Next was Tim Urban singing, "All My Loving." What I'm about to say may be shocking, so I hope you're sitting down. Tim was actually pretty good last night. (I still can't believe it.) I was staring at my TV watching him sing thinking, "I am actually going to have something nice to say about this kid." It was a perfect song choice for Tim and he was completely on key the entire song. (Seriously. I can't believe it.) I even thought Randy telling him that it was a good "Tim performance" and not judging him based on the other performances of the night was kind of not cool. Tim definitely deserved the positive critique from Simon Cowell, but part of me wonders if this will kick Tim in the butt later. During season seven's Top Six week, Simon finally gave Carly Smithson this great critique after a stellar performance of "Jesus Christ Superstar." The next night Carly was eliminated from the competition. If Tim gets eliminated this week, I'm not going to complain. Just saying. It would almost be better if he went out this week, because he gets to leave on a high note and not as the joke of the season.
Following Tim was Linus from Peanuts with his security blanket, I mean Casey James, who sang "Jealous Guy" and played guitar. Again. It was a good song choice for Casey and I liked the acoustic sound, but really it's time to step out from behind the guitar. I will not be convinced that Casey wants to be a singer until he performs sans guitar. We know that Casey plays the guitar well, but this is not "Guitar Idol." Time to mix it up. And of course I disagree with Simon about Casey having the best performance of the night. For him to say that is just absurd. He may have had the best song choice of the night, I will give him that. But best vocal? Not so much.
Welcome back, Siobhan Magnus. I loved her understated performance of "Across The Universe." It was a very smart move for her to do a toned down performance and spare the audience from a crazy, unnecessary screechy glory note. Again, the song was done during season seven courtesy of Michael Johns, but I thought it was a great pick for Siobhan. What I did not love was Ryan Seacrest letting some random audience member up on stage to hug her. How awkward was that? I am looking forward to seeing Siobhan interact with Adam Lambert next week. They both are able to hit some crazy notes when they sing, so I think him mentoring her will be very interesting.
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Article comments
1 - Stefan
OK, so everyone knows that this years Idol is bit week. There were actually a couple of episodes that had not one "good" performance, never mind "great".
As a whole the contestants have been getting better over time but compared to the last few seasons this one is still like eating great toast in my opinion.
About last night. Mister good looking model with sexy curls stole the show. It's the first time that he did and I was truly impressed. My girlfriend and I almost watched his performance again. "Almost"!! With other great performances in the past ie David A's Imagine etc. I would watch them again and again. I'd even search them out while working for a quick break.
Nothing has moved me like that this year however. My family all watch together and agree that this season has been weaker than the others. I felt glad to get at least one solid performance during Lennon and McArtney week.
I think pretty boy should go home tonight, but I don't think it will happen.
We'll see.
2 - Toni Schram
Spot on recap with the exception of Casey James. Yes, I agree, he should really expose himself and get out in front of his guitar. However, his performance on Tuesday was stellar-such emotion and grit coupled with those bluesy vocals. I pre-ordered (one of
the few, thus far) and am throughly enjoying more each time I listen to it. IMHO, it WAS the performance of the night...
3 - Kirsten
Toni: My big issue with Casey, other than not putting down the guitar yet this season, is that there's a quality to his voice that reminds me of season two's Carmen Rasmusen. That slight yodel-ish sound he makes when he carries long notes really irks me and is a huge musical turn-off. But, again I give him props for picking a great song. I've only heard it once or twice before, and being a song that has not been performed on Idol before, I can appreciate that.
4 - Toni Schram
I didn't watch Season 2, so I can't compare. I appreciate you further explaining your views.