MY PREVIEW REVIEW OF THE TOP 13!!!!!
Well the judges surprised us (not really) with picking a Top 13. They did it back in Season 8 and all of the internet Idol fanatics were buzzing about it. I was surprised that they did the Wild Card as a "Sing For Your Life" scenario. I LOVED IT!!!! It brought drama and edge to the show. I think that they should do that with the bottom 3 each week. I think that X Factor does that. Can't wait to audition for that. Anyway, this season's Top 13 is an eclectic group of individuals. I will say that they are better than last season's group minus a few. I am excited for their performances even though the theme is so generic. Songs from your favorite artist? Who are the creative minds over there? Here is my perspective of the season 10 Top 13:
13. Haley Reinhart - First of all, how did she get into the Top 10? America, are you listening? That was one of the worst versions of Fallin' that I have ever heard. Kendra was a way better vocalist. Every time we see her on the screen, she is doing the same type of singing or lack there of. She is always growling and trying to hit notes that she shouldn't and can't. She is always squatting too. She better fix that before tomorrow night's performance. I don't see her lasting long but America did vote her into the Top 10.
12. Karen Rodriguez - I can only hope that you bring it this week. I think that you such a nice person who has a heart of gold. Those are normally the contestants that go early. I don't know if you vocally strong enough to hang out with the big dogs. I like you and your stage presence but I think that you might get overwhelmed at this stage in the game. PLEASE make me retract my statement.
11. Ashthon Jones - I LOVE YOU!!!! I think that you bring something different to the table. You have the stage attitude and the vocals to compliment. I don't think that America likes you very much though. I mean they didn't vote you into the finals. The judges did. You may have come across as too confident. I think that your confidence is just enough. I would love to see you pull out a ballad that will show off your vocal capability.
10. Naima Adedapo - You are totally unique. Very unlike any contestant that has ever been on this show. That would work for you or against you. I know you probably want to stay true to yourself but I think that you should try something a little more commercial to start off with. I know that you can sing your butt off but it is all about gaining those fans.
9. Paul Macdonald - Seems like a nice guy. I fear that he may get swallowed up by the competition. How can a guy who sounds like he does make each song sound different? I have a feeling that all of his songs will start to sound the same. He may go earlier but I think that he has the public support. Everyone seems to love this guy.
8. Casey Abrams - The funny guy of the season. There are times when that works in your advantage but you have to have the vocals to back it up. I like him but I think that bluesy shouty type of singing is going to get old fast. Hopefully he does a more subdued performance. More than likely, it will be bluesy since it is "Favorite Artist" week on Idol.
7. James Durbin - At first, I thought that he was trying to be the copycat of Adam Lambert. After hearing his performance, I am starting to see how he is truly a hard rock kind of singer. Adam was more theatrical like Meat Loaf (Bad comparison). James is a definitive rock singer. Hopefully he is versatile enough to get further in the competition.
6. Thia Megia - What a tone this girl has to her voice. Yes she was horribly flat at times. But the tone quality of her voice is so lush. I just hope that her nerves and confidence don't get in the way. I just hope that she picks that showcase her amazing voice.
5. Lauren Alaina - She just seems like so much fun!!!! She has a killer energetic voice to go with that great personality. I think that she has this young vibrant thing going for her. Complete opposite of Thia, who is the same age. Just make sure to show that sing with the best of them.
4. Stefano Langone - Yea, so dude came out of left field when he sang for his life last Thursday. I mean, WOW. I probably enjoyed it more than some because I know how hard it is to sing that song. Unfortunately, I sang it at my father's wake. Digressing....He wore it out. He laid his heart and soul on the stage. When he finished, I shouted "Judges, I dare you to not put in the finals". If all of America felt the same way that I did, there is no way that he is going out early. Unless he just butchers whatever song he is singing.
3. Pia Toscano - Another one that was hiding in the shadows and then emerged at the right time. Gorgeous voice!!! She knows how to sing. She, out of everyone, is probably what American Idol execs are looking for. Someone who can sing, has poise, and looks pretty. Hopefully she doesn't sink or get voted off too early.
2. Jacob Lusk - Amazing singer. He was good last week but not great. I hated J Lo's Luther comparison. Anyway, he has the most potential to grow beyond belief week after week. He has a great fanbase and he is probably going to be the most versatile when it comes to knowledge of music. I expect a lot out of him. As we all know, after Ruben won, men of color have not done well in the Top 12/13.
