American Idol Top 7

Mariah Carey is the mentor this week. After all, she’s promoting a new album and being a mentor on Idol has turned out to be very lucrative for established artists. The trouble with Mariah is most of her songs are showboat tunes that rely on her vocal tricks to make them special. That can be the kiss of death for your average Idol contestant. And unfortunately, Michael Johns could have done something interesting, but he left last week.

However, the show started off with David Archuleta, who took on I still Believe effortlessly and arguably did it better than Mariah’s version. Once again, he’s safe.

Carly Smithson took on “I Can’t Live”, which is not originally a Mariah song. It’s a 70s pop classic. Carly did it well. Simon, however, was not feeling it. Despite the audience reacting so well to her performance. That might make her in the bottom three again since he seems to have some influence with his criticism. Michael Johns being a good example. I thought he did well last week, but Simon didn’t and now he’s gone.

Shyesha was next, handling a lesser well known Mariah tune called “Vanishing” and doing a tremendous job with it. She got universal praise from the judges except for Simon saying the song choice might hurt her. I’d say she’s probably safe.

Brooke White did “Hero”. It was apparent from her performance that her vocal range is nowhere near as flashy as some of the others. But she didn’t try to go there. She took it as an acoustic version and it worked, except for her lack of confidence in the middle. Simon kind of trashed it. So she may be in the bottom three.

Kristie Lee Cook, who has been getting better, even though I expected her to be gone by now, did a very good version of “Forever”. She countried-fried it, And it worked. However Simon once again played wet blanket. I’d shay she’ll be back in the bottom three tonight. But I think she has been improving week to week, and if she finds good songs, she could be a successful Nashville act.

David Cook (no relation) did a very cool alt-rock vrsion of “Always Be My Baby”. The judges praised it to high heaven so he is safe as can be. His star is rising on this show and he will probably be in the final two with David A.

Jasonm Castro really stepped it up this week with “I Don’t Wanna Cry”, doing some singing tricks I didn’t think he could pull off, It was a very good stretch for him. Randy didn’t dig it. Paula did. So did Simon. I’d say he’s safe.

So when it coems down to it, Mariah songs didn’t help the ladies. The men ruled the night. I suspect it will be three women in the bottom three tonight.

1. I agree.  I think Syesha (sp?) will be the only safe gal.

   Mariah Carey doesn’t do much for me, but I enjoyed the others singing her songs.

   Did you catch David Cook’s brother in the audience?  He was in the row directly behind the judges.  He has brain cancer and I think his presence there prompted David’s tears.

   Posted by  on  04/16  at  04:17 PM

2. I will have to look at the vide0 again, unless I already deleted it. That’s sad.

   Posted by  on  04/16  at  06:55 PM

3. My faves this week were David Cook and Jason Castro. Jason is starting to come on pretty strong. He may sneak up and pull off the long-shot.
   I was surprised to see Brooke in the bottom three, I expected Carly to end up there and actually expected Carly to get the boot as she seems to be coming undone a bit and Kristi seemed to really be growing each week.
   Oh well...they will all go eventually.
   I do love the studio versions of most of David Cook’s tunes, he is definitely ready to put out an album. I wish AI had done that for season five.

   Posted by  on  04/16  at  08:21 PM

4. Season five would definitely have been great if they let people play instruments and they did all these studio versions of the songs, instead of just one for each artist. Oh well.

   I think KLC’s days were numbered, but I’m surprised Michael Jones went before her or Syesha. Carly has her fans, I think. And they’ve been keeping her in. But I suspect all teh girls will be gone soon and it will be down to the two Davids and Jason. I would be surprised at this point of any of the women make it to the final 3.

   Posted by  on  04/16  at  08:38 PM

5. David Cook has already recorded an album in ‘06.  Check it out on Amazon.

   I still like Jason. He is the anti-idol.  Brooke seems to be more nervous as the weeks go by.  I hope she goes back to her old self.  She must have read votefortheworst.  They trash her pretty good over there.  I would buy a Jason or Brooke CD.

   Posted by  on  04/17  at  07:07 AM

6. I’m still sad about Michael Johns leaving so early. His studio length version of It’s All Wrong is really good (although I’m not crazy about the ending). Are we allowed to say THUD here every once in awhile? heehee

   Posted by  on  04/17  at  07:48 AM

7. It was great seeing Elliot last night. He’s gotten really good. Sorry to hear about his Mom. he was more entertaining than Mariah, I thought.

   I see they did the usual top 7 trick of having the top vote getter choosing the winning and losing sides. I was surprized to see David Cook on the side with KLC.

   Posted by  on  04/17  at  09:51 AM
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