American Idol: Recap of Top 12 Girls Show

You guys didn’t think I wouldn’t get into the whole AI this year huh? Come on! I’ve been trying to write about AI for 4 years now! I felt bad I didn’t get into it sooner, but because of the trip to the Philippines, exhibit, etc etc, I couldnt sit down to download the videos and make my critique.

Lots of talent this year, with every other kid bringing in an instrument (or two). Mad talent, as Randy would say. The kids get more airtime, and the more we get to delve into their lives and backstories, the more you get sad when they get kicked off. At the end of the day, though, it’s all about talent, originality, and projection.

So without further ado, here is my first AI critique for AMERICAN IDOL 2010!

1. PAIGE MILES – weak beginning, big voice i agree, but really bad song choice. i hope she sticks around til top 12.

2. ASHLEY RODRIGUEZ – im not feeling her, and possibly bad song choice… but she can sing, sure. Kind of offkey … and the judges said she was too karaoke

3. JANELL WHEELER – Heart again? Oh dear. Inconsistent and kinda weak compared to the older idol hopefuls whove done the exact song before.
Mental note: download more HEART…I kind of miss them.

4. LILY SCOTT – love her! and hello? Did a BEATLES song from SGT PEPPER? ++++ pretty points! One of my top 5 favorites, possible on top.

5. KATELYN EPPERLY – cute blonde, big voice. i thought the oldie song was a bad choice at first, but she put her own thing into the song and was quite believable. very soulful. Good. Lose the lipstick tho.

6. HEELEY VAUGHN – its a bit surreal to see a black girl play with a guitar. Cute song, beatles… but she got a bit shouty…maybe wrong note to sing it in? She’s original too though. i just cant stand her massive lipgloss emphasizing her upper lip. Oops, sorry for the catty observation LOLz Ellen loved her freshness but Simon was apoplectic.

7. LACEY BROWN – nice tone, slightly pitchy and shakey . The judges are not appreciative of Stevie Nicks LANDSLIDES either. Too bad. i so want her to make it because shes a good example of perseverance pays (or maybe theres a better cliche for that) her parting shot looks like the girl gremlin. but shes normally a cute girl.

8. MICHELLE DELAMOR – This girl did Alicia Keys and once again got a ‘too-karaoke’ lecture. She did great, but again, the judges have a point.

9. DIDI BENAMI – I really liked her rendition of Kara’s song during the first night in Hollywood. She sounds too karaoke , like the original, but cute. Indulgent almost, Simon called it. It was a steady performance. Hope she does something cooler and original next time tho.

10. SIOBHAN MAGNUS – No ones ever done a Chris Isaak song on the show before, and i think that’s one of the reasons why she’s been considered the dark horse. The song did well to showcase her pipes whenever she does the high notes (she did the song in a higher key from original)…very controlled, cause she didn’t scream and did not falsetto. Gotta agree on Kara saying she was nasal at parts, but all in all a surprising surprise.

<included a Youtube vid of Siobhan but Fremantle already removed it a day after the post>
11. CRYSTAL BOWERSOX – I dont remember anyone ever doing Alanis Morissette on the show… or anyone playing guitar AND harmonica. She pulled it off alright, with personality, charm and a steady husky booming voice. The judges didn’t think it was super great but are always impressed with Crystals performances (sans Simon, who thinks is karaoke/sound-a-like). I think she’ll be safe for now, however, if she doesn’t take a song and put an original spin to it, she’ll be in trouble soon.

12. KATIE STEVENS – Cute 17 yo does Michael Buble. Too low, maybe bad song choice. She did the song well, but it made her sound old. Judges also found it too conservative/not current and , in Simon’s view, annoying.

I ALSO BELIEVE IT WILL BE A GIRL WINNER THIS YEAR. So keep your eyes peeled and let’s see if this prediction of Simon’s and mine will be correct. Share your comments, come on!

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MY FAVORITES: lilly scott, crystal bowersox, casey james, andrew garcia

MAYBE: paige miles, didi banami,
PRAYING: alex lambert, todrick hall