American Idol Season 8 - Page 22

nittanyalum · #1 04-28-2009, 09:03 PM

True, it is easier and easier to see the preferences of the judges. Simon's just getting transparent, tho. Danny brought home the end to his song, I still think I preferred Kris overall, Adam will still win though I agree he oversung the song tonight. But the boy can still sang.

And HI Blondie! How are the munchkins? I did have a good bday, thanks! I was traveling, but it was still good!

ComradesTrue · #2 04-28-2009, 09:23 PM

Yes, I agree 100% that Adam can sing. However, as I have stated before, he just has not been able to shake those theatre roots. Don't get me wrong- I *love* the theatre. Love, love, love the theatre, and would love to see him score some prime roles on Broadway. However, for me, (channelling my inner-Randy there!) I feel that the others more personify what this competition is for, and I would much rather pay to see them perform as him in a solo show. Plus, I am probably a tad more hard on him just because I am sick and tired of the lick fest the judges are having with him.

Kris has had some absolutely tremendous performances that have yielded little more than a yawn from the judges. Simon completely disregards amazing vocals from Alison to point out that she is awkward in interviews. Yes, yes she is rather awkward. She is also 16/17 and just needs a little coaching and practice. Matt also has talent oozing out of his fingers, but most weeks that is not acknowledged either. On the flip side, errors (pitchiness, tempo, etc) by Danny have been glossed over by all the judges this season.

I have come to expect Simon providing a little "guidance" to the voting public after watching this show for so many years. However, this year has been far, far worse than any others, and I just feel bad for everyone in the competition that have come up short on the Danny/Adam stick.

End of rant.

nittanyalum · #3 04-28-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Blondie93

lick fest

That just needed to be quoted.

I'm enjoying the talent this season in general as it's been fun tv. The real test, would I buy any of their albums? Most likely not. In all of the years I've been watching the show, I've dropped coin for exactly two Idol-alum albums -- Kelly Clarkson and David Cook.

adpi*violet · #4 04-28-2009, 10:46 PM

I really dislike Adam... and have from the get go. But I know I am in the minority and he will probably win the whole darn thing.
I'd love Kris, Danny and Allison to be top 3, then any of them top two and win it all. Probably won't happen though.

AlphaXi_Husky · #5 04-29-2009, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by adpi*violet

I really dislike Adam... and have from the get go. But I know I am in the minority and he will probably win the whole darn thing.
I'd love Kris, Danny and Allison to be top 3, then any of them top two and win it all. Probably won't happen though.

Same here. While I won't deny he has talent, I just am not an Adam fan. Unfortunately I'm sure he will wind up in the top 3. I'm hoping with Danny and Allison, but who knows.

a.e.B.O.T. · #6 04-29-2009, 02:07 AM

I think there is one weird consistency through everyone's comments, people are split on Danny and Adam... most think Adam is going to win whether they like them or not... but the one who seems to have the most people in the favorable position is Kris Allen... are there any big Kris haters?

LeslieAGD · #7 04-29-2009, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by a.e.B.O.T.

are there any big Kris haters?

I don't hate Kris, but I just don't understand what's so special about him. Except for his performance on Disco Week (which was fantastic), I don't think any of his other performances were that great. He seems like the type of guy who plays his guitar at a coffee shop and then you leave and forget about him.

I think Matt is much better, but he's not cute like Kris or Danny...Matt's is the only album I would buy. (of past Idols, I've only bought Kelly Clarkson's and Daughtry's)

a.e.B.O.T. · #8 04-29-2009, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by LeslieAGD

I don't hate Kris, but I just don't understand what's so special about him. Except for his performance on Disco Week (which was fantastic), I don't think any of his other performances were that great. He seems like the type of guy who plays his guitar at a coffee shop and then you leave and forget about him.

I think Matt is much better, but he's not cute like Kris or Danny...Matt's is the only album I would buy. (of past Idols, I've only bought Kelly Clarkson's and Daughtry's)

Well, I agree... I think he has the Jason Castro role of this season, boyish looks, limited vocals, but does a hell of a soft rendition behind the guitar... he has stronger vocals than Jason, and is much more confident, but it appears that that is his role in this season... I feel like Kris CD would sell at Starbucks, fits right in with that music... I am not an uberfan of Kris, but if I miss the show, I dont find myself fast forwarding through his performance. I dont think he had a terrible week yet, they have all been at least good, not necessarily great. I think the consistency says something...

