Idol

IDOL SPOILER AHEAD


I have to agree with Slezak when he said he knew that AI S8 will test his patience and his love for the show. I am beginning to believe him, because this season is turning into a tragedy despite the very talented cast. I am not sure if Nigel's departure, leaving Ken Warwick to executive produce alone, was a factor. But the judges' comments were awkward this season, with the exception of Paula who seemed more lucid than previous seasons. Simon Cowell was not as spot-on however.


Am I the only one in the world who actually thinks that Megan of Bob Marley's Turn Your Lights Down Low was her best performance yet?! From the introductory clip it was obvious she loves Bob Marley. And from her interview, I realise she would love to sing a Bjork song on the show, which really says alot about her taste in music: eclectic and diverse, even quirky like her. I really loved her performance. It wasnt forced and contrived like her previous performances, and it was stripped down and there was no awkward dance. All the judges panned it though, and they want her to sing Duffy, Amy, Adele, which totally puzzles me. Its like forcing her to conform to that mould, when all along we've been taught to be an individual and be original (on top of sounding great of course).

They have the same problem with Lil and Matt. They want Lil to sing Mary J and Mary J and Mary J (Simon wanted her to sing One. for real??!?!? When Mary nailed it 3 seasons ago with Elliott?! is Lil really THAT good enough?!) The poor girl is obviously having a tough time with song choice and her personal self confidence. So if she is not performing up to everyone's expectations, maybe she really isn't that great enough and it was all hype on Kara's part earlier on that she herself, together with the rest of the judges, have to sustain.

Rickey is true: The Black Diva lives on.

Matt oh Matt. Matt loves rock, but judges think Matt is soul instead. Matt has compromised for the past few weeks (remember how he said he'll do what the judges say after that horrid Viva La Vida?!) and now he can't take it no more. I don't really like his attitude when he was in bottom 3 last week. He seemed to believe that he has no right to be there when the fact is, everyone is vulnerable! America is voting. This week, props for picking a song from The Fray. But the song choice and that croak did not work for me.

Who are they to say what kind of singers they are?! So now they don't have a choice and we're back to the pop mill that is churning out generic pop stars?! Given that the Idol franchise is already a hit-factory with the success of Carrie kelly Davids etc, but at least keep your integrity intact while at it. Simon is fast losing my utmost respect =(

Anoop did another BEAT IT, and it was terrible. NEVER talk back to the judges; it's a huge turnoff. And his eyebrows are seriously distracting. Danny's first two notes were awful. Allison showed some flaws for the first time with her tempo and lyrics.
Kris is keeping that facial hair, props for remaking Ain't No Sunshine. Scott had lower eyelashes that looked fake. Adam Lambert saved the day again with a rejuvenated arrangement to a 70s song, though I must say his movements were still very cabaret-like.




watching Idol made me reminisce the good ol' days when the show had the privilege of having Melinda Doolittie grace the stage 2 years ago. cut the oversinging (you, lil). cut the big attitudes(you, matt and anoop and danny). bring on the power vocals (go adam!)




NOW I HAVE SOMETHING ELSE ON WEDNESDAYS TO KEEP ME ALIVE: PROJECT RUNWAY!!!