Well, we're down to six on "American Idol," but judging by last night, no one really wants to win. I mean, poor song choices and weak performances seem to be the standard each week. No one is "blowing the roof off."
Katharine McPhee - Well, her bright yellow dress looked like something straight off of "The Brady Bunch." I was waiting for her to start singing, "When it's time to change, you've got to rearrange." There's no doubt she can sing, but does she show enough personality to be the Idol? I'm not so sure. People know about Kellie's struggles with her father, Chris being married, Taylor's "Soul Patrol"...they know Katherine's mom is a vocal teacher and .... well, that's about it. She's definitely the best singer - straight-up singer - on the show, but her personality is what's holding her back. She needs to have more fun. I'm not sure why the judges didn't like her last night.
Elliott Yamin - OK, the knot in his tie was bigger than his head and the shirt wasn't buttoned. You can't have both - tie and buttoned shirt, or no tie and unbuttoned. He just looked sloppy. I still don't like the runs and vibrato from the "Yodeling Gnome" but I think tonight was the first night he didn't make my ears bleed. I think he showed a little more range. However, he's still overrated, and I have no idea why Paula is crying. Did someone steal her drink? Please...get that woman another valium. Maybe she's crying that she knows he won't win?
Kellie Pickler - What's with the pompadour? Sour notes, no power and just not good. "Kellie, Bottom Two. Bottom Two, Kellie." It's about time you two met.
Paris Bennett - One of the better performances of the night - power, range, tone, pitch...all that. I'd say it was one of her more memorable performances on the show. She's up there with Katherine, but not quite as good. However, she has more personality, so that could mean more in the long run.
Taylor Hicks - He got off to a bad start and sounded more like he was talking. He kicked it up a notch for the chorus, but it was still weak. Not the best song choice for him. I think it was the first time I wasn't thrilled by his performance. He needs to find a good solid blues song, or something by the Allman Brothers if given the chance. "Whipping Post" - he would tear it up!
Chris Daughtry - I wasn't crazy about the return of the vibrato - I always find it to be "shaky" and distracting. I didn't think it was his best song, but definitely not his worst. He showed power and some edge. I still think this is his contest to lose.
Bottom two: Kellie and, I hate to say it, Taylor. Kellie will be sent home.
Posted by jeffhahnedisabled at April 26, 2006 9:19 AM
