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Thursday, May 21, 2009

Kris Wins and Adam doesn't have to record No Boundaries!

Ok, so I kinda wanted Adam to win and I am a little bummed but...he doesn't have to sing that horrible song ever again.

Overall, I thought the finale was great.

Highlights: BEP, David Cook (what a tear jerker), Allison w/Cyndi Lauper (who is like, 55 or something and looked great, wow!), Kara vs. Bikini girl (Kara gave her a proper beat down both vocally and visually), Kris and Keith Urban (double yum), Alexis just being damn cute, Jason Mraz, QUEEN and KISS with Adam, Norman Gentle, Adam and Kris geniuinely being happy for each other.

Lowlights: Lionel Richie had to sing with Gokey (How dare Gokey do "Hello" after David Cook slayed it last year) so I ended up fast forwarding...sorry Lionel, Lil and Queen Latifah...FF, sorry Queen, Lil getting a duet but Matt G didn't and he got fifth wtf?, Rod Stewart practically falling on his face (painful, had to hit FF), Tatiana Del Toro, Gene Simmons tongue, and Kris saying "Adam deserves this."

Did I miss anything?

Congrats to Adam and Kris. I will buy both your albums but Kris, I will not buy that horrid "No Boundaries" even if Joey Mac's best friend Eman produced it. Or if you do a country album. Adam, do your thing, I WILL buy your album.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

American Idol Finals-Adam v. Kris

Well, this is the first time I like each of the final two enough that I'd buy both their albums. As usual the final showdown was kind of a letdown. I mean, by this time, everyone pretty much has their favorite and the contestants have had their best performances. This is just a formality really. Adam and Kris both had to sing 3 songs; their favorite from the season, a song picked by Nygel Lythgoe, and Kara's co-written piece of crap.

Adam was up first and he chose "Mad World" as his favorite of the season. He came rising up out of the stage with a Matrix coat on and had fog on stage and everything. I loved it simply because he had the balls to do it. His vocals were gorgeous. Simon complained that it was too theatrical but whatever. Adam replied something about "well, they said they had this elevator and dry ice..." Gee, me thinks the show was HOPING Adam would let them use it. Have they ever had a contestant that could have pulled off that much drama?

Kris chose "Ain't No Sunshine" (uh, I had to look it up...my mind went BLANK). As before, he sat behind the piano and it was amazing. Simon gave the round to Kris. Yes, I realize I say a lot more about Adam but that's the beauty. Adam is so HUGE and Kris is so simple and I love them both.

For round 2 Nygel chose "Change is gonna Come" for Adam. I have to Admit I spent half the performance thinking, "Why did he choose an R&B song for Adam?" when all season it's been ballads and rock. Well whatever. Anyway, Adam sounded really good and did a lot of crazy vocal stuff. I guess, it was a good choice in a way because we got to hear him sing something different.

Kris was given "What's Goin On?". He did a stripped down acoustic version with his guitar and the bongo guys. I liked it...it was totally Kris. Then the judges start rambling about how his performance wasn't "big enough" for the importance of the night...wtf does that mean? He did HIS thing and he did it well. He can't be Adam...and the next round proves my point...

Round 3 the guys had to sing the dreaded Idol ballad...these things are always so bad...so sappy, horrible lyrics, ugh. I don't get why some seasons the contestants have two to choose from and then other years they have to sing the same song. The "song" is called "No Boundaries". I cannot even remember how it goes, it's that catchy. I actually couldn't remember the title of the song until a little bit ago.

Anyway, Adam did okay with it. Even he was pitchy on this thing and like rock week, the background singer was trying to out sing him or something. Kris looked terrified from the moment he got on stage, alone with just a mic, poor guy. He even messed up the lyrics (nobody said anything though). It was just, not good. He was straining. I felt so bad for him. The judges said the key was too high and for both performances said not to vote for the guys based on that song. Way to go, Kara!

The judges- Simon seriously needed to button that shirt. It was almost to his belly button. Paula looked like she got stuck in a tanning bed. Kara was way too intense and scared me. Randy was just Randy.

Who will win? It's a toss up as far as I'm concerned.

Friday, May 15, 2009

No Service Part 2

Life is funny...life can suck and it can also be amazing. Notice, I'm not using CAPS? It's because I'm not totally devastated and angry anymore...well, I'm a little bummed I'm not trapped on a cruise ship with NKOTB this weekend but I digress.

