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Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - 11:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Sadiesmom - I hear every off-key note he sings, you are not alone. And no one should get a pass for it.

Tishala
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Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - 11:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
Yeah he's pretty consistently off-key. But I've pretty well given up at this point...it's the most mundane, wonder bread group of people I've ever seen in my life.

Ginger1218
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Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 4:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ginger1218 a private message Print Post    
I am not sure what keys you guys are listening to. I will say that imho James is the best there. If he does not win, I think I will have to stop watching this show. I said the same thing with Adam Lambert, but this time I mean it.
I think Haley is very very talented, and should probably be in the final 2, BUT, she does not deal with criticism well. Her eyes narrow and she gets extremely annoyed. That could hurt her. That song she did of Michael Jackson's was terrible. I totally agree with Randy, she was screaming with a voice that sounded hoarse and unpleasant. I generally like her, but she was not good last night. Her second song was better.
Scotty is a one note character for me. He is good, but he has no range at all.
Lauren is good, needs some seasoning.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 6:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
Adam Lambert from Twitter:

"Bottom line- in my opinion, Haley would make the edgiest, most original album out of the three. #Realness"

"Don't get me wrong y'all. James, Lauren and Scotty are so talented! They'll all do very well. But their voices can all b compared to others"

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 6:17 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
I missed most of the show last night.

I caught Haley's second song, and thought she did a great job with it. And then when Ryan did the recap and I heard her first song, I thought it was gawdawful horrid. Was it the same as last week? Did the judges totally diss her first song, and she came out for her second song with a bit of a 'tude? (That narrowed eyes thing, Ginger?)

I caught Lauren's second song also, and then her first song during recap. I think Lauren is boring. She's a dime a dozen singer, and there is nothing special about her other than that she is 17 and a good singer. Other than that? Her looks, her voice... She'll get swallowed up by the really good singers out in the real world and she won't go far (as she is now).

I also missed Scott's first song, and a large portion of his second one and again, I was bored. I am not impressed with him. His Elvis impressions hurt him and the way he holds the mic does bug the heck out of me still. I do think I was one of the first to comment on it, in fact. I think he has a LOT of growing up to do, more so than Lauren. And while he's got a lovely voice, I just don't seem him with a huge career. My opinion only, of course.

And while I caught James' second song, I sort of spaced as I was checking email. I loved his interactions with Lady Gaga, and I thought he did well on his second song. I sort of missed his first song in recap, too. I will say that I think he was likely better than Lauren and Scott, and better than Haley's first song.

At this point, except for mostly James, and occasionally when Haley manages to actually nail it without a majority of growling, I think this group is boring. Lauren and Scott bore the heck out of me and I don't think it's just cuz I'm not a major country fan. I think both of them have a lot of growing up to do.

And I very firmly believe Idol should raise the minimum age. Back up to 18, if not 20. If they want 15 year olds, they should run a new show called Junior Idol.

Iluvreality
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05-08-2011

Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 6:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Iluvreality a private message Print Post    
Let's just hope someone memorable will win this year. The last 2-3 years have been won by guys that you never hear anything about. Really we haven't had a real "American Idol" since Carrie Underwood.

I would really love it if James wins. I think Adam Lambert should have won the year he was on, but he didn't, let's not make the same mistake twice.

Dke1212
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07-13-2005

Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 7:08 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dke1212 a private message Print Post    
I don't like Haley but even I felt bad for her after Ryan asked who did well and who needs to up their game. Not bad enough to vote for her though.

Scotty just annoys me. The leaning to the side all the time is what bugs me the most. And I thought he looked like a loonytoon last night on the second song...his eyes, the moves he makes. Wish he would make an exit tonight, but i know it's not going to happen.

Lauren, I don't mind. She does need to mature a little.

James for the win. I think he's been the most consistent.

