because of my naked position at the day job, it is impossible to post to narc from work, but after watching idol tonight, i realized that MY VOICE MUST BE HEARD!!!!
i am so glad to see Gwen "slumming it" for idol. i thought she had great notes and looked awesome - the there-not-there lipstick is hot, ladies.
my thoughts on tonight's performances:
1. Lakisha, aka "Shaq" - i know she's got the voice, but she doesn't do it for me anymore. it doesn't look like she's enjoying herself up there. she kinda seems genderless to me.
Song Choice: B+
Performance: B
2. Chris S. - i'm over this dude. he always has tempo problems and he acted like it was the first time someone made a note of it. Gwen told it like it was and it hurt! also, he is treading back from his initial cockiness, but it, to quote Jojo, "to little too late". smart move to ca$h in on the police comeback.
Song Choice: B+
Performance: B-
3. Gina - awesome job!! i wanted her to sing something with edge (i personally was hoping for "Voices Carry" by 'Til Tuesday), but i will take the Pretenders any day of the week. and great that she stood still! i don't think Gina has the best voice, but she takes the notes and improves every week. it definitely looks like she has been working for this for a long time. now, if only she would stop dressing like
Wet Seal...
Song Choice: A
Performance: A
4. Sanjayjay! this guy is utterly ridiculous. first off, don't try to impress queen Gwen by effing up one of her songs. "Bathwater" is my brother-in-law's fave No Doubt song and he butchered it the only way Sanjaya could. the mohawk, this guy is a fashion tramp and he knows he is squeaking votes out of the little kiddies. Ladies, Sanjaya will
never be your boyfriend. spend your votes elsewhere.
of course he's not going home this week.
Song Choice: C (because he obviously didn't know it)
Performance: Q!
5. Haley - i knew someone was busting out the Cyndi Lauper. i wish Brandon hadn't wasted (and i mean
wasted) "Time After Time" during the semis because i love love love that song. that, and "All Through the Night". Gwen was spot on. Haley has a good voice. i just don't think she has good taste. there's only room for one Shania Twain. time to moveon.org.
Song Choice: A-
Performance: C+
6. Phil - another Police song? how did he and Chris S. both end up sounding like Sting? good job, Phil. it's a shame you're such a cheesy cheesy dude. you have got to tone it down. cheesy.
Song Choice: A-
Performance: B+
7. Melinda - you're killing me, Melinda. how old are you? your performances are turning into granny panties. no risks! yes, this wasn't a torch song, so that is a step up, but the theme of the week was POP.
POP!!! you don't act like the front runner...i am getting less and less excited from week to week because i know you will pick something safe...geez, if you're gonna go old, please sing Anita Baker like you're supposed to and be done with it!
Song Choice: D
Performance: B+ (girl still got the pipes)
8. Blake - can this guy sing? no, i'm serious. i don't know. LLCoolBlake, apparently. he looks like Owen Wilson's ugly brother (wrap you're mind around that one!) i don't get it. but i get that i don't get it. i like his song choices. i think he is the most consistent with his good song choice. i was glad to hear no beatboxing (i am the gimmick police and, between his beatboxing and sanjaya's hair, i can't take it).
paula creams her jeans over this guy...don't get it.
Song Choice: A-
Performance: B? A+? his reaction is so strong i don't trust my opinion.
9. Jordin - she took all the credit she built with last week's stellar performance and bought a pile of doodoo. i did not like this at all. poor song choice. completely out of range. she's not gwen and i think it was cheap. at least she could have picked a song that had more melodic vocals ("Spiderwebs" would have been awesome). eh, i'll give her credit for taking the risk, but don't go there again, sparks.
Song Choice: D+
Performance: C+
10. Chris R. - it was nice knowing you! oh, the producers want you to stay so badly. they gave you the coveted "last spot". why did you poop away your gift? "Don't Speak" - what?!?!? dumb dumb dumb choice. and again, Gwen knew what she was talking about. enough with the vocal runs. quit it! it sounds like you are trying so hard to sound like Christina Aguilera it's sad. is your mic on? how come i can even hear Sanjaya better than i can hear you? i feel for you, Chris, Seacrest out asked you that awkward question about Blake being the front-runner and we could tell you were hurting. don't worry, you will have PLENTY of time to get over it, starting tomorrow night.
