March 11, 2008

It’s Lennon and McCartney night. I heart Wings in a way most self-respecting people don’t but I pretty much hate the entire Beatles catalogue (it’s a long story based firmly in a songwriting philosophy), so this should be fun for me. If someone does “No More Lonely Nights” or “Jet” they will likely be my favorite of the evening. Otherwise, don’t expect an overwhelmingly positive string of critiques as I am admittedly biased. My husband who is a Beatles fan is also going to put in his two cents, which will be less biased.

Syesha – I missed her since I thought the show was on tomorrow. The judges liked her, so who knows? I usually split 50/50 with them. Ah, the beauty of subjectivity.

Chikezie – “She’s a Woman.” He’s putting a little bluegrass spin on it with a twist of 60s pop. It’s OK. Nonetheless, he’s a terrible dancer and reminds me way too much of Wayne Brady. I believe this could be his swan song.

Ramiele – “In My Life.” This goes out to her homies who ain’t here no more. I really don’t think she’s a ballad girl. She’s got a nice soft tone here, but it’s a little boring if you’re not a fella leering at her. Very safe.

Jason Castro – “If I Fell.” Failed a music class, I’m guessing it was theory, but there’s nothing wrong with that. I had hoped he’d do Wings, but alas, it’s not to be. I dislike this song immensely. He’s making weird facial expressions and he’s losing the notes. Very weak, breathy (not good for a guy, unless your Marc Anthony) and boring. I think he could land in the bottom this week.

Carly Smithson – “Come Together.” This is my least favorite Beatles song. It stems from a long string of bad high school bands covering it in the mid-90s. This is shrill and really brings out the furrow in her brow. I also think she gets uglier every week. I’m sure she’ll be technically better than most of the other ladies, but I still think she needs to take her ass home.

Dave Cook – “Eleanor Rigby.” This is one of the most-covered bar band songs in history. It’s hard to make a song like this sound fresh, but he’s got a pretty decent arrangement going. It’s very modern and sounds like Fuel and that seemed to work for Daughtry. While not nearly as handsome (I hate men who wear nailpolish), I think he could be a dark horse.

Brooke White – “Let it Be.” Note to Idol contestants: You have a stock of professional musicians to play instruments so you don’t have to, so live it up. You’re not Alicia Keys or Tori Amos, so please focus what minimal talent you have on trying to sing in key. Very mediocre.

David Hernandez – “I Saw Her Standing There.” Wow, it’s big gay David’s big gay cover of a Beatles song. Even my husband has identified its extreme karaoke-ness. Enough said.

Amanda Winehouse – “You Can’t Do That.” I was so hoping she’d do “Live and Let Die.” But Amanda clearly doesn’t like to do what’s good for her. That’s why she’s kept her crazy skunk hair and weird hippie girl booty dance. It’s not a bad performance and it’s very high energy, so I’ll give her high marks for energy.

Michael Johns – “Across the Universe.” This is OK. Decent arrangement, soulful tone and earnest delivery. I think he’s safe for the week.

Kristy Lee – “Eight Days a Week.” Bad call. I think she may go home for this one. It’s country circa 1987, not exactly the country that’s selling millions of records. The cheesy state fair presentation isn’t helping anything either.

David Archuletta – “We Can Work it Out.” Awww, he’s nervous. He’s like a miniature Michael Buble sucking all the soul and energy out of the song. I think he’s venturing close to Gaiken territory.

My top: Dave Cook, Ramiele
Hubby’s top: Chikeze (no joke), Brooke White (somebody’s sleeping on the sofa tonight)
My bottom: Kristy Lee, David Hernandez
Hubby’s bottom: David Hernandez, Ramiele (good for me he doesn’t like adorable asian girls)

Posted by PMW at March 11, 2008 08:55 PM

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