I hate to say I told you so...
Hm... actually, I kind of enjoy it. Rock on, Cookie!
May 21, 2008
May 20, 2008
Archie or Die
That's an actual TXT I received from a so-called friend who taunts my love for Cookie's music.
But hecklers beware: David Cook's likely to win tomorrow.
And if he doesn't, it's potentially an even bigger win: No immediate contract with a specified promoter, doing what the promoter says, when and where the promoter says to do whatever American Idols do.
It's a win-win situation. So there.
May 06, 2008
Idol - is it just me?
David Archuleta has a nice voice. For a nasally seventeen-year-old who sounds the same on every-single-song and never breaks out of his comfort zone. Yawn.
Predictably, the judges were mad for Archie tonight. Especially Randy. And while he was the best of the first set, it wasn't a stretch: Jason was a disaster, Cook was off his game, and Syesha was auditioning for Broadway again.
Don't worry, David Cook - the entire show was off tonight, not just you. But way to blow rock-n-roll week, guy.
April 29, 2008
Prophetic Paula Abdul
She may have fallen back onto the crazy train, but Paula was right – Jason’s second song did suck. But who could follow a stupefying pre-performance pan?
The cynic in me wonders if Abdul’s behavior – coupled with a pronounced format change for the judges' feedback – was a pre-scripted ploy to drive some Internet buzz. The mega ratings are sagging, you know.
It’s more likely Paula was thrown by the format and had written notes in advance, based on rehearsals, to help when the time came.
Regardless. By prescription, non-prescript (gasp) or nicely spiked Coke, she was clearly high. Huzzah!
April 27, 2008
Irish out
Carly blew an opportunity with her redition of Superstar. I like her strong, rock-vibe voice, but she didn't own this song the way she could have.
Jessus Christ Superstar is one of the few musical soundtracks I love and listen to a couple of times a year. When she switched to this song, I expected Carly would connect with the music. Not so much... although I didn't think she'd get voted off for her take. Oh, well. I'm often a bit askew from the final vote.
April 23, 2008
Still Idoling
I stuck with the plan not to watch the American Idol results shows last week.
But after the show tunes I'm curious, so I set my DVR. I won't be home to watch live, so technically I'm sticking with my plan.
David Cook is my favorite of the bunch. He has incredible range, which was fully on display last night, even if not perfectly executed.
Brooke? She's a better actress than she is a singer. I liked her in the beginning but as the performers around her improve, she's vied for the sympathy vote each week. The eyes, the shrugs, the tears. Not so hot on he singing.
I don't believe Brooke forgot the words last night.
The false start was part of the game.
Still, I think the least winning performance of the night was Syesha who neglected to add anything contemporary. She's been auditioning for Broadway for a few weeks now anyway, so maybe it works out.
Bottom three: Jason, Syesha, Brooke. My (non) vote goes to Brooke.
April 10, 2008
Idolimination
Idol gives back. Suzie gives up.
Tonight's elimination of Michael Johns perfectly illustrates why American Idol drives me crazy. Far too soon for someone as fetching and talented to be let go. (Fetching?)
The kids are voting!
Anti-Idolers are teaming to force the results.
The song choice was that bad?
Not to mention the telethon of force-fed charity.
But given the options, how could Johns be next?
I'm not watching anymore. After next week.
June 14, 2007
Someone's got talent
Love the two ‘Britain's Got Talent’ videos that made the rounds yesterday: A cutie pie with amazing pitch and a regular bloke who's an opera savant.
Let's sing-song together: "Their show's better than oooour show."
May 23, 2007
Stick with the obvious
No bragging rights for me tonight.
The finale was fun but all over the place, much like the season itself. Seeing the top 12 tonight reminded me how dull things were until the last few weeks.
Joe Perry and what's-his-name was painful.
I love Green Day.
Your American Idol
I predict Blake will win tonight.
He's not the better singer, but he is entertaining (and not in the spazzy-Taylor way). I think he has more fans. More fans = more phone calls. Ring!
It's not a very brave position. I'm either wrong or I earn bragging rights. BFD.
Still... Go, Blake!
May 16, 2007
Blake-ing away
Did I say Jordin would go home? I meant Melinda.
I had Melinda pegged earlier today but decided her fans would keep her in. Yeah, no.
Blake's dad will positively be a puddle if young Mr. Lewis wins.
B,J & M
Jordin will go home tonight. I think Blake and Melinda have the stronger fan bases. We'll see!
This was the time in the competition I voted last year and I called Blake's first line for about 20 minutes last night. I got through 4 times. Bad sign?
May 09, 2007
More than a woman
I’m so glad Blake made it to Idol’s top 3. Given his less-than-mediocre performance this week I wasn't sure. But, I'll echo the majority in saying this week generally sucked. The Bee Gees? Blah.
Hopefully they infuse some life into the final shows.
May 02, 2007
Idol tears
Loved this week's show. Yes, Jordin sucked. JBJ is cool.
I thought Chris would be one of the two exiting... but seeing Blake & Chris as "the two" and later all teary was sad. In fact, it was the first time all season I got teary myself, unlike the last couple of seasons when just about all the top 12 exiters could make me cry.
Either I'm getting bitchier or the tonality of AI is completely changed. Maybe both.
April 10, 2007
Dear six of eight,
I recognize this week's theme was tough but that's no excuse for the mediocre crap you presented tonight. Be sure to thank Blake for giving the show a needed dose of energy and style.
The barbie styling head's performance was decent. Really. He sounded better than most of you.
I hope you're thoroughly ashamed of yourselves.
XOXO
Suzie
March 30, 2007
Idolized again
Yes, I watched again this week. No, I didn't enjoy the show much. At least I agreed with this week's buh-bye guy, Chris Sligh. I've decided to view what's-his-name as a barbie styling head and just ignore the "singing."
March 21, 2007
American Idle
I blew two+ hours on Idol again this week. Why do I keep letting them suck me in? I love Blake and Melinda but the rest are terribly bland. Plus the haters are skewing the phone votes. And then there's Sanjaya. Suzie out.
March 20, 2007
Gina Glocksen on Idol
Watching her perform tonight was like an 80s basement-rock flashback.
Totally Justine Bateman doing Joan Jett. Ugh.
February 21, 2007
Idol haiku
Nervous stage singing
Fills room with amazing sound
Child brings out her light
Fills room with amazing sound
Child brings out her light