This week the show decided to switch things up a bit and offer its audience an ear full of the Beatles. Liked the songs you heard this week? Check out the playlist from the show. Here's how i saw it...
Who's going home tonight? My opinion would be Kristi, due to her inconsistent performances. Last week I though David A was going to win, but after two weeks of so-so performances, Carly is my new number one.
Posted by nuTsie Guy
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:56:00 GMT
So, Randy Jackson has gotten up from the table of
Idol judgment and Coca Cola cups to produce "Randy Jackson's Music Club, Vol. 1", an album chock full of "stars" (including
Richie Sambora at the ripe age of 83, John Rich and the legendary...Barbi Esco?), releasing tomorrow, March 11th.
So, in honor of this moment in music history, I have decided to review the album for you, a la Randy Jackson himself:
"Yo dawg, Randy, you know, it wasn't that tight dawg. You know for me, it just isn't your best, know what I'm sayin', dawg? This is a mad game out here, and you got to put it down every time, feel me? Dawg?"
All that is missing from this musical gem is that duet with Seacrest himself. I mean, hell, what is he waiting on?
2. "Love In This Club" by Usher and Young Jeezy. Released last week, it made its rapid climb up the charts, just as expected..
3. "Love Song" by Sara Bareilles. Staying in the top 5 for the 6th straight week.
4. "No Air" by Jordin Sparks and
Chris Brown. Two teenagers sing duet about apparent asphyxiation, make millions off twenty-somethings who still watch American Idol.
5. "Low" by Flo Rida (feat. T-Pain). iTunes Top 100 stalwart drops 4 spots to unheard-of depths, State of Florida wants its name back.
Greatest Gainer:
- "Hallelujah" by Jeff Buckley. Went from unknown to the top of the charts in 3 days. Behold the power of Simon, Randy and Paula Abdrunk.
Farthest Faller:
- Amy Winehouse, in general. From penthouse to outhouse (or crackhouse, whichever you prefer). Went from 4 songs firmly planted in the top 25 the week after the
Grammy's to one song clinging to the #85 spot ("Rehab").
Last night, the top 24 performers from all over the country were announced. With styles ranging from rock to pop to singer/ songwriter to soul, I do believe these contestants will not fail to make this season of American Idol an entertaining one. And hopefully we won’t have to hear Brian Adams “Everything I Do” for the rest of the season….
(From left to right) David Cook, Amy Jean Davis, Colton David Berry, Amanda Overmyer, Robbie Carrico, Ramiele Malubay, Joanne Borgella, Kristy Lee Cook, Kady Malloy
, Michael Johns, David Hernandez, Asia’h Epperson, Alexandréa Lushington, David Archuleta, Brooke White, Alaina Whitaker, Jason Castro, Syesha Mercado, Danny Norriega,
(Bottom Row) Garrett Haley,
Jason Yeager, Carly Smithson, Luke Menard, Chikezie Eze
...and here's a little American Idol comic relief, courtesy of Triumph the Insult Dog...
American Idol’s “Best of the Rest” aired last night, and although there were some decent performances, the show may have very well been called the "Best of the Worst". From beatboxing twins to a near strip tease, this show did not fail to entertain.
When Simon called Luke Reeder’s rendition of “Faith” – the Limp Bizkit version none the less- scary, I think he nailed it right on the head…
Victor Villigas did not fail to bring out the animal in his audition.
Tiffany McCambell-
This Hallelujah singing choir girl thinks her ability is a gift from God. Sometimes Paula’s facial expressions convey more than Simon’s words ever could ….
Brandy Gregorie auditioned with a short strip tease and her version of L-O-V-E, just in time for Valentine’s day…
Chris and Cory Lane
This was my favorite, hands down. These twins and their mutual girlfriend were amazing, and not necessarily in a good way. This one can only be explained by watching.
And now for their girlfriend’s audition. Ladies and gents, may I present Ashley Lawing and her puppy, Panda!
American Idol held the last of their auditions in Atlanta last night. With music greats such as Otis Redding, R.E.M., and the B-52’s originating from the area, the judges were hopeful of seeing some talent in Atlanta. Here’s some of the highlights…..
Josh Jones-The Queen singing glass cutter was asked to turn his back to the judges as he sings because his eyes are scaring Simon, then still gets a ticket to Hollywood. If he can’t control his eyes in Hollywood, at least he has glass to fall back on…
J.P. missed his chance to get to know Carrie Underwood 3 years ago as he sat near her during their audition, but has returned with his rendition of Me and My Gang by Rascal Flatts. This music major might need to go back to school.
Asia’h Epperson’s father passed away just a few days before her audition, yet she was still able to belt out “How Do I Live” and get her ticket to Hollywood.
When it comes to kissing pigs and milking cows, Miss South Florida Fair is apparently multi-talented. Brooke Helvie’s peachy southern looks may get her farther than expected.
