Wednesday, May 20, 2009

American Zzzz and Glee

Last night's American Idol finale was a snoozefest of epic proportions, and not just because it's so clear that Adam Lambart should win.

Yes we know Kris is a nice boy from Arkansas and Adam screams and wears nail polish. But Adam's got pipes and has definitely been the most original throughout the show. We'll grant you that Kris's "Heartless" was seriously off the hook, but we doubt he would have stepped up and taken chances if Adam hadn't been there.

Adam's presence means Kris stepped up so, when you apply the transitive property, Adam = the reason they're both where they are. Ergo, Adam should win.

Either way, there's no need to use math to arrive at the sum of WHAT THE CRAP was that "No Boundaries" song? THAT'S supposed to be the winner's first single? It was awful. Kara Dioguardi co-wrote it with two other people and we haven't decided yet, but we're considering banning them all from music. We do have that kind of power.

Take one part Disney princess ballad, two parts R. Kelly's "I Believe I Can Fly" and throw in an unpopular teenage girl's poem about climbing the mountains of life while sailing through the hurricanes of fate and you'll have have an idea of the messy cocktail that is this song. You know both Adam and Kris would be fine not winning just to never sing it again.

Meanwhile, raise your hand if you saw Glee last night? How awesome was that? Seriously, it was one of the best hours of television we've seen in a while - smart, clever AND with a choreographed dance sequence to "Don't Stop Believing." We dare you to watch and not walk away with Journey stuck in your head.

If you missed it, catch it here. It's a whole lot better than snoring through another hour of this year's American Idol.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

I have been freaking singing "Don't Stop Believing" all morning! I LOVED "Glee"! It was like "Heathers" + "High School Musical" + "Election." I will be anxiously awaiting its return in the fall!

Anonymous said...

The FALL?? We have to wait that long to see more Glee? I don't think I can make it that long. I laughed out loud, held back tears and sang my heart out for a solid hour!
I heart Glee.

"B" said...

I actually can't agree. I only like Adam when he doesn't hit the high notes! I think he is probably a very talented music theatre guy that I am sure I would enjoy but the high screams irritate me! If he does win, I hope there is not so much screaming on his album!
Oh, and I missed Glee but think it looks awesome from the previews!

jmck said...

Last night's song choices were awful...and as a long time Idol watcher I'm sad to say that I'm not sure tonight's is going to be much better...Cyndi Lauper, Lionel Richie, David Cook...the only upside is if the rumors are true: Adam/Kiss duet and Kris/Keith Urban duet

Matthew Danelo said...

RE: Anonymous 10:49
I've been singing it too. Nice description!

RE: Anonymous 10:52
I know that's not cool. Most likely, though, we'll all still have the same reaction in the fall.

RE: B
You've got a point - he does go high more often than I'd like - but a rock album by him would be pretty great. Plus, his "Tracks of my Tears" showed that he could hang in a lower, softer range.

RE: jmck
SHUT UP...Adam + Kiss would be AWESOME! Kris and Keith too...but not as rockin'.

Erica M. said...

I read that they are thinking about doing a all Billy Joel episode of "Glee" after he said how much he loved the show and would let them use his songs.

Jazz hands + "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" = amazing.