Roxip
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01-29-2004

Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 7:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Roxip a private message Print Post    
I thought Haley screamed the ending of her first song but was marvelous on her second song. I thought James was horribly off-key on his first song and (IMO) did nothing special with it. He is not Steve Perry. Just because he can sing as high as Steve Perry doesn't make him nearly the singer that Steve Perry was. His tone isn't nearly as good. Perhaps that was maturity on Steve's part, but I didn't like James' version of the song...I even liked the Glee version better. I thought his second song was also more of the same, but I liked it better. Again, he did nothing special with it to make it in any was individual. Having said that, I do want to add that I really like him and think he will be very successful, but I don't known that he has "grown" in his performances lately but has now become dependent on his ability to hit high notes in a very loud tone.

Today Tim Halperin did his second song on my local radio station this morning and I preferred Tim's version.

Bama_karen
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Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 8:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bama_karen a private message Print Post    
I love Lauren but last night on her second song she sounds like she loses her breath. I have heard her to it before and don't know if it is on purpose or what but I really didn't like it last night.

I love Haley!

Knightpatti
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Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 8:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Knightpatti a private message Print Post    
Haley all the way!

Denecee
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Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 10:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
Haley for the win!!!

Texasdeb
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05-23-2003

Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 10:25 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texasdeb a private message Print Post    
I predict a girl will leave tonight. James & Scotty have never been in the bottom & both girls have.

I really think that Haley picked up alot of Casey's voters when he left & that kept her out of the bottom last wk.

Will they even do a bottom 2 tonight or just send one home.

I still think James or Scotty is going to win this thing & they're prob. going to be F2. I prefer James but really don't care which one wins. I think Scotty will do just as well without a win but a win would probably help James.

Bonbonlover
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Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 10:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonbonlover a private message Print Post    
I agree with Costa re: Lauren getting swallowed up. I do think she is beautiful and a great singer... not necessarily a dime a dozen... but her lack of confidence in herself, while endearing, will not make it in an industry of rejection.

Bonbonlover
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Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 10:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonbonlover a private message Print Post    

quote:

Scotty just annoys me. The leaning to the side all the time is what bugs me the most.




I agree... and he does not look natural as he runs around the stage... I just see his performances as canned... he gets to his mark, 2 beets, look to the audience, 2 beets, move to the right, what next? crap I don't remember... look into the camera.. now 2 beets,

Trini
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Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 10:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Trini a private message Print Post    
Haley, James final.

Maineiac
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Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 11:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maineiac a private message Print Post    
Jimmer, I agree with what Adam Lambert said.

I thought Haley nailed her second performance, the end gave me goose bumps. IMO her second song was best of the night. She is the most unique of the final 4.

I started the season with Lauren as my favorite female and felt she should be in the finals. However, through the season I've been impressed at how well Haley has hung on and improved week after week. She has become my favorite female.

Scotty doesn't need to win Idol. He has Nashville waiting. Even Sheryl Crow said she can't wait to work with him.
I also believe Lauren will be offered a deal in Country music.

I know it won't happen, but I would love a James/Haley finale. Even though I feel like James is leveling off instead of improving, I think they could give us an exciting finale.
With those two sitting in the finals, I would be happy to see either of them win.

Sadiesmom
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Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 11:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sadiesmom a private message Print Post    
Well, if the judges get to choose, Haley would be long gone, that is why I am wary about the judges choosing which of the bottom 2 go home. note: Nigel hinted that voting will be changed in the future.

I know we all have different tastes but Scotty is the only one who hits his notes pretty consistently and I just find him a little too country and get distracted by his weird hand movements - is no one there to help this kid with this?

The difference between Adam and James is that 1) Adam sang on key almost every show and 2) he did more interesting things with songs, even if it was a copy of a rarer version.

The thing I did not like about Adam was the screaming - not my favorite part of any song, but James does the same thing there and I really don't like when people yell or scream.

I missed Haley's first song or I might have said the same thing about her,I saw James and went out side to finish cleaning up and then got to watch the rest of the show.

Lexie_girl
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Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 11:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lexie_girl a private message Print Post    
Maineiac, we were talking about that at work today how the only person that doesn't need to win is Scotty because those music executives in Nashville are probably licking their chops waiting to sign him up.

