American Idol 2/27

Originally written on 2/27.

It was the girls turn tonight, and for the most part they did a good job. However, there seemed to be a common theme among the judges having to do with poor song choice. Before I co-sign that sentiment, I have to say that I am the furthest thing from a 70's music buff, but there has to be better songs. But then again what do I know.

The Good

Carly Smithson – Crazy on You by Heart

Randy – "it was alright"
Paula – "amazing job"
Simon – "much better than last week"…"incredible singer"…"the girl they have to beat" (last week he said she was overrated)

I like her voice and I thought she gave an energetic performance.

Brook White – You're so Vain by Carly Simon

Randy – "really good"…"don't know if you brought anything new to it"
Paula – "perfect song choice"
Simon – "loved it"…"perfect song for you"…"it connected"

I thought it was a perfect performance. She really came into her own tonight.


The Not So Good

Amanda Overmyer – Carry on Wayward Son by Kansas

Randy – "it wasn't the right song choice"…"you need to keep it 'bluesy'"
Paula – "you can dance"…"not the right song [for you]"
Simon – "everything felt contrived"…"couldn't wait for it to finish"

I thought it was terrible, and I like her. She tried too hard and was not herself. The problem with her is that she only has one sound, and after a while it gets boring. Hope she gets another week though.

Kady Malloy – Magic Man by Heart

Randy – "it didn't work"
Paula – "you have many hidden talents"…"let yourself go"
Simon – "[it] didn't go anywhere"…"frustrating"

She didn't start well at all…not a good vocal. You have to be able to walk down the stairs with out looking down if you are going to use them to make your entrance. She seemed to struggle with putting the different aspects of her performance together. Kady should be among the departed, but she is a pretty girl and will probably skate on that.

It is hard to project who will be among the departed, since the bottom two performers have decent size fan bases. I feel that Amanda has her rock peeps looking out for her and Kady has her looks. Someone else will end up getting screwed, but that is life I guess.