Comments on: AMERICAN IDOL Season 8 — Top 2 Finalists Revealed!

By: popculturenerd

popculturenerd — Sun, 17 May 2009 22:08:49 +0000

Wow, thank YOU for the kind words, Avi. I have strong feelings about many things but try not to be “screechy” about them so I appreciate your saying that.

I forgot to mention before that I would’ve been happy to have Allison in the finals, too. But you know who my favorite girl was? The sultry, red-headed Jesse Langseth, who never even made it into the top 13. I hope a label snaps her up.

By: Avi

Avi — Sun, 17 May 2009 21:51:25 +0000

Thanks! I just found it today. The funny thing is I’m really not a pop culture nerd at all, but I fell in love with Adam due to my own theatre and music background and became increasingly involved in American Idol. (The first time in all eight seasons.) In search of ways to feed my new obsession, I’ve been reading different blogs, and I find that yours feels the most credible of the ones I’ve discovered. Unfortunately, it’s hard to avoid the many screechy fan blogs… So, all of that is to say thank you for the blog!

By: popculturenerd

popculturenerd — Sun, 17 May 2009 20:06:03 +0000

Hi Avi,

No need to apologize for your opinions. I don’t expect everyone to agree with me and welcome differing opinions as long as they’re expressed respectfully and with intelligence, which yours were.

Welcome to my blog; I hope you visit often.

By: Avi

Avi — Sun, 17 May 2009 18:52:42 +0000

Still disappointed… I wanted an Adam and Allison finale. Kris seems like a really nice, genuine guy, and he has a wonderful voice, but I’ve heard his sound so many times before. I’m just very impressed with Adam’s versatility and his years and years of legitimate vocal training. Check out his beautiful vibrato and breath support/phrasing in his performances from Brigadoon and Wicked. I feel he has the stamina for this business because of his musical theatre background which requires 110% eight times a week. All of the negative comments throughout the season about his theatrics are ridiculous to me because his craziness and energy on stage that draw people to him all come from his theatre experience. Sorry to post a very pro-Adam message on a seemingly pro-Kris blog, but I just wanted to defend him. (Also, Katie Perry has pissed me off from her start in the music business, so don’t let her cape nonsense affect your feelings about Adam. She’s just obnoxious.) With Allison, I’ll admit, I just loved that powerhouse voice and thought she was a sweetheart. Adam’s such a breath of fresh air. Whichever way this finale goes, both Kris and Adam will have fantastic careers because of this experience. In my mind, they’re both winners.

By: Shelley n

Shelley n — Fri, 15 May 2009 04:01:11 +0000

Ok, so you buy Kris’s album and not ALamb’s. I certainly can’t force you! But i’ll give Kris’s a whirl if you give Adam’s the same courtesty. Promise. And i don’t hate Kris, i think he’s got much talent. He’s just not my bag. Same with you, i guess. We will just have to agree to disagree! PEACE! 😉
As for the judges, well, i have no say in what they like or want, believe me if i did, whooo!

By: Harmony Girl

Harmony Girl — Fri, 15 May 2009 03:00:16 +0000

I HAVE kept an open mind, for the past four months. Adam has simply failed to impress me. I don’t hate his style; I just don’t love it. You can only give someone so many chances before you form an opinion and move on. At first, I wasn’t crazy about Kris, either, but he HAS managed to turn me around in the last few weeks.

And open-mindedness should work both ways. The judges decided weeks ago that Adam is going to win and completely closed their mind off to Kris, no matter how well he performed. Simon even admitted Tuesday he had already written Kris off. To me, that’s suffering from Adam tunnel vision.

By: Shelley n

Shelley n — Fri, 15 May 2009 02:32:52 +0000

You know what? I really don’t give a rat’s a$$ about Kris’s feelings! If he was so concerned about his feelings, he shouldn’t have auditioned in the first place! You may as well ask Simon if HE wants to stand in Kris’s shoes! Comes to the same.
Far as i’m concerned, Kris needs to suck it up and bring his A game, same as ALamb is gonna do.
In the “famous” industry, you have to have a VERY thick skin, otherwise, you’ll be eaten alive. If Kris is going to be put out because Katy Perry showed her preference for ALamb, then he is UTTERLY not cut out for the biz.
And, if you think my thoughts are too harsh, i hope YOU never go into the biz, either.

By: Shelley n

Shelley n — Fri, 15 May 2009 02:21:08 +0000

How many cd’s have you ever bought in your life? How many concerts have you gone to, corresponding to the music you listen to? Have you EVER gone to a concert where the performance was LESS exciting than the recorded material?
I’ve been to many concerts, and the vibe in the air at a live show can be utterly electric!! Not so much in the recording studio. Live is HYPED, studio is more like an enjoyable but still necessary J-O-B.

I CAN and DO say with complete confidence that any record that ALamb puts together will be wonderful and NOT an over-the-rainbow grotesque-fest.

So, i say again. Please have an open mind. And if you are still ambivalent, you can always check the tracks out on iTunes or any other download service. They ALWAYS provide a sample before you buy.

By: Shelley n

Shelley n — Fri, 15 May 2009 02:03:42 +0000

you bring chips n dip, i bring the beer?!? X-D
I SOOOO can’t wait!

By: DonnaB

DonnaB — Thu, 14 May 2009 21:56:15 +0000

Regardless who wins, those three guys should have terrific careers awaiting them. Adam is a natural. Danny is too; I think he has charisma. Kris is good; unforunately I missed his singing on Tuesday. Next week will tell. Wasn’t impressed with Jordan Sparks song. Too predictable. Kate Perry? First I’d ever heard of her. Good entertainer; music…eh!