Comments on: Seriously, Why Even Bother With The “American Idol” Finale At This Point?

By: Ultragrrrl

Ultragrrrl — Thu, 08 May 2008 08:52:11 +0000

i’ve been finding that the music industry-types are rooting for jason. most of the blogs LOVE him, i think its because they can appreciate the fact that he’s quirky and know that, when marketed right, quirky sells… and labels are going into the 360 deal model — and let’s face it, jason is way better to watch than listen to — they’ll be able to take his tour profits and make a mint.

plus hs’e just so hot. we all wish we were as delightfully care-free, honest, and self-assured as he is.

By: f1sh3r

f1sh3r — Thu, 08 May 2008 01:22:55 +0000

@Chris Molanphy: haha that's great.

By: f1sh3r

f1sh3r — Thu, 08 May 2008 01:22:23 +0000

@Hamm Beerger: yeah they fixed it for the second half. when they showed david cook's first performance recap tonight the band was louder and it sounded 100% better.

i have comcast in atlanta, but i can't imagine it was a cable issue, because the volume was fine for the vocals.

By: Hamm Beerger

Hamm Beerger — Wed, 07 May 2008 10:07:50 +0000

@f1sh3r: You thought the band was turned down last night, too? I noticed that, and I don't think it got better (if it ever did) until the second half.

What cable provider do you have and where are you? I suspect it was a Comcast in Denver issue.

By: Chris Molanphy

Chris Molanphy — Wed, 07 May 2008 09:51:40 +0000

@f1sh3r: the bob marley cover by jason castro was horrible, sorry. dude, you're white. get rid of the dreads, stop trying to be marley.

I'm sorry, this is my fourth comment in this post today, but: I can't believe we've gone all day without anyone referencing this viz. Castro's performance:

[www.theonion.com]

By: Nicolars

Nicolars — Wed, 07 May 2008 08:51:52 +0000

I suppose that lots of reality-show viewers get so invested in the contestants they like, and the outcomes that they want to see that become less possible with each passing week, that they actually lose interest as the climactic episodes come closer.

They sound like Hilary supporters!

By: f1sh3r

f1sh3r — Wed, 07 May 2008 08:01:16 +0000

the band was really low for cook’s first performance last night, and i think that might hurt him. he doesn’t have the voice to sing without backup (but then who does?). the bob marley cover by jason castro was horrible, sorry. dude, you’re white. get rid of the dreads, stop trying to be marley. i thought he redeemed himself with his second song, even with the lyric slip up. i thought david cook’s second performance was good as well, i’m hoping a studio version goes up on itunes (yes i’m apparently that guy, i grabbed carly’s cover of total eclipse of the heart too). i don’t think syesha belongs on that stage, but i understand why she’s up there. david a can rot for all i care, it’s obvious they are pushing him hard when he turns in crap performances and gets “you’re the next idol!” “you brought it dog!” “you’re the only one who tried!” from the zombies…errr judges.

whatever, at least hell’s kitchen is still entertaining.

By: Sniffle

Sniffle — Wed, 07 May 2008 06:15:48 +0000

What kind of numbers could Phil Collins pull if he released an album this year? Divide that in half and you’ll have JonBenet Archuletta’s sales #.

By: Chris Molanphy

Chris Molanphy — Wed, 07 May 2008 06:04:19 +0000

@whoneedslight: John Stevens.

God HELP me that I remembered that.

And if that's Archie's demo, then the kid's going to sell fewer records than William Hung.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 07 May 2008 06:00:31 +0000

Who was that poor poor red-headed crooner who kept getting voted through every week, despite lack of talent, because he was oh-so-cute-as-a-button? The one that looked like he wanted to kill himself by the end?

That's the Archie demo.