American Idol Season 8

[PeppyGPhiB]

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.

[a.e.B.O.T.]

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

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.

Do you mean he has to have a band with him on stage? Either way, I have two words: Mad World...

[ZTAngel]

Hey Kara, since when is "Dream On" considered not to be early Aerosmith? "Cryin" and "Crazy" are considered newer Aerosmith. You say you know a lot about music but yet you had no clue that "Dream On" came out in the 1970s....about 20 years before "Cryin" and "Crazy."

Sorry but Kara annoys me. I hope they get rid of her next season. She adds absolutely no value to the show.

[a.e.B.O.T.]

Kris Allen is safe? This is going to be interesting... If Allison is SAFE, she will be sent next to add more suspense, if she is not safe next, she is gone... this is too exciting...


And she was in the B2, and she is gone

[amanda6035]

the next 2 weeks are going to be boring now.

[PeppyGPhiB]

I'm done watching now.

[ASTalumna06]

Ok, even Gokey admitted that he sounded awful. But he still made it through? Wow.

[srmom]

Oh well....

I do think Allison will have a future in the music industry. It's amazing that she's only 17 and sounds like that.

I thought her sing-out last night was amazing - much more emotive and she hit all the right notes!!

[a.e.B.O.T.]

Originally Posted by srmom

Oh well....

I do think Allison will have a future in the music industry. It's amazing that she's only 17 and sounds like that.

I thought her sing-out last night was amazing - much more emotive and she hit all the right notes!!

Not always, but final 4 has been known for some shock eliminations (Chris Daughtry, Latoya London, Tamyra Grey...) so I was hoping Gokey goes home... too bad

Even with that, I am excited to see next week. Usually, the final 2 is pretty obvious, and the 3rd wheel this week usually relaxes and delivers there best performances even if they have been just ok the whole season, or they really push themselves so they can crack the top two (Nikki McKibbin, Kimberly Locke, Syesha, Elliot Yamin, Jasmine Trias all did some of their best in the f3 performance)... So, expect some awesomeness out of Kris Allen...

This time, however, for the final three, each contestant will only be singing 2 songs. The producer's pick is out. I guess because they know they can not handle 9 songs in one hour without going over.

[srmom]

Is there a theme? My DVR went off before the end.

[a.e.B.O.T.]

Originally Posted by srmom

Is there a theme? My DVR went off before the end.

For next week? No, there is never a theme. It is contestant's choice and judge's choice...

[srmom]

Oh! That's right..

I wonder what stupid ballad they'll pick for Gokey. And Simon will probably pick something terrible for Kris since it's obvious he wants a Danny/Adam final 2

[a.e.B.O.T.]

Originally Posted by srmom

Oh! That's right..

I wonder what stupid ballad they'll pick for Gokey. And Simon will probably pick something terrible for Kris since it's obvious he wants a Danny/Adam final 2

No, they will just let Paula pick Kris' song...

[nittanyalum]

I finally caught up on my DVR, I have to say I'm happy with the final 3. I predict an Adam - Kris finale, but it really doesn't matter at this point, they'll all end up with something. Adam already has his own solo cover of Entertainment Weekly this week -- not sure THAT's not too unbiased! -- he's on his way. Danny will be a Christian pop/Adult AC star and Kris might slide into that Jack Johnson-milieu. Whether any of them stick and make long-term careers out of it is the question. But then again, Kellie Pickler is out there touring and making records, if she can do it, any of these 3 (actually, any of the final 7) can.

[summer_gphib]

I hated Adam's first song. Not an Adam fan...I hate the screetchy screaming thing. He's good when it's soft.