Fuck you, you son of a bitch. David Archuleta is by far the best contestant on the damn show and how dare you wish that someone so innocent and worthy should self destruct. All would be right with the world if there were more people like David in this world. SO fuck you and the horse you rode in on.

Posted by: Kelly at March 19, 2008 1:57 PM

Wow, a little bitter about little Archie are we? He's a 17 year old kid for crying out load. What is it exactly you don't like about him? Is it the fact he is not some snob punk-ass teenager? I will have to agree (for the most part) with the rest of your analysis of the night though.

Posted by: Todd at March 19, 2008 2:10 PM

chikezie rules. he's the only one that doesn't bore me. and i like his singin'.

Posted by: jess at March 19, 2008 2:15 PM

I know its your young punk attitude that got you the gig with Village Voice. It sure as hell isn't any writing talent. Simon Cowell did not say he hated the songs all night. He said he hated the performances (except for three of them) and pointed out how hard it is to replicate what the Beatles did. He only commented on one of the songs not being strong in his opinion. Everyone does not have the same 'tude as you and view of how the second week went down. I think it was great and very entertaining.

Posted by: DMA at March 19, 2008 2:24 PM

I swear there are people who sit in front of their computers all day and continuously Google "David Archuleta", just so they can find people who don't like him and unleash profanity-laced tirades against them. I might have to actually watch Idol just once so I can see why people are so worked up about this guy.

Posted by: mjhk75 at March 19, 2008 2:31 PM

Jejeje, David Archuleta looks like he's holding from going #2 every time he sings. Seriously people. I thought Amanda's "Back in the USSR" was the best. She's the "White" Alejandra Guzman. She rocks!

Posted by: Alex at March 19, 2008 2:48 PM

David A
David A
David A!

Posted by: at March 19, 2008 2:48 PM

David A
David A
David A!

Posted by: at March 19, 2008 2:48 PM

American Idol ????
Is that a T.V. show or somethin' ?

Posted by: nick at March 19, 2008 2:50 PM

Thank you THank you Thank you for you RAW honesty I though I was the only one who felt this way until I read this article. Bravo to your unhibited brilliant mind. I too am sick in the Gut with the Beatles wah wah, and Ive had enough of the crappy perfomances that bore me to complete tears.

Posted by: misty at March 19, 2008 3:00 PM

Ditto! Fuck U U cunt! David A is terrific, although I've got to admit with those ear things in his ears and tbhe Dumbo shape of them, he did look like he was ready for Hobbit-ville! Also I do admit Chikeze has been growing on me with his breezy and fum renditions but I find his German Shepard Gums unnerving.

Posted by: arggie at March 19, 2008 3:04 PM

Just give the title to David A! Can't stand Skunk-Hair, Yarn-Hair, and everyone else cannot touch David's talent & voice! If David A. doesn't win, that show should be off the air! Who said the voting counts were legitimate anyway!! Anyting can be 'blotched' nowadays!

Posted by: Banana at March 19, 2008 3:20 PM

Thank you for your opinion but be prepared to hear many against it. Also, the vulgar language was unnecessary.

Posted by: at March 19, 2008 3:25 PM

Thank you for your opinion but be prepared to hear many against it. Also, the vulgar language was unnecessary. The Beatles affected the world and I'm glad your opinion won't.

Posted by: at March 19, 2008 3:26 PM

Tom TOm, oh stupid, mother fucking Tom Tom, All will not be right with the world until you, fuck faced, choked on your own hateful bile that you called writing.

Posted by: Fuck Tom at March 19, 2008 3:27 PM

Though I agree it was a lazy move for the Idol producers to decide on a second Beatles-only night, it's absolutely moronic to blame the mediocre performances on the source material. There are so many Beatles songs that could've been altered to fit the Idol format, the problem is that many of the contestants failed at doing that. I don't get why so many people downplay the impact that the Beatles had on music... I don't even want to know how much worse music would be if the Beatles hadn't existed. And way to be a predictable douche and jump on the "I hate David A." bandwagon. Where'd the Village Voice dig up this p.o.s. writer?

Posted by: DPL at March 19, 2008 3:30 PM

David A can only sing ballads....look what he did last week! It will be the same week in and week out with him. Now Carly and David Cook are the true artists in the group and are ready to do a cd.

Posted by: at March 19, 2008 3:32 PM

You are the best!! The reason WHY everyone was having such a problem with the Beetles' songbook was because most of their songs....SUCK. Yeah - you heard me. You had to be boneheaded stoned, or having a lifetime of flashbacks in order to enjoy what is for the most part a collection of tuneless ditties that sound like they were composed by the village simpleton. If a song can ONLY be sung by the original person who recorded it and it cannot make the translation to another voice what does that tell you? I am a baby boomer - I hated them then and I hate them now. With all the great music out today I don't get how people my age still think the 60's or the 70's were it. B.S. As far as Brooke White is concerned I don't know what all the fuss is about except I think Simon turns to jelly when he sees her. As far as David A is concerned - well - I don't think adolescents should be competing against young adults. He has the advantage of being compared to someone older and he will inevitably appear to be better because what he does is unexpected in a 17 year old. But let me tell you - I am starting to get a gag reflex whenever I see him. I loved him at first but now I hesitate because I don't want to go into a diabetic coma. He's playing the cutsie boy crap just a little too much. It's coming across as just a tad bit contrived - I think I did grab for the airline barf bag a when he sang a song and mentioned the homeless and poor. Talk about a turn off. Enjoyed you comlum immensely!

Posted by: Diane at March 19, 2008 3:33 PM

You have a consistent thing against David A that's really weird. WTF?

Posted by: You're A Moron at March 19, 2008 3:36 PM

You have a consistent thing against David A that's really weird. WTF?

Posted by: You're A Moron at March 19, 2008 3:37 PM

You have a consistent thing against David A. WTF?

Posted by: You're a moron at March 19, 2008 3:38 PM

You have a consistent thing against David A. WTF?

Posted by: You are a moron at March 19, 2008 3:39 PM

You have a consistent thing against David A. WTF?