1. Scotty McCreery - I know that some of you will be really shocked. I am a huge fan of his last performance. It was extremely dead set in his lane of singing. I totally get him as an artist. Randy was so correct when he said that you were authentic country. He would be a huge hit in country music RIGHT NOW!!!!
I can't wait for tomorrow night's performances. I am pretty sure that this order will change after tomorrow. Some people normally bring their "A" game and some people drop the ball.
13. Haley Reinhart - First of all, how did she get into the Top 10? America, are you listening? That was one of the worst versions of Fallin' that I have ever heard. Kendra was a way better vocalist. Every time we see her on the screen, she is doing the same type of singing or lack there of. She is always growling and trying to hit notes that she shouldn't and can't. She is always squatting too. She better fix that before tomorrow night's performance. I don't see her lasting long but America did vote her into the Top 10.
12. Karen Rodriguez - I can only hope that you bring it this week. I think that you such a nice person who has a heart of gold. Those are normally the contestants that go early. I don't know if you vocally strong enough to hang out with the big dogs. I like you and your stage presence but I think that you might get overwhelmed at this stage in the game. PLEASE make me retract my statement.
11. Ashthon Jones - I LOVE YOU!!!! I think that you bring something different to the table. You have the stage attitude and the vocals to compliment. I don't think that America likes you very much though. I mean they didn't vote you into the finals. The judges did. You may have come across as too confident. I think that your confidence is just enough. I would love to see you pull out a ballad that will show off your vocal capability.
10. Naima Adedapo - You are totally unique. Very unlike any contestant that has ever been on this show. That would work for you or against you. I know you probably want to stay true to yourself but I think that you should try something a little more commercial to start off with. I know that you can sing your butt off but it is all about gaining those fans.
9. Paul Macdonald - Seems like a nice guy. I fear that he may get swallowed up by the competition. How can a guy who sounds like he does make each song sound different? I have a feeling that all of his songs will start to sound the same. He may go earlier but I think that he has the public support. Everyone seems to love this guy.
8. Casey Abrams - The funny guy of the season. There are times when that works in your advantage but you have to have the vocals to back it up. I like him but I think that bluesy shouty type of singing is going to get old fast. Hopefully he does a more subdued performance. More than likely, it will be bluesy since it is "Favorite Artist" week on Idol.
7. James Durbin - At first, I thought that he was trying to be the copycat of Adam Lambert. After hearing his performance, I am starting to see how he is truly a hard rock kind of singer. Adam was more theatrical like Meat Loaf (Bad comparison). James is a definitive rock singer. Hopefully he is versatile enough to get further in the competition.
6. Thia Megia - What a tone this girl has to her voice. Yes she was horribly flat at times. But the tone quality of her voice is so lush. I just hope that her nerves and confidence don't get in the way. I just hope that she picks that showcase her amazing voice.
5. Lauren Alaina - She just seems like so much fun!!!! She has a killer energetic voice to go with that great personality. I think that she has this young vibrant thing going for her. Complete opposite of Thia, who is the same age. Just make sure to show that sing with the best of them.
4. Stefano Langone - Yea, so dude came out of left field when he sang for his life last Thursday. I mean, WOW. I probably enjoyed it more than some because I know how hard it is to sing that song. Unfortunately, I sang it at my father's wake. Digressing....He wore it out. He laid his heart and soul on the stage. When he finished, I shouted "Judges, I dare you to not put in the finals". If all of America felt the same way that I did, there is no way that he is going out early. Unless he just butchers whatever song he is singing.
3. Pia Toscano - Another one that was hiding in the shadows and then emerged at the right time. Gorgeous voice!!! She knows how to sing. She, out of everyone, is probably what American Idol execs are looking for. Someone who can sing, has poise, and looks pretty. Hopefully she doesn't sink or get voted off too early.
2. Jacob Lusk - Amazing singer. He was good last week but not great. I hated J Lo's Luther comparison. Anyway, he has the most potential to grow beyond belief week after week. He has a great fanbase and he is probably going to be the most versatile when it comes to knowledge of music. I expect a lot out of him. As we all know, after Ruben won, men of color have not done well in the Top 12/13.
1. Scotty McCreery - I know that some of you will be really shocked. I am a huge fan of his last performance. It was extremely dead set in his lane of singing. I totally get him as an artist. Randy was so correct when he said that you were authentic country. He would be a huge hit in country music RIGHT NOW!!!!
I can't wait for tomorrow night's performances. I am pretty sure that this order will change after tomorrow. Some people normally bring their "A" game and some people drop the ball.
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