Recap: Eight American Idol Women 3/6/08 

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“Eight American Idol Women”

March 5, 2008

By Marcus

Tonight we will hear and critique the remaining eight women finalists. With just a few exceptions, last night the men’s performances barely rated mediocrity. Let us hope that the women do better.

First to perform was Asia’h Epperson singing a pleasant version of “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.” But it was only pleasant. And when I closed my eyes to just listen to her, she sounded raspy. Don’t believe me? Try it yourself next time she sings. Close your eyes and listen. However, I think she will make the top 12 but what happens in two more weeks with her thin voice?

Kady Malloy tried to dress herself with a sultry smoky type of voice, singing “Who Wants To Live Forever.” She did much better this week than last, but considering the depth of these talented women singers, “better” is just not enough. She remains one of the weakest female singers.

Rock and blues vocalist Amanda Overmyer nailed “I Hate Myself.” If this was “American Rocker Idol,” she would already be signing a recording contact. But this is American Idol and I don’t know if the public will support a rocker for the Idol crown.

Nonetheless, she is an exciting singer.

Irish rose Carly Smithson’s “I Drove All Night” sizzled white hot. This woman is singing to win and she will easily cruise into the top twelve.

Kristy Lee Cook’s county voice is strong and comforting as she sang “Faithfully.” But I don’t think she has the pizzazz to make it into the big time.

Ramiele Malubay started singing like a soft little kitten but she never evolved into a full gown feline with her ordinary version of “Take A Look At Me Now.” We have come to expect much more from her and tonight we were especially disappointed. I don’t think that she is a secure bet for the top ten. For the top twelve, yes, but beyond that…..

Hard peaches and freezer burned ice cream aptly described Brooke White’s stale performance of “Heartache To Heartache.” Brooke, start packing your bags.

And closing tonight’s show was Syesha Mercado singing “I’m Saving All My Love For You.” It was a solid performance but not memorable. She will continue with the competition but she really hasn’t found her individual self in this contest. I think that she can and we wait for that transformation.

And that concludes the singing of the remaining twelve women contestants.

So grab your phones and start dialing. But don’t forget to return right here tomorrow night for the results of who is sent home packing.

see also:

3/5/08 Recap: Eight American Idol Men

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