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Herckleperckle
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11-20-2003
| Monday, February 21, 2005 - 11:58 pm
I saved all the posts in a document. I'll post them as well as I can here, starting with first critiques: Maris Monday, February 21, 2005 - 5:03 pm no guest judge tonight. Randy what do you think so far. Randy said he thought the boys were really strong. He thinks it was the best group of guys they have ever had. Maris 5:03 pm Nicco sings part time lover. He really sounds like a young Steve Wonder. He is very good. Maris 5:04 pm He was great. Herckleperckle 5:06 pm Nikko up first. Part-Time Lover. I'd give him an 89% I like him, but some notes off just a shade. Randy loved him. Paula agrees very good. Simon: Ok, but no star quality. I agree. Maris 5:06 pm Simon said he was "ok" and said he would be gone in six more shows. He is a background singer says Simon. Maris 5:07 pm Scott is up he is ok, sings a ballad. He sings you are my lady. Maris 5:09 pm They were all unimpressed with the song. I agree with them. Snoopsmom 5:10 pm Wow, not many people here tonight! I looked forward to this all day then almost forgot it was on. Missed Neeko's song. Thought Scott sounded ok. Maris 5:10 pm Paula likes his voice, Randy said he had a few pitch problems but he hated the choice of song. Simon said he didnt look like an American Idol, has a nice voice but picked a terrible song. Maris 5:11 pm Hi snoops. Herckleperckle 5:12 pm Scott Savol now. My Lady Sounding smooth and very good--hitting high notes beautifully Singing: I'd give him a 90% Looks: Never get there Randy: All right. Doesn't like song. Pitch probs. Paula: Thought song was a smart choice. Simon: Good voice. Didn't like song, either. "You don't look like an Amer Idol, but you know that." Some pitch probs. Be interesting to see what public thinks. Maris 5:15 pm Anthony Federov is up. Sings a ballad. Randy and Paula said it was a safe song. Simon thought he was dull as dishwasher. Completely predictable and it left Simon cold. Snoopsmom 5:15 pm Hi Maris, Herck, Ok, maybe it's a Clay thing, but I like this kid. Not as strong as his auditions tonight, but I think he'll be around awhile. Randy - boring, safe. Paula - safe looking to hear more Simon - dull as dishwater Herckleperckle 5:16 pm Anthony Federov Singing Hold Onto the Night Beautiful Voice Emoting well I'd give him a 90% Randy: Nice. A lttle boring Paula: Too safe Simon: Not a star performance. "As dull as dishwater." Maris 5:17 pm Bo is up. He reminds me of the guy who sings on the verizon commercial, Michael something or other, from a seventies rock group. Snoopsmom 5:17 pm Bo Bice - Drift Away. I think he sounds good. Like the rock edge, but don't think it will get him far in the competition. Maris 5:19 pm Randy loved it, Paula said he is a rocker who sings on pitch - wonderful Simon said he did everything right, great choice of song. I didnt think he was all that great so far I am way off. Snoopsmom 5:19 pm The judges all really liked Bo. Simon said voice was great, did everything right. Uh oh, now no one will call for him, they'll all call for the ones getting negative comments and Bo will be out! Herckleperckle 5:19 pm Hi, Snoops!! Bo Bice I loved him in auditions, but am less enthusiastic tonight Got a voice that sounds 'swallowed' a bit, if you follow what I mean Singing: Drift Away Nice to listen to I'd give him an 89% Randy: That was hot Paula: Like a perfect pair of jeans--fits Simon: Did everything perfect Wow from the judges! !!!! Maris 5:20 pm Lol Snoops, maybe that is the plan. The last thing they need is a rocker winning this thing Maris 5:24 pm Travis sings Ma Cheri Amour, I think he is stiff. I think he is ok. Good looking guy with a nice smile.
