TV Review: American Idol - Top Ten Guys
Published March 03, 2006
For Yamin does not have, eh, very good teeth.
Indeed and I accept that this factoid is not germane to how well he sings or performs. I'd argue that it does. For what part of the body gets more display than a singer's teeth when you think about it? And yes, there are plenty of established singers with not so fine teeth but did they achieve their stardom via a national contest in which every aspect of their looks and talent are explored, even by unknown bloggers such as myself? Beyond the teeth, Yamin still doesn't pop any buttons in my blogging brain.
I honed in on Ace Young in my first post and I still see him as winning this thing. Which is not to say he gave the greatest performance this night of the top ten because he did not. But coupled with this fellow's handsome face, casual but hip dress, and yes, his perfect teeth, Ace still seems to have it all in one handy guy package. I thought Ace showed some great vocals during his performance and Randy and Paula agreed. Simon did not.
I have some thoughts on Simon. Sure he's the curmudgeon of the judicial trio and it's a part he seems destined to play. At this point in the competition, with many contenders left but culled down to a manageable few, I suspect Simon chooses who he thinks should win. Then he becomes especially critical of the contenders he'd like to see move to the top.
Yes, Simon also becomes his nasty self for those performers he likely doesn't want to see win but there's a difference. With those he'd like to see booted off quickly Simon tends to give a terse brush-off. With one of the female contenders he remarked she's likely had her last chance to sing on this year's AI.
Yet Simon gave scathing, yes, but insightful and constructive criticism to other contenders. It's Simon's curmudgeon method of helping out those he'd like to win. I thought Simon adapted that position in his comment on Ace. My sense is that Simon considers Ace one of the top five at least and wants to urge him on.
Pat Fish is a pop culture and political pundit. When she’s not working on her own blog she contributes regularly right here on Blogcritics.Pat lives in Delaware with her husband. They are owned by four cats, two dogs and one adorable granddaughter. Pat Fish is a published author and her books have drawn attention from her fellow reviewers on Blogcritics. Reviews of Memoirs of Josephine Fish and Mystery and Mirth have been conveniently provided for your reading pleasure.
- TV Review: American Idol - Top Ten Guys
- Published: March 03, 2006
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The mere fact that you didn't include Elliott Yamin in your top 3 picks shows that you don't look for the right elements in your picks. You included Ace Young.. yeah he's pretty I'll give him that.. but c'mon.. this guy is nothing but a poser and his vocals.. nothing short of lackluster. And Will Makar... are you kidding me? Chris and Elliott.. the 2 best of the night. I'm curious to see if Chris can handle any kind of genre outside of his hard rocker box. Honestly, I thought he screamed a little too much during his performance of Hemmhorage. Elliott?... the pure winner of the night. His vocals? Flawless
elimination round: is it just me or did paula seem drugged? all of that weird laughing and inappropriate commentary. strange.
Mr. Saleski, I can't say it's just you, but I, for one, did not get that impression. I think Paula was, for the most part, great.
I'm for Taylor, Elliott and Chris. Indeed, Ace is nice eye candy ("Swarmy"? Do you mean "smarmy," perhaps or "swarthy?"), but he doesn't sing as well as Paula and Randy would have us believe.
it'll be very interesting to see how the votes go down the road. elliott is certainly no looker, but the guy can sing, sing, sing.
Definitely wasn't Tay's night. Way too many Woo woo's. Nerves perhaps...
Regarding Chris, I really liked what he did, nice rocker vibe.
The rest, well, Elliot may be on the strange-looking side without pretty 'pearlies', but he was perfect vocally. The best of the guys in regard to just singing.
Ace, well, he holds no interest for me.
I'm with you Mark Saleski, regarding Paula. She was positively giddy for this being an elimination portion of the show.
Well, she may be getting jaded after all these seasons.
I still am backing Taylor Hicks, but he has got to do something else next week. "Woo woo's", no mas, por favor.
Elliott did NOT sing a Stevie Wonder song. Paula was, as usual, confused. That song is by James Moody.
So we're supposed to not like someone because they have bad teeth (which were caused by juvenile diabetes), yet we're ALSO supposed to love Ace, who makes those weird faces when he sings and sounds like he's being castrated? The photo you have of him on this page isn't even that good-looking, to be honest.
Give me Elliott any day over another generic-looking type who can't even wash his hair.
Jim...i caught that mistake too, about that "Stevie Wonder" song...Paula was totally clueless.
and why is Elliot's teeth even up for discussion? he can sing his ass off, and this is, after all, a SINGING competition. are we really that shallow? (don't answer)
No kidding. Jewel had a huge gap in her teeth but still had some big hits, and many considered her hot with the flaws in her teeth. That should totally be a non issue.
i think american idol should stop the show now chris daughtry is obviously america's next americcan idol, and he deserves it!!!!!!
ah......hindsight.......
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I think Taylor and Chris are the ones to watch. That little Will guy is interesting, but I don't think he has what it takes. And Ace, are you kidding me? I don't think he has it. Everyone finds him to be some hottie or something, but I think he looks swarmy. That and he seems to struggle in his songs.