The Top 11 came correct this week; from top to bottom one of the most solid shows, performance-wise, in as long as I can remember. The quality of the show was a direct result of the theme of the week. British Invasion/The '60s opened up a broader, more fun palette of songs for the contestants to choose from, songs they know and love, and that familiarity and passion made the performances bring out the best in all the Idol hopefuls (Sanjaya excluded, of course).
Big props to Peter Noone and Lulu, two singers I wasn’t familiar with and was ready to completely discount; they were great teachers, knew the show and what the singers needed to do grab the attention of the viewers, were extremely knowledgeable about all the chosen songs and were, most of all, fun to watch. Regardless of their relevance (ahem, Diana), they were perfect artists to headline this week on Idol.
As stated before, I’ve decided to recap the show week-to-week and grade the singers on a sliding scale of how much I wanted to, or did, TiVo-bloop through the song. At the end of each recap I’ll make my pick for who should (and hopefully will) get the axe on the Wednesday night results show.
Let’s break it down, bloop bloop style!
1. Chris Sligh – Now that’s the Chris Sligh I’ve been missing! No bloops whatsoever for the Slighster this week. I dug the walk through the crowd, the mic stand transportation, the return of the glasses (peace out, creepy eyes!), and the perfect song choice. I wanted to hear more of the song and I was inclined to hit up iTunes to hear the OG version (but instead I just reverse-blooped and watched the perf again-- love that TiVo!). A major step up from the monstrosity he became in the last few weeks, when all is said and done, this may be considered the turning point for Sligh as an American Idol True Contender.
2. Melinda Dolittle – I was tempted to one-bloop during the opening notes, but then I punched myself in the head and remembered it’s the Dolittle, she’s gonna get the job done. And she did. The vocal, taken as a whole, was spot on, crisp and gripping. She delivers the chills every time she puts her lips to the mic. I love the voice, the look and the personality. And I might add, girl looked GOOD in that bob do. Haley better watch out…
Article comments
1 - anonymous
Want a blooper funny take on American Idol check out this youtube video which turns Paula Abdul into satan trying to possess the contestants set to Black Sabbath music.
2 - Lyn
The difference between Sanjaya Malakar and Scott Savol - Scott Savol can sing. Please don't compare the two.
3 - alessandro Nicolo
Is it me or does Phil Stacey look like Dr. Evil?
4 - Stacy
I just wanted to say thank you to Lyn. This is Scott's older sister. I'm sooo tired of people comparing my brother to someone who can barely sing, let alone be able to sing ballad songs. I mean come on, he needs to just give it up and bow out like Mario did the season my brother MADE IT TO THE TOP 5. Never the less, thank you Lyn for sticking up for my brother.
5 - alessandro Nicolo
Indeed. Scott had soft tones and did not how to sing. Leagues above Sanjaya