7 (Less Than) Inspirational Songs
With some mentoring help from Alicia Keyes, the contestants set out to entertain us with songs of inspiration. The only thing I was inspired to think about was the logic for continuing to watch this crap. Seriously, if this had been the first season I’d seen then these American Idol recaps wouldn’t exist. I would never have been inspired to write about the show.
But here we are. So I will continue my weekly bit until the end of the season no matter how painful. I make no promises for next year. I’m sure even my most loyal readers will understand if it’s time to move on. Several of you don’t even watch the show anymore. If the show survives I may consider abbreviated recaps once we hit the top 12, but only if I’m inspired. It’s not looking good.
For now… a few thoughts about last week:
Andrew (GONE) – Can’t say I’m surprised. I even pegged him for bottom three in my abbreviated post last week. I can say I’m disappointed. He doesn’t have what it takes to win American Idol but there was a quality in his voice I really liked. If he does a mix of upbeat covers with original twists I’d consider picking up his CD. I don’t expect it on the market any time soon. So long Andrew.
Katie (GONE) – After last week’s performances and a few short hours before the results show I made my first friendly wager of the season. Hard to believe someone would pick Katie as the possible winner, but it’s true. And I’ll accept the low-end bottle of booze I’ve almost won when my choice (see below) gets crowned at the end of the season. It would have been easy to take candy from this misguided viewer but I took pity and added a caveat – I only WIN if my choice WINS. Half way home, baby – and not surprised! As for Katie… I pegged her as “doomed” in my top 12 recap, so I wasn’t surprised to see her get the boot. She actually wasn’t that bad last week, but that’s all relative when you’ve overstayed your welcome.
And the remaining seven:
Casey – Wedding singer performance, complete with tuxedo jacket over a v-neck undershirt. Karaoke hell that showed nothing special. He sang Don’t Stop, but I say “no really… stop.” Ellen summed it up by saying “You have to be great right now and it wasn’t great.” Last week wasn’t much better and I expect next week to be about the same. Yes… he’ll be here next week. I HOPE he’s here next week. Look for him in the bottom three but please-please-please let it be time for Tim to go home.
Lee – Brown shirt and black tie. It was ok and it definitely had some originality to it. I can’t say I loved it but I am promoting him to “best guy left in the competition.” He’s got a good sound – very commercial. He’s a few good song choices from being runner up. He won’t win, but I now think he’ll make final four. In the clearing stands a Boxer but he’ll end up on the mat eventually.
Tim – Words cannot express my frustration with the fact that he’s still in this competition. Judges have been so hot and cold on him but this has to be the end – doesn’t it?!? Even Ellen “didn’t like the soup.” The show will see Better Days once he’s gone. He single handedly messes with my predictions each week by staying. Who of the remaining contestants can possibly go home before him now? Except…
Aaron – Sigh… I guess Aaron could go home before Tim. It would be frustrating that Tim is still on the show, but Aaron sucks too. He may Believe (he) Can Fly, but he’s gonna run out of Archuletta votes soon. Probably next week.
Siobhan – Almost normal purplish dress with butterflies on the shoulder. Randy thought it was “just ok” and Simon didn’t like it. I was more or less just bored. I did listen to last week again and it was better than I remember it being. Still not jumping up and down, but When You Believe Tim (and Aaron) have to go then everything else sounds a little better. She’s clearly very talented. Song choice and arrangement will be her downfall in the end.
Mike – I think I had to wipe drool off my chin. It was so boring I think I fell asleep. He is not my Hero and this seemed very karaoke to me. I keep thinking he looks like the actor who played Marsellus Wallace in Pulp Fiction. I don’t really want to see him with a red rubber ball strapped into his mouth, but it might have sounded better. Sad truth about AI Season 9 – I still have him picked to make the final four.
Crystal – Elegant floor length black dress and NO instrument. She got choked up and emotion at the end of her song, but hey… this is live TV. And it was still the best performance of the night. Week after week she is consistently good. I’m not a huge fan of her musical style, but she is far and away the most talented contestant left this season. People Get Ready to see her win this. Because that’s were my money is.
And here ARE the predictions:
Bottom three this week: Tim, Aaron, and probably Casey. Hopefully they depart in that order: Tim this week, Aaron next week, Casey the following.
In my Season 9 Top 12 post I predicted Michael, Siobhan and Crystal would make the final four. I’m standing by that prediction. I’m rounding out the group by adding Lee.
Mike, Siobhan and Lee have some fighting to do. Not sure which order they fall, but fall they will. Reality is that this season it seems clear who the winner will be.
Does anyone NOT think Crystal will win?
In 2008 I predicted David Cook would win the week it was down to 6. In 2009 I predicted Kris Allen would win the first week of 7 remaining contestants (that week they used the save resulting in a second week of 7 remaining). I should have made this season’s prediction last week but I was preoccupied with my day job.
Looking for lunch bets. Anyone? Anyone?
Bah… it’s not as much fun when I don’t get to beat a lunch out of anyone. It’s also not as much fun when pretty much the show SUCKS.
Big “Idol Gives Back” show this week. Yea, I don’t care either.
– Christopher
Themocracy
I think Crystal may win and she deserves it….but I think Lee is her strongest competition. They are my pick for the top 2.
Jenny – I can’t argue with that.
What do I have to do to get some controversy around here? Maybe I need to write an article about global warming or health care.
Chris,
I agree Crystal should win and I too think the final too will be Crystal and Lee, but I will through in my bit to stir things. Please god after Pat Boone (I mean Tim) let Siobhan go home. I am starting to find her painful to sit through. Yes she has raw talent, but her style leans to Broadway/Bad torch singer.