Originally Posted By amazedncal2 I also didn't think Joe was that bad. Although I couldn't hear most of his words as he's one of those singers who holds the mic too close to his mouth. I thought John Park would go.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 I was fine with all of them. Joe was the best of those let go, but as I watched him sing again I realized that, even though I'd watched him sing the same song the night before, I didn't remember a thing about the performance. It was that unmemorable (which is probably why he got the fewest votes). In other words, the voice was fine, but as a performer he's kind of blah - there's no way he was going to win.
Originally Posted By Labuda I'm pretty ok with those who left, but REALLY want Todrick Hall gone. I just do not like that boy's personality.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 zzzzzzzzz? If I HAD to choose one from last night I'd still have to go with Casey as the most marketable. Big Mike was pretty good too. They all seemed to have a case of the nerves or maybe exhaustion. One thing that cracks me up is watching the guys from the balcony while they are watching someone else perform Some try to move along but most just stand there frozen stiff, probably with fear.
Originally Posted By Labuda I voted for a few last night. Including one accidental vote for that jerkoff Todrick, so then I did two more votes for each of the other guys I voted for. Last night's votes went to: Casey, Alex, Jermaine (though I wasn't impressed, I know we'll only see footage of Simon going to church with him if he makes it past Thursday), Tim, and the dude who *I* want to see without a shirt: Lee DeWyze. Here's hoping Crystal is all better tonight! oh, and I actually LOLed when dumb@$$ started her critique of Casey with the comment about how we all know the cougar is a fan of his. Maybe she's NOT as dumb as we all think. Oh, and I felt like Ellen did a better job last night than she did last week. Still not great, but at least she's learning and growing.
Originally Posted By mele I thought Kara was a little too overzealous in her critique of Casey. We all saw her try to hump him; she shouldn't pile on the negativity just to make herself look like she's showing him favoritism. Last night was so boring. I was really disappointed by the performances. Most of the songs were REALLY not my cup of tea.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss As far as actual singing, I'd say Big Mike was at the top of the leaderboard. I'm guessing Todrick and Jermaine will get the boot, or maybe John Park.
Originally Posted By csgoofygirl I am totally not wowed by anyone yet. Big Mike was good, but I am not a fan of him. I was disappointed in Andrew last night, he was kind of off his game. Hope tonight is better. Anybody hear how Crystal is today? Better yet?
Originally Posted By Dabob2 I'm guessing John and Todrick. I didn't actually think he butchered "What's Love Got to Do With It," but the judges did. And if I've noticed one "kiss of death" in AI, it's if you mess up a really well-loved song, as opposed to something more obscure.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I know some of you love Lilly, but she's not doin' it for me. I guess she has that very indie sound, but to my ears, it's like nails on a chalkboard. So far Crystal has been the best.
Originally Posted By csgoofygirl I really like Crystal too. And the last girl (can't spell her name) is kind of odd, but she can really sing!
Originally Posted By mele MY GOD, if you can't sing better than Aretha DO NOT even bother. Make...it...stop, for the love of God.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Last night I liked Crystal and Siobhan. mele, I thought she sounded fine but maybe I was mezmerized (sp?) by her cuteness BTW what was wrong with Crystal, how sick was she?
Originally Posted By csgoofygirl I heard that it was complications from diabetes. Not sure if that is truth or rumor.
Originally Posted By mele When they raved over Siobhan's performance, I really felt like the show was totally rigged. We all thought she was horrible. Maybe your tv is nicer than mine and has better sound. ;-)
Originally Posted By mele I couldn't believe how horrible Haeley (sp?) was. She seemed cute before but I found her extremely irritating in her pre-song interview. What a dingbat. I mean, seriously, there's not much going on upstairs. I also thought the blonde chick who played the piano was SO cheesy. It was embarrassing to look at her facial expressions while she sang. It was also pretty clear that she was lying her butt off about having heard Natasha Beddingfield's version of that song, too. She sang well, though. I just was disgusted by her facial expressions and was glad Simon called her out on it. Crystal is my favorite female contestant. She just seems so real and she's interesting.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 Crystal was GREAT last night. First of all, I loved that she did Credence, and also a great Credence song that's semi-obscure and not done to death. Props already. It was a really soulful version, and authentically so. As the judges gleaned, it wasn't forced a bit, not contrived in any way. She just HAS that. She's a real artist. Loved it. Liked Lilly too, though not as much as Crystal. (Her Lullaby of Birdland is still the best thing she's done.) And although I thought they overpraised Siobhan a bit, it takes some serious cojones to take on Aretha in the first place, not to mention do a fairly credible job with it. She's interesting if nothing else. And yes Haeley was just plain bad. I think she's going home, along with one of those girls in the middle of the night whose names I can't even remember (which tells you something).
Originally Posted By mele I wish Lilly had a different hairstyle and color. I can't help it. It's not the style or color that I dislike, really, I just think it's not flattering on her. See, I don't think Siobhan is interesting at all. Watching her vacant expression while she speaks bugs me. I really do not get it.
