American Idol Season 8

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.