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We know even Kristy Lee Cook was kind of a stretch each week when it came to locals on American Idol. But, we figured since we've fallen in such deep love with every single note that's escaped Carly Smithson's lips this year—and she's from San Diego, which makes her the second most local contestant on the show—it sort of bears mention. Anyway, we won't bore you with a recap. We'll just say we no longer have a reason to watch this season of Idol, and we may not even bother with tickets to Idols Live when it comes through Tacoma on July 12. All because, before the Top 5, they had to eliminate the most gifted artist the show has ever seen...well, the third most gifted. There's still a Carrie and a Kelly in the world.
That's right, last night Smithson went the way of Melinda Doolittle, and was eliminated way before her time. We're afraid of who will round out the Top 3 with the Davids, because nobody who's left has shown us they deserve that spot.
And now, a moment of silence, please...
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I'm sorry. I just don't get it. I was flipping round the dial last night and saw the opening horror show that was the six of whoever they are singing next to that horrible little toad who stole just about every note of music he ever "wrote," and shuddered. I try not to be completely elitist, though my postings in various places seem to be taken that way, but Idol's style of music, or pop, or whatever, just has absolutely no appeal to me. Perhaps some of the folks who get voted off early might be more interesting -- who was the rocker girl who was on this season? -- but I can't bring myself to watch it to find out as I'd have to sit through all the other dreck. I'd love to hear an explanation from a fan, though it won't change my mind.
Less posts about a crappy reality show, more posts about Seattle.
From a fan...
The group numbers are forced and terrible. The Ford "commercials" are uncomfortable to sit through. Ryan Seacrest is a douche. Paula is perpetually drunk. Overall - the show has very few redeeming qualities - for the most part bubble gum corporate sponsor crap. However... all of the TERRIBLE parts of the show are part of what make it great. All of you too cool for school scenesters, by definition, must know irony. This shouldn't be a foreign concept to you.
But aside from all that, its great to be able to push all of that aside and witness true vocal talent. Regardless of the type of music you choose to listen to, anyone who appreciates music as an artform can appreciate a great vocalist. Kelly Clarkson, no matter how terrible you think her music is, is a GREAT singer. Carrie Underwood - no matter how much you despise country - is ridiculously talented. And Carly Smithson... she can SING. Holy crap, she can wail. Most of the people on there (like that dude who looks like the predator only prettier) - are lame and one dimensional. But its the every now and then when you get to witness a great voice - I think that's why I watch it every week. And why Seattlest chooses to write about it. But I could just be full of shit.
The Carrie Underwood song on Girlicious last night was awesome.
As someone who certainly understands guilty pleasures, I'm going to have to side with JR on this one.
"Seattlest is a website about Seattle and everything that happens in it. That means news and events, restaurants and bars, happenings and goings-on."
PLEASE go back to writing about Seattle. I miss it.
YarnDyedPlaid,
I am far from a "too cool for school scenester". I love the guiltiest of the guilty (have seen every episode of the first season of "Paradise Hotel". Brag alert), or whatever level of appreciation you want to call "American Idol". However, I don't check into Seattlest for updates on these camp tv shows, just as I don't check into TV without Pity or TV Squad for reviews on Seattle restaurants or upcoming concerts. There is a difference.