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 | Collins: I actually thought the fellas were a bit stronger, this week. It'd be hard for a few of them to be WORSE, but...overall, a fine night. |
 | Heart: I absolutely agree! They were better this week, and I think we finally had our first "Wow Moment" out of the top guys, this season! | |
| Collins: Though, I'm SURE we'll disagree on which moment that was, Julie... |
 | Funk: There were THREE really good performances, I thought. But, hey...let's get to it. There's a lot to say about these cats! |
THE IDOL EXPERTS ON...THE TOP 10 GUYS
Michael Johns
Performed: "You Can Go Your Own Way" by Fleetwood Mac
| Collins: I thought he was pretty horrible, actually. Shaky, shouting, off-key. If the biggest argument for him being frontrunner is that he's dependable, I can turn it around and say that it's his biggest FLAW. I know exactly what I'm going to get from him every week, and it's going to be hard for Mr. Johns to TRULY wow us. Covering Fleetwood Mac was a fine idea, but he SUCKED it up, in my opinion...he'll be safe, even if it was a tad mediocre. He's probably got enough fans by this point where it just won't matter. |
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| Heart: He's ALWAYS good, Clyde. You can really count on him for a good performance, and you can really see age making a difference in his case. That consistency comes with maturity. | |
| Collins: Does maturity also bring sub-par vocals? He was off, admit it. The judges are SO SCARED to badmouth him that the worst they could do was Simon calling it "coasting." Come on. He was bad, tonight. |
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| Funk: It was...alright. Didn't do much for me, didn't make me hate him. |
Jason Castro
Performed: "I Just Want to Be Your Everything" by Andy Gibb
| Collins: These two going first will hurt Castro more, but...anyway, I think he did a much better job with his song than the judges did. I still don't expect the world from him, and a solid performance is forgiveable! I agree that we SHOULD see him without the guitar next week, just for fun. But, yes...he was just fine. Nothing that will blow the roof off the building, but to the right people, this will stand out. Andy Gibb is wonderfully ironic, and he made a potentially disastrous song choice work. I mean, the Gibb boys are hard to pull off, convincingly! It was a GOOD choice. THERE, I said it. |
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| Funk: I'm a huge BeeGees fan...and by huge, I mean...moderate. I still like him! He's a little "squeaky," but I don't think it was a Go Home Performance. |
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| Heart: Aww, I loved seeing his awkward interviews! It makes him so REAL. He was alright, and he's getting more likeable, but his vocals weren't as strong as last week. Ditto on the guitar thing...IF he's here next week. | |
Luke Menard
Performed: "Killer Queen" by Queen
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| Heart: Much better song choice than last week, and definitely one people will remember. But he had a little trouble with the high notes. Face it, he's no Mr. Mercury! I love that he TRIED, though...and it's cool that he's in an a capella group! | |
| Collins: I would say that it was better, but mainly because he picked the WORST possible song last week. On that level, he's improved by leaps and bounds. The problem is, he's just still so BLAND. He tried, sure...but there's nothing more to Luke Menard than a pretty face, and I think he's, once again, in danger of being sent back to Dawson's Creek. The little girls HAVE to catch on that he's lame at some point, right? It really wasn't good. |
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| Funk: Menard's performance was more...fulfilling, this time. I'd say a step up, but it's not enough to save him. I didn't like his interpretation of the song...but, he did alright. Hard to make Queen sound awesome and different at the same time, which is kind of what you have to do on this show. |
Robbie Carrico
Performed: "Hot Blooded" by Foreigner
| Collins: He's a phony. David Cook's a better rocker than this guy, and Cook's BALD under those giant, comb-forward bangs! |
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| Heart: That is WAY harsh on David Cook...he's an awesome singer. And he's NOT bald, Clyde! Maybe...bald-ING, but...this competition isn't about HAIR, anyway! | |
| Collins: Lucky for these two. Anyway...back to Robbie. He was fine, I suppose, but only for his established fanbase. He didn't win any converts with that. What did he bring to it, and how did that performance set him apart from the pack? Lukewarm-blooded, more like it. |
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| Heart: He did a pretty good job, and I love Foreigner. So...I don't think he'll be voted off the island quite yet! | |
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| Funk: I thought it was pretty good. Probably, sadly, his BEST so far...it was good, but not awesome. I got that vibe early on, last night... |
