American Idol TOP 12 Night

This week on American Idol, the TOP 12 performed for their first time on the big stage. I thought that this week was not that great at all, for both the guys and the gals. The gals still exceeded the boys by miles, but overall, this was not a good week.

In order of performance

(1) Brandon Rogers – He forgot his words this week. Will this affect the voting? Randy said that he was uninteresting and that he had reverted back to being a background singer. Paula said pretty much the same thing, and Simon said he was a let down, very predictable, and had no originality. Too bad, Brandon.

(2) Melinda Doolittle – My personal favorite, and the one I’m hoping will sweep the votes and win this year, once again made an impression. Big shocker there! Randy said that she was hot, had a really strong voice, but it was not her best. Paula was crying and said that she was so excited for Melinda – this is where she’s meant to be! Simon said that she made a boring song fantastic! Go Melinda!!!

(3) Chris Sligh – Randy said that he has a good voice but the song was mess. The arrangement was horrible. Paula also said he had a nice voice but that he was in a way trying too hard. Simon said that he murdered the arrangement and that the song was unemotional and uninspiring.

(4) Gina Glocksen – Randy said that it was not his favorite, was boring, had no excitement, and was a little pitchy in spots. Paula said that her pitch was off and she can do much better than that. Simon said that it was okay, wasn’t terrible or fantastic, a little forgettable, but it was a good song choice.

(5) Sanjaya Malakar – When will he LEAVE? Randy said that it wasn’t very good (shocker!), almost unlistenable, really weak, but he had nice hair. Paula said that he has a sweet soul but he needs to explode with his vocals. (Sweet soul or not, he can’t be on here any longer! He can’t sing!) Simon said that he was very brave (his “positive” take) meaning that it was horrific!

(6) Haley Scarnato – forgot her words just like Brandon. Randy said it was a valiant effort and he could tell that she was nervous. Paula said that she looked lovely but that her pitch was off. Simon – WOW – he said that it wasn’t that bad and that he was very impressed with her presence on stage. He could tell that her nerves got the better of her but there were moments in her vocals that were actually good. He also said that he will remember her now, she looked like a star, and she may do better than he originally thought.

(7) Phil Stacey – Randy said that his performance was a little boring but the vocals were great. Paula said that his vocals were good as well but he needs to sing songs that are a little more up-tempo. Simon said that he chose the right song and that it wasn’t outstanding but better than last week.

(8) LaKisha Jones (nickname: Keke) – Randy said that she chose the perfect song, has unbelievable vocal talent, and was sensational. Paula said that she is a beautiful performer and her heart really comes through in her singing. Simon said that some people have it and some people don’t – she’s got it! LaKisha and Melinda are in a different league: they perform likes stars, have great vocal control, and are not intimidated by the stage.

(9) Blake Lewis – I actually liked his take on the song. I thought it was pretty cool, but the judges didn’t. Randy said that he should let the classics be classics. He also said that he sings better than that, but he is definitely a modern, hip, cool kinda guy. Paula said that he was good but needed more vocals in the song. Simon said that he didn’t get it. It didn’t sound as good as he had earlier in the show.

(10) Stephanie Edwards – Randy said that she had good vocals, perfect song choice, but he was waiting for the song to quicken and go up-tempo, but it didn’t. Paula said that she can strive for better but that she has a beautiful voice. Simon said that she teased them with the good part and then failed to deliver when she didn’t sing the up-tempo part. He said she was outsung by LaKisha and Melinda.

(11) Chris Richardson – Randy said that he was half and half – good and not good. Paula said that he nailed the blend, unlike Sligh and Lewis, and that he brought it well into the contemporary, doing a good job. Simon said that the vocals were dreadful and terrible.

(12) Jordin Sparks – Randy said that for only being 17 he was very, very impressed and also said that it was now a 3-girl race! Paula said that she was a breath of fresh air and drew her in right away. Simon said she was gooey (???) and had a very, very good vocal. She’s got a shot at the finals, as Simon said.

Well…that was the end of the Top 12 night! It was an okay night. The top 3 girls were awesome as always, but they could’ve done better. The only real great performance was Jordin Sparks. She was terrific!

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Until Next Week…