brent Keith was completely forgettable. His choice of "Hickstown" by Jason Aldean was all wrong. The song limited his range and he came off as trying way too hard! Top 12 chances? It's back to the farm for you buddy.
Oh heavens... I didn't think it was possible for anyone to sing a Taylor Swift song worse than Taylor Swift... Stevie Wright proved me wrong! Her rendition of "You Belong With Me" was painful to sit through! She, again, pick this breathy, airy song that didn't suit her voice! I could maybe blame a little bit of it on her nerves... but wow! On a positive note... she looked super cute! Top 12 chances? Not even a little bit.
Anoop Desai made a interesting choice with Monica's "Angel of Mine" and I liked it, but I've definitely heard him sing it better! He had some pitch issues, but they were mainly gelling with the back-up singers (word on the street is that during rehearsals Anoop had to run his song 4 or 5 times because the band kept messing up) I agree with Paula's comparison to Brian McKnight, but totally didn't get Simon calling the song old fashioned and claiming no one knew it (came out in like '96 and was sung by a 17 year old girl... every kid in their mid 20's knows this song) or Kara saying he wasn't capable! Anoop definitely has the likeability thing going for him. Top 12 chances? The 3rd spot will either go to Anoop or Michael Sarver and the other will get a WC pick for the 12... 98% certain!
*where were the back-up singers? and Ricky Minor & the band? weird...
Casey Carlson's attempt at sexy with The Police's "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic" just came off as AWKWARD and campy! With the wink, the posing... oh yeah and the bad sing... wowsers! I'd say I have no idea how she got here, but that would be a lie. Top 12 chances? 7 of the remaining 11 girls would have too become violently ill for the next 4 months and even then they might attempt to bring back someone from the Top 50!!
*Watching Casey's mom continue to prop her up after that... made me very thankful for a family that tells it like it is!
Michael Sarver's cheap imitation of "I Don't Wanna Be" by Gavin Degraw would have sealed his fate to the WC round until Simon (in complete un-Simon like fashion) pander for his vote...what up with that? Simon thinks he "needs a break"... is that what this show is about now? Giving mediocre singers a break? I think Michael should go more the country/soul route (a la Keith Urban)... he's got the voice and look for it. Top 12 chances? Simon may have finagled Michael the 3rd spot over Anoop, but if he didn't? prepare to see Michael in the WC round.
Ann Marie Boskovich wins the prize for most bizarre song choice of the evening. "Natural Woman"? Seriously? She complete missed the boat choosing a song that limited her range and made no sense for her musically. She reminds me of Kat McPhee without the slightly interesting personality! Kara was on the right track suggesting "Love Song"... Ann Marie has a pleasant enough voice, but might have blown her chances with a stupid song choice. Top 12 chances? Alexis sang better last night and will almost definitely get the girl spot over Ann Marie, but I could definitely see her coming back for the WC round.
Stephen Fowler road the Brandon Rogers train right unto the ground with his uninspired take on MJ's "Rock With You". For realz Stephen B-Rod can tell you songs like that get you no where in the semis! Plus the back-up singers were way off! Top 12 chances? None, he could maybe sorta possibly get a shot at the WC.
Tatiana del Toro 100% belongs on Broadway! Her cabaret take on Whitney Houston's "Saving All My Love for You" proves it. She actually got a pretty good voice and could be any crazy character she wants to on stage! The "demeur" Tatitana was creeping me out! Top 12 chances? With the way the rest of the girls performed... she could sneak in or at least gain a WC spot out of it.
Of course, Danny Gorkey, gets the pimp spot! He put the "brooke white" spin on Mariah Carey's "Hero" and it was good... not great, not phenomenal, not "OMG I'm falling out of my chair" spectacular like the 3 diddlies made it out to be! I like the "Lord knows..." note, but still don't get the Danny-hype! I found it interesting that he was one of the only contestants with no crappy background singer! He will be this year's Archuleta... with he squeaky clean image, his message songs and totally judges support! Top 12 chances? Hello? Danny's going all the way... apparently!
Top vote getters... Danny Gokey & Alexis Grace
3rd vote getter... it has to go to either Anoop, Michael or Tatiana (gasp!!!)
My heart is telling me it's gotta be Anoop, but my mind is preparing me for Michael Sarver to take his spot!
If the Captain of the Dawg Pound is to be believe... and this is the best talent EVER? Idol should just pack it up now and go home! But I, for one, will not be swayed by these silly judges... and can only help the next two weeks get better!
Check you tomorrow with the results... a MJ & Carly duet... and maybe a fun group number?? (I always love those!
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