Posted by: You are a moron at March 19, 2008 3:39 PM

You are the best!! The reason WHY everyone was having such a problem with the Beetles' songbook was because most of their songs....SUCK. Yeah - you heard me. You had to be boneheaded stoned, or having a lifetime of flashbacks in order to enjoy what is for the most part a collection of tuneless ditties that sound like they were composed by the village simpleton. If a song can ONLY be sung by the original person who recorded it and it cannot make the translation to another voice what does that tell you? I am a baby boomer - I hated them then and I hate them now. With all the great music out today I don't get how people my age still think the 60's or the 70's were it. B.S. As far as Brooke White is concerned I don't know what all the fuss is about except I think Simon turns to jelly when he sees her. As far as David A is concerned - well - I don't think adolescents should be competing against young adults. He has the advantage of being compared to someone older and he will inevitably appear to be better because what he does is unexpected in a 17 year old. But let me tell you - I am starting to get a gag reflex whenever I see him. I loved him at first but now I hesitate because I don't want to go into a diabetic coma. He's playing the cutsie boy crap just a little too much. It's coming across as just a tad bit contrived - I think I did grab for the airline barf bag a when he sang a song and mentioned the homeless and poor. Talk about a turn off. Enjoyed you comlum immensely!

Posted by: Diane at March 19, 2008 3:40 PM

This is the most accurate review of American Idol on the Internet. I grew up a Beatles fan but I don't listen Beatles music now. Other than a few songs, that music was very dated. The judges want these twenty somethings to relate to songs they have never even heard and obviously don't like. Why can't they get them some more contemporary song choices so we can see what they can do? Something with a little life and relevance to it. I know American Idol probably paid a lot for the Beatles songbook and feel they need to use them as much as possible, but one week was too much. Two was disaster. The two people I am most sick of are David Archuleta (tired of his fake humility and real asthma. Unfortunately, there are enough 12 year old girls voting to keep him in the competition). and Amanda (I am really tired of her. The judges are finally noticing that she is one-dimensional and not at all unique, just sad. She substitutes screaming for singing and is already talking about people buying tickets to see her. Where can I buy a ticket not to see her?). The key to how bad she is is that she is being supported by the Vote for the Worst Website. I think that her next reality show will be as a guest on "Guess my STDs."

Posted by: Myrtle Beached Whale at March 19, 2008 3:40 PM

Hey, sad thing, I found myself agreeing w/Paula????? I must be drinking. Yarn hair boy did turn a Beatle's song into a polka! Carly is who I felt sorry for--she seems to be very talented. But, since when do we listen to an artist who can sing (and play) all genres of music! When will IDOL realize that every person can not sing every type of music?!?!?!

Posted by: Kim at March 19, 2008 3:45 PM

I know its your young punk attitude that got you the gig with Village Voice.

You obviously have no fucking clue what punk is.

Posted by: Rollinson at March 19, 2008 3:46 PM

I thought another Lennon/McCartney week was a bad idea as well. There are a lot of talented people up there, but I don't think most were able to really show it this week. I found it more offensive that some of the talent that I really liked had a hard time taking the criticism. I think Brooke White is a darling, but she hardly let any of the judges clearly speak...I just kept hearing her say "I know" and that it was okay because they had been so nice to her before. It wasn't that they were being mean to her, they didn't like her performance and were trying to tell her why. It also wasn't that they spent the other weeks trying to be nice to her...they liked her performances previously and again told her why. I like David A. I think he is sweet and has a great voice. If I were to pick who I would actually buy a CD by, for now it would be David Cook. I didn't even like him when he first started, but I have enjoyed most of what he has done.

Posted by: KellyB at March 19, 2008 3:47 PM

Can't agree more with you about David Archuleta, after having to suffer through another of his boring ballads. He seems to have very litte range, and we all saw the results of his attempt at stepping out of his comfort zone last week. He should be exposed in the coming weeks, as the judges and fans grow weary of this one trick pony.

Posted by: John at March 19, 2008 3:51 PM

I'm usually not into Idol, but this season definitely has some true talent on board, namely Jason Castro, David Cook, Chikezie, Michael Johns, and yes, little David Archuleta. Unfortunately, last night was a complete mess. I would have to say that only Syesha came out of the 2-hour slot with a sincerely connected performance. I have to give credit to Chikezie, though, but I don't know if we're all ready for that down home bluesy grit. Michael Johns took all of the cool hooks in A Day in the Life and tried to compress it into 90 seconds--bad idea. Jason Castro, my personal favorite, seemed to have lost it with the whole French thing. Such a shame. Poor Brooke White.. how could she top last week's performance? The producers need to stop with all the press ops, and really give these folks more time to practice. I don't like to hate, so that's all I have to say.

Posted by: rechelle at March 19, 2008 3:53 PM

Were they smoking too much weed when they hired you? Somebody screwed up!

Posted by: JS at March 19, 2008 3:53 PM

Were they smoking too much weed when they hired you? Somebody screwed up!

Posted by: JS at March 19, 2008 3:53 PM

Were they smoking too much weed when they hired you? Somebody screwed up!

Posted by: JS at March 19, 2008 3:53 PM

Were they smoking too much weed when they hired you? Somebody screwed up!

Posted by: JS at March 19, 2008 3:55 PM

Tom,

STop writing about American Idol. These comments make me want to kill everyone and then myself.

Posted by: Jayson Greene at March 19, 2008 4:02 PM

Tom Brehaim, this was a great recap and the most accurate one I've ever read about this show. Don't worry about all those haters their mad because your telling the truth especially with David A. He sounds goods and hits most of the notes, but there's absolutely nothing interesting about him at all, I want some emotion, I want some edge, I don't want crappy slow ballads all the time which we know he's good at.

Posted by: Nina at March 19, 2008 4:19 PM

Wow, you are a tone deaf faggot. I wouldn't be surprised if you enjoyed kicking puppies in your spare time. I think the world would be a better place if you self-destructed. No other critique has ever caused me to seethe so much in my life. Who in the hell hired you to offer your opinion about American Idol, which is, in case you didn't know, a singing competition. David Archuleta had the best vocal of the night. His falsetto and tone are absolutely to die for. The purity of his voice and the earnestness of his expression are that of a seasoned performer, unequaled by any of the other contestants. His performance made me cry. I have no idea what alternative universe you're living in.

