American Idol Season 8

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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited February 2009
    I liked Norman better than any of them last night. I wanted to cast the last guy in Cabaret.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited February 2009
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    I liked Norman better than any of them last night. I wanted to cast the last guy in Cabaret.

    I am not going to say I like the guy, but he can definitely sing.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited February 2009
    Well, no Nick/Norman thank God.

    Would have liked to have seen Megan go forward, cuz she's so different (and hot). Not a fan of the guy with guyliner either.

    Was nice to see Nanny Brooke back though.... :)
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited February 2009
    Norman........Norman........... Norman.........
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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited February 2009
    Well I have to say one thing, Paula looked MUCH better last night than Wednesday night. Not sure what Narcs she is taking but she has looked **** faced since the top 36 started.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited February 2009
    My money is on Adam to actually be one of the last 5 Idols standing.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited February 2009
    polkatese wrote: »
    My money is on Adam to actually be one of the last 5 Idols standing.

    Ugh. I liked the girl that sang the Heart song. She was great. The best so far I think.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited March 2009
    Dayum, Tatyana is BAAACCCKKKK!!! what did you do, Bob? did you plead her case to Paula to bring her back (along with all the effin' drama)? :)
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited March 2009
    Uggggh. SO ridiculous. They just brought her on to watch her melt down again - tomorrow's show has no viewer voting, only judges choosing, and there's no way they choose her.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited March 2009
    The show was not really developed to showcase talent. It was pioneered in the UK as a format within which Simon Cowell could RIDICULE contestants. That format had to be de-tuned for the US crowd by injecting a bit more talent, but still having a high percentage ripe for Simon's ridicule.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited March 2009
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    Uggggh. SO ridiculous. They just brought her on to watch her melt down again - tomorrow's show has no viewer voting, only judges choosing, and there's no way they choose her.

    Ohhhhh..I thought it was open to voting again. Hmmm. Well there is only 1 reason they picked Tatiana and that is because of the train wreck factor. I will admit that she can sing though.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited March 2009
    My money is on Lambert this week. What a performance!
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited March 2009
    While i have to concede Lambert is good, boy do I not like him. Everything about his image makes my skin crawl. The emo / glam look coupled with a massive level of arrogance.

    I wish the judges weren't so hard on Megan this week; while I agree it was a horrible song choice I still want that girl to stick around, she's got such a unique voice (and is amazingly hot).

    I also thought Gokey lived up to a lot of the hype that I wasn't sure he deserved.
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  • bopicasso
    bopicasso Posts: 878
    edited March 2009
    If Lambert doesnt win, its a robbery, the guy is in another leauge compared to the others. Night and day if u ask me.
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited March 2009
    Lambert seems to have an old school Metal kind of voice. Actually I can't wait until he does some GNR stuff-He definitely sounds like Axl Rose. To me he goes overboard a bit with the 'screams' but overall not bad. He's growing on me a bit-I definitely did not care for him at all early on. We shall see.

    In general its amazing to me how the judges swoon over certain contestants while being overly critical of others (when undeserving)--The judges are really grating on my nerves this season esp. Cara-But Simon has toned down a bit from seasons past and I find myself agreeing with him more often than not.
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited March 2009
    My guess is that Scott and Anoop are going home this first round.
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited March 2009
    I think Danny Gokey has major chops. That guy can just flat out sing. Adam has a good voice, but I agree w/those who find him over the top on just about every level. Though many seemed to like it, I thought he should've been arrested for his take last week on "Satisfaction."
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  • bopicasso
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    edited March 2009
    I thought he killed satisfaction.. I have to say I dont like his look, but I like his charisma and the 110% of emotion he gives every song.
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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited March 2009
    Well I just got done watching it. Anoop is done, why Beat It? As for the other one....I have no idea. It could be Michael Sarver. Although he did really good, he may be the one that gets over looked.

