American Idol Top 36 Group 3

Special vlogging for tonight’s review below.

All I can say, is Nate, you DO NOT want to start this trend.  It’s just scary.

FYI, all of what I say in the video is below the video typed out. You know, just in case you can’t stand looking at the headbanz.

I felt like tonight was a hodge podge of all the ok people.  There wasn’t any huge standouts.  I wasn’t completely blown away by anyone.

Von Smith – I was not a fan coming in to tonight.  He screamed.  He seemed overly dramatic and didn’t care much for his personality.  His vocals tonight were better but I just don’t think it’s enough.

Taylor Vaifanua – She’s got a good enough voice but the performance was boring and she showed no personality whatsoever

Alex Wagner-Trufman – I love Alex.  Geeks rule!  I always appreciate his comments back to the judges.  But the moves were awkward, the voice wasn’t perfect.  Just overall not American Idol material.

Arianna Afsar – She was so boring I could not remember what she sang by the end of the episode.  And wasn’t she a little cocky…I hope they don’t comment on how good I look?

Ju’Not Joyner – He went too slow on that song but it was solid.  He sang it well.  He had some soul and personality with that.

Kristen McNamara – I agree she needs a stylist but I think she’s a solid performer.  I am also a little confused on what kind of singer she is though.

Nathaniel Marshall – I did not enjoy his song.  I think he has a voice somewhere in there but he totally ruined that song.

Felicia Barton – I don’t remember too much of her from Hollywood but I’m personally glad she came back.  I think she did Alicia Keys justice as much as someone can and she does have a little something different to her voice she can play up.  And wow, love her new hair cut.  Nice!

Scott MacIntyre – Scott is not the perfect vocalist if you ask me but he really knows how to give a song meaning and knows how to connect his audience.  And the fact that he can do that without even looking at anyone or anything is downright amazing. I want him to make it just so I can see him on the piano.  And that high-five at the end sealed the deal for me.  Hilarious!

Kendall Beard – I’ve been a country fan and still am some but I wasn’t a fan of Kendall’s tonight.  I don’t think compared to Lil or Felicia it’s enough.

Jorge Nunez – I love his heart and his passion and he has a great voice.  I’m glad Simon brought up his accent.  There happens to be an Enrique Iglesias who still has a decent Spanish accent who has done quite well for himself.

Lil Rounds – Part of me didn’t want to like Lil.  Usually I’m not a fan of the power singer.  But I think she proved why they put her in the pimp spot.  She chose a great, relatable, current song and sang the heck out of it.  She will sail through.

I’m hoping Lil, Felicia and Scott go through.

And OMG, I can’t believe I’m really going to post this.