Snooze-Fest
by dhayes
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posted Nov 4 2011 12:52PM
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Ho-hum. That’s the best way I can describe last night’s performances by the Top 12 girls on American Idol. As usual, I agreed with just about every one of Simon’s assessments. These included “boring,” “bland,” and “dreary.” I took copious notes last night, and I needn’t have bothered. There was not one memorable performance, though I think a couple of contestants crashed and burned.
Crispy Critters
- Haeley Vaughn—Don’t know how this annoying screecher made it in the first place. Her ghastly performance of “I Want To Hold Your Hand” should put us out of our misery.
- Lacey Brown—I’m really bummed about this one. I really thought Lacey was a sleeper to win this whole thing, but that desecration of “Landslide” was unbearable.
Best of the Rest (and that ain’t sayin’ much)
- Paige Miles—She was the first performer, and who knew she’d be the night’s one bright spot. I think she’s now the frontrunner.
- Michelle Delamor—At least she stayed on key (pardon the pun) through Alicia Key’s “Fallin’”. Solid, but not stellar.
- Siobhan Magnus—Not the brightest bulb on the billboard. Simon called her a “dark horse” in the competition, and she asked “What’s a “dark horse”? (Maybe she’s just sheltered, cuz she is kinda weird.) I liked her version of Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game”. Her voice is pure gold.
Coulda, Shoulda Woulda
- Janell Wheeler—Heart’s “What About Love” was absolutely the wrong song for her. Anybody who does that song is gonna sound lame compared to Ann Wilson.
- Katie Stevens—She’s still one of my favorites, but that mom-ish version of Michael Buble’s “Feelin’ Good” was painful. Ellen was exactly right—she’s got to “young it up” or she’ll be out.
Let’s hope the guys put on a better show tonight.
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