    But I have to admit, despite Anoop this has to be one of the better top 12's in AI history. A ton of talent, and very diverse talent at that. And it really looked like it was going to be a let down this year, but for the most part I really enjoyed all of the performances this week. I thought everyone did really good...aside from Anoop.
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  • timlitton
    timlitton Posts: 289
    edited March 2009
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    While i have to concede Lambert is good, boy do I not like him. Everything about his image makes my skin crawl. The emo / glam look coupled with a massive level of arrogance.


    Amen. His all-out cheese factor reminds me of Constantine but with a false humility that Constantine, thankfully, lacked. Great voice. Horrible persona.

    I think Danny and Matt are the guys to watch while Alexis and Allison are the girls.
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  • Ricardo
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    edited March 2009
    avelanchefan wrote: »
    But I have to admit, despite Anoop this has to be one of the better top 12's in AI history. A ton of talent, and very diverse talent at that. And it really looked like it was going to be a let down this year, but for the most part I really enjoyed all of the performances this week. I thought everyone did really good...aside from Anoop.

    Couldn't agree more. Best 12 ever (And Anoop is the 13th, so I'm not counting him).

    Lambert? Yes, he can definitely sing and hit those high notes incredibly good, But think (and hope) that his attitude and looks will weight on him and bring him down before week 10. What kind of role model is a guy with black nails?

    All the others IMO have a good chance; the ones that stay will grow week by week, and it's anyone game so far.

    I love Megan's voice. There's something so special about her.
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  • Poee7R
    Poee7R Posts: 904
    edited March 2009
    I'm betting on Danny Gokey.

    I dont think he could sound bad if he tried.


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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited March 2009
    Poee7R wrote: »
    I'm betting on Danny Gokey.

    I dont think he could sound bad if he tried.


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    I made that same comment to my wife the first time I saw Gokey, but Allison Iraheta and Adam Lambert are in the same league. It's going to come down to song choices and luck, but in the end 1 of these 3 should be it. I think Anoop and Scott were weakest. Megan is hot!
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  • BottomFeeder
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    edited March 2009
    bopicasso wrote: »
    I thought he killed satisfaction.. I have to say I dont like his look, but I like his charisma and the 110% of emotion he gives every song.

    Yeah, I thought he "killed" it too... :o
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited March 2009
    BottomFeeder wrote: »
    Yeah, I thought he "killed" it too... :o

    killed it dead. Yech!
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  • CallingMrBenzo
    CallingMrBenzo Posts: 34
    edited March 2009
    i will say i really am pulling for danny goeke. I think his story is good, and his voice is great. he seems just like an all around good guy..

    Lambert kinda reminds me of walberg in rockstar the movie....and he is very good but seriously who paints their finger nails?

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  • inspiredsports
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    edited March 2009
    inspiredsports wrote: »
    I made that same comment to my wife the first time I saw Gokey, but Allison Iraheta and Adam Lambert are in the same league. It's going to come down to song choices and luck, but in the end 1 of these 3 should be it. I think Anoop and Scott were weakest. Megan is hot!

    Well, I got "owned" on my bottom two picks. Maybe they will go home next week.
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited March 2009
    inspiredsports wrote: »
    Well, I got "owned" on my bottom two picks. Maybe they will go home next week.

    Ditto-I had the same picks. Shocked I am :eek:. At least one end up in the bottom.

    I like Danny Gokey's sound/voice, but there is something about him I can't stand. Not sure if its the glasses or what-seems like he is a bit too sure of himself-perhaps too cocky. I think it started when at the end of Hollywood week in the chair in the Mansion when being told if he made it to the final 36 or not, the judges asked him if he thought he was relevant (or something like that) and he reacted "pfft-I know I am relevant" (or something like that) either way it left the impression with me that he felt he was a gift to the competition-self righteous or something.

    I felt the same way about David Cook last season, but eventually he humbled himself and then he came out with some really good stuff and I grew to like him as an artist.
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    edited March 2009
    I like the girl who sang Dirty Diana.
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    edited March 2009
    Go Allison!
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