American Idol Recap: Top 5 Survive Rat Pack Night
Posted by ERIN in American IdolApril 28th, 2009, 11:00 PM
Wait, am I on drugs? Did I miss the memo that “American Idol Rat Pack night” actually meant “Opposite Day“?
Cuz maybe that would explain why: Paula Abdul’s dress was inside-out, I totally disagreed with Simon’s critiques (panning Kris and Allison and pimping Danny and Matt) and Randy stated that this is just a singing competition and connection to the audience isn’t really that big of a deal. What the franks?
Kris Allen - The Way You Look Tonight (VIDEO): Wow, Kris tried to really sex it up because his notes were soooo sloooowww annnnd breaaathyyy. I guess his fans will love that though, so way to know your audience, Allen. I, however, was overly distracted by his funny little mustache. *chants* “Shave it! Shave it!” He’s also still singing out of the side of his mouth like Popeye, but some things will never change (shaving the pre-adolescent stache CAN be swiftly remedied though).
Allison Iraheta - Someone to Watch Over Me (VIDEO): Awww, this lil gal is too cute and awkward (cuawk-ward!) to keep getting overlooked! Sadly, things don’t look good for Miss Allison if the holy trinity of Adam, Danny and Kris stays strong. I thought tonight was a huge improvement on Allison’s ‘image’ because the producers showed more of her dorky, self-deprecating personality. She’s just a wee youngster and pretty immature, but that’s what makes the maturity of her performances stand out even more, especially when she softens up for ballads like this. IMO, she could’ve dialed down some of the notes for a smoother feel (is her voice getting scratchier lately?) and simmered on all the “H” sounds before it got too Stewie “Cool hhWhip” Griffin (”Someone to hhh’watch hh’over me”), but overall it was an excelente performance and she looked fantastic (loved the dress & black/burgundy hair).
Matt Giraud - My Funny Valentine (VIDEO): Matty Timberlake still hasn’t impressed me. Matt fans, it’s safe to say you should stop trying to convince me to like him cuz (get ready for overused phrase of 2009) it is what it is. I’m just not that into him. Matt won Simon over (WHAT? For that messy, pitchy performance?), but Randy gave some negative feedback that sounded something like, “Yo, for me… *Peanuts trombone adult noise* For ME… *waungh waungh waungh* for me, dawg.” I was amused when Kara said Matt “wasn’t the leader of the pack and lacked emotional connection” - to which he replied in a complete monotone of feigned shock: “What.” Way to fight for yourself, Giraud.
Danny Gokey - Come Rain Come Shine (VIDEO): Wow, I must’ve really missed something here because I didn’t connect to Danny at all on this song. It didn’t feel genuine or fit his voice. Even when he “took it to church” at the end, he just became Shouty McGrowly as ushz and the melody/tone didn’t translate. The judges totally disagreed with me though and Randy stated that it doesn’t matter for the Idols to “connect to the audience” or have personality because the show’s only about singing. That goes against everything the judges have ever told contestants and I declare it as stupid.
Adam Lambert - Feeling Good (VIDEO): Is it necessary for him to stick his tongue allllll the way out of his mouth for the belting notes? Personally, hearing Adam’s rendition just made me want to hear Michael Buble’s version instead (VID). You know, this guy pretty much has it in the bag, so I’m just trying to accept it and start acclimating my ear drums to those freakishly shrill notes. I can’t wait til it’s 2020 and we all look back on Adam as one of those people who was just SO trendy that he embodies one or two years before becoming outdated (”Ohmigod, Adam Lambert. Remember him and his flat-ironed, black/blue-dyed hair and sweeping bangs?? He was sooo 2009!”). Sometimes Adam has this nervous grit-teeth smile that makes me really uncomfortable for him. Especially when he’s listening to the judges and follows up with his standard, ever-so-gentle replies of, “*chuckle* Thanks, it was fun. I had fun.” Man, he’s kind of a bore when he isn’t performing.
So who’s at the bottom? Matt and Danny for me, but I worry for Allison y’all. Can we keep her in so she can have a chance at the Rock theme next week? Kthanksbye. Catch American Idol to find out what happens!
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