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Herckleperckle
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11-20-2003
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 12:12 am
Snoopsmom Monday, February 21, 2005 - 5:25 pm Travis - My Cheri Amour One of my fav Stevie Wonder songs. He's doing ok, sounds a little shaky though. Seems like a safe performance. The la la la's were bad. Maris 5:25 pm Randy was bored Paula said wrong song choice Simon says out of tune, boring and not good enough for a hotel lobby. Herckleperckle 5:26 pm Travis Tucker I love this guy My Cherie I think (though I like the song) this was a bad choice of song--too safe, too His voice can soar--and his eyes twinkle nice build I'd give him a 91% Randy: Too safe Paula: Not the right song choice Simon: You were out of tune. It was boring. Not even good enough for a hotel lobby Maris 5:27 pm Constantine is up - I like him but I think he might have been out of tune. Snoopsmom 5:27 pm Constantine- Kiss From a Rose I'm not impressed, Bo was the better rocker tonight, but I think Constantine's looks and appeal will carry him for awhile. Tishala 5:29 pm I don't like that chile Constantine, but he's better than that Beaux one. Snoopsmom 5:29 pm Simon hit it - Bo outsung Constantine, but Constantine has more charisma. Herckleperckle 5:29 pm Constantine Singing one of my favorite Seal songs: A Kiss From A Rose Doing a terrific job I'd give him a 94% Randy: Out of tune. Good song choice. Paula: Have own style, true to it. Good job. Simon: I think Bo outsang you, but you have more charisma. Maris 5:29 pm I think Simon had it right, Constantine was outsung by Bo but Constantine has more charisma. Maris 5:34 pm Michael up singing - Never can say goodbye. I like him. Judges will probably say safe song. Herckleperckle 5:35 pm David Brown Singing: Never Can Say Goodbye (I hate this song) He's cute, but I don't think his hairsyle does anything for him I'd give him: 88% Randy: Safe song Paula: Good Simon: Okay; if voting again, I'd give you 50-50 chance Maris 5:37 pm Judges thought Michael picked safe song. Randy said pitchy. Paula said he found himself at the end of the song. Jared is up, singing a ballad. I think he is a bore. Lets see what the judges say. Tishala 5:37 pm I think either Jared or Judd is gonna win this thing. Yawn. Maris 5:38 pm Randy said boring song, below average performance. Paula didnt like the song. Simon says you dont have to make excuses for anybody. Simon said it was like a ghastly audition for a boy band that you wouldn't have been picked for. Herckleperckle 5:39 pm Jared Yates I like his tone Does have great stage presence Don't know this song--How Could I?? YUK. I'd give him an 89% Randy: Didn't like song. Paula. Ditto Simon: Like a ghastly audition for a boy band, for which you would not have been picked. Ketchuplover 5:43 pm I find dishwater exciting Maris 5:44 pm Anwar Robinson is up. I like him he sings moon river and I am betting the judges will love it. Maris 5:45 pm Yep Judges loved the chance he took. I think Anwar could win this whole thing. Wink 5:45 pm Well Anwar is it for me. I'm in love. Herckleperckle 5:45 pm Anwar, Judd and Joseph left Anwar Robinson Song: Moon River (pretty, but downer song) interesting voice but a little too stylized for me The runs the complimented him on NOT doing before, he did Randy: You brought it Paula: I want to buy the recording Simon: You did the right thing. It worked. Maris 5:46 pm Judd Harris up sings a rock and roll type song. It is a fun song. I am not crazy about him but he is doing a very good job. Maris 5:47 pm Anwar is my pick to go all the way. I love him. Herckleperckle 5:48 pm Judd Harris Playin in a Travelin Band Great Tempo--not crazy about it, though Performance: 92% I THINK HE'S GONE! Randy: Strange choice but good. Paula: You found your niche Simon: 70's choice, but I think a lot of girls will vote for you Wink 5:49 pm Maris I'll arm wrestle you for him. Maris 5:52 pm Joseph Murena is up -- so so. They are all singing these moany ballads. I think these guys all think teeny bopper girls out in tv want to watch men sing I have been dumped songs.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 12:26 am
