It's not cool to like "American Idol", but ....

[specialidiot]

Brooke just nailed "I Am, I Said".

Nicely done

[Snade]

Paula was once again wacked-out in her judging. Too funny.

I agree, Brooke did well in the second song. I did not think anyone knocked it out of the park tonight.

The two Davids did well. I always look forward to a unique interpretation by David Cooke.

The live show is still very entertaining.

Snade

[75Center]

You know Paula's performance will be all over the news/internet tomorrow.

My sister in law called me long distance to laugh about it!

[Tapehead47]

Originally Posted by Snade

The band on this show is awesome. And the live stereo audio quality is excellent.

There are two great rock singers in the current final 12 - David Cook and Carly Smithson.

I've setup my TV with the vintage JBLs and I crank it up when these guys perform. Excellent live music.

Later. Snade

Just caught this thread. I don't want to read all the other posts until I've had my say.

It's a great show. I really enjoy it until the wannabes are eliminated. Then it gets to be so-so. Sometimes my wife wants me to watch it and we enjoy it together, but mostly I think the 'true talent' is pretty mediocre. Not all, but some of them just wouldn't make it. Can't remember one actual name other than Kelly Klarkson at the moment.

And I think Paula is a babe.

Rick

Oh, the band IS awesome! I crank it up when the music is good.

[doodledog]

Seemed to me that Neil Diamond just wasn't a good match for these guys. There wasn't one performance that I really enjoyed.

Too bad Carly was eliminated last week. She could have been great on "Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show."

[BULLWINKLE]

Paula was more stoned than usual last night. She is losing alot of brain cells from some substance. Simon saved her by jumping in and changing the conversation.

[Fisherdude]

Paula is definitely the top subject on all the blogs today. Her screw-up is going to be very, very damaging. It raises the question of why did she have notes in front of her about a performance that had not yet taken place?

There are only two explanations...either she took notes at a rehearsal and intended to use them to critique instead of the actual live performance, or the judges are simply given their lines in advance. Neither one is good.

I have been an avid fan of the show for years. I think it's terrific to watch the contests grow, and change, and improve over the weeks. The ones with talent will start to bloom, and the rest will drop by the wayside. Except this year.

Carly not making it closer to the end is beyond belief. Something is going on here that has nothing to do with singing ability. I know, it's partly a pure popularity contest, and you have to have constituency groups to survive, but something is very wrong.

[Snade]

Originally Posted by Fisherdude

Carly not making it closer to the end is beyond belief. Something is going on here that has nothing to do with singing ability. I know, it's partly a pure popularity contest, and you have to have constituency groups to survive, but something is very wrong.

I agree with you, Carly is really missed in the final 5. But if you look at her last several performances, she would sing the same way almost every time and she would screech on those high-notes, making it uncomfortable.

With that voice, she had the potential to hit it out of park in any performance, but I don't think she ever had the right song or arrangement to really show her stuff.

But, the judges were way too harsh on Carly compared to others (Brooke, Jason) and they helped send her packing.

[Tapehead47]

I missed last nites performance while watching a baseball game. My wife dropped by the ManShun to tell me about Paula's pre-performance critique. That is so insane! Makes Paula the one to party with for sure!

David Archuleta (sp) seems to have the best pipes, but reminds me of a male version of Norah Jones. Maybe even better. Neither are the type that gets me hyped-up. Win or lose, David will be a star.

But the show is just fine regardless. I love the highs and lows, the Panel of judges, the band, the format, it's all good. A better version of the Ted Mack Amateur Hour, if you can remember. Doing it LIVE is a real challenge to every player! Especially the backup band and the contestant. That band has got some real pros, let me tell you. I'm always amazed and enjoy the show just to hear what that band will do. Maybe they'll be the next Idol?!

Rick

[75Center]

I think the teenage girls are voting and voting and voting for Jason - that's the only reason he is still there. This explains why Carly and Brooke are gone.

[Fisherdude]

Originally Posted by 75Center

I think the teenage girls are voting and voting and voting for Jason - that's the only reason he is still there. This explains why Carly and Brooke are gone.

Yup, and that underscores my only point of...I don't know, displeasure...with the show's overall format. It is the teenagers doing the voting who determine who stays, which means the best artist/singer/performer isn't necessarily going to win.

However, it is the teenagers buying most of the CD's/downloads, so they're the targeted audience for a new "idol".

Which is why Melinda Doolittle didn't make it to the final two last year.

[Tapehead47]

Originally Posted by Fisherdude

Yup, and that underscores my only point of...I don't know, displeasure...with the show's overall format. It is the teenagers doing the voting who determine who stays, which means the best artist/singer/performer isn't necessarily going to win.

However, it is the teenagers buying most of the CD's/downloads, so they're the targeted audience for a new "idol".

Which is why Melinda Doolittle didn't make it to the final two last year.

I think most of us know who should really win. Doolittle was a true talent and didn't make it. That's why the show is named "American Idol". Look at the garbage kids listen to today! They're going to vote on a contestant based on appearance, not talent.

Lots of kids, brought up on mtv, wouldn't know talent if they tripped over it.

Rick