All of you are cracking me up with your comments. I love you guys! Here is my recap:
AI Recaps-February 20th
The Top 12 Guys (Okay, If You Insist)
Tonight, the contestants’ fates are in our hands. The top 12 guys will perform, but we will be voting. Ryan, looking fetching in a vest, shirt, and jeans combo, says that Season 6 offers the best talent yet. After watching, I’m not so sure of that.
Rudy Cardenas (Free Ride)-He sounded very nasally and needs to enunciate. I couldn’t make out the words he was singing. I find his voice to be very sharp and pitchy, plus this song is a totally over-played bar band song. It made me think of getting beer spilled on me at Summerfest.
Brandon Rogers (Rock With You)-Brandon starts this song off slowly; it’s very soulful and seductive. “Don’t Try to Fight It”-okay, I won’t. Then Brandon speeds up to sound more like the original song. He really gets me moving. Though pitchy in parts, Brandon is in pretty good form. He also plays well to the camera and has the best smile. *Throws panties* It’s time for Brandon to embrace being a lead vocalist.
Sundance Head (Knights in White Satin)-This song is just buckets of cheese. And Sundance reminds me of Meatloaf. Meathead? How can someone who impressed me so much in his audition make me never want to see him again? He’s so off-key! I pegged him as someone very bluesy and soulful, yet he’s singing some 1970s overwrought rock song. However, I wouldn’t be surprised if Sundance stays a while, just so we can get people in the audience holding signs saying, “Give Me More Head.”
Paul Kim (Careless Whisper)-Yes, he’s barefoot. Well, at least his feet aren’t nasty. He starts singing in a key that is way too low for his voice, though he sounds much better in the bridge. He’s so uninspired and I don’t think he’ll survive. I know what he is capable of because I was privy to his music before tonight’s show. However, potential means nothing if he can’t make his actual performances something worth watching.
Chris Richardson (I Don’t Wanna Be)-He sounds like he was sucking on a tank of helium before he got on stage. He brings a lot of energy to his performance, but I’m just not thrilled with his vocals, very nasally. Plus, there is something so skeevy about him. The judges called him another Justin Timberlake; I think he’s more K-Fed.
Blake Lewis (Somewhere Only We Know)-I’m going to give Blake a lot of credit for choosing a song outside of the AI box. Keane deserves much more attention from the pop rock listening masses(obviously this comment is not directed at anyone here). Blake does a really good job with this song and his performance, and proves that he doesn’t have to resort to beat boxing.
Sanjaya Malakar (Knocks Me Off My Feet)-I can tell he’s nervous and hesitant, which isn’t good. And he’s so “High School Musical” to me. I wish he would have waited a couple of years to audition for AI until he gained some maturity and experience. Furthermore, I don’t think any one should touch this song after Elliott Yamin’s brilliant rendition last season.
Chris Slighe (Typical)-Chris really got into the spirit of the song, and performed pretty well other than being a bit rushed in spots. However, talking smack to Simon (no matter how obnoxious Simon can be) is a little too much. I like snark, but AI is basically a very long and exhausting musical interview. Would any of you talk smack to someone interviewing you? I didn’t think so. I’m afraid Chris’ humor may grow weary after a while and overshadow his performances.
Jared Kotter (Back at One)-I wasn’t impressed. It was painful to listen to in parts. I think I like his speaking voice much better than his singing voice. However, he sure is nice to look at. Too bad prettiness won’t get you the AI crown (Ace Young: “Tell me about it!”)
AJ Talbaldo (Never Too Much)-Is it just me, or is he completely indistinguishable from a lot of singers? He had fun on stage, but other than that he didn’t do much for me despite having a good voice. I was bored.
Phil Stacy (Could Not Ask for Anything More)-I could ask for more-Phil to get off my TV screen. He is so creepy, and I don’t like his voice. Of course, he’ll go far in the competition. He’s in the military, a Christian, and a dad. The red states will love him. Furthermore, he’s brought up the holy name of Chris DAUGHTRY!-the de facto winner of AI season 5.
Tonight was such a waste of time for me. I could have been watching “Law and Order: Criminal Intent.” Last year, the top 12 guys excited me so much. I was bowled over by so many of the performances that I spent two hours voting for my favorites. Now? I have nothing. I’m hoping the girls bring much more tomorrow night.