American Idol Top 3
Weeks ago I predicted that these three would be the last ones in the race. Last week I experienced a pinch of wishful thinking and hoped that Danny would go before Allison, but I knew it was pretty close to call. So it’s no surprise that we are left with a sausagefest. Even that great duet with Adam couldn’t save Allison.
All three of these guys are very good singers and deserve to be here. But now it’s time to BRING IT. Show us you’re the next American Idol. First up…
Danny – Wearing an olive drab eastern block military style jacket over horizontal striped tee, he sang well but danced like a chicken. Paula has been surprisingly lucid the last couple of weeks, but I wasn’t hip to her song choice for him. He did ok, but I don’t think it got anybody’s Little Sister to Dance.
Kris – Charcoal matte finish leather shirt and comfortably behind a black grand piano, he has no reason to Apologize. I wasn’t familiar with the song that Randy and Kara chose for him to sing but I thought he did a great job. The judges argued about “not following through” or taking enough risk. What do they know? VOTE FOR KRIS.
Adam – Simon had him sing One. Shouldn’t he be wearing red instead of a faded blue denim shirt with one too many buttons undone? Kara called it “unbelievable” and Simon called it “brilliant.” I thought it started out really good but then got too screechy. Anyone else notice that he sticks his tongue out too much when he goes for the big notes?
First songs – A lot of good singing, but no “bring it” performances. Now the contestants get to pick their own songs…
Danny – Frameless rectangle lenses, black tie and vest with white dress shirt and jeans. Ok… I mocked him a bit last week with a Teletubby style bye-bye, but last week he just wasn’t that great. Now, one week from the finale, he finally steps up and delivers a performance worthy of what I’ve been hoping for him all season. He started out tender then ramped up to some passion without going over the top. No note seemed out of place. Danny… You Are So Beautiful to Me. However, I fear it may have been too little too late.
Kris – Casual black collarless long sleeve shirt and faded jeans. I’ll say it now… I was a bit worried about my boy last week. No more. He is IN IT TO WIN IT. He ditched the band and went center stage, just him and an acoustic guitar. No band? No need. He showed his musical genius by starting out with a hip hop song and rearranged it to suit his talents. Then he delivered the goods. The whole season he has been consistent and he has generally been getting better each week. He sings, plays instruments (well enough to ditch the band) and regularly delivers a style that pleases his target market. He’s not just a performer, he’s a musical artist. He’s not Heartless. He sings from the heart.
Adam – Hack job leather jacket over tee-shirt with “Rock” in rhinestones. To me it was a second rate attempt at an Aerosmith cover. It started out good but then he got all screechy and tongue sticking out. Again. Seriously… this is a singing competition, not a chance for you to demonstrate your fellatio technique. (Sorry Paula, I suspect you don’t have the right parts for him to be interested.) I’ll admit he’s belted out some great performances this season, but not tonight. Even Simon hinted that he wasn’t as inspiring tonight. Then he practically begged Adam’s fans to dial in. I don’t think he’ll be Crying tomorrow night, but he should be nervous.
Prediction: Could be close, but I think Danny is really done this time. I would consider any other result a major upset since I still think Kris will win and I accept the fact that Adam has a large fan base.
Oh… one last thing… All you sick and twisted readers need to get your minds out of the gutter. Last week when I wrote “Adam is going down” I was only suggesting that he will lose this competition. I was not alluding to any suggestive sexual behavior. WHAT’S WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?
I’m guessing that I wouldn’t be bolstering my case if I suggested that Adam should have sung “Love in an Elevator” instead of “Crying.”
VOTE FOR KRIS
Christopher
Themocracy
I was never much of an idol watcher. However, my current landlord requires that I watch it each week (I think it’s in the lease). I now find myself sucked in. Although I enjoy your whitty discourse, many of your comments sound vaguely familier (Deja vue?)
Adam is great (Lizard like tongue flicking aside). Defintely the most talented. Not sure he is the rock star the judges think.I still think he fits better in musical theater then pop radio. Although I was also in the Kris camp, I think tonight may have a surprise upset. Danny may have pulled it out of his a.. (Oh wait, that would be Adam).. Hat?