American Idol went without a mentor this week, instead going with The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame 500 Songs that Shaped Rock as the catalog for the week. That’s a pretty impressive catalog, the real question will be how well the final four pick from that varied list.
Here are my notes on all eight songs in order…
David Cook – With a list full of great rock songs why try and turn a Duran Duran song into a hard rock song? Not so good.
Syesha – Well knock me over with a feather, Syesha picks Proud Mary by Tina Turner. Anyone NOT see that coming? She doesn’t really score.
Jason – Stoner picks a Bob Marley song, and Bob rolls over in his grave.
David Archuletta .- The midget singing robot is back. The best of the first four, but that’s not saying much.
David Cook – He really had to butcher up “Teenage Wasteland” to squeeze it into the time limits. Better than the first, but he really should have done better this week.
Syesha – Holy crap, she busted out the puppies and the big vocals… Top three here comes Syesha…
Jason – To stoned to remember the lines…
David Archuletta .- Finally the awesome David from the shows before the final 12 has returned…
That leads to this breakdown*** of the top four performers.
- The Top Two
- David Archuleta
- Syesha Mercado
- David Cook
- Jason Castro
The Bottom Two
Finally this may be the week (Vote For The Worst be damned) that Jason finally goes…
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