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Post by JazzRocks on Feb 25, 2011 11:54:47 GMT -5
I like Paul too. But thinking that if he wins, it will be another WGWG. I might not be popular, but I like Jacob Lusk. We'll see how he does in other styles and genres. The blonde who wants to get it on with Steven is really annoying me. I need to see everyone else a little more before I can form an opinion. But there definitely seems to be better talent this year than last year. You are not alone - I like Jacob Lusk too. But I think he has zero chance of winning. The AI viewers are not known for voting for talent. And he isn't really radio friendly. I also like Casey Abrams - the guy is so talented. But he's not "cute" and therefore won't win. I find it funny that TPTB only put through 2 guitar strummers (and one is the guy with the deep, deep voice - pure Country) and chances are good for yet ANOTHER WGWG winner this year (Paul McDonald). Ironic! |
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Post by needacoke on Feb 25, 2011 11:55:38 GMT -5
Brining this over from the News: They change it up from year to year. In most seasons, they have picked a top 24 and then audience voting whittles it down week by week to a top 12. I really didn't like the way they did it in Adam's year. They picked a top 36, which they divided into three groups of twelve. Three from each group went through after the viewer vote, and then the judges were going to pick three wild cards to make a top 12, but they decided to add one more wild card and make a top 13. What was unfair about that system was the way only three went through from each group. So if you were a strong singer in a group of strong singers, you might not make it through because there were only three spots open. Conversely, if one group consisted of more than its share of weak singers, a poor singer could get through simply because there wasn't much competition. Of course, there are always going to be unfair aspects to American Idol, so in the end it probably didn't matter. In fact, I know it didn't, because we got Adam that year and that's all that matters! And this year, they are singing in 2 groups, next week. The 12 boys on Tuesday, the 12 girls on Wed. The top 5 from each group goes into the Finals. On results night, Thursday, the judges will also add their wild card choices to make it either a Top 12 or a Top 13. Most are thinking a Top 13 since there are 3 judges, one for each judge. Have that many been cut in one week before? I know it has been cut to a top 16 and then I guess 12. |
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Post by wonderstruck on Feb 25, 2011 11:56:39 GMT -5
It's not just Slezak either, who is telling him to "just stop!" It's also, Jim Cantiello and Lynsey Parker. The biggest and main Idol bloggers. Also, I might add, that during the season, Jim and Slezak were not the biggest Adam fans. But they have come around. I almost feel sorry for the guy because Adam's fans know he can't compare and will never vote for him. Adam haters will never vote for him either. His only hope, to hang on for a few weeks, is if Vote for the Worst picks him as their first victim. OR. if Debra Byrd (who I love!) sets James straight and just tells him to cut it out! I can't figure out if this guy is a fan of Adam or if he is just trying to use Adam's popularity? I don't think I've heard him say he's a fan and last night when he said "I threw in the scream like Adam Lambert" I was of the opinion that he, just like Siobhan, thought once the comparison was made he should keep it up. He over uses it and it's not even a pretty tone unlike Adam's. There is a difference between a caterwaul (or fail wail as Jim C called it LOL) and that high, almost pitch perfect note, that Adam hits. I guess every season we can expect someone to come along who thinks they can replicate what Adam did merely by hitting some ridiculously high note. IMO what they fail to realize is that Adam is a brilliant singer without that note and proved time and again he didn't have to rely on such tricks to be great. Adam was always the total package and not defined by how high his voice could go. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2011 11:57:16 GMT -5
I like Paul too. But thinking that if he wins, it will be another WGWG. I might not be popular, but I like Jacob Lusk. We'll see how he does in other styles and genres. The blonde who wants to get it on with Steven is really annoying me. I need to see everyone else a little more before I can form an opinion. But there definitely seems to be better talent this year than last year. You are not alone - I like Jacob Lusk too. But I think he has zero chance of winning. The AI viewers are not known for voting for talent. And he isn't really radio friendly. I also like Casey Abrams - the guy is so talented. But he's not "cute" and therefore won't win. I find it funny that TPTB only put through 2 guitar strummers (and one is the guy with the deep, deep voice - pure Country) and chances are good for yet ANOTHER WGWG winner this year (Paul McDonald). Ironic! Several White Guys With Pianos though! ;D |
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Post by JazzRocks on Feb 25, 2011 11:57:13 GMT -5
It's not just Slezak either, who is telling him to "just stop!" It's also, Jim Cantiello and Lynsey Parker. The biggest and main Idol bloggers. Also, I might add, that during the season, Jim and Slezak were not the biggest Adam fans. But they have come around. I almost feel sorry for the guy because Adam's fans know he can't compare and will never vote for him. Adam haters will never vote for him either. His only hope, to hang on for a few weeks, is if Vote for the Worst picks him as their first victim. OR. if Debra Byrd (who I love!) sets James straight and just tells him to cut it out! I can't figure out if this guy is a fan of Adam or if he is just trying to use Adam's popularity? OMG myspenser - you just said exactly what I said in the News thread. |
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Post by JazzRocks on Feb 25, 2011 12:00:21 GMT -5
TBH I don't really care who wins. I'm watching sporadically. The voters will vote as they almost always do - for the contestant that's cute and easy to digest.
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Post by sugaree on Feb 25, 2011 12:06:01 GMT -5
I thought I read somewhere a while back that they're not doing themes this year and that the contestants could stay in their genre. Did I dream that or is it true? If so, I'm not happy. How do we tell how the contestants do when they're out of their comfort zone?
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Post by abriton on Feb 25, 2011 12:10:40 GMT -5
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Post by jnmk on Feb 25, 2011 12:14:50 GMT -5
loooove this! i'm not a big fan of jim but he hit the nail on the head with this one. |
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