Rock and Roll is here to stay
Ryan tells us that 3 of the 4 remaining contestants have been top vote getters in previous weeks. According to DialIdol, the person left out of that equation is Mr. Castro. But there is still tonight - can he be rescued from elimination? That remains to be seen.
Tonight, Rock and Roll night, has HUGE potential. And I am more than thankful that this week’s theme is not too pigeon-hole-ing. And in the words of Ryan, long live rock.
01. David Cook |
Rating: +1/2 |
“Hungry Like the Wolf” by Duran Duran - It was good, not great. The vocal was great–even approaching fantastic–but the performance was nothing new from the original. So, all in all, kind of blah. Also, DC in the dead-man’s spot? It had to happen eventually. If anyone can overcome that, he can. |
02. Syesha Mercado |
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“Proud Mary” by CCR/Tina Turner - Excellent performance! The vocal was a little shaky in the middle, though, even bordering on shreiky. It was very entertaining, but I expect a better vocal from her. That notwithstanding, it was more entertaining than Dc’s first song. And I think she has a crush on the guitar player in the band. |
03. Jason Castro |
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“I Shot The Sheriff” by Bob Marley - Well, the dreds fit this one! It was ok, the performance was decently entertaining, but the vocals are just not strong. Unfortunately he is just getting played up at this point. |
04. David Archuleta |
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“Stand By Me” by Ben E. King - LOVE IT LOVE IT! And I love how he threw just a little Sean Kingston in there at the end - that was the best part. This is his best in weeks. And although I may have to call the fashion police to replace his pants, I may let it go because he (in the words of Randy) blew it out the box. |
Paula Update: She is sounding fairly lucid tonight! Good job Paula, and thank you to her doctor for readjusting her meds.
| 05. David Cook |
Rating:+1/2 |
“Baba O’Riley” by The Who - MUCH better! That was a more typical DC performance. However, I wouldn’t characterize it as once of his best (in his defense, that is a high bar). I am not sure. I am expecting blow-me-away performances, especially after Diamond Disaster ‘08, and I am not feeling it quite yet. |
| 06. Syesha Mercado |
Rating:+1/2 |
“A Change Is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke - Um, Fabulous! I can’t say that I loved the arrangement either, but the vocal…best one left! And i think that she is really starting to connect with these songs, which shows she is growing as an artist. And I think she could hold her weight with most of the big female vocalists from previous seasons as well: Vonzie, Trenyce, LaKisha, Kat McTaTas, etc. Way to bring it, Sy! |
| 07. Jason Castro |
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“Mr. Tambourine Man” by Bob Dylan - I loved the acoustic! But the word mess-up was a pretty bad one, esp. for top 4. It was better than the first one for sure. But I don’t know if it is enough to hold him around any more. |
| 08. David Archuleta |
Rating:+1/2 |
“Love Me Tender” by Elvis Presley - This song proves he is deserving of the pimp spot tonight. Nice vocal, Davey-poo! |
Best Tonight: Davey-poo Archuleta, and in second, Miss Syesha
Worst Tonight: Castro, Castro, Castro
Tonight was much better than last week, but much worse than expected. Jason is clearly the weakest link, but could we have a Cook upset, not unlike Daughtry? I doubt that because David has been very strong in recent weeks. But I never doubt what the idol gods can do.
What do you think?
17 comments May 6th, 2008
