http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005-2007 by the authors Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:36:20 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/04/24/115253.php#comment-713660 The two Davids will prevail and it matters not when the others go. I certainly agree with the stoned/dim assessment of Jason Castro and as far as Carly is concerned, I was tired of looking at the body art each week and hearing her shout every time she performed. I hope Syesha makes it to the third spot (or better) as she is truly talented both vocally and with her stage presence. So far, the winner has not gone home. 713660@blogcritics.org Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:36:20 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/04/24/115253.php#comment-713476 Jason's persona comes across to me as 1)stoned and/or 2)dim. I don't get his vapid "charm" or his vacant vocal talent. But that's 'Idol'. 713476@blogcritics.org Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:53:24 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/04/24/115253.php#comment-713382 It is a delight to see someone that is different. That is truly Jason Casto. I watch the show to see only him and him only. He does not try to impress anyone. I love him more and more and can't wait to buy his first CD. I would not buy a CD of any of the others. That is what it is all about. Number of votes = number of CD's sold. 713382@blogcritics.org Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:07:31 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/04/24/115253.php#comment-713331 America got it wrong this week and last week and every week since letting Chikeze go. But this week stings even more so. David Archuleta, can someone explain why this smurf is still on the show? Sure, he's got a good voice, but no charisma or stage presence. Aside from looking like an orphaned ferret, I really don't get what the teenies are screaming about. He should have been gone a while. Brooke White, has there been an idol contestant to flub two performances and still remain on the show? Brooke is very talented, but she isn't an idol. She will have a future and deserves one given her talent reminiscent of Carly Simon. That said, she needs to go. Syesha. I have a love affair with this woman. She was sexy on Tuesday night, but she's been great from day one. Truly underestimated and perhaps misunderstood, but her performances have been blazing hot (to quote randy). Jason Castro. OK, he's working the guitar playing hippie to good effect. I agree, nothing truly outstanding, even his version of hallelujah. That said, his song this week was crap, he deserved to at least be in the bottom two. Carly Smithson. She went home? Wait a second, what? Wow, that made no sense. But David A is still there. (scratches head) David Cook. This man has already won American Idol. I sort of suspect (and agree with earlier comments) that he might loose out to the screamers, but in terms of sheer talent, this guy has it. When this is all over, I hope that his success makes daughtry look like the poser he truly is. 713331@blogcritics.org Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:58:38 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/04/24/115253.php#comment-713328 I haven't seen one performance from Jason Castro that I would characterize as being "truly outstanding." 713328@blogcritics.org Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:39:51 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/04/24/115253.php#comment-713323 Don't forget that there were 9 previous performances to consider when voting, not just this week. Jason is one of the few contestants who have had several truly outstanding performances (remember Hallelujah and Over the Rainbow?), while Syeesha, Carly, and Archie have been totally boring. Give him a break for having one not-so-stellar week. I vote for the person whom I look most forward to seeing perform again next week, and that's Jason by a mile. DavidC is next, and no one besides those two interests me in the least. I can't wait to buy Jason's first CD! 713323@blogcritics.org Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:32:09 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/04/24/115253.php#comment-713287 American Idol has always been a popularity contest. Ryan never says to vote for the best singer; he says to "vote for your favorite". How many times have we seen deserving contestants leave too early? 713287@blogcritics.org Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:39:49 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/04/24/115253.php#comment-713242 Yeah, "America" got it wrong this week but I think it shows who's voting more than it shows what they're voting for. This year, the squealies seem to have a stranglehold over the competition and are making their presence felt. I'm pretty confident with my early prediction that it will be an all-male final three. I think Syesha will go next week, regardless of how well she does, and then we'll have Brooke gone. It truly is a shame, as David Cook is really the only one up there of the guys that deserves his spot. 713242@blogcritics.org Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:10:58 EDT