American Idol Musings - Four To Go
Well, there are only four Idol hopefuls left, and let’s be honest - by now it is more than obvious that our final two should (and probably will be) Little David vs. Big David. I don’t know how many of you even pay attention, but I haven’t posted an Idol-related blog in about three weeks. The reason being - the joy has been sucked out of the show for me this year. Maybe it’s because I am in the middle of big changes in my personal and work life (good ones!), but the show just isn’t holding my attention like it did in seasons past. I blame the producers for constantly trying to fix what isn’t broken, terrible theme weeks and overhyping the poor contestants to no end.
My initial horse in the race, Michael Johns, went home way too early, so I am probably just a wee bit bitter. That aside, I just don’t see a lot of luster and star quality flowing forth from the remaining four contestants - save for my new object of affection - a.k.a. Big David. If he doesn’t win this thing, then I will eat that newly purchased set of Tupperware awaiting delivery to my mother this Sunday. He has the most potential for commercial success, he’s kinda sexy in spite of that big ol’ skull, and he seems to be the one that tries the hardest, and usually succeeds in his Idol experiements… thereby offering up the biggest reward for the audience. His first song choice (in theory) should have been really good lfor him ast night (it wasn’t), and the second, while a great choice for him (Baba O’Riley RULES, thank you) might have been amazing had he not been required to cut the song down to a minute and a half. As far as the “unworthy” go:
Jason Castro - Come on, the guy isn’t even trying. He’s yawning on stage, and picking “Bob” songs (Dylan and Marley) to show off his vocal “skillz”? Seriously. Dude is not edgy enough to carry the name of a dictator… just go home and blaze up, already.
Syesha Mercado - Meh. I never expected this girl to make the top 10, but apparently America loves shrieky, oversung R & B classics. Girlfriend is made of Teflon®, but that won’t be enough to get her to the final two. She definitely gets my vote for Best Dressed, but would Simon give a banger about that?
and lastly…
David Archleta, The Boy Wonder - This is where the hate comments and mail come in *see Jovi duck*. For me, The Boy Wonder is sort of a younger Clay Aiken with higher testosterone levels. Meaning - I don’t imagine that he will have much success anywhere other than the AC charts. By the way, AC ain’t just the initials on David Cook’s guitar - it also means Adult Contemporary for those of us who aren’t Billboard chart geeks, right TC? 
However, I am willing to concede that for the first time in weeks David finally came on and belted out a really memorable vocal last night - his version of “Stand By Me” was goosebump inducing for me (the runs in the chorus were like buttah), and he stood out amongst the grand pile of crap and mediocrity of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Week. And, that includes my man David Cook - I luff him, but he is gonna have to BRING IT if he wants or expects to be the first rocker to take the pop idol title.
So, in a nutshell, that is where I am at. Tonight, I really think anyone could go home, as wonky as this season has been thus far. However, my money is riding on Jason Castro - I doubt The Powers That Be want him there anymore, and his fan base was likely too inebriated to vote.
What about you guys - is anyone here still watching the show, or have you all moved on to summer vacation without me?
This entry was posted on Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 at 7:16 pm and is filed under Television, American Idol.
