This is the week I have been waiting for.
In theory.
Damn, that was one not-so-hot mess.
First, I'm not happy, I'm never happy, when my favorite goes first. And David Cook was first. He was looking fine ( he never looks anything but), and went into a very rote version of " Hungry Like The Wolf". It was good, not fantastic. the voice, though, sounded fine. It was the performance. He looked a little... not the same. Kind of distant. Makes me wonder what's up there. As usual, Paula is excluded from the judging, since she said nothing of importance. But this week, I have removed Randy Jackson from the judges table as well, since his bias was so obvious as to be ridicudonk. Simon, now the only judge on AI, said the performance was " good... a little copycat... good enough to make it to next week".
Up next was the girl, Syesha. SySy looked fine, to be sure. Is anyone else thinking she's still trying to audition for America's Next Top Actress with those tape pieces? She went ahead with Tina's version of " Proud Mary", which was copycat down to the dance steps ( and they didn't call her on that- it was unoriginal to the point of laughable). It wasn't awful, until the end, when she got screechy and her vocals came off pitch and off tempo. Simon was right in his assessment of SySy's " shrieky, bad Tina impression".
Jason. Oh, Jason. My dear. That was not a pretty picture. It wasn't as awful as the judges thought. But it was not good either. At the same time, you looked like you were having more fun than normal. Oh, my. Simon was a little harsh in calling it atrocious, but that version of " I Shot The Sheriff" was not good. At all.
Apparently, Squinty sang " Stand By Me" next. I missed it, seeing as I was asleep. God, could that be any more snooze worthy. He lacked the smoothness of Ben E. King, and the warmth. It was robotic, except for the runs injected in odd places. He brought nothing fresh, and in fact, sounded an awful lot like Wayne Newton, who is oh-so-hip- as we know ( Thanks to Taylor Hicks, who, while proclaiming Squinty should win, called him the next Wayne Newton, as if that is something to strive for). Simon at least saw it wasn't perfect, but then called it the best so far. I might just revoke his judges membership as well.
David Cook came back with his lovely Les Paul ( mmm-mmm) and a Who song. And he went to town on " Baba O'Reilly" ( aka " Teenage Wasteland", aka the theme song for CSI: NY). From the slow organ filled beginning to the sudden pop to rock out the end, it was fantastic. And he looked hot. Simon welcomed him back to form.
SySy... " A Change Is Gonna Come" is a hymn. It is not a song for diva runs and glory notes. Sam Cooke did not intend for this song to be a showcase for the fact you can hold a note for eight bars. Off key, no less. No, no, no. Simon agreed with Paula's positive review ( Randy almost won his credentials back by saying it wasn't great), then SySy burst into tears., and Simon got protective, accusing Randy of making her cry. Then SySy starts speechifying. Lord, no, shut her up. I know it's a powerful song that means a lot to a lot of people. I love the song myself. But no.
Jason came back and started off promising with " Mr Tambourine Man". Then- forgot the lyrics, humming through the second part of the chorus. Oh no. Truthfully, I liked the coffee house vibe he was giving off. But it did come off the rails after that lyric was lost. Simon was blunt- pack your suitcase.
Squinty came back and produced another snooze worthy performance with " Love Me Tender" . The pianist in me is glad he didn't try to play it himself ( too many bum notes on " Angels". ) And at the end, I noticed he sounded quite breathy, as if he was struggling to sustain his breath control. It wasn't awful, but it was more of the same. And the judges- more of the same. Simon even said Squinty crushed the competition. Too which I- the only performance I loved tonight was " Baba O'Reilly", I at least liked " Hungry Like The Wolf", but the rest disappointed me greatly. Every last one of them. And I'm not all glowy about DC tonight, either.
And next week, I'm revoking all the judges credentials because their bias is so obvious, I am seriously considering not watching anymore.
Who am I kidding, I'll keep watching as long as David Cook is there for my eye candy. But you know what I mean.
Bottom two- Jason and Syesha, with Jason going home.
And does anyone else get the feeling Jason may have thrown in the towel?
Comments
cookiemonster 05/07/08
I am totally with you, Palais. On a night everyone expected David Cook to BRING IT, he didn't quite.
But damn, he definitely brought the hawtness. In spades.
Bitten 05/07/08
Yep, it's ridicudonk how Hawt he is. (luvin that word, gurl)
Jason has most definitely thrown in the towel.
