Now, I know Idol's actually been back for a while, but it's actually back for me now. I tried to watch the auditions, I did... but I can't handle them. They keep drilling that Idol is a singing competition, yet the audition episodes are at least 80% filler and gags. After an hour or so, I grow tired of the schtick. I had planned on watching Hollywood, but things came up and I didn't get around to it. I actually am more than happy to start my Idol journey here: I'm not going to be influenced by the endless Idol sob stories or biased editing and/or difficult behavior in Hollywood. At least for these semi-final rounds, I'm going in almost 100% cold (I am vaguely familiar with a few people on the show, but basically only know their names).
I plan on once again posting regular blogs with my Idol thoughts. I am going to try something new, though, and keep my thoughts to 10 words or less. If you are a regular reader you know I'm wordy, however, but I shall still try.
Disclaimer for tonight's episode: I spent time with the usual crew tonight, so I am watching the show by way of Youtube clips provided by mjsbigblog.com.
Without further adieu, the top 13 guys!
- Reed Grimm - Moves Like Jagger (by Maroon 5) - Strange musical choices, simply adequate vocals. Brave, but meh.
- Adam Brock - Think (by Aretha Franklin) - Safe, boring choice. Fine performance, but meh.
- Deandre Brackensick - Reasons (by Earth Wind and Fire) - WAY too much falsetto, WAY too much conditioner. Blech.
- Colton Dixon - Decode (by Paramore) - Some pitch issues, but otherwise LOVED IT.
- Jeremy Rosado - Gravity (by Sara Bareilles) - Oversung a bit early, but nice tenderness.
- Aaron Marcellus - Never Can Say Goodbye (by Jackson 5) - Mostly well sung, but not all that original or memorable.
- Chase Likens - Storm Warning (by Hunter Hayes) - Somewhat boring, but could be worse. Love the song.
- Creighton Fraker - True Colors (Cyndi Lauper) - Oh hey, overdramatic, what's up? Too much.
- Phillip Phillips - In the Air Tonight (by Phil Collins) - Interesting arrangement, but again too much. Didn't hate it, though.
- Eben Franckowitz - Set Fire to the Rain (by Adele) - Holy attrocious song choice, Batman.
- Heejun Han - Angels (by Robbie Williams) - Nervous, but I dug it. Needs work on presense, though.
- Joshua Ledet - You Pulled Me Through (by Jennifer Hudson) - Close to the OTT line, but just shy. Well played.
- Jermaine Jones - Dance With My Father (by Luther Vandross) - Strange disconnect in this performance. Highly underwhelming.
