Culturally Preconditioned

Country Night. Woohoo! I’ve only recently started to really listen to country music (thanks to the exposure from American Idol, no thanks to local radio stations that keep spewing filth and whatevere fuck that is on top of the US mainstream charts). I love the vocals that usually come along with country music.. the twangs and the lentoks. I don’t know if it’s a personal preference, but I do think most of country music.. they’re basically just great songs with great melodies (which are sorely missing in a lot of so called ‘mainstream’ ‘music’ nowadays).

Phil - Where The Blacktop Ends (Keith Urban)

He sounded like ass in the rehearsals but he ain’t half bad with the actual performance. That said, I do think he has over extended his stay in the competition and will not be surprised if he’s the next one to go. And he’s still kinda fugly with that goofy grin and caterpillar brows. 7 out of 10.

Jordin - A Broken Wing (Martina McBride)

Ahh bring back memories. One of my favourite performances by Diana DeGarmo. This would’ve been hard to top off. She sounded a lot more R&B than she did sounding country in the verses. Her bridge was weak. The chorus was okay. I keep comparing to Diana’s and it kinda pales in comparison, although it was still pretty good. Not good enough though, I didn’t think it was all that great, but I do appreciate the judges giving her those superb comments. And I do want her (and/or Melinda) to win this. 6.5 out of 10.

Sangina - Something To Talk About (Bonnie Raitt)

I absolutely <3 Bonnie Raitt. And fuck me, I actually kinda like Sangina this week (although at first I thought it was Nadia Turner who turned up on stage). Okay, I may like him.. but just a little. Okay another way to put it is I didn't exactly feel compelled to shove two gigantic dildos into my ears to block the noise. It was... not THAT bad, and for sure not as horrendous as the judges pointed out (I think Sangina's had tonnes more worse performance, and I think the judges are just fed up with the VoteForTheWorst campaign). And I absolutely want Simon Cowell's baby for putting that asshole Semencrust in his place, and telling him to shut the bloody fuck up. Sometimes.. well most of the time, it's just annoying Ryan. Go molest some tween boys or something. EXTREME RYAN SEMENCRUST HATRED! 4.5 out of 10.

LaKisha - Jesus, Take The Wheel (Carrie Underwood)

Not a fan, but I thought LaKisha sang that quite well. Loved the country twang (something that was just not evident in Jordin’s performance)… but.. okay.. I wrote that one too soon. The chorus was truly horrible. She was just plain shouting everything after the initial verse. And the sudden change of tone in her voice.. from the verse to the bridge to the chorus.. that was all very wrong. Ick. I didn’t like it, and I definitely won’t shed a tear if she goes out tomorrow (oh please, I don’t wanna jinx it and say I want Sangina out tomorrow, even though that’s what I really want). 6 out of 10.

Chris - Mayberry (Rascall Flatts)

I dunno. I’m drawing a blank over here. He’s got that slight country twang that sounded right in certain places but.. I don’t know. I think overall, the entire performance was messy. I’d give Sangina the edge over this. His melody was just all over the place. I DO think that country music will tell you if a singer is versatile enough, and sadly, Chris is not. 4.5 out of 10.

Melinda - Trouble Is A Woman (Julie Reeves)

Okay tonight, I truly think Melinda could actually win this competition. I already know vocally, she’s the best, since Day One but I had doubts if she can actually pull this off (cause let’s face it, appearance wise, she’s no Beyonce), but I think unlike Elliot Yamin aka Monkey Boy, America will be more forgiving this time around. She sang that flawlessly. Absolutely flawless. 8.5 out of 10.

Blake - When The Stars Go Blue (Tim McGraw)

That was not country. That was pop. That was bad. Disappointing. And I can’t believe the unfair overpimping by the judges. Most overrated singer in this competition. (I still like his taste in music though). 4 out of 10.

Oh yes! Before I forget, the founder of VoteForTheWorst campaign, Dave Della Tersa, or otherwise known as thefunnystone to the Sucks family, was interviewed by David Letterman. Here’s a clip and it’s a pretty good interview too! I loved his shout out to Survivor Sucks message board. I only wish I had done the same when I helped Mirna during the task “MIRNA, SUCKSTERS LOVE YOU!!!” lol