Round of 16 - Boys: March 6th, 2007
We're back for the third and final preliminary week. By Thursday, we'll finally have our final twelve contestants, and American Idol will (thankfully!) be back to only twice a week. Once again, the guys will go first.
Up first is Blake Lewis, lover of improv comedy and Halloween. After introducing us to his alter-ego, he started out the show by singing a 311 song (his self-proclaimed favorite band). I was really excited when I heard the music, but the song sounded more like a karaoke version of the song that anything else. His self-censoring was cool, and the performance got better as it went on, but overall, it was average. How did the judges not know the song? It was top 40 not too long ago.
The Verdict:
Randy - That was hot!
Paula - I was interested, even though I didn't know the song.
Simon - You're making it current. You will still be here next week.
Buzz Score: 7.5
Following the first of many commercials, hula-dancer Sanjaya Malakar took the stage. After last week's dismal performance, I was glad to see him back with a pretty decent rendition of "Waiting For The World To Change". His moves looked a little awkward, but his voice was great, and his performance was very nice.
The Verdict:
Randy - That wasn't really that great.
Paula - I don't agree completely with Randy. Try to get out of your comfort
zone. Keep trying.
Simon - It wasn't as ghastly as last week. It wasn't a very good vocal.
Buzz Score: 8
Sundance brought a Pearl Jam tune to the stage, with "Jeremy". His pitch wavered a lot throughout the song, but he still sounded better than Eddie Vedder ;) Overall, it was an average performance at best.
The Verdict:
Randy - Pitchy spots, but he brought his southern rock.
Paula - Really kicked in to your Sundance groove.
Simon - Didn't like it as much as last week.
Buzz Score: 7.5
Chris Robinson used to be a football player in college. Now, he's on American Idol singing a Keith Urban ballad. Listen up, jocks. That could be you one day. The performance was a little boring, but the vocals were good. He seems very likeable, and I think he'll be back next week.
The Verdict:
Randy - In it to win it!
Paula - You've adapted well, and picked a great song.
Simon - I'm not jumping out of my chair. It was good.
Buzz Score: 8
Everybody's an athlete! Jared Cotter played Division II college basketball. He's singing a Stevie Wonder tune tonight, and he's doing a pretty good job of it. He sounds a little strained, but his vocals are on, and he's bringing an excitement to the stage that I haven't seen yet from him. I liked his performance.
The Verdict:
Randy - Solid performance. It was good.
Paula - Work on coloring up the way you sing. Sometimes you shout the entire song.
Simon - I sort of know what Paula's trying to say. It wasn't very original.
Buzz Score: 8
Brandon Rogers has been a classical piano player since he was nine years old. Tonight, he's "Celebrate", a funky favorite currently best known for being the background music in a car commercial. He brought it tonight, though, and really made it his own. I was definitely impressed by the performance more than I though I would be when the song started.
The Verdict:
Randy - I love that song. Gives him a rock edge. Solid though.
Paula - I think it was pretty phenomenal.
Simon - I don't think you've represented yourself well.
Buzz Score: 8.5
'The bald guy' Phil Stacey is next with a very off-key Leann Rimes song. I really like Phil Stacey, and I'm worried about this performance, because he really butchered basically the entire song. I'm hoping his likability will get him into the top twelve, because I think he can do great things. I was surprised that the judges didn't tear him apart in their verdict.
The Verdict:
Randy - Interesting song choice. A little weird. Not your best performance.
Paula - Lower part of your register is off.
Simon - I didn't get it. Very odd.
Buzz Score: 6
Phil Stacey used to have hair, and now he's bald. Chris Sligh used to be bald. Now he has long luxurious hippie hair; all natural. Chris capped off the evening with a funky redition of "Well All Wanna Be Loved". Of all the guys, I think Chris can rest the easiest this week. He always brings a good performance to the stage, he's very likable, and the judges seem to like him.
The Verdict:
Randy - Not my favorite song choice. Best performance of the night.
Paula - Keep rising above. Middle of the road.
Simon - Beginning was very good. Shouted in the middle. You have potential.
