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'Idol' Thoughts Week Two: The Guys
Well despite the fact that Madonna showed up for jury duty at a Beverly Hills courthouse yesterday and was sent home shortly after arriving - for anyone paying attention, I am still on jury duty! It's day five of an estimated fourteen days. How did I get this unlucky? Well, lets put it this way. I'm no Madonna.
Sitting here watching "American Idol" at least takes me out of thinking about all those rial facts and figures running through my brain. So, indulge me as I yet again break down tonight's performances. Right off the bat I have to comment about the fact that this week the contestants are being asked to talk about "something we may not know about them." Um hello. We have only seen these people 3 or 4 times in the last few weeks we don't know ANYTHING about them.
From the last spot last week to the first spot this week - Up first was Aussie Michael Johns who bores us with his "something you didn't know about me" rhetoric about tennis. The first thing I notice is that he is wearing a wedding ring. Have I just not been paying attention up till this point and not know he was married? Last week he pulled off a great performance that reminded many of the late Michael Hutchens (lead singer of INXS). This week tackling Fleetwood Mac's "Go Your Own Way" put him behind the curve. While Randy and Paula both thought he was consistent and sound decent. Thankfully, Simon brought it back to reality and told it like it really is when he told Michael it was, "by far your weakest performance of the whole competition."
Jason Castro again busts out his guitar for his performance. It takes a brave sole to multitask like that on a stage where he knows 25 million people are watching.
There has been much debate on message boards about whether or not playing instruments hurt or help the contestants. For Jason I think it helps. I hope he doesn't listen to Paula's advice and leave the guitar at home next week. Did Simon convert to Judaism when he called Jason's performance "shmaltzy." For those non Jews I'll translate. Schmaltzy (adj.) Sentimental; corny. Not to be confused with Schmaltz (n.) Chicken fat:
Over the last month or so I had been researching all the Top 24 contestants that the spoiler list revealed. I forgot until I saw tonight's show about the cheesy Youtube videos I watched of an A Cappella group called Chapter Six. It was like watching a group straight out of the 1950's standing around singing in their letterman's sweaters. As I'm watching the show tonight, I'm horrified to learn that Luke Menard was the guy in that group. I had forgotten all about it. I'm trying to forget again. He is so darn cute how could that be the same guy! Ryan Seacrest makes a rare funny when he calls him "Dawsons Creek."
I reserve the right to say anything about Danny Noriega for fear I may insult a certain group of people.
Anyone who thinks Robbie Carrico needs to lose the long hair and embrace his former boy bander self stand up and be counted. Sure he can sing "Hot Blooded" but can he sing "Bye, Bye, Bye", "I Want It That Way", "Give Me Just One Night" or dare I say something from New Kids On The Block! Come on Robbie show us your bubble gum pop side.
Watching David Hernandez perform I'm struck with the realization that so far this season I have not seen once person who looks, acts or sounds like a star. His performance was good but its not like watching Justin Timberlake or Marc Anthony work a stage. Note to self: Remember to ask my gymnastics here to do a cart wheel on the red carpet at the Top 12 party.
All I have to say about Jason Yeager is... CHICKEN! He should have taken a chance on the guitar.
Clearly this is the point in time where the show is running ahead and they need to stretch. Is Ryan really still talking to Jason?
I've zoned out from watching Chikeze and am instead more interested in a link to a video of a 3 year old on YouTube trying to explain the plot of "Star Wars." Two million people have already watched it so I guess its pretty funny. Since I've never seen "Star Wars" I didn't quite get it so I zone back into Chikeze. I guess it was good because he got all positive comments from the judge.
FINALLY someone who looks and sounds like a star. Bravo to David Cook for rocking it out. I'm sure he will get ripped to shreds for his guitar riffs since this is supposed to be a singing competition. For once, I don't agree with Simon that he has no charisma. My only suggestion is that he lose the rocker comb over, embrace the fact that he is actually going bald and shave his head bald!
David Archuleta gets tonight's "pimp spot." Clearly already a fan favorite its not like this kid needs the extra push. His performance of John Lennon's "Imagine" prompted Randy to remark, "That's one of the best vocals I've ever heard on this show." If I can make a bold prediction now I'm going to say based on his vocal prowess combined with his young fan base this kid will win "American Idol" season seven. Having said that, I keep thinking: Who is going to buy a David Archuleta album? Give him a Disney Channel show and that's something I bet his young fans would watch. How about a role in "High School Musical Three?" I'd be truly surprised if he wins to find him putting out some mega selling album.
Predictions: Jason Yeager and Luke Menard - same as last week.
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