American Idol Round 2 - The Men
Let me just say, WOW! What a major, MAJOR improvement from last week. For the most part I really enjoyed tonights episode. Let's do the run down:
Big Mike - Amazing. He has a voice as big as his biceps! Totally loved his performance. A fantastic way to open the show. You go Mike!
John - *sighs* This guy does nothing for me. I keep wondering how in the world he even made it on the show. Everything he does sounds the same. Granted, he's only sung two songs, but personally, I think that's all the songs we'll be hearing from him.
Casey - Now, I'm a big Casey fan. I'm not mental about it like Kara, but there's something likable about this dude. That said, I really hated his performance this evening. Loved the guitar but I was thinking exactly what Kara said by telling him that he took two steps back and reminding him that this is a singing competition. Here's the truth of the matter: we'll be seeing him next week because he can sing, he can play the guitar and he's easy on the eye. He's the hearthtrob of this seasons A.I. though personally, it's Mike who makes my heart pound. Casey's chins a little too weak for me. Yeah, I know... call me shallow.
Alex - Boy, good job there fella. I was of the opinion that you should have gone home last week and then you do this! That voice is so distinctive and once he pulls it all together, he might be a contender. He really turned me around this week!
Todrick - *shakes head sadly* What the hell you doen' man?? God, that was worse than awful and I couldn't beleive it when you said you picked a song where you felt you couldn't be compared to the original artist. Are you insane?! It's TINA TURNER, dude! One of the ultimate, iconic voices around not mention those killer gams. I believe you'll be packing your bags fella. That horrendous performance aside, for me, you're all showman and no real substance. You're starting to annoy the hell outta me. Can I come and help you pack??
Jermaine - Here's another fella I just can't seem to cotton to. Loved the pajamas, bud! One of my kids (she's 18) has the exact same pair, so kudos on the wardrobe.
Andrew - I like you man, but what in the world was that song about. You can sing, dude! You can, but you were all over the place. I actually got up and went and made myself two toasted cheese sandwiches during the performance, that's how unenthralled I was. You did make out better than Todrick though, at least I could still hear you from the kitchen; I fast forwarded throughTodrick's performance cause it hurt my ears too much.
Aaron - You're cute. You're sound doesn't do much for me at this point but at least you have it more together than some of the contestants who are older than you. I think you'll get more polished as you go along.
Tim - Much better. I actually enjoyed you this week. Like Ellen, I thought the passion was there. I think you'll be around for a bit.
Lee - You had me sitting up and taking notice and I love your voice. Hoping to see you next week too.
My predictons for who's might be on the toe of getting the boot?
1) Jermaine
2) Todrick
3) John
Side Note: I wasn't thrilled when I discovered that Ellen was joing the panel. Now, don't get me wrong, I adore her but as far as judging this sort of competiton? So was not gettin it, but hell, she's a sweet (not as in sugary either) suprise in so many ways! I'm becoming a fan Ellen!!
The girls are up tomorrow!!