Let me tell you a story:

Last May 16th I fell in love with my favorite boy band all over again. Then they did a show in San Jose and I really thought that would be it, that I would be satisfied. The thing is, in the meantime, I had met all these amazing fans online and they were doing all this crazy stuff to meet the guys. The guys have been nothing but amazing towards their fans, unlike any celebrity I've ever seen. I decided I wanted a piece of that. So, my new friends and I decided we would all go to a big concert together this summer. I started recycling cans and bottles when my bonus' were taken away because I was determined to go on this trip with CASH.

As you know, the trip was all set to happen. VIP passes, plane tickets, hotels, outfits...all bought. 10 girls were ready to go...and then Monday it all got ripped away from us. Everyone was upset but most felt the worst for me because I was the last "VIP virgin"...the only girl who had not met the guys yet. Then something amazing happened...

My friend Katie was determined that I would meet Joey Mac. I guess one of her twitter followers realized what happened and offered to GIVE me her meet and greet pass (her name is Jen) for her show in Connecticut. Katie lives in Connecticut...could I use my refunded VIP money to fly to CT? Katie and the rest of my friends donated a little money so I can stay in a hotel the night of the concert...

None of these gals have met me yet in person but I love them. They are amazing. So, in two weeks I'm still headed to Florida, but instead we are going to Disney World. It will be fun. Then 3 weeks after that I will get to meet Katie and FINALLY meet NKOTB. Life is funny...

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

American Idol Finals-Final 3

This will be my first ever "Drunk Idol Review". Hehe. Hubby actually decided he wanted to go to Chili's and have margaritas on a Tuesday night (his weekend, not mine). Ok then! I was nice and tipsy by the time I hit play on the Tivo...

Danny was up first and he sang some song by some artist I'd never heard of. It fit his voice...but I noticed he licks his lips a lot and it was grossing me out. I also found his facial hair extremely annoying. Idol is funny when you are drunk. His performance still seems spastic to me. Ok, yeah. The guy can sing, blah blah. I still wouldn't go see him in concert or buy his album.

Kris was second. Kris sang "Apologize" by One Republic, chosen by Kara and Randy. I thought he did a good job and I'm glad he didn't' really change it. That song is still pretty popular and I think it would have weirded people out if he had rearranged it. Kris' funny singing faces were much more noticeable in my drunkenness. His jaw went farther to the right than normal and he kept scrunching his face like something smelled really bad. Was I the only one that noticed his chest in the black shirt? (at this point I start thinking about one Jordan Knight and Twisted)

Adam was third and he sang "One" chosen by Simon who was quite proud of himself. Alcohol kinda made Adam seem not so amazing to me. He was still great but I was just like, "yay. Adam, you did it again." I really liked the beginning....it was weird when he went into his crazy high stuff...but he still has amazing control and hits all the notes...it just didn't seem like an Adam type of song.

Round 2

Danny. Again. What did he sing? Wonderful World or something? I can't remember. I remember I thought he did really well. The acoustic thing was cool. I can see what we all saw in Danny at the beginning, but dude, you sucked for most of the finals and you really sucked on the Aerosmith last week...so just to be fair, Kris and Adam should be in the finals for being mostly awesome the whole season. Besides, you will just end up like Taylor Hicks if you make an album.

Kris sang "Heartless" by Kanye West. Um what!? Dude! Cool! I hate this song, it's on the radio too much and Kanye sucks (his singing). I loooooved Kris' version. Great job Kris! Look, Kris just had a moment. And he did the acoustic guitar thing Kara whined about after Apologize. See Kara? He didn't want to do the same thing twice, duh. Woot woot! Yep, still tipsy.

Adam sang "Cryin" by Aerosmith. Well, at least Danny isn't singing it, thank god. I feel like the background singers ruined it actually. I kept going "what is that noise?" and it wasn't Adam, it was the harmonies. Ick. Shut UP! Well, anyway I think it was just decent. Nothing amazing. Adam set the bar so high for himself that anything less is kind of underwhelming. Or, maybe he was amazing and I was too drunk.

The judges-Kara is really annoying when you've had a few margaritas. That's all I remember. Oh wait, and I'm really pissed that Step 5 happened of the judges plan, with Allison as the victim. Danny shouldn't have been here.

Songs I'm most likely to download- Kris' take on "Heartless"

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

No Service

Warning: I need to rant again...I need to throw a little tantrum. Sorry, it's been a rough few days...

NKOTB CANCELLED MY FLORIDA CONCERTS! I don't blame them for stuff they can't control but still...IT'S JUST HITTING ME THAT I'M STRETCHED SO THIN I WON'T BE SEEING THE FULL SERVICE TOUR AT ALL! (barring some miracle)

NO MEET AND GREET, NO FLIRTING WITH JOEY MAC (assuming I'd been able to) NO SEEING THE BLUE EYES IN PERSON, NO MEETING ALL THE OGG'S, NO SEEING A CONCERT FROM THE FIRST FEW ROWS FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER. NO SCREAMING AND CRYING WITH GIRLS THAT FEEL JUST LIKE I DO ABOUT THE GUYS....*sob.

