Top 10 Performance review
Okay since I totally posted my Top 11 review way too late I'm making up for it by posting my Top 10 review right now.
Ramiele Malubay singing "Alone" by Heart
The start was decent but she made a horrific song choice. It got bad when she got into the chorus. I needed it to end after that first chorus but of course she went on and when she was screaming "ALONNNNNNNNNNNNE" I wanted to rip my ears off. WTF? I'm going to go out there and say it, WORST.SONGCHOICE.EVER. She obviously has no sense of how to pick a song that is right for her skill level and one she can connect with. Ramiele fails again.
Jason Castro singing "Fragile" by Sting
His intro video was less annoying this week since he actually spoke more than 3 words in one minute. Boring song choice right off the bat, plus again it's the same thing every week. I get it when people have a style but I would like to see people change things up slightly. Like David Cook I think sticks to his style but does things a little bit different every week, and I also liked Brooke switching from guitar one week and then a piano number the next. I thought his singing, especially toward the end was pretty bad. I didn't enjoy it at all. Please go home, asap.
Syesha Mercado singing some song
I'm actually glad to see that Syesha has ignored Randy's voice and hasn't gone back to straight up only screaming and yelling. She did really well with the song she picked and didn't make my ears bleed. That said I'm not a Syesha fan, I'm not into her diva style type thing. I'd like to see her go home sooner rather than later. The only reason she's still around is because of the lack of power belting divas this season, she's the only option for people who like that kind of thing. Had she been in last season her ass would have been grass, Melinda and even Jordin and those other two chicks in the semis would have sang circles around this screaming bitch.
Chikeze Eze singing a Luther Vandross song
Props right off the bat for a Byrd mention. His mom is hilarious too, I love her reactions every time he's safe. Chikeze was more fun when he was attempting to be the first black male Country singer in the world. I thought he sang decently but I was bored and the singing wasn't good enough to like blow me away or anything. Some parts were nice, but overall I was yawning. Oh and did I mention that I refuse to simply call him Chikeze. Bitch you can't just drop your last name yet, you're not Cher or Jewel or anyone else who goes by one name. Chikeze Eze it is.
Brooke White singing "Every Breath You Take"
I must say I love her parents. Quinn and Brooke are like the coolest names ever. Brooke needs to not straighten her hair, it looks lovely but it makes her look way older than 24. I thought she did a really nice job. I enjoyed it. She was back to doing her thing and it didn't involve any awkward dancing which was a plus. She's definitely not the strongest singer but it doesn't matter because she sings well enough, she picks songs she has the ability to sing well and she's actually engaging. I love her. I'm just hoping her desperate psycho side goes away and soon. Stop talking Brooke.
Michael Johns singing Queen
I loved Michael's intro video, he reminds me of myself, lol. The cards thing was hilarious, I'm an overly competitive person. I really liked the beginning "We Will Rock You" part and the way he transitioned into the next song. I thought it was a good song choice. He's been slammed week after week, he had to go all out and kill it performance wise and vocally. I think he did pretty well, I quite enjoyed it but I love Michael's voice and I really like his laid back style. The end was particularly good.
Carly Smithson my Irish love singing "Total Eclipse of the Heart"
She was so cute as kid, awww. She was named after Carly Simon, awww. Cutest curly fro ever, awww. (Do you like my Archuleta fan impression?) The backup singers are usually friggin' awesome but the back up singer totally sucked tonight, she ruined the beginning of it completely. There were some rough patches for sure but overall I thought Carly did a pretty good job. Her last name isn't Archuleta though so I'm not surprised she (just like most of the others) got slammed by the judges. I wonder what the actual memo says that TPTB give to the judges each week. [Remember only Archiekins gets big praise. Love Nigelz xoxo.] That said I agreed with Simon a little bit, she needs to lighten the fuck up. She was probably very uptight because she didn't want to be in the bottom 3 again, that or she's pregnant (have you been keeping up with your Idol rumours?)
Precious Golden Angel Boy singing a song that was actually released in 1986 even though his birth year is 1990 because bending theme rules is always okay for TCO
I've heard this song before, but I don't remember where. All while he was singing I was wondering which disenfranchised group he'd exploit for votes this week after his cheesy performance. He can sing but he's not that good and he's nowhere near the second coming like the judges seem to act like he is. It wasn't good imo and I wan't him gone. Luckily I don't think he'll win, even if he does torture us until F2.
Kristy Lee Cook pandering to the patriots and right wing with "God Bless America"
Screw Archuleta and Ramiele, Kristy Lee is the most adorable one in the Top 10. I'm totally loving this girl's personality. Absolutely brilliant song choice. Not the kind of thing you'd expect someone to pick for this theme, or any theme but she needed to get votes somehow. That said it was definitely her best vocal performance and she obviously had a strong emotional connection to the lyrics. She did very well imo. Good to see her have a good performance and get some nice critiques from the judges. It probably sucks to get harsh commentary from them every week. I'm on the Kristy love train, it's mostly based on her personality though. I'm just finding her so likable and I find myself wanting to root for her.
David Cook singing "Billie Jean" in the pimp spot
I'm a hardcore David Cook lover so as always I was really looking forward to his performance. For the people who have been saying David Cook ripped off Chris Cornell without crediting him Ryan Seacrest clearly said right before his song "WITH CHRIS CORNELL'S VERSION OF BILLY JEAN." I absolutely loved it. He's got his style but he changes it up a bit every week, I don't feel like he's doing the same garbage week after week. I know my Irish girl isn't winning this thing and Brooke's chances are slipping every week she opens her mouth during the judges critiques so DCook ftw! Great way to close the show.