Danny Noriega
Performed: "Superstar" by the Carpenters
| Collins: Wow, the Carpenters. There's a helluva' way to get the fans jumping...sheeeeeesh! |
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| Heart: I was really hoping he'd out himself or something in his setup video...but, no...just a kiddie punk band. Yawn! Anyway...this song fit him better than Elvis, but he's not doing good enough to get into the top 10 at this point. | |
| Collins: He was better, but a little dreary. That's just a song choice thing, maybe other people felt differently...but, not bad. It's obvious he's an engaging personality and that he's got some talent...but we're not seeing him let it all hang out and win the audience over on charm. If he's still around next week, he has GOT to bring it. |
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| Funk: Actually, it was pretty good! Showed a little different range than in the past...it was okay! |
David Hernandez
Performed: "Papa was a Rollin' Stone" by the Temptations
| Collins: GREAT performance, great vocal...I, personally, believe he KILLED last night. He's slowly but surely establishing himself as a dependable, but not over-hyped performer. He's the Michael Johns of the "second-tier" guys. He had charisma, and what could've come off as very cheesy actually turned out to be quite good. He's safe, and we're lucky he's still here, quietly bringing up the average on the male side. |
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| Heart: I'm sorry...but I have so much trouble believing him when he sings! He looks a little crazy! I mean, he can SING...but I don't think I'll ever get over his weird looks. Simon said it was the best of the night so far, so...he'll be back again, probably. | |
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| Funk: HOT. That blew everyone else out of the water! He did EVERYTHING right. He was on-pitch, awesome song choice that showcased his range...and he BELTED without sounding horrible! Know what I'm sayin'? Best of the night, so far! |
Jason Yeager
Performed: "Long Train Runnin'" by the Doobie Brothers
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| Heart: The lesser of the two Jasons was easier to understand this week, but the singing still wasn't much better. Simon was harsh on him, and it seemed like Seacrest was trying to see if he could get him to cry... | |
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| Funk: It was bad. You KNOW it's bad when even RANDY doesn't know how to speak his mind without absolutely crushing the singer. |
| Collins: It was better, because he couldn't get WORSE, again. He should NOT be here, and deserved to leave last week. He's on borrowed time already, if you ask me...and this performance was as lame and forgettable as we'll EVER see out of Skunkhair. And his little wing-flapping, arm-pump dance at the end was pretty terrible, too. I think my bottom two guys may be the same again, this week...SPOILER alert... |
Chikezie
Performed: "I Believe to My Soul" by Ray Charles or Donny Hathaway (depends who you ask)
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| Heart: See, now...HIS performance was believable! Great singing, fun to watch...if only he would learn to dress himself in something between orange suit and polo shirt. Get a style coach on this guy, people!! | |
| Collins: He was MUCH better this week, and I loved his song choice. It was fun that they made light of Simon not being able to remember his name by reffing it in the song. He'll be safe, but I still think he's got a bit of work to do if he's going to hang with the male frontrunners, this season. And, yes, two polo shirts is always stupid. I know the mannequins at the Gap are wearing two, but that doesn't mean it's ACTUALLY cool. One shirt on top of a different shirt is called layering. The SAME shirt on top of another is just an extra shirt. I'm not into that at all. |
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| Funk: That was GOOD! I liked that he worked his name into the song...he LITERALLY made it h is own! Sounded good, too. Nice work, man! |
David Cook
Performed: "All Right Now" by Free
| Collins: Much better than last week, which I thought was a wreck. He walked away from the mic at one point! This is about singing, not showmanship. You've got to have both to connect, obviously, but THAT bothered me. Nice that he tried to use the guitar to prove he can rock, but it overpowered his voice a bit. I'm just not a fan! I don't think I ever WILL be. He's going to be safe, I think...but, come on...would you EVER buy one of this guy's albums? Seriously, he's just not special! If you're going to be The Rocker (TM), you need to stand out and be an absolute GOD if you ever hope to win American Idol, let alone the respect of jaded rock music fans. He's doomed, but not out yet. |
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| Heart: Shut up, Clyde! I LOVE this song! He had GREAT energy, and knows how to handle a stage! He'll be here next week, and the week after that! | |
