American Idol Season 8

[ZTAngel]

I usually find that Simon's opinion mirrors mine but I feel as though he's not being critical enough this season. There's been a lot of people who haven't felt were all that great and Simon tells them they sound good. For instance, that Latin beauty pageant girl and then Jasmine who sang the Fergie song. I thought Jasmine sounded very, very nasally and Simon was just like, "You sound commercial. You get a yes." Was Simon told to tone it down this year?

[ComradesTrue]

Originally Posted by ZTAngel

I thought Jasmine sounded very, very nasally and Simon was just like, "You sound commercial. You get a yes."

Agreed. I kept waiting for the advise to tone that down, as she is commerical. Usually with those folks they give suggestions to on how to improve the singing.

I, too, am growing weary of the auditions. Maybe it is just because Hollywood week is always my favorite part of the season and this year they are *finally* expanding it out to several episodes. Can't wait for that.

Can't say that too many folks are standing out in my memory this year, which says alot. Lil Rounds, Barracuda girl, and the blind guy. THough the blind guy was more about the story than his singing ability.

I don't know why I allow myself to get suckered into this show every season. I watch relatively little TV and yet I just can't stop this show. I am intrigued by Kara (Cara? sp?) and think she may actuallly add something this season.