Posted by: Jess at March 19, 2008 4:19 PM

The Beatles are the best rock 'n roll composers for all of eternity. Only a dunce can't appreciate the greatness of The Beatles' song catalogue. Beatlemania is unmatched in its frenzy. Nothing like it before or since.

Posted by: Patrick at March 19, 2008 4:22 PM

Everyone is entitled to an opinion. Like an arse hole we all have one. But you appear to want to talk out of your arse about the Beatles. The majority of people, of all ages, music historians and musicians from all walks of life would agree that the Beatles catalogue is sacred. Why you do not like great songs I do not know. But it appears that the Beatles popularity has given you sour grapes. And if those sour grapes could be turned into a wine then your continual angry comments against the greatest band in history would be vintage. But hey, like a great vintage wine, why don't you just lock it away and keep it to yourself. Wanker!

Posted by: Anthony Bailey at March 19, 2008 4:25 PM

David Archuleta's genuine, not fake [like some of the other people on the show].

Get over it. Just because a lot of people like him doesn't mean you have to hate him for it.

Posted by: rawr at March 19, 2008 4:28 PM

Thank GOD someone finally speaks the truth about Archie..first of all, the kid ain't that talented, folks. Second, Daddy Archie has a LOT to do with getting him where is he today..did you know Daddy Archie has been heavily involved with AI since Season One, as well as Star Search..which AMAZINGLY, Lil' Archie won? Hmmm..makes one think, huh? What the hell is up with the lizard tongue anyway? I think I lost track of how many times his tongue darted out of his mouth during his lackluster performance last night. Time to cut Daddy Archie's apron strings and vote Lil' Archie off!!

Posted by: Sandy at March 19, 2008 4:30 PM

Umm David's dad didn't get him anywhere, his talent got David where he is now so shut your mouth because you don't know what you are talking about

Posted by: Kelly at March 19, 2008 4:35 PM

The Beatles changed the course of popular music. Not only did they write some of the greatest and most popular songs of the 20th century, but they also recorded some of the most influential albums, such as 'Revolver', 'Sgt Pepper' and the'White album'. The amazing thing about the Beatles is despite their experiments with music forms such as indian music, electronic music, classical music, the new ways of recording music that they invented and the creation of revolutionary sounds such as 'Strawberry Fields Forever, 'A Day In The Life' and Tomorrow Never Knows' they remain the most commercially popular band ever, with sales of over 1 billion. The public, serious music critics , historians and many musicians agree, the Beatles are the greatest band ever. And that is not an opinion. That is a fact.

Posted by: Anthony Bailey at March 19, 2008 4:35 PM

Geez Kelly why don't you just get on your knees and give David A the blow job you're dying to give him??

Posted by: Sandy at March 19, 2008 4:45 PM

Are these commenters real??? They are written in spam-talk. I second the opinion to not write about AI just to keep these donkeys away.

Posted by: G Off at March 19, 2008 5:05 PM

Tom, and poster Diane. Get a clue! The reason why they are having trouble with the Beatles' songs is because the songs are very melodic and hard to sing. Maybe the contestants should do rap/hip hop? That stuff anyone can do with no talent. Most of the Beatles' songs are very hard to sing because they have a lot of melody to the vocal. Do you understand?. I don't think you do!

Posted by: jill at March 19, 2008 5:08 PM

Would someone PLEASE address the hideous set which is hindering the performers, the band and the audience? It is bad enough that the musicians are nowhere near the performers, negating any kind of connection with the band. But the musicians themselves are scattered all around the stage, which negates any tight ensemble playing between themselves. The stage is cavernous, forcing the performers to travel ridiculous lengths, and all intimacy between singer & band have disappeared. And why - in a show that lasts 2 hours - are the singers (the people this show is ABOUT) only get 90 seconds in which to prove themselves? 90 seconds x 11 performers = 990 seconds = 16.5 minutes! 16 and 1/2 minutes out of 240 minutes for the all-important performing. Be real - Coca-Cola and iPhone get more TV time than the performers do.

The first year of AI was intimate and fun, and it was really all about the singers. The show is now ridiculously bloated with no time for actual performance. Take away some of their phony-interview time at least - let's hear the singing!

Posted by: Leslie M-D at March 19, 2008 5:12 PM

Intelligent, right on review. I see some of the previous comments are the kind of lucid, thoughful remarks that could really get a guy to doubt his own opinion. So I thought I'd just try to right the scale, and cheer you up. Best song yet: "Hallelujah" Jason Castro.

Posted by: Vicky B at March 19, 2008 5:15 PM

YEAH YOU GO KELLY!

Posted by: Serena at March 19, 2008 5:19 PM

YEAH YOU GO KELLY!
DAVID A RULES!

Posted by: serena at March 19, 2008 5:20 PM

Tommy, Tommy, Tommy. I'll bet you have never been #1 at anything you have ever done in your life. That's why you hate people that are talented and successful. Being the total loser that you are, life must be frustrating and unfulfilling. But I know what makes you feel better, hating people that are capable of doing things you can't even dream of doing. When you where 17 you shit your pants because of a cowardly soul. David A. has already accomplished more than you will in your entire lifetime, LOSER!!!

Posted by: MoMo at March 19, 2008 5:32 PM

AI is insipid, vaccuous, mush. Tom's article is right on the money.

Posted by: Jimbo at March 19, 2008 5:32 PM

LOL...funny review. I agree on the David A. kid being overrated. But you are dead wrong (or just plain ignorant and closed minded) when it comes to trashing The Beatles.
There is no other band in history that has/had the same level of creative output and contribution to music as this band. Their songs are truly amazing. Only an idiot can't realize that.

Posted by: juan at March 19, 2008 5:36 PM

LOL...funny review. I agree on the David A. kid being overrated. But you are dead wrong (or just plain ignorant and closed minded) when it comes to trashing The Beatles.
There is no other band in history that has/had the same level of creative output and contribution to music as this band. Their songs are truly amazing. Only an idiot can't realize that.