Maris Monday, February 21, 2005 - 5:53 pm Randy says not your best - you were alright Paula says - it was your best Simon says - not much to add, gets you there but not exciting. I agree with Simon. Herckleperckle 5:53 pm Joseph Murena Sexy--surprises me Nice 'twang' when he turns a certain note Song: How Am I Supposed To Live Without You I loved it My score: 94% Randy: Safe Paula: Great job Simon: Not much else to say. Ok. Maris 5:54 pm Mario Vasquez. Another Stevie Wonder impersonator, he is good but not exciting. Maris 5:55 pm Randy says best of the night. Paula says awesome. Simon says it wasnt the best vocally but as a performance it was the best tonight. Maris 5:56 pm I thought Nikko and Anwar were the best. Herckleperckle 5:56 pm Mario Vazquez Song: ?? Breathing probs, I think Fast tempo song Sounded like an imitation of someone to me My score: 88% Randy: Best performance tonight Paula: Touchdown Simon: Best performance; not best vocals. Herckleperckle 6:05 pm If asked who I'd vote off (based on tonight's performances), it would be: 1. Judd 2. Mario Yankee_in_ca 6:09 pm I'm on the west coast -- Dumb Question: is anyone going home tonight via the judges, or is this just a "show" show? Legalboxer 6:13 pm i liked Bo and Judd and especially anwar (though judd was a bit too pushing the acting on stage thing - key down the expressions and up the voice and he would have been much better) Pamy 6:28 pm Thanks for spoiling Maris and HP! Maris 6:28 pm nobody goes home tonight. You can vote tonight. Then you watch the ladies tomorrow night and vote. Wednesday they go home. Yuhuru 6:28 pm I liked Anwar and Nikko and then Bo. These guys are sooooo much better overall than guys in the past. Herckleperckle 6:41 pm I just checked the AI site to see if they listed the contestant numbers there. They don't, and you have only 2 hours to vote (by time zone). The phone number is 1-866-IDOLS (43657)-2 digit contestant number, I believe. Check me, someone! Then, I guess that the contestant numbers follow their appearance order: 01: Nikko 02: Scott 03: Anthony 04: Bo 05: Travis (1-866-43657-05, for example) 06: Constantine 07: David 08: Jared 09: Anwar 10: Judd 11: Joseph 12: Mario Is that correct, everyone? Herckleperckle Member 6:42 pm Yuhuru, I agree that the talent has really jumped up two steps! Good to see. Legalboxer 6:46 pm better overall than the men last year but no where near Clay standard i actually think no one has surpassed the final 3 of season 2 but i am sure others will disagree Herckleperckle 6:51 pm Well, we'll see, Legal. We aren't quite there yet--and I'm betting they will review their tapes/videos and get better and better. Legalboxer 6:54 pm i am sure they will all improve over the weeks Herckleperckle 6:56 pm Wow, I've been trying to get thru for Travis and couldn't. So I tried Joseph's number and it went right through! Hmmmmmm. Herckleperckle 6:58 pm Thinking the girls are gonna blow our minds, though if that tiny clip I heard (of Simon saying how awful someone was) was from tomorrow's show---gulp! Rosie 8:04 pm What does that hand sign mean that Randy does??? Pamy 8:08 pm I get tired of Simon saying Scott doesnt look like an Idol, Ruben didn't look like a teeny bopper idol either Rosie 8:18 pm Agree with you Pamy. Oh I loved the song Bo sang. Wonder if Anthony will improve later on? Rosie 8:25 pm Travis sounded pretty good. Tabbyking 9:14 pm i think i'd vote off jared and david based on tonight's show.. i just love constantine. i have no idea why! kinda like a puppy, i guess! Pamy 9:16 pm Bo rocked!! I love that song. That guy they kicked off last yr sang that song and I loved it then also. The last guy was good too. Rosie 9:17 pm My favorites are Bo and Anwar. Babyboo 9:36 pm My favs were Bo and Mario. Egbok 9:39 pm I really enjoyed tonight's show and I sat there critiquing each performance on a notepad. Sure wish I had satellite dish and could watch the show at the same time with the Eastcoasters (pout)...but coming here and reading all your great posts is satisfying my needs. Good job Eastcoasters!! Thank you. I'm pulling for Anwar Robinson and I loved his rendition of "Moon River" which he delivered clearly as his own. I can see this young man growing stronger as the competition moves along, like a magician who surprises us and we watch with heart-beating anticipation. I also like the "rockers", but then that's always been a personal choice of music that I like, especially classic rock. Constantine has the charisma but Bo sure delivered tonight. Should be fun to see these two again and then we'll really know who will win this horse race between the rockers. Oh..but slap me silly, I just realized that it's America's vote that decides...duh!
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Egbok
Member
07-13-2000
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 1:18 am
Good job HP!! I did the same thing for Cooki's Survivor game...lol!
