American Idol March 8th  “Eight Men Slug It Out”  3/9/06 

By Marcus

Eight men went for broke in their efforts to make it the final six. This is a recap.

            Symbolic painting artist Gedeon’s singing was technically sound and clean, but he just doesn’t register much excitement. I know that he could and if he wants to stay in the contest, he absolutely must work on his brush strokes. He needs to become broad, overlapping and brilliant.

            Shaved head Chris set last week’s bench mark and our expectation for tonight’s performance was mountain peak high. He didn’t take us to the top. I don’t know if his rope is frayed or what, but he needs a little more climbing practice.

            Comic face ballad singer Kevin’s voice wobbled like a weak-knee senior citizen after climbing the stadium steps. He is not going beyond tonight. Sorry, Kevin.

            Identical twin Bucky’s country voice is as comfortable as an old leather jacket. That is, worn in the right spots and soft where it counts. But if he limits himself to just country and western, he just will not make it to the final rounds.

            Baby faced Will’s song attempt didn’t turn us on. In fact he was as boring as a cold biscuit. Does anyone remember what he sang? Or why? Bye bye, Will.

             In tonight’s performance, Tyler the Easter Bunny was the highlight. He has a basket full of admirers and collecting a following.

            Elliot needs to loosen up. He has the vocals and the guts to reach us, but his stage presence is like a bag of lead shot. Work on the moves, Elliot, and America will love ya.

            Handyman Ace was the final singer. His impression of Michael Jackson had me ready to flip the channel. Ace can and has been a hot contestant but tonight, well he left me tired.

            Compared to the young women’s performance on Tuesday, these guys just did not measure up. I think that unless the guys step up the talent,  the women will sweep this American Idol contest.

            Stay tuned for tomorrow’s recap of the final 12 of six women and six men.

see also:

3/8/06 American Idol March 7th “Eight Women Brawl”

3/3/06 American Idol March 2nd “Four More Chopped”

3/2/06 American Idol March 1st “Ten Singing Men”

3/1/06 American Idol February 28th “The Top 10 Girls Sing”

2/24/06 American Idol February 23rd “Four Dreams Dashed”

2/22/06 American Idol February 21st “Of The Dozen, Whom Do You Remember”

2/2/06 American Idol February 1st “Where is the Talent In Austin?”

2/1/06 American Idol, January 31, 2006 "Gambling for the Big Jackpot in Las Vegas

1/25/06 American Idol January 24th “Getting Lucky in Greensboro”

1/19/06 American Idol January 18th “Singing for high stakes in Denver”

1/18/06 American Idol January 17th Part 1 “So many big dreamers and so little talent”