Without Chris, Idol kinda blows. I mean, I like Elliot a lot and he did well with each song, getting better with each one really, and I thought he did extremely well with his last number. While he has tremendous control and soul, he does not have major volume and power necessary for (awful) songs like Open Arms. You really have to belt that one, and I'm not sure Elliot can belt. Although with the GIGANTICALLY LOUD arrangements who could tell. Maybe no one can sound loud over the horribly overwraught arrangements we've been hearing lately.
Kat - first song - too much, too much - just chill it, Kat. Song two - amazing, fantastic, moving. She really has a beautiful voice with a huge range. As she was singing Rainbow, I was wondering if she was removing vocal runs as she sang, trying to "keep to the melody" as Randy rightly suggested. Song three was cute and OK, but a weird choice. She should have sung another ballad.
Taylor -song one - karaoke. The most interesting thing about that song is the idea of Clive Barker calling Bruce Springsteen to get permission to use it. "Hello, Clive Barker calling for Mr. Springsteen." I wonder what Bruce thought he was calling about. What is the text of that call? Where are the NSA wire tappers when you need them? Song two - pretty good, although I hate it when he does that fake Joe Cocker voice breaking up thing. Last song - really good. As much as I think Taylor deserved to go home sooner, he really did a great job with that. Except for the stupid ending. And I repeat my criticism of his lack of camera skills. It's like the camera is a girl he cheated on and lied to and he can't look her in the eye.
It is clear that Clive wants Taylor to win, as he gave Elliot and Kat crappy songs to sing. Randy was a big cranky poop who didn't like anything. He said Elliot was sharp on one song - no way, Dog. Paula was useless as usual. I am so tired of the Simon/Ryan crap. Just shut up, Ryan. Just ignore him, Simon.
Based on America's sex-crazed/scared hypocrisy, Kat should go. Based on a lack of power, stature and perfect teeth, Elliot should go. Based on lack of charm and a market for his records, Taylor should go. Chris, Chris - we miss you!!
I'm thinking that our boy Elliot will be out tonight. At least then he can get all those teeth straightened and capped before the nationwide tour. But, wouldn't it be funny if Taylor went instead? That might be the only outcome that could take away the lingering sting of Chris' unfortunate departure.
Not over it yet,
Mrs. Cynicletary
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