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Azriel
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 6:18 am
I just got through watching the show. This is so exciting! I've never enjoyed sitting through a performance night as much as I did tonight. We have TALENT in this group of guys! My vote for worst performance of the night goes to Constantine. I am missing his charisma boat. He does nothing for me. I did not enjoy his performance at all. If I have to pick another one to go it would be David? I think. The one that sang 'Never Can Say Goodbye' It's not that he sang that terribly bad, he just seemed very nervous, but that song choice...ICK! My favs are Anwar, Mario and Bo, in that order. I didn't even particularly like Anwar's stylized version of Moon River, but it cannot be denied that that man can sing. He has such a sweet personality, too. I didn't like Mario's choice of song that much, either, but I loved his voice, energy and performance. I'm looking forward to hearing him sing in different genres. Bo just spoke to my little old Rock&Roll heart. I loved his song choice and voice. I think everyone else just picked some crappy songs and I still want to hear them sing again. It is going to be so hard this year to see some of these guys go.
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Pamy
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01-02-2002
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 6:24 am
Thanks HP and Maris for the spoiling!!! Bo rocked!! and I am not a fan of rock. I do love that song he sang.
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Konamouse
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07-16-2001
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 8:19 am
I think David Brown & Scott Savol go home. Judd & Jared might not make top 6 boys either (unless they make it past this week and bring something different to the floor next week). Bo & Constantine may split votes and one may not make top 6 boys. I think Mario is Simon's "golden boy" this year. I wish Anthony had picked something *not* ballad - I don't think I've every heard him sing anything "pop", just slow stuff. Anwar is going to top 6 boys easily, and probably top 6 in the whole competition. 'squeek'
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Roxip
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01-29-2004
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 8:31 am
This is so weird, because I thought the first part of Anwar's song was so bad and out of tune that I fast forwarded to the end (which he really did a great job on). I might have to go back and sit through the whole thing. I was disappointed in David Brown - I think nerves really got the best of him. I was so impressed with him at the auditions and he was just not that great tonight. I'm just not a Scott Savol fan. I just don't see him as an Idol. He just is not expressive enough - it's not a size thing - Ruben was huge but he had the sweetest face and a great smile! Just a side note, and this is not a race thing - but the young black men all tend to start blending together for me at this point in the competition - maybe they need to ban Stevie Wonder songs! I can't remember one from another except for those whose performances stand out one way or the other - Anwar's for instance. If I was voting against somebody tonight it would probably be Antony (way too bland for my taste - doesn't remind me of Clay at all!), Scott, Travis (sorry - he seemed to be way too much into being "cute" on stage - I expected him to wink in the camera at any minute), Jared and Joseph. My favorites tonight are Mario (I think he is cute, can sing, can move on stage and he has the look that I think the judges are wanting), David Brown (hope he gets past this round because I really think that his performance last night was a fluke - he was spectacular in the auditions), I thought Bo was wonderful last night, although I don't think he will go far, and Anwar seems very talented (although his hair and his look reminds me of some commercial I've seen a lot). I don't have an absolute favorite yet so I didn't vote.
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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 8:36 am
great job HP!!!
