Lakisha started off kind of lifeless and had some pitch problems with the first verse. She got it together a little bit towards the end but that was still pretty medicre for her.
I agree with Paula. It seemed fake.
Well, I liked LaKisha’s hair. But the outfit was insanity.
Two yawners so far; wake me up when we have a new theme…although I’m thinking Blake might make this interesting.
I thought Simon was totally wrong about Melinda. I definitely didn’t think it was one of her worst.
But I agree with him about Lakisha.
Oh, I suppose you’re going to brag about having Turkey Hill again…
But, hah, this week I’m eating 50%-off Mini Eggs!
Part of the competition is about being able to stretch a little and do things that are out of the contestants’ normal comfort zones.
I would like to see Melinda do something more up-tempo, more edgy, something I’ve heard before. I want to see her do some Guns 'N Roses or something.
Two lousy performances so far
uhh…make that three
I still wish Lakesha back home with her kid. How many are left now? I’ve lost count. She’s in the tour, right. And can you imagine the howl and cry if she gets voted off before Sandy? That will be fun to watch!
Percussive! That’s the word I was looking for. LaKisha just didn’t keep up with the sharp rhythm the song needed. And while I’m glad she tried the “if you got it, flaunt it” look, that dress and that jiggle almost stepped into Eddie Murphy movie territory.
Don’t worry, I think it’s that Paula suddenly said something critical and smart. Opposite day looms…Though I’d go for some ice cream too.
Is nasalman gonna ruin one of my favorite songs? I do not like Chris R. I don’t like the way he sings and I wish he’d go home to Lakisha’s daughter too.
Wow, I’m in a mood tonight.
I like “Smooth” but Chris is the wrong person to sing it. He’s pussifying it like he does with everything else. I would have liked to see Blake do this one.
Listen to this. He’s got no punch in the chorus at all. No rhythm, no soul, no edge. Boy band pap.
Heh. Simon forgot Pauler’s name.
I thought Chris was terrible. Out of tune and not in synch with the band. I don’t know what Randy and Pauler and Simon were listening to.
At this point, I am actually looking forward to Sanjaya.
Chris R.: Well, wasn’t that a huge bucket of smarm. I left the room after he mimed the curves to the line “Spanish Harlem Mona Lisa”. As they’d say on the Muppet Show, somebody get the hook!
Me too. Here, have some ice cream with **Rockle **and me.
Agreed. Chris seriously made that song white bread. He made the musicians sound like they showed up tot he wrong gig. I thought it was dreadful, especially in comparison to a good song still getting fairly heavy airplay.
But, the guy can dance, I’ll give him that.
Haley sucks. Great legs but she sucks. Smart move with the hooker shorts and rack shaking.
No! Not another one of my favorites. Yes-- I love disco too! Love Viki Sue Roberton’s version. Kinda liked Gloria Estefan’s. I, of course, hate Haley’s version. HATE!
My son went into his room and said, “Call me when Sanjaya comes on.” And Haley was half naked too.
No, 'cuz I don’t get paid until Friday, so I’m eating the generic grocery store brand. Not bad, but not the same.
(Bolding mine.) Aaaah … I think I see where you’re coming from. I agree with you about what the competition is supposed to be about, but … doesn’t happen. At least not as far as I can remember. Everybody has a niche on this show, and they pick songs for the weekly theme that play to their strengths. IIRC, the more flexible singers tend not to last very long. That said: I would still love to hear something different. If Melinda would at least sing something originally performed by a man, or something! Personally, I think the problem is the themes, and not necessarily the performers.
By the way? Chris was boring.
Glad to help. I’ve been listening to the Gipsy Kings all day, so I know what I’m talking about, temporarily. I think.
OK: this outfit is terribly unflattering on Haley, and she’s wrecking this song. Another one who is not being staccato enough (wasn’t she told about this before?), plus her diction is terrible. And, sweet Jesus, she’s singing as flat as the day is long.
Oh, my ears.
I cannot believe I’m saying this, but I’d rather have heard 4 songs by J Lo than this show so far.