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03-27-2007, 08:02 PM
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American Idol Round of 10: A Horseplayer's Perspective
Lakisha
Her vocals are always spot-on, but despite the praise from the judges -- it just didn't do it for me. Vocally, she's obviously one of the ones in here and I couldn't fault anyone for loving her here tonight, but for me there was just something missing still. I can't pinpoint what it is that is lacking from my perspective, but there is certainly something there that needs to become evident in the next few weeks. It might just be the whole package coming together slowly...perhaps too slowly for her. Final Score: 8.0 phone-in votes Chris S. He's killing the melody in this song, and he's done it too many times to count before tonight. The judges have called him out on it before, Gwen Stefani called him out on it, and I'm calling him out on it again. There is only one word for what just happened: Horrific. Final Score: 5.0 phone-in votes Gina I have a really on/off love affair with her. When I heard what song she was singing, I was absolutely thrilled. I knew it would be a perfect song for her. All of the notes were there, all of the emotion was there, all of the genuine, emotional vulnerability was there. Absolutely, absolutely, absolutely loved every little thing about this. This is one of my top five favorite performances of the season so far. Final Score: 9.5 phone-in votes Sanjaya First, he forgot the words just like he did in the practice tape. The thing is, is that when I watch him there are a few points here and there where I feel like he could really put it together. He's never going to match up with some of the singers in this competition, but there are shining moments in most of his performances. The problem is that those moments are fleeting. I just start to get excited that he might put it all together like he did in his very first audition, and then he lets me down and goes back to being timid. If he would just leave it all up there, he might have a fighting chance to be taken seriously. The only real issue is that he can't put it together. That said, outside of the hair, I didn't completely hate it. Just mostly. Final Score: 5.5 phone-in votes Haley We're back to the same problem she had a few weeks ago when I posed the question at that point, whether anyone would really know whether she was an Idol contestant or a Price Is Right contestant. The vocal was acceptable, but there was zero of the star power we saw from her last week. Simon nailed it -- it was completely forgettable. A performance like this puts her at risk of going home because she won't stand out one bit in here. Final Score: 6.5 phone-in votes Phil Not my least favorite performance from one of my least favorite contestants. It wasn't daring, but I'm not sure that it needed to be. He can hit the big notes, but he has no capacity to do so gracefully. It's more that his vocal chords allow him to shout in a high register, and that's exactly why I don't like him. It was good enough, but performances like this don't make an Idol. Final Score: 7.5 phone-in votes Melinda What else is there to say that hasn't already been said? Vocally, she's simply flawless. She never fails to fire, she never misses a note. It's sick actually. No, now that I think about it, this performance was everything that Lakisha wished hers would have been tonight. Oh well. Final Score: 10.0 phone-in votes Jordin When I found out what she was singing, I thought 'this is going to be REALLY good or REALLY bad.' Frankly, I was shocked at what the judges had to say about her. I think that this was the wrong No Doubt song to pick -- for just one second imagine her singing "Don't Speak." It would have been perfect. Am I right, or am I right here? I thought it was a really odd song choice, and I thought she was really awkward in how she delivered it. The vocals were for the most part, good, save a few strange notes. For as much as I love her, I just didn't feel this one at all. I didn't like the choice of song, I didn't like the outfit, I didn't like the delivery. It doesn't change how I feel about her in this contest, but this one can go in the trash bin as far as I'm concerned. Final Score: 6.5 phone-in votes Chris R. Being objective here despite the amount of blinding hatred I feel every time he comes onstage. I don't think his voice or his style fit this at all. The performance itself was very shaky at way more than a few points, but when he was right he was right. It's, as usual, a little too whiny for my liking, but it was okay. Nothing more, nothing less. Final Score: 6.5 phone-in votes 
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03-27-2007, 08:58 PM
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Here are Buffy's thoughts:
Lakisha-Great vocal performance, but didn't overly entertain me. Chris S-Good vocals, but was all over the place. Gina-Her best performance yet. SanGAYa-Jesus H. Crist! Please go home... Haley- WHAT DID I SAY MY RULE WAS ABOUT SINGING CYNDI LAUPER SONGS? NOW WE ARE GOING TO HAVE TO STAND SANGAYA FOR ANOTHER WEEK! Sorry, but Haley is going home. Phil-Actually surprised me. He sounded good, but that is a VERY safe song. Melinda-VERY good singer. But honestly, I wouldn't buy her album. She is too much R&B and that isn't a bad thing, but I think the winner should be more versitile in the variety of music. Blake- I like him. He did well, not the best vocals I have heard him sing, but it was good. JORDIN-My choice to win the competition. She is just awesome. She proved she can sing about any type of music. Chris R.- I DO NOT AGREE WITH SIMON on him. I actually enjoyed his version of this song. And I am a HUGE Gwen/No Doubt fan. I must go vote now! 
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03-27-2007, 09:22 PM
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Well, once again, I largely agree with Brian...disagree with Buffy...my rankings, bottom to top:
10) Sanjaya...not that it matters but just awful, Perry Como without the talent and with a what? Rooster Doo?? 9) Chris S...a trainwreck, this kid doesn't take the competition seriously, no wonder he sent a shoutout to votefortheworst.com! 8) Chris R...well, he chose a good song but agree with Simon, vocal was shaky. 7) Phil...does he remind you of Sting? He reminds me of a guy with limited vocal range. 6) Blake...he finally actually sang a song, looked in pain most of the time...and I was too! 5) Lakisha...As always, nothing wrong with that powerful voice but the performance was lifeless and that dress...great muppety Odin that dress! 4) Haley...ok, she toned down the look (but still managed to contrast those legs with black...what legs!). It was a safe performance but I like her voice and I enjoy watching her sing, even when the camera shot is waist up. 3) Jordin...poor song choice I thought but she was cute enough to pull it off, vocals strong as always, she had fun. 2) Gina...looked hot and sang great!! Big voice and right song to show it off! I agree with Simon...her best and second best tonight! 1) Melinda...she does indeed live the song, she is at home on stage and delivers every week...hard to see her losing this competition!
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03-27-2007, 09:27 PM
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Brian, could not agree with you more on Jordin. I think she will win. But tonight I thought she was awful too and I can't believe the judges liked her. It was a terible song choice. It's a song that people that can't sing, sing. There is no real singing involved. The 2 best were Gina & Young Boy George (Phil). Chris S. was hands down the worst. Maybe even worst than Tinkerbell with a mohawk.
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03-28-2007, 09:52 AM
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03-28-2007, 10:20 AM
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03-28-2007, 10:28 AM
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03-28-2007, 11:48 AM
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Well, now we are seeing why he's still on the show...he gets more attention than the other 9 combined! Thing is...he actually getting a little better each week...I liked the first vid the best though!
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