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 8:43 am
critique on the 12 guys performance from Zapit (http://tv.zap2it.com/tveditorial/tve_main/1,1002,271|93711|1|,00.html) American Idol' Day One: Of Bice and Men (Monday, February 21 09:11 PM) By Daniel Fienberg LOS ANGELES (Zap2it.com) I believe it was Jane Austen who once observed that it is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good voice, must be in want of an "American Idol" crown. So it is that 12 men gather on Monday (Feb. 21) night to begin the process of redeeming their gender after the disgraceful third season showing. The best thing about attempting to squish a dozen basses, baritones and tenors into only an hour is that host Ryan Seacrest (clean-shaven to start the season) knows there just isn't enough time for him to be the center of attention. The show opens with the men strutting their stuff on the stage as if they're participating in a bachelor auction, with the "Idol" gals sitting off to the side ready to bid on these slabs of melodic meat. Up first in this blissfully no-fuss-no-muss evening is Ozzie Smith Jr., or Nikko as the son of the Cardinals great prefers to be known. Since Stevie Wonder appears to be the blueprint for at least half of the "Idol" men, Ozzie Jr. breaks into an energetic rendition of "Part-time Lover." He shouts the high notes, but he's smooth and in control, comfortable in the spotlight. Randy calls it one of the best boy performances he's ever seen and calls him "Dude" twice. Dude, methinks, is the new Dawg. Paula agrees. Simon says he was OK, but warns that viewers will forget about him by the end of the night. Ryan cuts off the debate. Time's a-wastin'. Scott Savol is the only person in the Top 24 who doesn't look like he belongs. He's a bit rounder than the male models who surround him and he's already on his second facial hair mistake of the competition. Fortunately, he sounds like he deserves to be there, with a pure high voice that rarely wavers. His stage presence is negligible and though his choice of "You Are My Lady" shows how nicely he can carry a tune, it doesn't stretch him. Randy also thinks it was a bad song choice, but breaks out his first "It was aight" of the new season and issues the first catch-all complaint of pitchy-ness. Paula also notes the pitch problems, but praises him. Simon wonders how the viewers at home will respond to Scott. After an awkward conversation with Bo Bice in the Red Room, Ryan kicks it to Anthony Fedorov, who will eternally be known as Tracheotomy Boy. Anthony is really earnest. It's a strangely sedate arrangement of Richard Marx's "Hold on to the Night" (hardly choral crystal meth to begin with) which does him no favors. It's nice, but a snooze. Randy calls it boring and safe. Paula knows he can do better. "I thought it was as dull as dishwater," says Simon, who insists it just wasn't a star performance. "American Idol" has never had a contestant with Bo Bice's skill-set. Unlike poseur Constantine Maroulis, Bo's pipes are genuinely made for rock, and it's unclear how he'll be able to play to those gifts if he makes it to, say, a Bee-Gees theme night, but boy is he good. He takes on "Drift Away," which has been slaughtered in past seasons by the likes of Corey Clark and Jon Peter Lewis. He has vocal strength and genuine stage authority. Randy says it was hot. Bo reminds Paula of a tight pair of jeans, which she means as a compliment. Simon just says Bo did everything right. Rolling right along, in comes Travis Tucker. He's got a great smile and that's about it. The night's second Stevie Wonder manque, Travis sways and naps through "My Cherie Amour," ultimately getting overwhelmed by the backing vocals. He's not bad, just flat. Randy was bored. Paula so desperately wants to love Travis, but she can't bring herself to. "It wasn't even good enough for a hotel lobby," says Simon, criticizing Travis' grasp of the melody. The night's young, but I have a hard time imagining a worse song choice than Constantine picking "Kiss From a Rose." He's absolutely vanilla, hitting some notes, missing others entirely and constantly wincing because that's what he must think rock stars do. Randy actually liked the song choice, but says Constantine missed notes. Paula says he has his own style, which is basically a style he stole from every Goo Goo Doll, Gin Blossom and blind third eye under the sun. Simon says Bo has a better voice, but Constantine has more charisma. David Brown ("Baby Dreads" to Anwar Robinson's "Daddy Dreads") opts for Michael Jackson with "I Never Can Say Goodbye," a somewhat courageous choice. He starts slowly mumbling the low bits, but hits his stride in the chorus when it moves into a more comfortable register. Randy and Paula and Simon are unanimous in their praise of David's voice and in their disappointment at the safe performance. One of the least-seen performers in the audition round, Jared Yates is just plain cheesy, slurring words and breathing deeply, but barely singing at all. He's three colleagues short of a boy band, but he's nothing more than a slightly more talented R.J. Helton, to conjure up an unimpressive comparison. Randy and Paula suggest again that nervousness and song selection were to blame. Simon, though, correctly compares it to a bad boy band audition. Roaring along, Daddy Dreads takes the stage. Sitting on a stool, Anwar does a bluesy rendition of "Moon River." On a purely vocal level, I think he may be better than anybody else in the competition and he holds the stage. Randy says he brought it down and Paula volunteers to buy the recording. Simon mocks the Stevie Wonder impersonators, saying Anwar avoided falling into that trap. Judd Harris is a darned fine wedding singer. If he took the stage at a happy occasion and sang "Traveling Band," people would clap their hands and dance along. He's got vastly more energy than most of these guys, who seem willing to get by on style and cool, two things he may never have. What he can't do, though, is hit all of the notes that he wants to, as he gets shrill and tends to yell when he gets to the chorus. The judges are happy with Judd's spirit. Simon suggests similarities to a rock musical performance, but expects girls will vote for him. Joseph Murena was also under-exposed for the audition rounds. The Soul Patch Kid does a sub-Boltonian take on "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You." He's like Joey Lawrence. Some people like that, I guess. I don't. Randy dubs it aight, but says it wasn't one of his best. Paula disagrees, calling it one of his best. Simon, once again, isn't very excited. Running the night's anchor leg is Mario Vazquez. While I'm distracted by his resemblance to Wilmer Valderrama and his problematic taste in hats, he instantly gets the crowd engaged with his take on Stevie's "Do I Do." Big Fez is by far the best of the Wannabe Wonder-fuls. Randy calls it the night's best and Paula is brought to her feet. Simon says that even if the vocals were lacking, it was the evening's finest performance. It's a good sign that none of the men were actually awful. Jared Yates sure feels like the low man on the talent totem. Constantine, Joseph and Travis will probably be in the running for the second elimination. Bring on the ladies.
