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 Thu, 8 May 2008 21:02:15 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/05/07/131626.php#comment-716582 I don't get David A. I don't care for his nasally tone and his pre-packaged approach. He's stiff, uninspired, and generally looks fearful. Sure he's only 17, but there have been plenty of great performers and vocalists who started young. That being said, he's perfect for the tween set. 716582@blogcritics.org Thu, 8 May 2008 21:02:15 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/05/07/131626.php#comment-716408 I'm delighted to be proven wrong. Jason is a local boy (I'm in a different Dallas suburb than Jason), but he didn't deserve to be on the show as long as he was, and certainly not another week. Syesha should be next, I suspect, but we'll see how the performances go next week. 716408@blogcritics.org Thu, 8 May 2008 10:49:07 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/05/07/131626.php#comment-716219 It has to be Jason Castro looks instead of talent that has lead him to this point. It's definetely a tough decision, both Davids has star quality, but I believe David Cook has an edge with a bit more talent. He's truly gifted. 716219@blogcritics.org Wed, 7 May 2008 19:29:28 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/05/07/131626.php#comment-716212 Jason Castro should have been eliminated before Brooke White, before Carly Smithson, before Chikezie, before Michael Johns, before Ramiele Malubay, before Amanda Overmyer, and before Asia'h Epperson. The screams and squeals that erupt each time Castro sings tell the whole story here and prove to be very illuminating as to what the contest is all about. That's why David Archuleta will win, too. 716212@blogcritics.org Wed, 7 May 2008 18:49:59 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/05/07/131626.php#comment-716211 I think Jason will be the one to leave tonight. It would be a shame if it was anyone else. Castro doesn't care enough about being there to stay. Personally I would like to see Syesha make it to the top two, with David Cook being the other one. But I'm pretty sure it will be both David's. 716211@blogcritics.org Wed, 7 May 2008 18:39:33 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/05/07/131626.php#comment-716195 Syesha will be eliminated tonight. I reserve the right to say "I told you so," too. 716195@blogcritics.org Wed, 7 May 2008 18:01:23 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/05/07/131626.php#comment-716191 Tracy, I totally agree with your article. I am not a David Arch fan, in fact last week I called him a smurf, and I meant it too. That said, his second performance was excellent. Even this hater has to admit that. I would bump Syesha up to 2nd behind arch and above cook, only because she truly has risen to star level, whereas cooks performances last night were just OK by his standards. I also agree that it was Syesha who was the only one out of the four never to be tops in votes. It's obvious. I don't have enough fingers and toes to count how many times she's been in the bottom 2 or 3 (ok, maybe I do but you get the point). Castro must go. Yikes that was bad. And I Shot The Sheriff wasn't even one of Marley's best songs. 716191@blogcritics.org Wed, 7 May 2008 17:45:43 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/05/07/131626.php#comment-716190 Sorry Connie but Jason Castro is not a "David". If he does not get the boot tonight and either David does it will be a travesty. It should come come down to the two Davids in the end and I'm really indifferent as to which one walks away with the prize because Idol will take care of both of them. I really like Syesha and think she too has a great career ahead of her but she is not Idol winner material. 716190@blogcritics.org Wed, 7 May 2008 17:40:02 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/05/07/131626.php#comment-716131 Tracy, You know I'm a David Castro fan, but last night he was just a mess. If each week were truly based on those performances, it would certainly be him going home. But this is American Idol, and it doesn't work that way. Fan bases play a role. Since Syesha has been in the bottom more often than Jason lately, I wouldn't be totally surprised to see her going home tonight. Whether it's Jason this week or next, I think the final show will feature the two Davids. 716131@blogcritics.org Wed, 7 May 2008 13:49:01 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/05/07/131626.php#comment-716130 Tracy, I suspect the only person who has *not* been #1 in the past is Syesha. As difficult as it is for anyone who loves music to comprehend, Jason Castro has never been in the bottom three. Never! I've said for months now that it could and should come down to the two Davids. I hope that is so. 716130@blogcritics.org Wed, 7 May 2008 13:43:57 EDT