American Idol gave me exactly what I deserved. I railed against them for bringing in mentors that today’s viewers (and the Idols) could not relate to. So what do the Idol producers do? They give me Gwen Stefani Week, and not surprisingly ('cause my karma is for “S” — I could be Earl’s stand-in, truly), the show was decidedly awful.
The palette of songs to choose from is probably the culprit here. Seacrest claimed the Idols were singing either No Doubt songs, songs from the '90s, or songs that inspired Gwen. O… kay. So you brought Gwen on to rope the moderns but don’t require the Idols to only sing No Doubt or Gwen-solo songs? Why bother then? I wanna hear Haley try to gam her way through “Spiderwebs”. Or LaKisha bring it big on “Ex-Boyfriend”. “New” would have been a perfect choice for beat boxer Blake. And I would have paid green cash money to hear Sanjaya sing “Just A Girl”, even with the hair-saster.
The show had no rhyme, reason, or rhythm. Songs came from out of nowhere, and the performances reflected that lack of connection. I never got a sense that the songs really mattered this week, which is surprising considering Idol shilled out for a hit-making superduperstar to mentor them in the ways of pop success.
And on the Gwen Stefani tip, she was cute as hell, but seemed to be in way over her head. Her tips to the Idols were limited to “watch out for the melody” (Lulu was better at this), she rarely had a good word to say (other than for Melinda, natch), and she’s a terrible actress, because it was beyond obvious when she hated someone (Chris Sligh).
Furthermore, how can someone so successful be so “deer in the headlights” just because she’s pulling studio time with Sanjaya? Is he that detrimental to the health of modern music? Should Gavin Rossdale put on his machinehead and destroy the kid? Can we get Sanjaya a time machine to 1996 so he can wander into Orange County and kill the evil ska trend before it gets invasive and nearly deafens a nation of grunge recovery victims?
Article comments
1 - Kaonashi
Sanjaya did forget the words! I knew it! I knew I couldn't hear him properly during the second verse- it's because he lowered his voice to cover up that he forgot the words. HA HA HA HA HA!!!
2 - Grandpa Idol
You are missing the Jordin "spark" because she is the other tweenie draw especially since she went modern this week. She's smart, knows her music, and will make it farther than you think.
3 - Toph
You are completey nuts if you think Haley has the second worst voice on this show. Chris Sligh, Sanjaya, Phil, and just because Lakisha and Melinda are big voiced does not make them great singers. Melinda is just a back up singer!
4 - HateIdol
You are completely nuts if you think Haley DOESN'T have the second worst voice. The only great singers in the competition are Lakisha, Melinda, and Jordin. Get real!
5 - David Lane
Sanjia sucks, he needs to not!!!be on the show!!
he sucks rotten ass, he looks gay and if that freak wins the show will loose many viewers!!!
6 - billy bob
jordan sparks may be young but she has a hell of a voice. and with training like dolittle she will be just as good as dolittle.
7 - sanjaya
you have got to be kidding.i can't beleave the chicken didnt leave.the show has lost two good singers.an he is still there.this show has became a joke.you are losing people that has watch this for years.i would rather watch barney with my three year old.
ps cut that ------- hair!!!!!!!!!!!!!
8 - Jewels
Everyone is underestimating my boy. This week he gave all of you "experts" the 'What have you'. Man I love backing the Winner. Hide and watch like we say in Texas, my boy has surprises up his young sleeve.
Man, I love to be right. Ya'll wanns put $$ on this?
9 - Jewels
Dude, I love to be right. I have to say it again. The boy did the right thing this week. HE IS the NEWS. Here is a link for anyone who has not just listened to my boy's song this week.
10 - Juls
Sanjaya should have never made it to Hollywood
11 - Jewels
Juls obviously he should have and - to think he might win this thing... can you deal? The boy has talent and I'm sick of the bashing.
12 - Jewels
At least you were more realistic than Kaonishi, you got the bottom 3 right. Listen to the boy without looking at his hair and discounting one word he felt uncomfortable singing...left out on purpose. He sounds good.
13 - bonnie and clyde
sanjaya and haley suck and should have been gone the first week. sanjaya should have stayed home!!!!!! Melinda ROCKS!
14 - Kaonashi
Oh wow, so I didn't predict it correctly just this one time. I shouldn't go to Vegas since my game is off. Seriously Jewels, is Sanjaya your grandson or something? What's with this obsession? It's unhealthy, really. And what's with all your comment spam with the videos to his performance? Last week you were spamming the comments with his church performance.
15 - Grandpa Idol
Calm down, I think Jewels is just doing a little emotional baiting out here in the bloggersphere because she can't possibly be serious about Sanjaya. Right now he is a gimmick that is working well and the voters are falling for it. I would hope that as more "talented" contestants fall by the wayside that their votes will eventually overwhelm Sanjaya's base and he will depart. I also don't like comparisons to Jon Stevens and Scott Savol because they could actually sing.
16 - Tootsie
Grandpa idol is right,at least i hope he is. Sanjaya is a gimmick. How can anyone think the Sanjaya can sing better than Sundance Head. If that isnt for more viewers, well lets just say it will loose alot more viewers if he wins. The guy justs cannot sing
17 - Music Producer
Sanjaya???
C'mon on man, This dude can't even hold a note Dog!
Im at a loss for words dog, he's just there because of his teenie bopper fans that think he's cute? Comon Dog! His fans wouldn't know a real singer even if they were one man. Parrents, C'mon man these kids need to listen with there eye's closed or somthing man! The show is about Great! Not good Singers Dog! So we all need to get real man, let's judge these singers on there singing abilitys dog! The show might not go on if you people don't get real man, so let's get the show back on track man. It's a SINGING competition dog, not a popularity or cuteness contest/show man. IT'S A SINGING COMPETITION/SHOW DOG'S!!!!!!
18 - Sow Viewer
Sanjayj???
C'Mon man this dude can't even hold a note dog! He's only on the show because of his teenie bopper fans dog's. these fans wouldnt know a real singer even if thet were one man. Parrents, have your kid's close there eye's when they view the show dog! we need to get real and select great singers not just good singers dog. This is a singing compitition man, not a popularity compitition dog. so lets select the great singers! you have already sent two great singers home man, Not Good man.
19 - Kaonashi
Grandpa- You are right. She is not worth getting in a huff over, and definitely neither is Sanjaya. He sure is a gimmick that AI is milking for all its worth. They know that he's not going to win, but by jove they're using him for the ratings.
20 - cnina1234
American Idol should take a look at what is going on. I am on the verge of stop watching the show and several of my friends also agree. This is a mockery with Sanjia. This really teaches our impressionable children a lesson doesn't it. Many will pushed by their parents into situations that can become devasting when they are older. If AI were to change the voting format, possibly we could get rid of a lot of the foolish voting
being done. Only 1 vote per candidate should be allowed from each phone. this too would give a more accurate account of how many of truly watching. If this farce continues, I will switch to other channels and forget about this mess.
21 - beca
omg u guys r retarded!!! i loved sanjia....but the song by arosmith was bad.
he is cute too!