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Vsmart
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02-10-2003
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 8:58 am
Joseph and Bo will get better from week to week. But at this stage, none of them give me the urge to buy their records. In AI2, Clay, Ruben, Josh & Kimberly were great from the beginning.
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Legalboxer
Member
11-17-2003
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 9:01 am
yup vsmart
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 10:00 am
V - I agree with you 100% about Clay, Ruben, Josh and Kimberly. But... that being said... all in all this is not a bad bunch compared to the semi-finals of the previous seasons where we were lucky if we had two good performances a week trying out for the final 12. You almost knew who was going to go forward. I didn't dislike the singing from some of these guys as much as I disliked their song selection.
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Alisons
Member
01-10-2003
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 10:27 am
I was with you until you brought JOSH into it. I hope we are done being patriotic. Kimberly did not hit her stride until midway through the top 12, I thought. Last night I liked Nikko, Scott, Anthony, Bo, Constantine, Anwar and David. I didn't think anyone was horrible. However I guess I missed what was so great about the last guy - maybe something that played better in person. I am REALLY looking forward to this season. I thought last night was great!
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Alisons
Member
01-10-2003
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 10:32 am
Oops, forgot to mention Travis. He is the local boy so I am definitely rooting for him!
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 10:42 am
I liked many of them but I am an Anwar fan all the way!!! Great voice, great hair, great looking and a TEACHER to boot. Go Anwar!!
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 11:05 am
Anwar's my favorite so far. I can't picture any of the girls being any more of a "complete package" than he is.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 11:12 am
I think anwar will go all the way to the end.
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Azriel
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 11:59 am
Josh and Kimberly? ~gag~
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 12:54 pm
I thought that Bo and Mario were the best of them last night.
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Rabbit
Member
08-12-2001
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 1:17 pm
What a strong six we can possibly pull out of this group. I think Anwar is very talented and may win it all, but if I had heard his song come over my car radio I would have pushed the channel button so hard I would have sprained my paw. I also think Mario is a top talent, I liked his performance, but not the song. Even the weaker performances were better than some of the stinkers we have had in the early finals of the first three seasons. Jared and Judd would be my picks for weakest links last night. My favorite, though I dont think he'll go far in the competition, is Bo. He has a great quality in his voice for singing one of my favorite styles of music. No American Idol singer has ever been on the play list of the 3 radio stations I listen to, until Kelly Clarkson's new song this year. Bo could be there right away. (Hey, who knew Kelly could transform her propensity to shout during ballads, into actually being a good little Pat Benatar'ish rocker!)
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 1:26 pm
I really liked Constantine up until last night. But something about his performance turned me off and more importantly, I didnt like the way he tried to sass back the judges. He seemed to have a bit of an attitude. I just was left thinking you know, you aren't all that.
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Ilovethecoach
Member
09-10-2003
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 1:45 pm
I thought Bo stole the show. I was actually singing along with him! I am such a dork! I think Constantine seems to be quite full of himself. But I do love the song he sang!!! I used to listen to that CD over and over in the 90's! I don't like Scott at all and a lot of it is based on his behavior during tryouts. He does have a nice voice, but seemed to be a real jerk to his group mates. I like Mario and the Milly-Vanilly guy who sang Moon River, too. Can't wait until tonight!!!