Posted by: at March 19, 2008 5:40 PM

I totally agree with Leslie. Enough of the commercialization!! Let these kids sing! There's more than enough time to even hear 2 songs per night! AND will someone PLEASE tell those groupies in the front to STOP waving their arms!!!! Does anyone agree with me?
That is totally driving me CRAZY!!! I don't see how the singers can keep their beat when those arms are flailing all over the place and not even to the proper beat! PLEASE get rid of them !!!

Posted by: Teach at March 19, 2008 5:49 PM

WOW!!! People get so upset over a stupid half ass talent show.. Instead of sitting in front of your TV and watching a has been in Paula Abul, an overwieght back up bass player in Randy Jackson and a never was British prick in Simon, maybe you people should get a life.. That being said, I like to Tivo American Idol and watch it in an hour and last night was a complete shit show.. Not one contestant did anything remotely entertaining.. Maybe David A will have a career when this show is over, and thats because he is loveable.. This show is SO OVERATED.. You know what I'm sayin DAWG..

Posted by: Chris at March 19, 2008 6:00 PM

I was a huge Beatles fan and they wrote some brilliant songs, but lets be honest, they recorded some crap that were hits only because it was the Beatles. After their initial explosion onto the music scene, they could have farted into the microphone and it would have sold millions. Paul McCartney has proven during his 38 year post-Beatle career that Lennon was the real genius. I do not have a single Beatles song on my IPOD. Do you?

Posted by: Myrtle Beached Whale at March 19, 2008 6:12 PM

The person who wrote that Beatle songs are very hard to do is right. And when we see/hear these experiments performed by people struggling to make a great impression...most of them are failing, as we compare them to the original. Can you believe that there are TWO HUNDRED Beatle songs us old farts can remember??,and for anyone think they aren't at the top of the musical pyramid is plain brain dead. David A. does have the purest signing voice on the male side, and the irish chick has the best of the females. Who would sell the most records when it's all over is the real question....not who wins.

Posted by: chaz at March 19, 2008 6:37 PM

I just think its kind of hip to shit all over The Beatles because of their popularity and overall influence on music. I agree that it was probably a mistake for American Idol to do Beatles songs because those songs weren't written for vapid, no-talent teeny boppers to sing; they were written by true artists for themselves. If the sign of of a great song nowadays is that anyone can sing it, then it really shows the true sad state of music today.

Posted by: at March 19, 2008 6:40 PM

You (the writer of this article) wouldn't know talent if if slapped you up side your fucking head. You need to write about something you know something about but based on what I have read here, its obvious you have no clue you pathetic fucking no talented LOSER!

Posted by: Mike at March 19, 2008 6:41 PM

Okay first of all most people writing comments need to learn that their opponion is not law. Everybody elses is equally valid and a lot of what is being said in the comments is really uncalled for. Grow up people.
Secondly how is jumping on the "I hate David A." bandwagon predictable? It seems to me everybody is jumping on quite the opposite wagon.

Posted by: Sheila at March 19, 2008 6:45 PM

It's unfair to have a bunch of people who are not even 1 % as talented as the beatles were, trying to imitate or sound great doing their songs. The Beatles were the most amazing sinergy of music talent (that took years of practice to develop). Unfair to the beatles catalog and unfair to these kids trying to improve the originals - it aint gonna happen.

Posted by: mike at March 19, 2008 7:22 PM

fuck u ppl david archuleta is the best. hes already famous for it

Posted by: at March 19, 2008 7:27 PM

well said

Posted by: grace at March 19, 2008 7:42 PM

All of u r rong! I agree, archuleta sucks, but it has nothing 2 do with his age. Personally, i like chikeze, brooke white, and The dreadlock dude. Stop swearing:)

Posted by: Ur all wrong at March 19, 2008 7:50 PM

All of u r rong! I agree, archuleta sucks, but it has nothing 2 do with his age. Personally, i like chikeze, brooke white, and The dreadlock dude. Stop swearing:)

Posted by: Ur all wrong at March 19, 2008 7:50 PM

Hello Jason Casto has potential just because he does not come off as some cocky ass rock wanna be does not make him into some robot. He is unique he just made a poor song choice. It is unfair when people pass judgment on him because he is not interested in fame. He is humble and putting himself out there and taking risks because he is a true musician. Amanda Obermyer rocks and so Does Michael Johns. They are unique and not cookie cutter pop star posers that stay in the safe zone. Also Ramile works in my stepdad's favorite sushi place Wasabi. I am all for the underdog winning. The Irish girl is awsome and so is Brooke White. They are idealistic and original and it is sad that Kristie lee Cook butchered the Beatles songs but I agree it is time for her to fly.

Posted by: at March 19, 2008 7:55 PM

I'm not a fan of American Idol but I am a fan of Beatle music. Beatle music means something to me, whereas a bunch of kids trying to please a TV audience (and three questionable judges) with their generic R&B crooning and plastic vocal calisthenics makes me cringe. Looking good and hitting the right (and as many) notes as you can in 1.5 minutes does not make you a star. The Beatles definitely wrote more than a few tunes that are soulful, songs that can display vocal talent (or deficits) quickly, but few kids on the show (or their people) were wise enough to choose those songs intelligently - it seems the evil Simon is on the money, and more than once I found myself agreeing with him.

As for the Archuleta-bashing, I thought David's song choice was very good, because it's a soulful song and an emotional song. He showcased it and himself nicely with it, but did not improve on the original.

