American Idol -- Final 4

[Oz]

A hideously bad night made worse because this group lacks any detectable personality whatsover, and another signal that Idol has begun its inevitable slide to the cut-out bin. (Young posters will have to look up that reference.)

Everything last night was off, starting with rushing through intros, judge comments and phone numbers due to time constraints. Just a rushed show from start to finish.

And Lugnuts, I'll stick with my Blake prediction. No real reason, except that's how I would see the top three.

 

[SportsDesigner]

Jordin was smart enough not to sing songs that needed that BeeGees falsetto thing. Melinda did OK, but those falsetto songs lead to short phrasing and she sounds best when she can stretch out the notes and show off.

Blake's beat boxing had me cringing. I think he can do that professionally, when he has time to work out the arrangements and has more help from a producer, but more than half of his songs don't quite hit in Idol. He's trying.

 

[Dignan]

To those of you who say Blake's going home?

America will really vote 3 black women into the final 3?

Really?

Disclaimer: Haven't seen the show yet.

I remain bitter and skeptical from the Jennifer Hudson/LaToya London experience.

America voted three black women to the final four. What's your point?

 

[Lugnuts]

I think you know what my point is.

 

[BYH]

A hideously bad night made worse because this group lacks any detectable personality whatsover, and another signal that Idol has begun its inevitable slide to the cut-out bin. (Young posters will have to look up that reference.)

Cut-out bin. Awesome. Back in my day, we stocked up on CDs that were $5.99 that had little cuts in the side.

I disagree on the lack of personality though. Jordin glows and Melinda's got that holy crap I can't believe I've gotten this far vibe to her. Either/or would resonate with record buyers.

 

[slappy4428]

A hideously bad night made worse because this group lacks any detectable personality whatsover, and another signal that Idol has begun its inevitable slide to the cut-out bin. (Young posters will have to look up that reference.)

Cut-out bin. Awesome. Back in my day, we stocked up on CDs that were $5.99 that had little cuts in the side.

I disagree on the lack of personality though. Jordin glows and Melinda's got that holy crap I can't believe I've gotten this far vibe to her. Either/or would resonate with record buyers.

Back in your day? When did Creed hit the cutout bin?

 

[Bob Cook]

This could be its own thread: best cut-out bin purchases.

Mine: URGH! A Music War Soundtrack and The Name of This Band is Talking Heads, purchased in one trip to Camelot Records in Castleton Square Mall in Indianapolis, post-Christmas 1983.

 

[Montezuma's Revenge]

To those of you who say Blake's going home?

America will really vote 3 black women into the final 3?

Really?

Disclaimer: Haven't seen the show yet.

I remain bitter and skeptical from the Jennifer Hudson/LaToya London experience.

Lugs, I love ya, but I don't get turning this into a racial thing. Ruben has won this thing, Fantasia has won this thing, and three of the final four are black. I think people are voting for their favorite performers, not moonlighting as KKK members.

Oh, and LaKisha's gotta go. She will have absolutely no post-Idol career to speak of, because he's too damn stupid to listen to good advice. I said a long time ago that her thick-headness would cost her, and it's about to come to bear.

 

[Lugnuts]

We've been thru this on other Idol threads. I explained about my sister-in-law... and how she refuses to vote for black people on Idol... this year she calls Melinda "too professional"-- that's her problem with Melinda. When I posted this story on a previous thread, somebody piped in with, "Sounds like I'd love your sister-in-law."

Explain Jennifer Hudson.

Look I'm not trying to start a flamewar. But to deny racism is out there ... you're in denial, put it that way.

 

[Editude]

Very weak night. Gibb's songs were written with Gibb's falsetto in mind, so it's hard for anyone to do a decent cover. That said ... Blake and LaKisha were awful, and the only two good songs were the first one from Jordin and the second one from Melinda. I see LaKisha leaving, although I wouldn't be surprised if Blake hits the road. It's time for him to take his computer and mash up a current song.

 

[mltru2tx]

Melinda's great and all, yes, but she's still kind of boring. And as sucky as it might be, she's consistently good, which kind of makes her forgettable. I say the final ends up being Jordin and Blake.

Blake was awful last night, but I still think "You Give Love a Bad Name" was one of the greatest performances in Idol history, and I really like him most of the time.

As for LaKisha...how disappointing. When she sang that "Dreamgirls" song on the first Hollywood episode, she was phenomenal. Ever since, it's been a downhill slide.

 

[Write-brained]

I called it.

 

[21]

The girl can sing, but she lacks charisma....if she can work on that, she could be something. Sad to see her go.....

 

[BYH]

SHE'S GOING HOME

 

[spup1122]

I started cheering. I think Doc is frightened.

 

[Perry White]

I called it.

As did Tony Kornheiser.

 

[boots]

Fu?k this show! LaKisha was my favorite. I think she is very marketable. I wouldn't be surprised to hear her cutting a CD very soon.

 

[Chuck~Taylor]

Damnit. The city of Flint is cursed I tell ya'. That city just took another blow. It would've been packed for the first time in probably 20 years if Lakisha would've made it.

 

[Webster]

Lakisha should have been allowed to sing the Dreamgirls song on the way out. Best non-Melinda performance of the year.

Other observation -- Barry Gibb is like the 40 year old former flamethrower. He certainly can't blow anyone away, but he hit he black with a nasty curve tonight.

 

[boots]

Lakisha should have been allowed to sing the Dreamgirls song on the way out. Best non-Melinda performance of the year.

Other observation -- Barry Gibb is like the 40 year old former flamethrower. He certainly can't blow anyone away, but he hit he black with a nasty curve tonight.

I'm telling you I can see someone like Quincy Jones doing wonders with LaKisha's talents. You will hear from her again.