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

[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

[KeninDC]

Good, wholesome family entertainment (even with the male stripper "scandal").

[Mystic]

...must find avatar with cigarette dangling from mouth...

[Argyle]

The band is great, good call.

American Idol is a pretty good show. It's especially interesting when singers get crafty with arrangements. A guy on the show (i think it was David Cook?) sang a rock version of Lionel Richie's "Hello" which was surprisingly very good.

[Fisher-Dave]

Cool, you never know how it'll turn out for Idol's. Remember Bo Bice? I was able to spend two days with this cat and band in late Sept 07. He wanted to use my farm truck in his new video. I never knew just how much work they put into a music vid till then lol. This ain't the best song on his CD IMO [ he has some great songs on it ], but this song and vid is pure karma


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJehjlU-0r4

[tdst51]

My wife was watching it the other day, and as I was passing through the living room (I absolutely refuse to watch that crap) she said "Wait- listen to this. This is the best person on this season. They're really good!". Well, I lasted about 10 seconds, and couldn't take anymore. EEGADS! It was horrible! I guess that's what they call "popular" or "pop" music, but it kind of ranks right up there with disco. I would quit listening to music if that's all there was to listen to.
And she makes me listen to some wannabe every season, and they're all CRAPPY! I just can't imagine any real rock singer even contemplating going on that show. I really think it's geared toward pre-teen adolescent girls. I'll probably get slapped for that comment.

[specialidiot]

Originally Posted by KeninDC

Good, wholesome family entertainment (even with the male stripper "scandal").

thats my take. Its not my favorite type of music. But it is good for family time, talking about the performers, what we liked or didn't like about the music, etc. There aren't a lot of shows that my wife and I can enjoy with our 13 year old daughter but AI is one.

tdst51, don't hold back, how do you really feel?

[MAXZ28]

My better half and I also watch the show.....I agree that it can be hit or miss with talent, but every now and again, you'll have a contender who puts on a great performance.

Love it or loath it, I'm sure there were alot of folks who didn't care for American Bandstand either back in the day but that's what made Dick Clark a household name. AI is a TV show, not just a singing competition.

Just an observation, but does Paula always repeat Randy's impressions on a performance or has she ever had an original opinion?

[cfranz]

Snade,

Honestly, if you don't stop with these crazy threads, we're gonna have to put you back in the Home. Shame on you.

[meggy]

I like it for it's Gong Show value.

[75Center]

I admit it, I confess: I watch AI.

I have to mute Paula. She goes on and on without an original thought. Most of the time she acts like she is under the influence of some strange but happy substance.

Randy's constant "What's happening DOG!" is annoying. What does he think is happening? They just sang a song! They want to hear their review of the performance!

I like Simon's barbed wit.

[fotno]

I watch AI. My wife got me started on it a few years back, and we've watched it ever since. I don't enjoy it as much after the rotten singers are gone, as I think they're one of the funniest things on TV.

I like Simon, I tend to hear things in the same way, so as he reviews I often find myself nodding. Paula is a little too sweet in her reviews to be believable, and Randy, well, he's Randy.

I'm liking tonight's episode as it's Beatles songs only, so as long as nobody absolutely murders them, the songs will hold their own.

[doucanoe]

I like that Amanda Overmeyer. She's like a cross between Janis Joplin and Joan Jett.

RC

[specialidiot]

Originally Posted by doucanoe

I like that Amanda Overmeyer. She's like a cross between Janis Joplin and Joan Jett.

Steady there Ron.....

I'm enjoying AI tonight too. Amanda was good, but Brook's cover of "Let It Be" was exceptional.

[Argyle]

Brooke White is great. Genuine and talented.