Kids (and the childish), have your fun arguing who's best and who sucks. Reminds me of being 12 years old and fighting with my girlfriends over who was cuter, Paul or John. lol

(btw I think the Castro kid is adorable but he should have done "Sexy Sadie")

Posted by: Deborah at March 19, 2008 7:55 PM

AMERICAN IDOL ROCKS AND ALL OF U KNOW DAIVID ARCHIE IS GONNA WIN OR POSSIBLY THE IRISH GIRL WHO HAS AN AMAZING RANGE AND IS VERY VERY VERSATILE

Posted by: at March 19, 2008 8:05 PM

This is not right! The beatles can only sing the beatles. It was refreshing that there was some good music on Idol for once. Brooke is awsome no matter what she has a positive energy. The Irish girl's voice is beautiful. There is no telling what is up with Kristi everyone is tired of her butchering the Beatles music. It is time for her to fly. Amanda rocks no matter what. I like Jason Castro he is one beautiful baby and he is humble not trying to be like some poser popstar wanna be. Originality is a good thing. I would like to hear him sing garden party by Rick Nelson on Country week. Some people are not in this to win it is about being exposed to the media and putting themselves out there. It is important to see the truth in Idol. Michael Johns is wonderful his voice is like a combo of Eddie Vedder and Jim Morrison. Please it is time to open your eyes,ears, and mind.

Posted by: amanda at March 19, 2008 8:06 PM

The BEATLES stand alone when it comes to simplicity and complexity in musical composition and that was rarely reflected in the interpretations of the scalawags on Idol.
The problem were the clueless not the superiority of the music.

Posted by: Richard at March 19, 2008 8:07 PM

The BEATLES stand alone when it comes to simplicity and complexity in musical composition and that was rarely reflected in the interpretations of the scalawags on Idol.
The problem were the clueless not the superiority of the music.

Posted by: at March 19, 2008 8:10 PM

The band and background singers save that show nightly. They are well-trained and hardly hacks.

Posted by: LT at March 19, 2008 8:21 PM

The band and background singers save that show nightly. They are well-trained and hardly hacks.

Posted by: LT at March 19, 2008 8:21 PM

Ive been reading comments for so long i forgot what the article was about. I agree that David is getting more attention then he needs. I absoulty love Micheal Johns!!!

Posted by: Debra at March 19, 2008 8:40 PM

Ive been reading comments for so long i forgot what the article was about. I agree that David is getting more attention then he needs. I absoulty love Micheal Johns!!!

Posted by: Debra at March 19, 2008 8:40 PM

Ive been reading comments for so long i forgot what the article was about. I agree that David is getting more attention then he needs. I absoulty love Micheal Johns!!!

Posted by: Debra at March 19, 2008 8:40 PM

Wow! So many people getting upset and ragging over the latest flavors of the minute! Almost like the blind loyalty to a sports team!
David Archuleta? Probably best male voice -- but let him get a little more than 17 years of life-experience behind him before he gets buried by the Little Groupies industry.
Carly Smithson? Best female voice. After glimpsing her husband's "illustrated man" visage, I think she has to win just to escape a life of slinging beer with the freak!
Brooke White? Her defensive/offensive response to criticism, followed by near-begging and sucking-up was unfortunate. The woman can sing, but stow the attitude. Neo-Carly Simon act.
Miz Overmyer? Great for a Janis Joplin tribute, or for a Harley-Davidson ad campaign. She needs to get into Blues and stay in that niche. Why she didn't sing, "Yer Blues" in Beatles week is a mystery.
Chikezie? Most versatile performer -- I didn't like him at first, but now I think he should take the honors and winning blue ribbon. The dude can go *anywhere* with that voice -- major props to him.
David Cook? I would listen to him as a latter-day neo Joe Cocker. His face is a toned-down version of Jack Black's, and that makes him difficult to look at, IMO.
Hernandez? Glad he's gone. Couldn't cut it.
Jason Castro? Whatever good deeds he gets up to off-show, it's obvious that he's either a big weedeater or on the back side of the I.Q. slide. Has a good face, though, for advertising material. Face it, his voice is weak and his dreads have morphed into cat hairballs. "Hallelujah" was a tepid effort, but it was his smiling best. The next pre-teen idol.
Kristy Cook? Go to Nashville, right now, and get off that country music-hating show. Simon says you have a "forgettable" face and performance -- there's a clue as to the judging prejudice -- at least the Country scene isn't so into faces that a pleasant, pretty/plain gal can't make it. She can't compete in the pop ring with those who've got the "been rode hard and put away wet" look.
Michael Johns? A definite talent. Unfortunate choice of Beatles' song in "A Day in the Life". He would've been better at "Hey Jude", or "She's Leaving Home". He needs to wake up before the hungrier younger ones eat him and crap him out -- "nice" finishes last.
Ramiele Malubay? Nice enough voice, but nothing really new or exciting. At least she can make the Seacrest entity look tall.
Syesha Mercado is a potential heavy-hitter, when she finds her stride. But it isn't going to happen this year. Nice dress last night -- but her
single guitar troubador accompaniment made it clear that, like the original Beatles song she covered, violins were de rigeur.
It's nice to see the kids have fun, including the judges. Mr. Seacrest, on the other hand, should have his ego lanced to relieve the pressure on us all.

Posted by: Antematter at March 19, 2008 8:44 PM

Wow! So many people getting upset and ragging over the latest flavors of the minute! Almost like the blind loyalty to a sports team!
David Archuleta? Probably best male voice -- but let him get a little more than 17 years of life-experience behind him before he gets buried by the Little Groupies industry.
Carly Smithson? Best female voice. After glimpsing her husband's "illustrated man" visage, I think she has to win just to escape a life of slinging beer with the freak!
Brooke White? Her defensive/offensive response to criticism, followed by near-begging and sucking-up was unfortunate. The woman can sing, but stow the attitude. Neo-Carly Simon act.
Miz Overmyer? Great for a Janis Joplin tribute, or for a Harley-Davidson ad campaign. She needs to get into Blues and stay in that niche. Why she didn't sing, "Yer Blues" in Beatles week is a mystery.
Chikezie? Most versatile performer -- I didn't like him at first, but now I think he should take the honors and winning blue ribbon. The dude can go *anywhere* with that voice -- major props to him.
David Cook? I would listen to him as a latter-day neo Joe Cocker. His face is a toned-down version of Jack Black's, and that makes him difficult to look at, IMO.
Hernandez? Glad he's gone. Couldn't cut it.
Jason Castro? Whatever good deeds he gets up to off-show, it's obvious that he's either a big weedeater or on the back side of the I.Q. slide. Has a good face, though, for advertising material. Face it, his voice is weak and his dreads have morphed into cat hairballs. "Hallelujah" was a tepid effort, but it was his smiling best. The next pre-teen idol.
Kristy Cook? Go to Nashville, right now, and get off that country music-hating show. Simon says you have a "forgettable" face and performance -- there's a clue as to the judging prejudice -- at least the Country scene isn't so into faces that a pleasant, pretty/plain gal can't make it. She can't compete in the pop ring with those who've got the "been rode hard and put away wet" look.
Michael Johns? A definite talent. Unfortunate choice of Beatles' song in "A Day in the Life". He would've been better at "Hey Jude", or "She's Leaving Home". He needs to wake up before the hungrier younger ones eat him and crap him out -- "nice" finishes last.
Ramiele Malubay? Nice enough voice, but nothing really new or exciting. At least she can make the Seacrest entity look tall.
Syesha Mercado is a potential heavy-hitter, when she finds her stride. But it isn't going to happen this year. Nice dress last night -- but her
single guitar troubador accompaniment made it clear that, like the original Beatles song she covered, violins were de rigeur.
It's nice to see the kids have fun, including the judges. Mr. Seacrest, on the other hand, should have his ego lanced to relieve the pressure on us all.