Eva “Attitude” Miller, wants to give Simon more. More of what we can only guess, I just love that she falls…
After all of this, I’d say the highlight was the man wearing a hubcap around his neck…. Tune in tonight for the best of the rest.
It has been a big week for iTunes Top 100, let’s jump right in…
Michael Jackson is back...in the iTunes Top 100, that is (sorry, didn’t mean to send any children running in terror). His song featuring Akon, “Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 2008" is the first single off his forthcoming release of “Thriller 25”; a remix/remaster album celebrating the silver anniversary of one of the most influential albums ever (not to mention one of the best selling). Other artists rumored to be on the one-gloved Prince of Pop’s CD are Akon, Chris Brown, Kanye West, Ne-Yo and will.i.am. The album is released February 12th.
Not to be outdone in the recent resurgence of washed-up entertainers is the glossy-eyed pop icon Paula Abdul. Having not released a single in 15 years, what better time to join the party than a few days before she performs at the Super Bowl XLII halftime show. For me (hell, for all of us), please, Paula, get off the stage and back on your crappy TV show. And put down the microphone, and pick back up those pain killers and vodka. We liked you better when you were slurring your way through American Idol auditions. The best part? The songs called “Dance Like There’s No Tomorrow”. Can you feel me cringing? You can get the album featuring this musical gem (along with other songs featuring Idol alum Elliott Yamin, record label vagabond Katharine McPhee, Jason Mraz and even Three 6 Mafia) on March 11th.
Alright, I’m done ranting, enjoy the Super Bowl (and the train-wreck of a halftime show), talk to you next week, when hopefully Bobby Brown and Gloria Estefan release new singles…
My favorite part of American Idol is the hysterical laughter provided by auditions. People lacking the realization that they are terrible, yet are somehow convinced of a destiny to become the next American Idol.
He are some contestants that gave their all, but just...didn't quite cut it:
This guy had a peculiar story. Bruce Dickson was nearly bragging that he had yet to kiss a girl and was waiting for the "right one". He tangibly shared this with his key around his neck, which was part of the necklace his father wore; the inter-locking heart. Cute. Too bad you were terrible.
Kyle wears eye...excuse me, guy-liner. He is also a counselor to K-2nd grade children. Alright?
The gentle giant. So soft and quiet.
By far the most hilarious audition of the evening. Actually, ties with the Ronaldo Lupez on this list. He treated his voice like the holy grail. Didn't talk loud, or very much so it would remain...protected? He did the greatest arm gestures too. Not hand gestures; arm gestures. Ended up being taken out by security.
She would probably be entertaining doing karaoke at the Rick Shaw. Her boyfriend was her number one support (lying through his teeth). Smart move man.
WATCH THIS. Ronaldo Lupez ladies and gentlemen.
Now for the promising contestants, or at least the ones that got the ticket to Hollywood:
The most promising in Dallas. Pia Easley has a very comfortable, unique style. Words such as genuine and care free come to mind.
Kayla Hatfield was in a really bad car wreck. Quite the sad story. Her singing was not good, BUT she did have soul. I can't figure if it was a sympathy card or the type of energy expressed. She was very happy to be living. I'm anxious to see where this goes.
Um, Brandon Green collects his fingernails in a zip lock bag. Disgusting yes, but has some decent hickful jive.
Not impressed at all. I can't figure out why she got the ticket. Pretty sure it was one of those Simon, "no" - Randy, "yes" - Paula feels bad, "yes"
As a music enthusiast, every once in a while I like to take a step back and evaluate the music industry.
I did that today. I sobbed like an 11-year old girl who got denied Hannah Montana tickets.
Why? Because movies and television dictate what people listen to now more so than ever, and most of the time it is dumbed down, mass produced pieces of garbage. Case in point: American Idol has its seventh season premiere tonight. God help us all. Tens of millions of viewers will tune in to see (usually) talentless tweens (Does anyone remember Sanjaya?) belting out songs written by people who knew what it meant to make meaningful music.
Now don’t get me wrong…watching people screw up songs in auditions is great. I can watch that all day. My problem comes in when they have the remaining 12 finalists butcher Queen songs at full throat.
There are 5 songs from American Idol albums Carrie Underwood, Daughtry and Jordin Sparks in the iTunes Top 100 right now, as well as dozens of other songs from the screen, big and small. “Bodies” by Drowning Pool has charged up the charts (again). Originally released in 2001, the song has resurfaced after being featured in the new trailer for Sly Stallone’s newest Rambo. Alvin and his crazy chipmunk friends are still in top 100, as is a song from the Juno soundtrack, songs from Guitar Hero 3, and Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana herself. If only they had some kind of device to combine TiVo and iTunes…
Thanks for reading, I am going to go plan my American Idol party with my friends Ryan Seacrest fan club.
nuTsie guy.
