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, 22 May 2008 11:09:04 EDT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/05/21/135319.php#comment-720285 David Cook's rendition of "The World That I Know" was gorgeous! It blew me away. That song has some very emotional lyrics, and he translated them perfectly. It was proof that you don't need to power ballad a song to capture its true essence. I called round three to Cook, and the other two a tie. I voted for David Cook for hours, and I haven't voted since season four. That's how mad I was for the judges throwing him under the bus. 720285@blogcritics.org Thu, 22 May 2008 11:09:04 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/05/21/135319.php#comment-720151 David Archuleta will win because he has a huge following of teenies, tweenies, and others who are attracted to his cuteness. In addition he also has a fabulous talent and will do well as a professional performer. David Cook will also win because he has attracted a huge following of fans who appreciate his talent, maturity and showmanship. He will also do well in his professional life after Idol. I think that the title could either way but only the votes will tell. It should be an exciting finish and will be the first Idol that I will not a strong preference. 720151@blogcritics.org Wed, 21 May 2008 18:55:36 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/05/21/135319.php#comment-720119 I agree with you 100% Tracey. David Cook is awesome and I hope he wins. I gave the edge on the night to Archuleta because I thought he was bringing a little something extra that Cook wasn't. Archuleta stepped it up for the night, be he can't match Cook overall. I wouldn't say it was a knockout the way Simon did though. Cook was good the whole night, he just didn't surprise me with anything. I thought the Collective Soul song was very nice. I guess it just wansn't a "winning" type performance. I admire Cook for making that decision though. I also very much liked that he tried to do something intersting for his new song. I will be so disappointed if Cook doesn't win! 720119@blogcritics.org Wed, 21 May 2008 15:37:22 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2008/05/21/135319.php#comment-720099 u guys need to read the hysterical american idol reviews at www.pophangover.com - finally some reviews that are hysterical and hate both contestants equally! i hope david archuleta wins, david cook belongs behind a bar sopping up spilled beer!!! 720099@blogcritics.org Wed, 21 May 2008 14:10:01 EDT