| Collins: Well, hopefully it stops THERE, because 2 more performances is about all the more I'm willing to sit through out of Mr. Cook... |
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| Funk: Vocal was alright, you're being a little hard on him, Clyde. I'd put him at the top of the middle, for the night...but, I do agree that he shouldn't have walked away and not sung the first whole line of the chorus. Kind of annoyed about that! But, not terrible. |
David Archuleta
Performed: "Imagine" by John Lennon
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| Heart: Wow...wow. Best of the night, and he looked and sounded so much older than 16. He earned himself a spot in the Top 10, maybe even Top 5, with that. Awesome! | |
| Collins: He put a twist on it, made it his own...and that's why it worked. Singing this song too similarly to the way John sang it is a comparison you will LOSE EVERY TIME. But, yeah...he did a fine job, and is still one of the top guys, this season. Speaks to the feeling a lot of Americans have toward the country right now, I think, which helps take Lennon's song from "immortal" to "relevant" again. |
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| Funk: AMAZING. That's an awesome song, and he did it really, really well. That was tops for the night, pretty easily! Good stuff! |
| Collins: Well, it was an interesting night, and the performances were stronger, overall. But, we still have to send 2 guys home. Who will it be? Let's get to our predictions! |
THE NIGHT'S BEST
| Collins: This was the Night of David, as Mr. Archuleta and Mr. Hernandez were dominant. I'd give Archuleta the SLIGHT edge, because his will be the more memorable performance. |
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| Funk: David Archuleta edges out Hernandez, I think. That cover of "Imagine" was hot! |
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| Heart: I agree that it's the Night of Davids, Clyde...but, with one difference. My Davids include Archuleta and COOK, not Hernandez with his crazy eyes. But David Archuleta wins, totally. | |
THE NIGHT'S WORST
| Collins: Jason Yeager, once again, proved himself to be an absolute waste of space. Luke Menard is a milquetoast old man who needs to leave, as well. |
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| Funk: Jason Yeager. Bleeeech... |
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| Heart: Jason Yeager and Danny Noriega were the weakest, I thought. | |
WHO'S GOING HOME THIS WEEK?
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| Heart: Jason Yeager...and Danny Noriega. | |
| Collins: Jason Yeager and Luke Menard. I may continue to pick them UNTIL they leave, because they DESERVE TO LEAVE. |
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| Funk: Jason Yeager...and I'll go with Clyde. Luke Menard, I guess. |
OVERALL STANDINGS
TOP GUY/MOST LIKEY TO WIN RIGHT NOW
| Collins: David Archuleta is the new frontrunner, but don't count Michael Johns out, just yet. I'm not a fan, but he might be overrated enough to stick around the entire way. |
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| Heart: David Archuleta! | |
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| Funk: After tonight...probably David Archuleta, because Michael Johns did not perform to the best of his ability. |
GUY ON THE RISE
| Collins: David Hernandez, folks...and Chikezie proved that he's got something worth watching. I dont' think last night's performance cooled off Jason Castro, either. |
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| Funk: David Hernandez was great, he's moving up. SHOCKINGLY good this week. And honorable mention to Chikezie. Gladly, he bounced back. Happily. Whatever. |
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| Heart: Chikezie and David Hernandez had a great night, and I think they're on the way up! I hate to admit it, because I don't really like Hernandez... | |
SLIPPING
| Collins: Robbie Carrico and Michael Johns. If the latter is a surprise to you, this is the second week in a row that made me realize he peaked during the audition stage with "Bohemian Rhapsody." Prove me wrong or start swimming, Michaels, because it's a long way back to Australia. |
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| Funk: Jason Castro slipped a bit, I thought. Which makes me sad! |
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| Heart: Michaels Johns took a LITTLE bit of a hit. And Jason Castro fell down a bit, too. I had a lot of hope for him after Week 1! | |
| Collins: There you have it. The ladies perform tonight, and we'll be back tomorrow with more of our thoughts from 70s Week. |
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| Funk: Peace out, dogg! |
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| Heart: See ya' tomorrow, Chatterheads! | |
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Comments
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Posted by: rOsE aNn pErEz | August 31, 2008 12:03 AM