American Idol: Recap of Top 12 Guys Show
1. TODRICK HALL – the guy who auditioned with his original song, pretty cool! He now does SEASON 1 AI winner Kelly Clarkson and does an R&B take on Since you’ve been Gone. AMAZING! The judges gave bad reviews though ; Simon even going Todrick murdered the song. However, I disagree with Simon (for ONCE!) … I believe he did an even nicer version than the original, as Clarksons song was too shouty for me.
2. AARON KELLY – 16yo boy who forgot the lyrics to ANGEL (!!!!) tackles a Rascal Flatts song kind that makes him old. And shouty. And annoying. He seemed to have killed the country ballad but…too Jonas Brothers for me. Sorry. Judges gave good reviews though. He’s sure to get through to next week.
3. JERMAINE SELLERS – Apparently, he’s a church singer. His GET HERE started off a bit weak. His arrangement was too ambitious with all the runs and belts that it made him a bit offkey in parts. The judges thought he was trying too hard, too.
4. TIM URBAN – Jonas Brothers look-a-like did really bad falsetto on Maroon 5’s TOO LATE TO APOLOGIZE. Too bad. He IS sweet to look at.
5. JOE MUñOZ – he reminds me of zachary quintos. I DO NOT LIKe the Adam Lambert-esque scarf look though. His singing came off weak and nervous. Not a standout performance at all. The judges liked him though (except Simon).
6. TYLER GRADY – I dont really like him much. Too affected. Simon (and the other judges) finally came around and said he’s a fake rocker. possibly true. LOL
7. LEE DEEWYZE – snow patrol, good. pitchy beltouts, bad. he’s got a good tone. but err, quite common, like david cooke & daughtry. Surprisingly, judges trashed him EXCEPT ellen & simon. Full praises from Mr Grouchy. wow.
8. JOHN PARK – On his take on God Bless the Child. Nice tone. He doesnt sound Korean. I thought his execution was flawless. The judges however bashed his choice, saying it didnt give the connection. Kara went so far as stealing Simons INDULGENT…
9. MICHAEL LYNCHE – Maroon 5’s This Love was very safe for him, and he’s a very consistent performer. Simon noticed this and told him he was, in essence, forgettable.
10. ALEX LAMBERT – he sounds like a raspy(Macy Gray?) Jason Mraz. Slightly pitchy. MAjorly scared.
Judges take? Good voice, bad case of nerves. Ellen degeneres likened him to a Banana thats not quite ripe.
11. CASEY JAMES – The guy who slightly looks like Brad Pitt. The one Kara asked to take his shirt off. Yes, that guy! He sings Bryan Adam’s HEAVEN (which Simon once called Elliott of season5 on it for being quite Karaoke, almost indulgent) however, the judges gave him mad love, of course.
And why wouldnt they? He has a bruce Springsteen’s tone. He was consistent. He’s so talented he played guitar. And he is so cute. He made Kara sputter and blush.
12. ANDREW GARCIA – The raspiness of his voice reminds me of last years Danny Gokey. Some parts were pitchy (the song was too high for him, I think) The judges let it slide, because the guy really is likable and talented. He did do the Paula cover in Hollywood week, and that was AWESOME!
All in all, a disappointing bunch, but I knew my favorites would still stand out and they did.
What did you guys think?
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MY FAVORITES: lilly scott, crystal bowersox, casey james, andrew garcia
MAYBE: paige miles, didi banami,
PRAYING: alex lambert, todrick hall
