American Idol Review - Top 8 - Inspirational Songs

Top 8 Sing Songs That Inspire Them

Ok, where do I begin. I was always taught honesty is the best policy. I will be totally honest. I was not crazy with this week's show at all. I just think the song choices were a little off. So I will just give you my review. I think most of you who know me will be very surprised at what I have to say tonight. Remember, I'm being honest. LOL!

My Favorite Performance

Kristy Lee Cook - Yes, I cannot believe it myself!!!

My Least Favorite Performance

Jason Castro - I guess I don't have the same type of ears the judges have.

Ok, now what I thought of each, in order they appeared in.

• Michael Johns - "Dream On" - I thought it was OK. Song may have been a tad high for him. But I love the song & I think he did a pretty good job with it
• Syesha Mercado - "I Believe" - It was just OK. I wasn't trying to compare her to Fantasia like the judges. I try to not do that because it isn't fair to do.
• Jason Castro - "Over The Rainbow" - The whole time I was listening to this I was thinking about what my friend/client from work Linda must be thinking and I was thinking how much Gavin must be rolling his eyes and wishing him off the show. LOL! I'm sorry to all Jason fans. But I really really did not like it one bit. I don't know what the judges were listening to. I'm not a professional so maybe I don't hear what they are hearing.
• Kristy Lee Cook - "Anyway" - I still can't believe I am saying this. I think she did phenomenal. This was my favorite performance of hers. I truly believe she will not be in the bottom 3. She looked beautiful & sang the song very well.
• David Cook - "Innocent" - Ok, here is where you all will be very surprised as to how honest I'm going to be. You know he is my favorite. You know I already voted 20 times for him & will do some more when I'm done with the blog because he is my favorite. But, I did not care for the song at all. It wasn't the normal stellar performance he normally gives. I've bought every song & video so far off of iTunes that he has up there and I will not be purchasing this song or video. How is that for honesty? LOL! I did like what he did with the writing on his hand at the end of the song. That was cool. What I also noted was this...something in his eyes tonight. He just didn't seem there, if you know what I mean. It is probably because of his older brother's health crisis. He has alot on his mind, the poor guy.
• Carly Smithson - "The Show Must Go On" - I'm a Queen fan & this was one of Freddie's last songs. I liked how she did it, I wasn't crazy about it, but I didn't hate it. I don't think however that she looked like she was angry. I think she sang it with conviction & sang it like she believed it and was serious about it. By no means did she look angry.
• David Archuleta - "Angels" - I think he did this nice. I'm not on the "Arch Angel" bandwagon. He is very sweet, very humble, very innocent. But to me, he just isn't #1. But what scares me is that the way the teenage girls are voting for him and screaming for him, that he can be in the final 2. His dad really needs to lay off of him though. He seems like he is very nervous. I think he doesn't want to disappoint his father.
• Brooke White - "You've Got A Friend" - Just 'eh for me. It was OK, nothing spectacular. I'm not really a Brooke fan. She is just a tad boring for my taste. I'm SO glad she finally shut her mouth tonight during the critique from the judges. Thank you Brooke.

Now this is not by my choice...this is just who because of the song choices & what the judges had to say who will be in the bottom 3.

1) Syesha Mercado
2) Carly Smithson
3) Michael Johns

Who I think will be voted off:

Syesha Mercado or Carly Smithson (I hope it isn't Carly because I really like her!)

We shall see the results on Thursday. At least I'll have something to watch since LOST is on hiatus. I hope everyone enjoys Idol Gives Back tomorrow night. Remember it starts early 7:30pm EST.