Posted by: Antematter at March 19, 2008 8:46 PM

I wish you and the rest the best of luck im behind you 100% keep up the good work Alabama votes 4 you baby!

Posted by: Lakasha at March 19, 2008 9:37 PM

wow...such language...
I want Amanda to sing Brandi Carlile THE STORY!!!!!!!!!!!!

get rid of this crap with the beatles....the beatles sucked... the contestents didn't have a chance picking from that crap....

Posted by: Simon at March 19, 2008 9:46 PM

wow...such language...
I want Amanda to sing Brandi Carlile THE STORY!!!!!!!!!!!!

get rid of this crap with the beatles....the beatles sucked... the contestents didn't have a chance picking from that crap....

Posted by: Simon at March 19, 2008 9:47 PM

David A rocks !! Those of you out there who don't like him should self-destruct !!

Posted by: yungmeiling at March 19, 2008 10:07 PM

Hey good thing Amanda is gone all she dose i scream her proformance on stage is intersting but her voice is not cut out she makes every song rock or blues David A.is awsome and i am not just saying tha becuse i am a girl who Loves him and thinks he is cute i like his voice and thats it but i love that you are honest in your reviews

Posted by: Maria at March 19, 2008 10:09 PM

When you forget your lyrics perform poorly and you obviously cannot perform anything but a ballad you should go home. This show is nothing more than a popularity contest, we've seeing it time and time again as with two years ago with the third runner up outselling the winner and runner up combined ten to one. Yes David A is cute like a puppy but obviously is not a perfomer. He should have waited maybe another year before coming to the show and really working on all aspects of music. I understand becoming attached to bands and groups that one grows up with. I didn't grow up with the Beatles and am not a fan but I like some of their songs and have heard brilliant covers. They were not the best vocalists. U2 is a much much better band with better muusic and lyrics.

Posted by: Tony at March 19, 2008 10:27 PM

I think Archuleta probably has the straight-up best voice, but that doesn't means he wins automatically.

I agree with the judges, he needs to step it up.

Overmyer's attitude is very likeable, but I just think she needs to work on something that isn't "her" just to see if she can go there. I'd pay $10 to go see her in concert, though, especially if she sang her own songs.

I thought Mercado's performance was one of the best. I thought the comments that she needed to connect with the audience more on that one were way off. For the first time, it seemed as if SHE were connecting with the lyrics. Put in perspective of her struggle the week before, I think it was beautiful. Much better than the Boyz II Men cover from the '90's.

Chikezie has gone from my least favorite to a front-runner. I'd actually like to see him cover Break On Through. I don't know it would work, but it seems as though that is what he's done, broken through the door of boring to "wtf? that is AWESOME!"

I hope KLC goes. She was boring. I'm glad Hernandez is gone, he got way too cocky after learning the record companies wanted him.

Brooke was awkward. Sometimes her goodness is frustrating, though.

the Maluby girl has a good voice, but refuses to choose any songs to prove it.

Castro could probably make it as an acoustic singer-songwriter at this point. Unless he really steps it up, I don't see him sticking around more than a few weeks.

Smithson has true talent, but she refuses to match her potential.

anybody I've missed is not worth discussing.

Posted by: at March 19, 2008 10:27 PM

Who votes for Kristie? I think she's gotta be friends with someone to stay on the show.

Posted by: Teafor2 at March 19, 2008 10:36 PM

Who votes for Kristie? I think she's gotta be friends with someone to stay on the show.

Posted by: Teafor2 at March 19, 2008 10:38 PM

After Archuleta wins his pre-ordained prize, I will personally make sure he attends parties with Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan and gets hooked on heroin. He belongs back on Star Search, not on Idol.

Nice article, I couldn't agree more.

Posted by: Jiggarat at March 19, 2008 10:45 PM

Glad to see skunk hair skank is gone. She was so obnoxious. I am glad America noticed it and axed the bitch.

Posted by: Myrtle Beached Whale at March 19, 2008 10:50 PM

brooke white is either a complete ditz or completely rude to interrupt the judge's evaluation of her performance. she would sell her mother's soul on e-bay to advance her few minutes of fame.

david archuleta just might be syrupy enough to get to the final two or three, but i believe, in the end, it'll be david cook.

ramiele needs some coaching that sees to it that she actually feels what she sings. she just sings the song then holds out her hand in payment for loving you long time. truly, a future mall nail tech.

michael johns also seems like a cold-hearted puff-adder. i'm afraid when he's voted off on live tv that he'll pull out an uzi and spray bullets everywhere.

chikezie's teeth morphed from a hamster cage being placed too near his crib (pardon the pun). he looks like he'd drop you off in the desert with a gig finger held high til long past the horizon.

kristy lee has no soul, no pulse, no moxie. she could walk into an amphetamine clinic and have em snoring before she hit the door.

amanda is a self-contained egomaniac. she never smiles from the heart because the things that give her joy resemble gut knifings and cussing out elderly mothers. she is trash.

ryan seacrest has less of a conscience than any personality in entertaiment. please replace him. assassinate him. just please get that smirk off my tv.

more later...

