David Cook, American Idol 2008(Photo by Mario Anzuoni for Reuters)
Wow. Contrary to expectations, America voted for the better David. It voted for what I feel is the best American Idol since Carrie Underwood. So glad. And relieved, actually; the results made up for last night's less-than-stellar show. I mean, using a boxing metaphor to describe the duel of the Davids is appallingly corny, but to hammer it down at every chance it gets? Come on!
No, I don't feel that bad for Archuleta. No doubt, the kid is gifted with a great voice and should have a terrific career ahead of him (as long as his old man doesn't meddle too much). But thanks in part to the hype the show had built up for him, he has become so overrated. He just doesn't excite me as a performer. He doesn't have the electrifying verve, the cool vibe that Cook has.
Nice to see the other finalists again, especially my other favorite, Carly Smithson. In a perfect world, she and Cook should be the Top Two. I feel quite sorry for Amanda Overmeyer: her face, her body language seemed to say: "Fuck, let's get this over with. I'm so not into this crap." I seriously doubt if most of the eliminated contestants will be able to use the exposure they got on the show to jumpstart their career. Too many former Idol wannabes tried, and failed miserably. Carly and Brooke White may have some prospects, but I think Syesha Mercado has the best chance.
The finale was just OK. Good to see Seal there, and Byran Adams, and George Michael. But the obviously aging Donna Summer (her being aided by two guys so she could tread down the steps without tripping is kinda pitiful)? Not really. Ditto with Reynaldo Lapuz. Even the manipulated footage of Gladys Knight singing--what else?--"Midnight Train to Georgia" (didn't she sang this with last season's female finalists, well, last year?). Manipulated, because Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr. were put in there instead of the Pips to basically make goofballs of themselves. It's not even funny. I remember thinking while watching this: Why Robert? Why do this? You're much better than this.
So much ink has been spilled, so much spit has been wasted in claiming that this season is the show's best so far. Granted, this one is way better than last year. But the best so far? Yeah right. In my mind, the fifth season--where Chris Daughtry, Paris Bennett, Elliot Yamin, Katharine McPhee and (oh alright) Taylor Hicks were introduced to the world--is still tops. That season has so many unforgettable performances. Yes, Season Seven has its share, but honestly, there's only one song I liked enough to download: Carly's take on Dolly Parton's "Here You Go Again."
Again, very happy with the results. David Cook deserves the title.
No, I don't feel that bad for Archuleta. No doubt, the kid is gifted with a great voice and should have a terrific career ahead of him (as long as his old man doesn't meddle too much). But thanks in part to the hype the show had built up for him, he has become so overrated. He just doesn't excite me as a performer. He doesn't have the electrifying verve, the cool vibe that Cook has.
Nice to see the other finalists again, especially my other favorite, Carly Smithson. In a perfect world, she and Cook should be the Top Two. I feel quite sorry for Amanda Overmeyer: her face, her body language seemed to say: "Fuck, let's get this over with. I'm so not into this crap." I seriously doubt if most of the eliminated contestants will be able to use the exposure they got on the show to jumpstart their career. Too many former Idol wannabes tried, and failed miserably. Carly and Brooke White may have some prospects, but I think Syesha Mercado has the best chance.
The finale was just OK. Good to see Seal there, and Byran Adams, and George Michael. But the obviously aging Donna Summer (her being aided by two guys so she could tread down the steps without tripping is kinda pitiful)? Not really. Ditto with Reynaldo Lapuz. Even the manipulated footage of Gladys Knight singing--what else?--"Midnight Train to Georgia" (didn't she sang this with last season's female finalists, well, last year?). Manipulated, because Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr. were put in there instead of the Pips to basically make goofballs of themselves. It's not even funny. I remember thinking while watching this: Why Robert? Why do this? You're much better than this.
So much ink has been spilled, so much spit has been wasted in claiming that this season is the show's best so far. Granted, this one is way better than last year. But the best so far? Yeah right. In my mind, the fifth season--where Chris Daughtry, Paris Bennett, Elliot Yamin, Katharine McPhee and (oh alright) Taylor Hicks were introduced to the world--is still tops. That season has so many unforgettable performances. Yes, Season Seven has its share, but honestly, there's only one song I liked enough to download: Carly's take on Dolly Parton's "Here You Go Again."
Again, very happy with the results. David Cook deserves the title.
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The only, only thing that made me sad about American Idol was the early 'demise' of Michael Johns. But am very happy that Cook is it!
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