My goodness! I don't know what surprises me more - the fact that Ryan is wearing a black shirt, or that Simon isn't.
There are a bunch of people in this group that I haven't even seen before.
Jasmine Murray sounds like she can't breathe through this song. Did she sprint from backstage to get there? And again, her eyes creep me out a little bit. The thing is, she can sing, but it was so boring, even with all the exaggerated hand motions. And her eyebrows look like boomerangs!
Next up, Matt Giraud! Busting out some Coldplay! I actually like it, except for the fact that I'm a stickler for enunciation. He seems REALLY nervous - I think he'd be more comfy with the piano. But a charming performance.
Jeanine Vailes is completely unfamiliar to me, and she has a really odd, bulbous growth on her face. Oh, that's her nose. And crap - "This Love"? No. Just no. It's cheesy and slutty. This performance needs to be shortened - short as those Daisy Dukes she's wearing. And good lawd. Stop telling everyone you're one of the oldest. You're trying too hard.
Nick/Norman! Norman. Just Norman. He really does make me smile, though. He must be loving this, everyone reaching out and touching him and screaming. And sadly, this was the best performance so far. He's really so much fun. His act will, admittedly, get stale. But that big note was actually - dare I say it? - Good.
Allison Iraheta does NOT look like a high school student. She looks like she's like, I don't know. She doesn't look like a kid, I swear. And I thought we got to a season with no koolaid-haired girls. Admittedly, though, I really like her voice, but not her facial expressions. She has a LOT of stage presence and charisma. So far, my money's on her for the girls. She got the same "sing the telephone book" line as Justin Guarini in Season One, and that carried him to the finals, so we'll see.
Kris Allen looks like a sleepy little puppy dog. Song's too low for him. He's very boybandish. Westlife to be specific. Or Zac Efron. He's talented, but not too engaging. And he looks like a boy that used to have a crush on me in junior high and offered to take me to Burger King, where I did NOT like to eat. Anyway. He's not the best, but he's very commercial, and he has potential.
Megan Corkrey - the girl whose tat distracted me. I really like her personality, and with lighter makeup, she's REALLY pretty. She has a lot of charm and a really distinct style. I'd put her in instead of the girl who got in last week. But she's a little awkward on stage - those weird twitchy movements? I like her a lot, but she needs some work. Her talent isn't as in-your-face as Allison, but it's VERY unique and marketable.
Here's Matt Welder. I mean, Breitzke. He has no neck. But he seems like a very sweet guy. Good voice, but I'm really neutral. It's kinda boring.
Jesse Langseth singing Bette Davis Eyes...doesn't seem familiar at all. She has a youthful face. This definitely isn't a powerhouse performance, but it's full of personality. And I've somebody dedicate this song to me, waaaay long ago, dorky as it is, haha. Anyway, CLAP IDOL!!!
So here's Kai Kalama, who has gotten a fair bit of hype, but we haven't seen him sing much. But I'm happy that his mom was able to come. He's very Justin Guarini, and Justin Guarini got old somewhat quickly. That's all I'm going to say on this one.
Mishavonna does not look like a teenager either. She looks like P!nk, as far as facial features. "Drops of Jupiter" a la Constantine Maroulis? This song lends itself to more chops, more drama. She didn't deliver.
Now I like Adam Lambert, but tonight he looks like he could be, like, the forgotten Jonas Brother. Bringing out the Stones! Humiliatingly, I gave a fangirl squeal out loud during the opening, with the bedroom eyes. but I digress. His range is HEAVENLY, but he has terrible skin, I can see it through his makeup. In any case, you can tell he's a seasoned performer. But he got a fangirl squeal from me. Steven Tyler meets Fall Out Boy...meets Robert Pattinson? Why did I not see the resemblance?! He's preeeeetty...
Anyway!
My money tonight is on Adam, obviously, Allison Iraheta, and the third spot is a real toss-up, but I see it going to Matt or Megan. I wouldn't rule out Norman Gentle either. Possibly Kris. But I don't think anyone else has much of a chance.
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