Oh, and Palais...Poontang.
JWG 05/07/08
yep, with you completely, palais. something was off in our hawt boy's aura.
on another note, if you google him, there's a great interview w/ Reuters/Billboard. one line he says he had "$200, a broken down car, and was lonely" b/4 AI." Made me wanna cry . . . THAT I MISSED MY CHANCE! AHHHH--
cookiemonster 05/07/08
ha - that reminds me, about a month ago on the AI boards, someone posted a classic:
"to all the girls in David Cook's hometown:
WAY TO FAIL!!!"
Word.
JWG 05/07/08
you're a classic, yourself, cmonster. hilarious.
"word."
love it. <snort>
palais 05/07/08
Poontang, everyone.
Hawtness galore from David C.
The rest- middling at best. Horrendous at worst.
I have never been so sad after an Idol. Or more willing to watch DWTS. ( Bye, Mario!)
DCismyBF 05/07/08
I have to go back to Bitten's original post about Pourin' some Sugah...
This hawtness we are talking about is the most mind-blowing transformation I have EVER witnessed!!! Remember... weird vest, weird faux hawk, a little pasty... borderline "fugly"... to THIS... "Burnin' with the heat of a thousand Suns!" I must echo Bitten... Who the hell does that??
He has morphed into SO HOT, it is almost metaphysical! D'ya think he can bottle that recipe??
palais 05/07/08
David Cook does that, DC. David Cook is the McGyver of sexiness. Take a paper clip, a rubber band, one smokin' hot voice, the sexiest Les Paul ever, combine, and you get David Cook.
JWG 05/07/08
Hmm. I miss McGyver. He got hotter, too--loved him on Stargate SG-1 (hubby makes me watch sci-fi w/ him). AGAIN--it's that smart sexy thing.
DCismyBF 05/07/08
Palais - how you feelin' today??
palais 05/07/08
Crappy. Coughing, sinus pain ( allergy season has kicked into gear), headachy ( migraine- ow). I want to sleep, but I can't
JWG 05/07/08
Man, i'm sorry, palais. Allergies suck.
How bout a little game to help: The "If you were to get a Private Concert w/ DC" game. Name the songs you want him to sing to you:
Me first:
1) Take me Home Tonight (Eddie Money)
2) I Want you to Want Me (Cheap Trick)
3) Stay the Night (Chicago).
I know, he'd be a total sellout, but it's my game--my rules.
Iluvcookies 05/07/08
So I got up this morning and told myself that I need to straighten up. This silly obsession that has taken over my world must be put in it's place & I need to get back to normal, for craps sakes.
Well...here I am.
And here are all of you, too. Imagine that.
Iluvcookies 05/07/08
First song choice for me JWG would be:
Kiss You All Over by Exile....
JWG 05/07/08
And they all said . . . . "mmmm, Amen."
Iluvcookies 05/07/08
2) You Shook Me All Night Long
3) Feel Like Makin' Love
cookiemonster 05/07/08
do y'all have his pre-Idol album? I would rather hear him sing that, getting tired o'the covers.
In fact - 'splain this video - he is smoking hot and it was pre-Idol. Does this mean he calculated his fugliness so we could all relish in his growth to extreme hawtness????
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SBT9kEIiwo
DCismyBF 05/07/08
1) FutureSex LoveSounds : Ok, I know it doesn't showcase the hot growly voice... but have you HEARD the lyrics??
2) Your body is a Wonderland
3) Love Bites (Def Leppard) OOOhhhh... just thinking about him singin' that one give me shivers!
4) Hurts so Good (John Cougar) MMMMmmmm!
DCismyBF 05/07/08
Ok my Cyber-friends, I REALLY need to get back to real life!! I could hang out here with you gals all day, but I am, in fact, going to MEXICO tomorrow!!
So much to do, so little time, so many drool-fests, eargasms, and Squinty-bashing blogs I will miss for the next week.
How will I even be able to enjoy myself whilst I know what I am missing back home??
Just save a spot for me so I can jump in when I get back. Think he'll be even hotter by then??
Bitten 05/07/08
cookiemonster, I have had that same exact thought about calculated fugliness. Something is amiss...
1. Scorpions -- Still Loving You
2. Scorpions -- Always Somewhere
yeah, me loves the hair metal ballads!
3. Def Leppard -- Love Bites
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