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Jimmer
Member
08-30-2000
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 2:01 pm
In general the guys this year are far better than last season, where they were appallingly bad. All of these guys can sing. As far as inspired performances go I would say that only Bo and Anwar really stood out. I was rooting for Constantine but he didn’t come across as well personally last night. There is something that puts me off about Scott. Maybe I’m like Ilovethecoach and I can’t get past his attitude in the try-outs. The rest of the performances were pretty blasé. But at least they all can sing. I don’t think there was a single male contestant last year that actually was a better than average singer. With respect to comparisons between Scott and Ruben, both are big guys and both can sing. But as I’ve mentioned before, there is more to a successful career in this business than simply being able to sing. You have to develop a persona and image that people like. Ruben was more than able to do that. It remains to be seen if Scott will be able to as well, but so far he has shown nothing to indicate that he can.
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Sunshyne4u
Member
06-17-2003
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 2:15 pm
I try to not sit like a zombie watching them sing....instead I listen as I do other stuff in the house. This year we have a bunch of guys with high tenor voices that sound almost alike!! I liked Anwar but it was a bland song. Scott had NO EXPRESSION on his face. His voice is clear but he kinda looks like a robot. Blank face I disliked the last guy who did the fast jazzy song, and the judges loved him LOL. I found him very 'cruiseship' and every movement seemed contrived. You know, it is sure hard to figure out who Simon will like and who he will accuse of being a lobbysinger. I figure BO will be top five material. Not sure if the public will stay behind him when the "theme" shows start. Song choice is so important and as we all have seen in the past, some contestants choose poorly.
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Maris
Member
03-28-2002
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 2:24 pm
I have to wonder though how is it they choose the song. It seems to me a little odd with the thousands and thousands of songs out there that at least four people picked a Stevie Wonder song, and you had the requisite Michael Jackson song. I just thought with the way Randy and Paula made issues of picking the wrong song, whether somewhere in the background there is someone steering people to pick certain songs. Are the finalists in a sense preordained because of subtle suggestions to the contestants about what songs to pick? Sounds like a bit of a conspiracy theory but I just find it odd, all those Stevie Wonder songs.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 3:35 pm
It has nothing to do with being patriotic. Whether or not you like country music, you can hear Josh on any country music station around the country. Did the fourth place singer from AI1 or AI3 get a recording contract?
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Rabbit
Member
08-12-2001
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 3:44 pm
Lexie, I understand and agree with your point and I'm not trying to be contrary but yes, Tamyra Gray in season one was fourth place and after Kelly, has been the most successful from season one.
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Lexie_girl
Member
07-30-2004
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 3:46 pm
I stand corrected, I forgot about Tamyra Gray.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 3:58 pm
Maris, I thought last night that Simon Fuller must have bought the rights to Stevie Wonder's song catalogue. It was a bit excessive. For the record, I just listened to the show--I didn;t watch it so I didn't catch Constantine's "charisma" or Mario's "touchdown" performance, as I paid exclusive attention to the singing, which is not good cause I love to criticize their fashion (non-)sense. Suffice it to say, both those performers suffered without the visuals. I wrote a long post but I deleted it because I thought it was too snarky. Anyhow, I really liked Anwar, but I agree with Rabbit: if I heard that on my radio, I'd change the station in a second. It sounds like so much MOR/adult contemporary/quiet storm junk produced by David Foster and Narada Michael Walden [or any producer who has worked with Streisand or Celine Dion for the past 12 years]. But he sang it very well, full of bombast, etc. It's a nearly perfect song with great Johnny Mercer lyrics, and sometimes it's enough to let the words stand for themselves. I also liked the Scott kid. He has a beautiful vibrato. Beaux is fine, I suppose, but I can't abide that genre of music. David and Travis were very disappointing. The "boy band" kid needs to go. Yesterday.
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Tuesday, February 22, 2005 - 4:20 pm
I am just watching my tape of the show from last night and I am practically falling asleep. I really enjoyed Beau and like Scott so far, Travis is adorable to look at but I was disappoointed, with David as well. Hope the rest perk up.
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