My thoughts on last night's American Idol performances:
Taylor Hicks - It's not his style, but he did ok with it. The vocals aren't too clear - maybe it's a sound problem? It's a somewhat lifeless performance. I guess it's like having Bucky sing Britney Spears - he's just out of his element.
Mandisa - Country doesn't work for her either. Too many words in a song, usually means more talking than singing. She did a good job though. There's no question she can sing. Is she the "Idol" - that's another question.
Taylor and Mandisa both have personality to help them along. Others are too quiet, or aren't "out there" enough to get their story across, and may fade away soon. Such as Katherine...
Elliott Yamin - The Yodeling Gnome's vibrato is getting worse every week. He tried to make a country song more R&B by adding runs, and it sounded more like yodeling, hence the nickname. In all honesty, I have no idea why the judges say he's so great. I say that every week. But seriously, is this April Fool's Day? Every week I think he should be the one voted off, but I know people like him. I just can't figure out why.
Paris Bennett - Is this a country song? Maybe if I wear a leather vest and look like I just stepped off the set of Young Guns: The Musical, people will think it is? She has the vocal talent and personality to last a while longer.
Ace Young - Dawg, enough of the ballads already. We get it - you can glare at the camera, make a pouty face and sing like you just got kicked in the nether regions. He actually didn't do too badly tonight, but how about something more fun and upbeat?
Kellie Pickler - Of course she did well, it's country night. She sounded better tonight than she has in weeks.
Chris Daughtry - Out of character, but the song fit his voice well. He did a good job with it and showed another side. He's been the front-runner for a long time, and I'm not sure anyone will be able to knock him off the tower.
Katharine McPhee - A good bluesy song - I thought it was the best of the night. She had fun, showed vocal power and range and just tore it up. The question is - as mentioned earlier - does she have enough personality to carry her along?
Bucky Covington - I couldn't understand what he was singing, for the first time in the competition. He didn't do a bad job, but I'd guess he's on his way out.
On the bubble: Bucky and Ace
Posted by jeffhahnedisabled at April 5, 2006 8:52 AM