I think this is a tight race this year and anything can happen. Dialidol has not been able to make a prediction for a couple of weeks now, and that is highly unusual. I think where the Anoop and Lil fans go will also be interesting, because we have twice as many fans shifting their vote as usual, so this could be an interesting swing vote tonight. I still predict Matt is going home, but I think Kris and Matt will benifit from the Anoop fans, which means Allison could be in some trouble, as she definitely will not pick up the Lil fans unless they are hard strung on voting for a woman

WinniBug · #9 04-29-2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by a.e.B.O.T.

Well, I agree... I think he has the Jason Castro role of this season, boyish looks, limited vocals, but does a hell of a soft rendition behind the guitar... he has stronger vocals than Jason, and is much more confident, but it appears that that is his role in this season... I feel like Kris CD would sell at Starbucks, fits right in with that music... I am not an uberfan of Kris, but if I miss the show, I dont find myself fast forwarding through his performance. I dont think he had a terrible week yet, they have all been at least good, not necessarily great. I think the consistency says something...

I think this is a tight race this year and anything can happen. Dialidol has not been able to make a prediction for a couple of weeks now, and that is highly unusual. I think where the Anoop and Lil fans go will also be interesting, because we have twice as many fans shifting their vote as usual, so this could be an interesting swing vote tonight. I still predict Matt is going home, but I think Kris and Matt will benifit from the Anoop fans, which means Allison could be in some trouble, as she definitely will not pick up the Lil fans unless they are hard strung on voting for a woman

lol
when I first glanced through your post, I thought this word was "dildo"...i had to do a double-take!

a.e.B.O.T. · #10 04-29-2009, 09:27 PM

Wow, Kris or Adam go home, I will be really confused, because I think most people were pretty confident it would be Matt or Allison to go home... It also makes me think, the whole adam is going to win attention whether i like him or not needs to shift to Gokey... because although he was decent last night, def. not his best but got more votes than Kris and Adam...

a.e.B.O.T. · #11 05-06-2009, 02:53 PM

I understand the Gokey appeal (just dont agree with it)... but after last night, come on... from the weird DooDooDoos to the 10 second screech at the end, you have to say he was the worst performance of the night... I feel he is safe due to the huge net of fans he has under him, and Kris is likely to go home, but seriously... I want to see some Gokey fans defend that...

srmom · #12 05-06-2009, 03:31 PM

No lie! My ears bled after that "note" he screamed at the end!! I don't think Kris did himself any favors either though...

It's a shame, I really like Kris!!

a.e.B.O.T. · #13 05-06-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by srmom

No lie! My ears bled after that "note" he screamed at the end!! I don't think Kris did himself any favors either though...

It's a shame, I really like Kris!!

Kris played it safe, not really spectacular. He was totally not comfortable during the duet, which makes me think that he did not want to do that song... At the same time, Matt fans are going to go to him and Gokey... and with Gokey's bad performance, they could go to Kirs... Anywho, I think Kris is probably going home, but the Danny going home predictions are making me giggle...

Allison had a good night, but that could be a downfall with everyone thinking she was safe... Adam however, is definitely safe, the Glamberts, I am sure, were out in full force last night with bleeding fingers...

srmom · #14 05-06-2009, 04:05 PM

Yeah, I thought that was Allison's best performance. She should definitely do the rock thing... She's definitely a better singer than Miley Cyrus for heaven's sake!!

My 17 year old son, who does NOT watch AI (in fact gives me unmitigated heck for doing so) heard her and thought she was pretty impressive. He is a HUGE music snob, as most 17 year olds are, so that's high praise

I hope she makes it another week

PeppyGPhiB · #15 05-06-2009, 04:12 PM

Another great performance by Allison. Something hit me last night while watching Adam. His Led Zepp/Axl Rose style only works with a BAND. He's clearly a rock guy, but how the hell do they plan to market him? His over-the-top style won't work as a solo act - are they going to hire out a band for him? Allison's voice and style are flexible enough for a solo act.