Posted by: steve t. at March 19, 2008 11:20 PM

I have to agree 1000 percent with your critique, especially about David A.
I simply cannot look at the screen when he's singing without being turned off. Something in the way his face moves irritates me like to other.
I am sure he's a sweet kid, but he's simply got to go.

Posted by: C Kimpton at March 19, 2008 11:54 PM

I wouldn't call the musicians hacks.

Posted by: David at March 20, 2008 12:07 AM

I wouldn't call the musicians hacks.

Posted by: David at March 20, 2008 12:08 AM

Writing about AI brings out the LCD of people with basic internet skills. I am guessing this response must amuse you to no end, otherwise why would you write another AI post? Personally I have never watched one minute of AI and seeing the types of comments posted from fans makes me all the more comfortable with my choice not waste a minute watching that shit.
More rap posts Tom!

Posted by: Jason at March 20, 2008 12:16 AM

I must agree. D.A. must be sent home. In my opinion, he keeps getting worse instead of better.

Posted by: Paul at March 20, 2008 12:29 AM

DAVID ROCKS!! He has such a pure voice. I think he did great this week but I know he can do better. You'll see, America. You'll see. You still may not agree but what the hay?

Posted by: Carly at March 20, 2008 1:00 AM

I think this year blows...totally agree that it has become all about what these people are about and not about their talent.  I am so totally embarrassed that I still watch the show.  Beatles songs do absolutely blow for AI.  Beetles were the platform that enabled better musicians and better songs thus we don't listen to them anymore.  Except when we watch pitiful renditions on AI. Yes- U2 night would definitely not suck.

Posted by: jenna at March 20, 2008 2:22 AM

I am so embarrassed I still watch this show but Beatles do suck for AI. Beatles were awesome only because they were the enablers of better songs and better musicians. Kind of hurting beats really, thus we listen to way better music now except when we hear pitiful renditions on Tuesday nights.

Posted by: jenna at March 20, 2008 2:28 AM

Yes, we can voice our opinions but PLEASE refrain from vulgar words and angst. Come on- it's just a show. Honestly, I don't think this kind of talk is what the contestants want. Just ENJOY AI for what it is. One thing though, David A is genuinely nice. I'm sure in your lifetime you've met people who are not "full of themselves", people who are modest. If you haven't, then I truly feel sorry for you. PEACE.

Posted by: Soo En at March 20, 2008 4:52 AM

David A. fan here. You have a right to your opinion, of course, and kudos to you for getting new readers. The previous poster was right -- you'll get a lot of site hits from people googling David A., because many of us think he's phenomenol.

Posted by: KLH at March 20, 2008 6:57 AM

Simon Cowell has been very bad for music.
I am British and know that 40 years ago we were at the top of our game with the Beatles. They created a revolution in popular music that meant that all bands had to play, sing and write their own material. The Beatles remain the yardstick for which all talented bands are measured, and Lennon and McCartney remain the greatest composers since Mozart.
But Cowell just wants manufactuered pop stars that he can control and make money from. He knows very little about music, but he knows a lot about making money.
And the few reviews on this page that diss the Beatles, get over it. The Beatles are here to stay. And they will be selling millions for dacades to come. Why? Because they wrote some of the greatest songs in history. And that is a fact.

Posted by: Anthony Bailey at March 20, 2008 11:07 AM

When the Beatles catalogue goes online it is stated by the music industry that the fab four will dominate the charts. In the 21st century the Beatles have already scored with huge hit albums such as '1' which became the fastest selling album in history and which is now in the top 20 best sellers of all time. The Beatles 'Love' album has been another multi million and grammy winning success. Whenever Sir Paul tours he breaks box office records. The Beatles are as popular now as they were 40 years ago. They continue to inspire new generations of musicians. Why do a few people not like them?
Well, not everyone likes Jesus.
But like Jesus, the Beatles have a world wide fan base that ensures millions of sales yet to come.
Those that do not like them are simply drowning in the juice of their sour. grapes.

Posted by: Anthony Bailey at March 20, 2008 11:16 AM

Actually jenna, it's more like the Beatles set the bar so high for everybody else that nobody else has come close to matching it. There has never been a group of performers and songwriters that has come close to them. As for the person who commented on U2's "superiority," please. Even Bono would tell you that he can't sniff Lennon and McCartney's jockstraps.

Posted by: Brett at March 20, 2008 11:37 AM

All of you idiots who think the Beatles suck have NEVER heard the Beatles. Very few of their songs are dated and in fact, if you listen to any of their complete albums post 1964 you'll agree their sound is as modern as any current artist today. Plus, these guys could sing, they could write and they could REALLY play their instruments...which is so very uncommon in popular music today.

Posted by: JBFILMAKER at March 20, 2008 4:23 PM

Tom, Tom, Tom...

When we start with "Fuck you, you son of a bitch," the ride is gonna get wild right?

People don't know what a blog is, I guess, or they don't know this is a blog, so they don't realize that you have a right to come here and write about whatever you want. The fact that they come here and diss you and post their posts four or five times amuses me. The fact that they don't have clear mastery of "their/there/they're" makes me laugh. The fact that you knew people would crap on you for not liking the Beatles is funny because it is comically predictable. The fact that people are incapable of actually trying to have a real back-and-forth dialogue about anything on the internet and that it is spilling out into daily life is kinda sad.

Here's a perfect example: I respect the fact that you're not crazy about the Beatles. I love the Beatles and I have a ton of Beatles CDs but I rarely ever listen to them. There's so much music out there that you can like what you like, hate what you hate, be indifferent to what you're indifferent to, and nobody should really need to drop F bombs or type in all caps because of it. (You're not hoarding Beatles CDs and throwing them in a volcano near your secret lair are you?) Anyway, I said all that to say this: You mentioned probably only liking six or seven Beatles songs. I'd be curious to know which ones... And also, whether or not you like the Rolling Stones. I know people who love the Stones but hate the Beatles, and I'm wondering if you're in that camp. But then again, I seem to remember you saying you weren't down with the Stones playing the Super Bowl...

