Here are my thoughts on last night's episode of "American Idol":
Chris Daughtry - Chris showcased another side with a gutsy choice of "What a Wonderful World." He proved he can sing and it was only a matter of time before his rocker mold was broken. I'm sure he'll go back to his old self next week after showing a "softer" side. He's still the favorite to win, I'd say.
Paris Bennett - She went for an older look and sound again and I think it worked for her. She proved she has talent though it wasn't the best song choice. It was the best she's done in weeks.
Taylor Hicks - It wasn't bad vocally, but it didn't show enough of his fun side. I want to see the rockin' and rollin' Taylor that blew through the audition doors blasting his harp. He broke out at the end of the song, but it wasn't enough for me. I just wasn't into it, though the end saved it.
Elliott Yamin - The "Yodeling Gnome" was wearing jeans with a tuxedo jacket, and kicked off the song with a goofy look into the camera. I literally laughed out loud. He almost went without vibrato, and I had a moment where I thought he was good, but then the runs and vibrato kicked back in and I dropped that thought quickly. I don't hear power in his vocals and am still amazed that the judges love him.
Kellie Pickler - An odd song choice, but her vocal sounded good. The problem was that she was singing too fast for the music. She also admitted to everyone that she screwed up. Bad idea! If people didn't notice something going wrong, you don't point it out to them.
Ace Young - Hitting the stage with his hair pulled back and a suit on, he looked like an encyclopedia salesman. He sounded just the same as he does every other week. Another boring song choice, and I never think falsetto is the "sign of a great singer."
Katharine McPhee - She's got the vocals, but, again, she needs to show more personality. Show an edge, humor or something... She just needs to have more fun up there and not look like she's taking the SATs. She's definitely the best female vocalist this season.
Bottom Three: Ace, Elliott, Kellie
Posted by jeffhahnedisabled at April 19, 2006 6:24 AM
