AMERICAN IDOL

[gail]

ok beg and kilz, i just watched both shows and here is my take...

i made notes before seeing what the judges thought or... didnt think, lol..

show 1- them singing alone...

Amelia- hated it

Garrett- he does that funny thing with his eyebrow, cracks me up. he was a little off and weak on this song.

maddie- love that she did an old song and that the judge had not heard it before. it brought me back to when i was very little. loved it, she nailed it. even gave me some goosies (as paula abdule would say) for goose bumps.
but she needed to look more like she was having fun, vs stressed out. i was so embarrassed for her when they pulled her dad up on stage to sing, haha.

adam (i refuse to call him ada, sorry)... cant stand him at all. the judges are encouraging mental illness that is already running a muck in this country, sigh.

caleb- he sounded and looked nervous. ok but not great and very shaky.

effie- hated it, but loved that she and others are opting for older songs.

alyssa- she looked great and relaxed and did excellent. got goosies again! and she has only just turned 16!

marcio- i love his facial expressions but the crying needs to stop already. i loved that he too did an old song and did it well. a bit dramatic but great job. i love when he slips into that deep voice.

mara- hahahhaha, i loved the guy counting all of her "hair pops/flips" that really gave me a much needed giggle. wow, got more goosies as she was great! even the judge's mouths were hanging open.

jurnee- they needed to turn her volume up or something but she did good.

shannon- i didnt like it.

ron- worst of the night by far!

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next show was duets with famous singers... this was more fun than i had expected..

caleb- cheesy but good. he just needs more "umph"

adam (who i refuse to call ada) cant stand to watch him at all, had to fast forward. sorry. i dont like freak shows.

maddie- husky voice on this one, a bit weak but good. a sleepy song but loved the harmonies.

ron- hated it and his fast vibrato.

amelia- really good but a bit over the top for me.

shannon- breathy and soft but it picked up some and beautiful harmonies. when they held hands, as if in support of each other, for some reason, that made me cry. im a woman so i am allowed to get emotional, lol.

alyssa- meh..and they need to let these kids sing more vs the mentor doing all the singing... next...

(the dust they show in the background lighting must be tough to sing in, with all wardrobe changes and stuff going on and off the stage, wow)

marcio- tony braxton bailed so he sang with quirly Allen but yet another great oldy but goodie song... i loved it! once again, i just wish he got to sing more.

jurnee- the piercings are distracting for me. but she did good.

garrett- great harmonies and timing. cheesy but loved it.

mara- chills, more goosies! she did amazing and omg, i cried again, what is going on? lol....

effie- she is doing her best to be as unattractive as possible. i liked the very start of the duet and the harmonies but not her solo.

this is the best season of idol since the first season. no drama, no fighting, great talent. i am glad they came back on the air.