The guys will be touring and I will just be reading other people's accounts of meeting them like the last year....I don't know if I can handle that anymore. I think I may have to just be thankful for my two concerts and block the rest out.

At least I get a girls weekend in Florida...

Monday, May 11, 2009

B*** S***

I HATE it. I know hate is a strong word but it's the only one that fits. I mean really...come on, I'm NOT an idiot, but people try damn hard to make me feel that way.

Most of this is going to be just vague generalizations because I do have to protect my livelihood as much as I'd love to rant openly about exactly what is driving me nuts.

Look, times are tough. EVERYONE knows that. Why hide it? Why try to act like everything is great ALL THE TIME? Most people can see through the facade. Stop pumping people up only for reality to come crashing down a week later. You know you only do it for your own ego. "I know what's really going on because I'm special, and you're not." Whatever. Get over yourselves. We all know...or at least have an idea. You know what...?

We'd be...I'd be...much more useful to you if you treated me as the intelligent, trustworthy person I am. I'd know why and what I'm working for. I'd be better prepared to handle surprises from the "outside".

But no. Instead you want to keep me, and most everyone else in the dark because you figure your secrets won't get out. Guess what moron? People on the outside know more than we do apparently. Good job at being all secretive. It just makes YOU look like a b*** sh**ter. And I hate that.

Friday, May 8, 2009

NKOTB on Today Show

A full year after their first televised appearance, they are still going strong (to the chagrin of husbands and boyfriends everywhere) and better than ever.



Thanks to my friend Katie for the two soundcheck vids.
Now I just have to get my butt home so I can see it on TV! I'll try not to scare Tully with my squealing (yes, I'm still squealing a year later).


Wednesday, May 6, 2009

American Idol Final Four-RAWK!

I'm going to do things a little different this week...no organized recap of each performance. I'm feeling lazy. I'm tired. I've had a horrid cough all week...hopefully my abs have gotten a good workout.

I am really happy Idol finally did a Rock week. The last few seasons it's been pretty apparent that "rock" performers can hold their own and it's about time they get to show what they can do. From the moment the contestants came out on stage, you knew it was going to be Adam's (and his little sidekick Allison's) night. He came out, in all his rock god glory...eyeliner, awesome hair, skintight black shiny jacket and pants...standing like, a foot taller than everyone else. "I am ADAM, and these are the other three who are going to finish second, third, and fourth." Now, I'm not saying Adam was acting cocky (that's Danny's job)...he literally stood out next to the other three with his confidence in who he is.

The show basically went like this: Adam ABSOLUTELY NAILED a Led Zepplin song and Simon was right when he said nothing would top it the rest of the night. I found it oddly hot, given his penchant for kissing boys...but I did grow up watching 80's glam rock videos...

Allison did great on a Joplin song, yet the judges didn't get it (whatever), so she had to talk back a bit to defend herself (you go girl!). Loved her clothes all night...and the new hair was awesome.

Kris and Danny did an awkward duet. It was basically like well, two Idols battling each other, standing as far away from each other as possible singing the same song. They both struggled on the solo parts so Simon saying Danny was "better"...well, that was the first step of "throw Kris under the bus so Danny makes top three and we don't look like tools for saying he'd be in the finals" project.

Step 2 of "throw Kris under bus..." was making Kris sing right after his duet. I totally enjoyed his take on Come Together. It was very Kris. It wasn't as good as Adam obviously, but there was no reason for the judges to all of a sudden hate on Kris (step 3).

Danny sings and destroys "Dream On" by Aerosmith. Picking up the mic stand and waving your arms at the end of the song does not make you a rock guy. And yes, he went for "the note" and failed FAILED FAIL WHALED it. Then! Then he had the audacity to say that he'd have to watch the tape to see if it was really as bad as a horror movie like Simon said. EVEN WORSE...(sorry, I'm gettin upset here...) Step 4 of "throw Kris under bus..." was Paula, Kara, and Randy not saying how bad it was and instead giving him A++++'s for "effort" and crap like that. Since when was this show about "effort"?

Thank goodness the show ended with the Adam/Allison duet. It was Amazing...talk about two performers totally in their element and feeding off each other. Love them.

Songs I'm most likely to download- everything Allison and Adam

The judges-complete morons, hopefully step 5 (yes, I went with a NKOTB thing) of their "plan", voters going for Danny over Kris or Allison will not happen. Besides Jon never sings Step 5 anyway.