Posted by: ondioline at March 20, 2008 6:10 PM

oh man they r all shit, i watched the 1st (and 1st only)show of this final and my poor ears couldnt take the strain .thank god for the uk version!

Posted by: kelly at March 21, 2008 9:04 PM

It is sad that today's compositions don’t get the 'Rap' they so wickedly deserve. Well, since it is not far off from the days of do-wop anyway.
The only difference being that today, bigger money is given to smaller minds, and the smaller minds are hell bent on dishing out dabs of pseudo-music posing as self-raucousness as par-excellence!
Can you imagine that.
So mention Beatles to anyone with half a wit, you might try to measure up by not measuring at all...but can you create better?
Doubtful
You are too busy scratching apart the very vinyl that created your world to begin with.
You say, Awughe...give me a break, I say, give those poor kids up there on the stage a chance to pontificate upon the shoulders of the greatest.
As for today, I'll Get Back to In Rainbows.

Posted by: Hammerhead at March 21, 2008 9:34 PM

I believe the Beatles to be a great Pop group. However, The Rolling Stones are the Greatest Rock n’ Roll Band EVER! The Stones have the most top 40 hits- the most successful tour-and the most consecutive # 1 albums. The Beatles sold more records, but the Stones music is still current. On the contrary, The Beatles music is dated. Try playing Yesterday at a Teenage party today-you will get Bored faces from the crowd. Play BROWN SUGAR and you get SMILES!

Posted by: Sean Gallagher at March 22, 2008 12:05 AM

It's BeAtles not BeEtles.
Where do some of you come from???????

Posted by: Dharma at March 22, 2008 7:57 AM

Ur basically wrong
he sings good
even SIMON said it
when simon claps u know its a breakthrough
so rlly just shutup lol

Posted by: norma at March 23, 2008 9:00 PM

Ur basically wrong
he sings good
even SIMON said it
when simon claps u know its a breakthrough
so rlly just shutup lol

Posted by: norma at March 23, 2008 9:00 PM

Ur basically wrong
he sings good
even SIMON said it
when simon claps u know its a breakthrough
so rlly just shutup lol

Posted by: norma at March 23, 2008 9:00 PM

I agree with you on everything. ramiela and archuleta are totally annoying. jason castro needs to do something different. can't stand carly's face. michael johns, overrated - chikezie, underrated.

why does 'idol' always attract these frighteningly overly-invested, obsession-prone whackos that gravitate towards the nauseatingly cheesey contempo-warblers like aiken and archuleta, then pretty much troll the internet spewing venom and bile at detractors?

Posted by: mgr at March 24, 2008 12:23 PM

Hi, Ryan Seacrest here...Join us next week for American Idols' first ever "Gimmicks, Patriots & Scoundrels" week...Watch as Chikezie does his heartrending version of George M. Cohans' "Yankee Doodle Dandy", listen as Ramiele, outfitted in full Munchkin garb, tiptoes trough that great The Wizard of Oz classic "The Lollipop Guild", enjoy Jason Castro as he slows the tempo down a bit & and chants Phil Ochs' classic "Draft Dodger Rag', then after the break, Michael Johns, while watching The Wizard of Oz on his new iPhone, condenses Pink Floyds' “Dark Side of The Moon" into a one minute, forty five second masterpiece...again, after a short break, Syeshea croons Billie Holidays' "Strange Fruit" with props, Carly Smithson, dressed in IRA fatigues whales through Dylans' "Masters of War" and surprise special guest Dick Cheney, does a heart wrenching version of Barry McGuires’ Eve of Destruction’ while plucking his latest kill…Brooke White, suspended from the rafters, give a pitch perfect rendition of The Cheers Theme Song, David Archuleta dressed as Alvin brings the house down with The Chipmunk Song and finally Kristy Lee Cook recently back from Baghdad, does a melody of “The Battle Hymn of The Republic", “The Star Spangled Banner” and the Royal Guardsmens’ “Snoopy vs. The Red Baron”

Posted by: Jeff Weinberg at March 26, 2008 10:48 PM

What the hell you piece of crap. How dare you criticize David Archuleta saying, "The only thing worse than seeing this little freak sleepwalk his way through another yawning adult-contempo ballad is seeing the judges all lose their shit for it. All will not be right with the world until he self-destructs." It's his style of music dumbass. He can sing anything and sound amazing but he performs his best when he does ballads and if you yawn during his ballads there is something wrong with you and you need to get your hearing checked.

Posted by: you suck at April 3, 2008 3:42 PM

Do you feel better about yourself knowing that you are critizing a very sweet 17 year old?

Posted by: Kurstin at April 9, 2008 11:33 AM

yesterday isnt a party song asshole try playing twist and shout at a party dumb shit see what happens

Posted by: at April 19, 2008 4:33 AM

OK. Let's look at it this way. Just about every single person that read this article had something negative to say back to the author. I have a few questions myself.

1. Why is David Archuleta a "freak?" Dude. Control yourself. He's 17. Seriously. He can't even VOTE yet. For that matter, he's only a year older than me. And he's got talent. Which is why he's on top of things right now. He's great. Maybe it's because he's Mormon, and this author just can't stand having having someone that actually has morals on the show.
2. Beatles songs are great. Come on, now. If you don't like the music, then hey. But if you don't respect the band, then that's gone too far. They basically created modern music of our age. Out of 200+ original songs, plus a few dozen covers, you have to have at least one Beatles song that you like. And besides that, the Beatles wrote in so many different music forms it's amazing. Try this once. Listen to "Twist and Shout." Then listen to "I am the Walrus." Then listen to "Dear Prudence." They all are completely different, but they are all b the same band. They even created some of those sounds themselves. Like in the single version of "Revolution." No one had ever heard anything like that before the Beatles made it. And they certainly made it. They're still around today. They're 50th Birthday is in a year or two. And you say that they suck? Pretty ignorant if you ask me.
3. If you obviously don't like anyone except the people who are going to being knocked off the show, then why do you watch it?

Posted by: MakeLoveNotWar at May 10, 2008 10:37 AM