Recap: Eight American Idol Men 3/5/08 

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“Eight American Idol Men”

March 4, 2008

By Marcus

Luke Menard started off tonight’s program with a poor rendition of “Wake Me Up.” His voice was weak, pitchy and he cracked on the high notes like a cheap champagne glass. He needs to start packing his bags for the trip home.

Then we had David Archuleta who has been a blazing singer throughout the competition. We have come to expect much from this young vocalist and again he almost flawlessly delivered with “Another Day In Paradise” excepting his spotty ending. I think he needs to lighten up and show us that he really enjoys being live on stage versus singing as if he was in a recording studio with no audience watching.

Danny Noriega’s purple streaked hair and effeminate mannerisms are a major distraction to his singing “Tainted Love.” I just do not get anything special from him.

David Hernandez missed the high notes on “When You Touch Me Like That.”

It was like watching an exhausted baseball pitcher struggling to find home plate and throwing wide every time.

And then we watched Michael Jones struggling with both his mike stand and his vocals throughout ‘Don’t You Forget About.” It was not special but rather a routine yawning performance. I think that he will be safe for next week, but he needs to wake up and perform for any hope of staying longer.

If talented David Cook would just leave his bloody guitar backstage and just sing to us, he would sparkle even more than he does. His version of “I Wonder Where You Are” was delightful. But please, leave the guitar to the band.

Jason Castro is an artist. Using his vocals as his brush, he painted us a gentle tender portrait with “It’s Cold.” And surprisingly, he has been improving every week.

He could be and should be a serious contender for the top four.

Tonight’s last song, “She Fills Me Up”, was a little wobbly and Chikezie’s

falsetto attempt was shaky. Will he return next week? Probably.

And that is your recap of the remaining eight male contestants. Make you calls and place your votes. And don’t forget to return here tomorrow night for the recap of the remaining eight female vocalists.

see also:

2/29/08 American Idol: Adios to Four More

2/28/08 American Idol: Top Ten Women Sing

2/27/08 American Idol: Top Ten Men Sing

2/22/08 Four Chops on American Idol

2/21/08 The Twelve American Idol Women Compete

2/20/08 Twelve American Idol Men Sing

2/14/08 The Twenty Four American Idol Survivors

2/13/08 164 Hollywood Singers in a Grueling Hollywood Week

1/31/08 American Idol in Miami

1/30/08 American Idol in Omaha

1/24/08 American Idol in Charleston

1/23/08 American Idol in San Diego