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Wednesday, April 8, 2009

American Idol 8 - Top 8 Performance

The remaining idols sang songs from they year they were born. Danny Gokey (b. 1980) started the show with "Stand By Me." It's a good song but I'm not buying the arrangement.

Kris Allen (b. 1985) sang "All She Wants To Do Is Dance." First, I don't know the song. Second, I got bored watching it. It was one of those performances that I can skip. But I like his voice. It's not that really impressive but he has charisma (hear the screaming fans?) and musicality that can be equated to selling records post-Idol.

Lil Round (b. 1984) is missing her charm. She was one of my favorites before Top 13 especially when she sang "Be Without You" by Mary J. Blige. Right now, she's picking songs that do not match with her voice. Simon called her performance a second- or third-rate Tina Turner wannabe performance after singing, "What's Love Got To Do With It."

The judges seemed to like Anoop Desai's (b. 1986) version of "True Colors." He received praises from the four. I can't wait for movie theme week! (Segue: Jai Ho!)

Scott MacIntyre (b. 1986) on the other hand had a not so good performance with "The Search Is Over." Oh! Hint! Hint!

Allison Iraheta (b. 1992), the youngest, sang "I Can't Make You Love Me" and the judges liked it. Randy added that she reminds him of Kelly Clarkson. Matt Giraud (b. 1985) was back in the game. He sang "Part-Time Lover." Simon said it was way-way better that last week's.

But the star of the night (crown please) was Adam Lambert (b. 1982). The spotlights were all-over that stage but shadowing his face. I liked that effect, btw. He sang "Mad World." (The last note was sharp then he corrected it... - forgivable.)

Surprisingly, Simon was on his feet clapping!

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