Monthly Archives: April 2010

Ryan starts us from the idol control room…where the “magic happens.”  Though for Ryan, I would argue that happens in hair and make-up.  Just saying.

Lennon-McCartney night!  In Season 7 we got two back-to-back Beatles/Lennon/McCartney nights, so hopefully there will be some new awesome performances tonight in episode 3.  Please, please don’t suck, kids, or I will personally come and beat your ass.  That is an idolreview promise!

1. Aaron Kelly		The Long and Winding Road – Blah Blah.  His voice is just starting to get swallowed by the stage– or maybe the arrangements, or something.  His voice wasn’t as crisp and clear as it has been in previous weeks.  Aaron, you need to get back on your game, stat.
02. Katie Stevens		“Let It Be” - Katie! I loved that!  It was a really nice arrangement, her voice was fantastic, and she had decent control.  I am way impressed!  Way to go, MiniMcPhee!!
03. Andrew Garcia		“Can’t Buy Me Love” – I liked the arrangement — it had a little bit of a swing vibe.  However, I didn’t think his voice was that great at all.  So I was excited by the performance, but not the vocal.
04. Mike Lynche		“Eleanor Rigby” – Aside from the few bum notes, I thought it was decent.  The arrangement was pretty hot.  The vocal was decent, and I liked that he changed it up.  That said, it was hard not to compare to Mr. Cook.
05. Crystal Bowersox	+1/2	“”Come Together” – Of course it was awesome.  The arrangement was a rockin vibe.  The vocal wasn’t as solid as it has been in the past, but I really can’t complain.  Plus there was a Didgeridoo.  Props to Ernie on the didgeridoo.
06. Tim Urban		“”All My Loving” – Well, this is the first week in a long time that I didn’t hate it.  It was a little hokey, and not very original.  But I would rather have hokey than ear-bleeding awful.
07. Casey James		“Jealous Guy” – I loved this!  It showed off his guitar chops again, and I could really see this as a current recording.  Bonus: His hair was hawt.
08. Siobhan Magnus		“Across The Universe” – Meh, I understand the vibe she was going for, but I still am not on board with her low notes, because it sounds like she has permanent congestion issues!  Perhaps a deviated septum.  Not really sure.  Regardless, I still haven’t stepped upon the bandwagon.
09. Lee Dewyze		“Hey Jude” – Some of his vocal momentsere absolutely brilliant.  The bagpiper, however? Not so hot.  The arrangement was a bit messy, and it was hard to cut this song to 2 minutes.  There was too much audience participation to come over well on TV.  Save this one for the tour, Lee, but not so hot on the Idol stage.  Still love the song and love his voice, though.

So, best tonight? Katie and Casey!  They are followed closely by Crystal and then Lee.

Worst tonight is Aaron. It also doesn’t help that he was in the dead-man’s spot.  This should ensure a bottom 3 appearance for him tomorrow.  I don’t think he will be exiting, however.  He is still liked by the tween set, as is Mr. Urban. 

Maybe Andrew is in trouble?