Buzz Score: 8
Predictions:
This is really tough this week, since we pool of contestants keeps getting better. I'm not sure Phil's likability can keep him on this week. This week's losers:
- Sanjaya Malakar
- Phil Stacey
Up first is Blake Lewis, lover of improv comedy and Halloween. After introducing us to his alter-ego, he started out the show by singing a 311 song (his self-proclaimed favorite band). I was really excited when I heard the music, but the song sounded more like a karaoke version of the song that anything else. His self-censoring was cool, and the performance got better as it went on, but overall, it was average. How did the judges not know the song? It was top 40 not too long ago.
The Verdict:
Randy - That was hot!
Paula - I was interested, even though I didn't know the song.
Simon - You're making it current. You will still be here next week.
Buzz Score: 7.5
Following the first of many commercials, hula-dancer Sanjaya Malakar took the stage. After last week's dismal performance, I was glad to see him back with a pretty decent rendition of "Waiting For The World To Change". His moves looked a little awkward, but his voice was great, and his performance was very nice.
The Verdict:
Randy - That wasn't really that great.
Paula - I don't agree completely with Randy. Try to get out of your comfort
zone. Keep trying.
Simon - It wasn't as ghastly as last week. It wasn't a very good vocal.
Buzz Score: 8
Sundance brought a Pearl Jam tune to the stage, with "Jeremy". His pitch wavered a lot throughout the song, but he still sounded better than Eddie Vedder ;) Overall, it was an average performance at best.
The Verdict:
Randy - Pitchy spots, but he brought his southern rock.
Paula - Really kicked in to your Sundance groove.
Simon - Didn't like it as much as last week.
Buzz Score: 7.5
Chris Robinson used to be a football player in college. Now, he's on American Idol singing a Keith Urban ballad. Listen up, jocks. That could be you one day. The performance was a little boring, but the vocals were good. He seems very likeable, and I think he'll be back next week.
The Verdict:
Randy - In it to win it!
Paula - You've adapted well, and picked a great song.
Simon - I'm not jumping out of my chair. It was good.
Buzz Score: 8
Everybody's an athlete! Jared Cotter played Division II college basketball. He's singing a Stevie Wonder tune tonight, and he's doing a pretty good job of it. He sounds a little strained, but his vocals are on, and he's bringing an excitement to the stage that I haven't seen yet from him. I liked his performance.
The Verdict:
Randy - Solid performance. It was good.
Paula - Work on coloring up the way you sing. Sometimes you shout the entire song.
Simon - I sort of know what Paula's trying to say. It wasn't very original.
Buzz Score: 8
Brandon Rogers has been a classical piano player since he was nine years old. Tonight, he's "Celebrate", a funky favorite currently best known for being the background music in a car commercial. He brought it tonight, though, and really made it his own. I was definitely impressed by the performance more than I though I would be when the song started.
The Verdict:
Randy - I love that song. Gives him a rock edge. Solid though.
Paula - I think it was pretty phenomenal.
Simon - I don't think you've represented yourself well.
Buzz Score: 8.5
'The bald guy' Phil Stacey is next with a very off-key Leann Rimes song. I really like Phil Stacey, and I'm worried about this performance, because he really butchered basically the entire song. I'm hoping his likability will get him into the top twelve, because I think he can do great things. I was surprised that the judges didn't tear him apart in their verdict.
The Verdict:
Randy - Interesting song choice. A little weird. Not your best performance.
Paula - Lower part of your register is off.
Simon - I didn't get it. Very odd.
Buzz Score: 6
Phil Stacey used to have hair, and now he's bald. Chris Sligh used to be bald. Now he has long luxurious hippie hair; all natural. Chris capped off the evening with a funky redition of "Well All Wanna Be Loved". Of all the guys, I think Chris can rest the easiest this week. He always brings a good performance to the stage, he's very likable, and the judges seem to like him.
The Verdict:
Randy - Not my favorite song choice. Best performance of the night.
Paula - Keep rising above. Middle of the road.
Simon - Beginning was very good. Shouted in the middle. You have potential.
Buzz Score: 8
Predictions:
This is really tough this week, since we pool of contestants keeps getting better. I'm not sure Phil's likability can keep him on this week. This week's losers:
- Sanjaya Malakar
- Phil Stacey
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