Hello,
This past week had the results with "AI" being cut down from 6 to 5 contestants. The theme was songs by Carole King, a woman who has written some incredible songs.
Here's a couple of my favorites:
This version is kind of lame though, "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow":
As usual the show started out with it's usual hype. Ryan said something along the line of "the best in the nation" of the 125,000 people that started out. Of course, only a fraction of those alleged contestants actually get before the main judges. There's less than a month until probably a very boring finale. As usual "AI" had a feature about the theme, Carole King. Also Ryan's mouth looked weird that whole show, what was going on? Did he recently get a teeth whitening treatment? In a precursor for how terrible Randy was this show, his ghastly sweater sported a large capital R.
6) Jacob Lusk started off the show with "Oh No, Not My Baby". Once he was done, I renamed the song, "Oh No, Not My Ears." Again what is his appeal? He wore extremely ugly clothes, his voice is horrible and he can't dance Again the backup singers saved him and us. If I'd written this this last Thursday as I usually do, I would have begged America to end the national nightmare that's known as Jacob Lusk. JLo said he "killed it". I couldn't have said it better myself Jennifer. He killed that song, there was no hope of resuscitation. A brief snippet of Randy's stupid "critique": "yo...uh", "brought yourself back" and he said Lusk's scatting was "incredible". They pay him how much for how little he says? Lusk: D -, Jackson: F, as usual.
5) Casey Abrams sang "Hi-De-Ho That Old Sweet Roll", an atrociously bad song. This is what I wrote on my notes, "what the hell was that?" I did love the sax solo by the gorgeous blonde. They can bring her back more. Randy was talking about his "home state" of "New Orleans". Randy, the state is Louisiana. Nothing surprises me with Randy anymore. Repeat Randy said to Casey Abrams, "you know what I love?" He used that same phrase at least 3 or 4 times in the show. The great thing Randy, you can just skip those 5 words. You can just tell us what you love! Randy also said, "it's like this song was written for you". Oh boy, do I miss Simon and him actually giving a fair and a honest critique. Steven used "beautiful" again. Casey: D, Randy: F
4) Scotty McDreary sang "You've Got A Friend". A song written by Carole King, but made famous by James Taylor. And a song made boring by Scotty McDreary. McDreary claimed, before he sang, that he was actually going to try and "stretch". It's about time. So what does he do? However he doesn't stretch much, he sings a countryfied version of that song. He was boring and that song couldn't get over soon enough. I just don't understand why he's so popular, damn tweeners. Randy used the following phrase at least twice during the night, "turned the other cheek". Randy doesn't even know what that means obviously. What an idiot. Randy Jackson, the dumbest man in America. He also pulled out one of his more over said comments, "in it to win it". The "barnacle" strikes again. Scotty: C-, Randy: F
3) James Durbin sang "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow". Durbin said about himself he wants to do "as big of a show just being myself". Actually Jacob, that's not a show that we want to see. People keep on praising his singing ability. However is he really a good singer? His voice sounds weak and screechy to me. Repeat Randy said "you turned the other cheek". What is he trying to say by that? How does he not know what that means? Randy also said, "this guy just might win the whole thing". Then Randy finished his hypefest with Durbin was "becoming a superstar". Don't you have to do better than be in the top 5 of a watered down season of "American Idol" to be a superstar? Have you ever heard of the mile high club? Randy is a main member of the mile hype club. It seems Randy hadn't received enough attention as he stormed the stage to hug Durbin. The hype continues to grow at unprecedented levels. Again that hype can't hide how bad this show has become. James: C+, Repeat Randy: F
"American Idol with Pia": C, "American Idol" without Pia: D That's only because Lauren and Haley are still around.
Before she sings, Ryan hypes up the "AI" tour. Tickets are on sale soon! Tickets are $45 and $65, depending on where you sit. Could you imagine paying that much money to see Thia Megia, Karen Rodriguez and Naima Adedepo in concert? Yes, I know I've completely forgotten about those three also. Then in your Top 5, you will get to hear from Jacob Lusk, James Durbin and Scotty McDreary. I can't believe people actually go to that concert.
