American Idol - Top 8 Women
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Asia'h Epperson - "I Wanna Dance With Somebody"
It's okay...ish. I'm not a fan of her anyway, so she has negative points right out of the bat! No one can sing it like Whitney, so there is no point in doing her songs! Randy brags he recorded that song with Whitney Houston. Randy said it was hot! Paula must admit that she wonders, wow she's picking big songs...you nailed it. Simon isn't quite so enthusiastic, it was second rate Whitney Houston at best. He didn't think she hit the big note at the end. I don't like what she is wearing. They all agree she's good enough to make the top twelve. I would not be sad if she didn't make it!
Kady Malloy - "Who Wants to Live Forever"
Horrible start. It's so boring. She doesn't seem like the type of person to sing Queen...it's just not working for me. Randy says it was an interesting song choice, pretty good job with it. He thought some of the smaller notes weren't supported enough. Paula thought it was her best performance, she thought the tenderness and softness in her voice was where the magic is. Simon thought it was definitely better than last week, but thinks she is a robot when she sings, he thinks she has a lack of personality. I agree Simon!
Amanda Overmyer - "I Hate Myself for Loving You"
I'm getting tired of her voice. There isn't much variance. And when you really listen, she can't even really sing that well. Especially songs you can't scream at...Randy says that that was the Amanda we love. Well done. Paula says her space is beautiful, she found her niche. Simon is honest, and thought it was fantastic. Wow...I'm so tired of her. She can leave now. In a way, it was Simon's favorite girl performance in this part of the competition. Go away please. I can be so mean!
Carly Smithson - "I Drove All Night"
I've been a fan of Carly's performances, but this one seems pretty boring and just doesn't do it for me like they usually do. It seems lacking. I don't know. I'm just really not liking any of them today. Randy says she is smashing them every week, very very good, "dude another great performance." Paula thinks she is like a dependable dog. She thinks she is totally into her niche. She says there are not enough adjectives to describe her singing. Simon thinks she chose the wrong song again. Simon thinks it just wasn't a great song and didn't give her what she deserved.
Kristy Lee Cook - "Faithfully"
It's okay. Some notes were SO OFF. It made me wince. But when she wasn't being horrible she wasn't too bad. Randy liked how she put a country thing to it. Paula thought it would be a hit for her in country music. Paula has nothing but positivity. Simon thinks she is forgettable. She's battling with bigger voices, at best she comes in at 10th.
Ramiele Malubay - "Against All Odds (Take A Look at Me Now)"
She's fantastic as usual. I really like her. She really hit that big note too! No wincing! Randy thought it was a pretty good vocal but she needs to find that confidence. "You have mad vocals dude!" Paula says she has a lot of texture in her voice...she says she deserves to be in the top 12. Simon says it was good because she is so little and cute, but it was a bit predicable and he isn't jumping out of his chair after the song.
Brooke White - "Love is a Battlefield"
Interesting version of this song. I think she is singing it well, but I still prefer the more upbeat version. I still love her! Randy liked it and he liked how there was just a guitar and her singing. He thought it was very interesting. Paula thought it was a very wise choice and loved that it was very pure. She would have liked more band. Simon worked purely because there was no band, she made it into a completely different song and made it work for her, and did wonderfully.
Syesha Mercado - "Saving All My Love for You"
Another Whitney song. This is actually sounded really good. Good job Syesha! Saving the best ones for last! :) Randy says it was good. Paula said it was good good. Simon said a bit predictable but good. (They were short, must be running out of time!)
Favorites: Brooke and Syesha
Results tomorrow night! :)
~Taylor~