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 |  Subject: Something is Missing on American Idol in Season 9  17.03.10 5:50 | |
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- American Idol Season 9 has gone through Hollywood Week and eliminated its contenders down to the Top 12 finalists, but the show doesn't seem to be generating the buzz it did during Season 8
and a couple seasons before. What are they missing? It is difficult to believe that American Idol judge Paula Abdul was really that necessary to make the show exciting, so what could it have been? They still have their little scandals and controversies. Fans are still peeved that some stay and some get booted. Could it be that American Idol needs another Adam Lambert?
Of course it does. And why not? Adam Lambert was scandal personified, an openly gay contestant that screamed even after the judges told him it was self-indulgent, rearranged songs even after judges told him it was just too much, and wore his shock of black hair and mascara even though glam rock had more or less died out with the onset of grunge music. Not only could Adam Lambert sing, Adam Lambert could perform. And every week during Season 8, it wasn't just the excitement of American Idol that had people tuning in, it was also to see just what (and how) Adam Lambert would perform.
There are a few notable performances over the years on American Idol that people can recall without thinking. Chris Daughtry's "Walk The Line," David Cook's "Day Tripper," Jason Castro's "Hallelujah" and Kris Allen's "Ain't No Sunshine" come quickly to mind. But Adam Lambert has an entire catalog of memorable performances.
From his rendition of the Rolling Stones' "Satisfaction" to his powerful version of Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love," Adam Lambert ruled the stage and his performances were exciting and something to watch. From his new-age styled "Born To Be Wild" (Steppenwolf) to his funked up "Play That Funky Music (White Boy)," Adam Lambert got the audience involved. From Muse to Smokey Robinson to Johnny Cash, Adam Lambert's versions of their songs held sway from week to week over the American Idol audience. Stories about Adam Lambert became the norm.
Many still can't believe that, once the field had been narrowed to Adam Lambert, and the irrepressible dark horse Kris Allen, the glam rocker lost during the American Idol finale.
Be that as it may, an Adam Lambert is what Season 9 is lacking.
Crystal Bowersox has generated some enthusiasm, especially after she performed Tracy Chapman's "Give Me One Reason." Michael Lynche got people's attention in his Top 20 and Top 16 performances, even prompting judge Kara DioGuardi to tear up when he sang "This Woman's Work." There is some excitement, but not like the excitement generated and anticipated by Adam Lambert.
But there's still hope... Eleven weeks to go to get to the American Idol finale... There's bound to be somebody... http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2796990/what_american_idol_season_9_needs_is_pg2.html?cat=2 | |
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