2) Haley Reinhart (Up 1) sang "Beautiful". She was given the pimp spot, there's no excuses for her. The judges gave her every advantage and she delivered. Haley must realize she's not the producers favorite as she's upping the sex appeal. Can that skirt get any shorter Haley? (I thought her skirt was short, until I saw what Jennifer was wearing. Um, Jennifer?) She could have picked a better song but her voice sounds good. Something was lacking in her performance and she wore too much make up. I do like her personality and I would urge her to dress more conservatively. You don't want to sell your soul to win this show Haley. Thanks to the audience, they booed Randy. Thus I couldn't heard what he was saying. Not a loss, it wasn't anything intelligent. Haley: B-, Randy: F
1) Lauren Alaina (Up 4) sang "I Will Follow" and met Miley Cyrus. That's the same person that Jimmy Iovine said that Lauren sings better than the week before. Jimmy and the judges keep on urging Lauren to take that big old voice out for a ride. It seems she tried this week as Jennifer pointed out how her voice broke. I also liked how she invited that dude up on stage. Only to find out later it was another stupid producer trick. Nigel Lythgoe doesn't want a genuine or spontaneous moment on his show. Anyway "I Will Follow" is kind of a boring song, but Alaina has such a great voice. Randy kept up his string of inane comments. He told Lauren to "throw down the gauntlet" and that she was a "little safe and boring". Randy again, you are such an idiot. Steven Tyler trying to live up to his "America's Sweetheart" designation was up to his usual hype. He said she "manifested light", to "keep shining" and has "character in your voice". Meet the new and even lamer judges America. Grades: Lauren: B, Lame-o Randy: F, Steven Tyler: WTH?
Please "Idol", next Wednesday's show doesn't need to be any longer than a hour.
Now on to the April 28th results show. Again it starts off with hype. Ryan is saying that a lot of people are going to be disappointed in tonight's results. Both Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler have been on People's cover. Let's hope Repeat Randy isn't on a future cover. I can see the cover now, "How the hell does he keep his job?" Thank goodness for the royal wedding, that will be on People's cover for the next 6 weeks. Speaking of which why the hell did the Idols go to English Consulate? I think it was just so they could attempt bad English accents.
Next up was the Idols singing a Carole King medley. Scotty looked very uncomfortable in the midst of all those ladies. Then it was time for the Ford commercial. Next to Randy Jackson that's the worst part of the results show.
Then Crystal Bowersox, the best and most interesting performer from last season, sang. She sang her song "Ridin' With The Radio". Hey Crystal you finally got to sing an original on the Idol stage! As usual she did a great job. I love almost everything about her. She has a great look, a great voice and she cares about the music. I wasn't overly impressed with her debut CD, but I think she has a lot of potential. She'll be around much longer than last year's "winner" Lee DeWyze. Actually I expect to see him back at the paint shop in the next couple of years. Crystal also acknowledged the Idols, she remains very classy.
Looking back now we can see how weak last season's contestants were, they've pretty much all faded into obscurity. When was the last time you heard anyone talk about any of them?
Then a bunch of dumb questions for the Idols. Including Ryan asking Casey who he'd like to perform with? He said Oscar Peterson. I have no doubt that he knows who that is, he spoke in such detail. However I know Randy has no idea who that is. He'll do anything to impress people, of course that comes off as pathetic as it is. I see him getting a list of songs that the Idols will sing. I then see him google all the songs so he can sound like what he knows about.
Also I liked how Jacob talked about how he could sing any part. Um Jacob, really? You can see him destroy two or three songs for only $45 or $65 bucks. Who's going?
Then it's time for the first batch of results with Karen dimming the lights. Why do we have to listen to Jimmy again? They cut to Jennifer Lopez, who's obviously mentally somewhere else. Is she even awake? Ryan said these results were random, which means no announced bottom three. That led to some false drama later.
First of all Haley is safe, thank goodness. Then the judges overpraise Scotty McDreary. One of the judges committed blasphemy, by comparing him to Johnny Cash. Please, he's nowhere in the league of Johnny Cash. And he never will be. False drama alert #1: Ryan reviews what he sang and then made Scotty wait. He brings Lauren up and then he makes her wait. Then it's Casey, doing more of those looks that he thinks are funny. Jimmy's review almost was enough to validate his being on this show. Almost. He stated that Casey doesn't need to growl as the "family dog does not vote on this show". Casey then talks about his "passion for music".
Then there's more teasing about who will be sent home this week. Then one of "AI's" set of 3 minutes of commercials. We come back and Jimmy says that James "can win this thing". Next James and Lauren are safe. I'm glad Lauren is safe, please Lauren go out and kick butt next week. Please don't hold back, you can still win this thing. We are left with Scotty, Jacob and Casey on the stage.
Bruno Mars takes the stage and sings "Lazy Song" which includes the line "hand in my pants". Really? Then the cockroach is safe yet again. Jacob is safe yet again, I'm starting to believe that he can win this show. This season already might produce the worst winner ever, if Lusk wins he definitely would be the worst ever.
False drama #2. Scotty and Casey are the last two who don't know their fate. This doesn't mean these are the bottom two. No the producers are trying to suggest that McDreary might not be safe this week. In all likelihood, he probably had the most votes. I did hold out hope though that McDreary was going home. But no Casey Abrams is going home. That's good as he had run his run. I've got bored of his sthick.
If you never watched this show again I wouldn't blame you. I must be a sucker for the hype as I'll be watching this show for the rest of the season. However I still haven't watched "The Voice" yet.
themusicaddict
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