Enjoy Tori.
Ramiele Malubay singing "Alone" by Heart
The start was decent but she made a horrific song choice. It got bad when she got into the chorus. I needed it to end after that first chorus but of course she went on and when she was screaming "ALONNNNNNNNNNNNE" I wanted to rip my ears off. WTF? I'm going to go out there and say it, WORST.SONGCHOICE.EVER. She obviously has no sense of how to pick a song that is right for her skill level and one she can connect with. Ramiele fails again.
Jason Castro singing "Fragile" by Sting
His intro video was less annoying this week since he actually spoke more than 3 words in one minute. Boring song choice right off the bat, plus again it's the same thing every week. I get it when people have a style but I would like to see people change things up slightly. Like David Cook I think sticks to his style but does things a little bit different every week, and I also liked Brooke switching from guitar one week and then a piano number the next. I thought his singing, especially toward the end was pretty bad. I didn't enjoy it at all. Please go home, asap.
Syesha Mercado singing some song
I'm actually glad to see that Syesha has ignored Randy's voice and hasn't gone back to straight up only screaming and yelling. She did really well with the song she picked and didn't make my ears bleed. That said I'm not a Syesha fan, I'm not into her diva style type thing. I'd like to see her go home sooner rather than later. The only reason she's still around is because of the lack of power belting divas this season, she's the only option for people who like that kind of thing. Had she been in last season her ass would have been grass, Melinda and even Jordin and those other two chicks in the semis would have sang circles around this screaming bitch.
Chikeze Eze singing a Luther Vandross song
Props right off the bat for a Byrd mention. His mom is hilarious too, I love her reactions every time he's safe. Chikeze was more fun when he was attempting to be the first black male Country singer in the world. I thought he sang decently but I was bored and the singing wasn't good enough to like blow me away or anything. Some parts were nice, but overall I was yawning. Oh and did I mention that I refuse to simply call him Chikeze. Bitch you can't just drop your last name yet, you're not Cher or Jewel or anyone else who goes by one name. Chikeze Eze it is.
Brooke White singing "Every Breath You Take"
I must say I love her parents. Quinn and Brooke are like the coolest names ever. Brooke needs to not straighten her hair, it looks lovely but it makes her look way older than 24. I thought she did a really nice job. I enjoyed it. She was back to doing her thing and it didn't involve any awkward dancing which was a plus. She's definitely not the strongest singer but it doesn't matter because she sings well enough, she picks songs she has the ability to sing well and she's actually engaging. I love her. I'm just hoping her desperate psycho side goes away and soon. Stop talking Brooke.
Michael Johns singing Queen
I loved Michael's intro video, he reminds me of myself, lol. The cards thing was hilarious, I'm an overly competitive person. I really liked the beginning "We Will Rock You" part and the way he transitioned into the next song. I thought it was a good song choice. He's been slammed week after week, he had to go all out and kill it performance wise and vocally. I think he did pretty well, I quite enjoyed it but I love Michael's voice and I really like his laid back style. The end was particularly good.
Carly Smithson my Irish love singing "Total Eclipse of the Heart"
She was so cute as kid, awww. She was named after Carly Simon, awww. Cutest curly fro ever, awww. (Do you like my Archuleta fan impression?) The backup singers are usually friggin' awesome but the back up singer totally sucked tonight, she ruined the beginning of it completely. There were some rough patches for sure but overall I thought Carly did a pretty good job. Her last name isn't Archuleta though so I'm not surprised she (just like most of the others) got slammed by the judges. I wonder what the actual memo says that TPTB give to the judges each week. [Remember only Archiekins gets big praise. Love Nigelz xoxo.] That said I agreed with Simon a little bit, she needs to lighten the fuck up. She was probably very uptight because she didn't want to be in the bottom 3 again, that or she's pregnant (have you been keeping up with your Idol rumours?)
Precious Golden Angel Boy singing a song that was actually released in 1986 even though his birth year is 1990 because bending theme rules is always okay for TCO
I've heard this song before, but I don't remember where. All while he was singing I was wondering which disenfranchised group he'd exploit for votes this week after his cheesy performance. He can sing but he's not that good and he's nowhere near the second coming like the judges seem to act like he is. It wasn't good imo and I wan't him gone. Luckily I don't think he'll win, even if he does torture us until F2.
Kristy Lee Cook pandering to the patriots and right wing with "God Bless America"
Screw Archuleta and Ramiele, Kristy Lee is the most adorable one in the Top 10. I'm totally loving this girl's personality. Absolutely brilliant song choice. Not the kind of thing you'd expect someone to pick for this theme, or any theme but she needed to get votes somehow. That said it was definitely her best vocal performance and she obviously had a strong emotional connection to the lyrics. She did very well imo. Good to see her have a good performance and get some nice critiques from the judges. It probably sucks to get harsh commentary from them every week. I'm on the Kristy love train, it's mostly based on her personality though. I'm just finding her so likable and I find myself wanting to root for her.
David Cook singing "Billie Jean" in the pimp spot
I'm a hardcore David Cook lover so as always I was really looking forward to his performance. For the people who have been saying David Cook ripped off Chris Cornell without crediting him Ryan Seacrest clearly said right before his song "WITH CHRIS CORNELL'S VERSION OF BILLY JEAN." I absolutely loved it. He's got his style but he changes it up a bit every week, I don't feel like he's doing the same garbage week after week. I know my Irish girl isn't winning this thing and Brooke's chances are slipping every week she opens her mouth during the judges critiques so DCook ftw! Great way to close the show.
Enjoy Tori.