Allietex
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Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 12:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Allietex a private message Print Post    
Maybe because I am a country music fan and have been all my life, I love Scotty. But I do not like him just because he sings country. There have been other country contestants that have not been my favorites. I like him because he is good, very good. The maturity and control in his voice is amazing at his age. I think he is going to be the second country singer from idol who is going to be a big star.

The way he holds his microphone or moves around the stage does not bother me. I am more interested in the voice.

I also do not care who does not NEED to win. I am more interested in who DESERVES to win. This is not a charity show, it is a talent show. And although I have a favorite, I could live with any of the final four winning. I think they are all amazing.

Supergranny
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Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 1:08 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
I am so glad that I am only watching Haley and James on youtube and I don't have to hear those silly judges remarks!

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 1:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
I should clarify that I have always liked country western but both Scotty and Lauren sound like the country singers up here in the casino. I want someone new like Janis Joplin or Amy Winehouse (drug free)and James makes this old lady appreciate rockers!!

Babyjaxmom
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Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 1:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
This is not a charity show, it is a talent show.

Allietex, you just reminded me of my favorite moment from last season, when Katy Perry told Kira, "This is not some Lifetime movie, sweetheart!" Loved it!

DH is so totally NOT a country fan, but even he is blown away by how talented Scotty is. Scotty is so relaxed and confident a performer for someone so young. And he's good!!!! Lauren really pulled it out of the bag this week, too. I've loved her from the beginning and this week she showed what we saw in the audition rounds.

James is 3rd in my book. I think it's Haley's week to go home--and I don't mean in the good way.

Bonbonlover
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Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 4:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonbonlover a private message Print Post    
I think the real disappointment of last night was Lady GaGa. She looked like she was in a neck brace and unable to move. A couple of times she turned left and looked as if she was going to gag as the neck brace hit the back of her neck and caused a gag reflux... Really inappropriate to wear shoes with men's penis as the heal... And my gosh, Scotty is what 16 years old and GaGa is telling him to shove his tongue down his girlfriends throat... I enjoy her music but I could do without her.

Iluvreality
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05-08-2011

Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 5:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Iluvreality a private message Print Post    
Ewww...didn't see the shoes. How tacky.

Mizinvanccouver
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Friday, May 13, 2011 - 9:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mizinvanccouver a private message Print Post    
I didn't see the shoes either? Anyone capture it so we can see them?

I didn't like the beginning of Haley's first song but did enjoy it once the other singers came out. Actually made the hairs on my arms stand up. Wasn't sure why Randy layed into her so much.

I admire James personally for all he has achieved even with some challenges in his life but I can't get over the fact that he seems to be an Adam Lambert wanna be. I wish he would stop trying to copy Adam's trade-mark screech at the end.

I'm sure Scotty is a good country singer but I'm just not a country fan and I find Lauren boring. That said, I am still hoping for a Haley and James finale. (I know many have said along the same lines of what I said, so I am in agreement with those.)

Kitt
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Friday, May 13, 2011 - 9:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
Scroll down for the pic:

http://www.styleite.com/media/lady-gaga-penis-heels/

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Friday, May 13, 2011 - 9:37 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
Wow! I saw the crazy shoes and even backed up the DVR so DH could see them, but didn't realize they were penises (what is with all the penis discussions her lately?). Ick! Gaga is an amazing talent, but she's just getting too weird for me. She is incredibly tacky a lot of the time. I just hate how she's becoming all about the weird costumes, makeup and stunts. It really outshines her talent, which is a shame.

Nyheat
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Friday, May 13, 2011 - 10:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
I see Gaga as a Ziggy Stardust throwback: Glam rocker in a girl's body. She's got crazy talent in a tough, tough pop music industry. I guess it's just who she is.

Mizinvanccouver
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Friday, May 13, 2011 - 4:20 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mizinvanccouver a private message Print Post    
Thanks Kitt.

Well I didn't noticed them but now that I know I think it's a bit much but remember how Madonna was all the 'outrage' with the things she did? I think I turned out ok even with her outrageous antics.

Costacat
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Friday, May 13, 2011 - 6:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
LOL. I think the shoes are hilarious!

She also reminds me of Michael Jackson. Crazy talented, and a bit cuckoo crazy, too.