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“Does the Noise in My Head Bother You?”

August 9, 2011 By Jim Cullen Leave a Comment

Jim Cullen: Tyler’s laments about how his bandmates don’t understand his constructive advice, how his wives don’t understand his need for additional female companionship, how his managers and therapists don’t understand his addictions, and so on.

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It’s Scotty!

May 26, 2011 By Carl Matthes Leave a Comment

Carl Matthes: Idol has learned to expand six words (“And the winner is – Scotty McCreery.”), taking a full two seconds, into a two-hour American Orgy.

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It’s Lauren

May 25, 2011 By Carl Matthes Leave a Comment

Carl Matthes: From the very first moments of Tuesday’s, May 24, American Idol telecast, Lauren Alaina began adding pluses to her quest to become AI’s 10th Anniversary winner.

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Lauren or Scotty?

May 20, 2011 By Carl Matthes Leave a Comment

Carl Matthes: American Idol, revived and revved-up. Over 95 million votes produced the final two: Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery. The South vs The South.

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American Idol: It’s All About the Votes, Stupid!

May 13, 2011 By Carl Matthes Leave a Comment

Carl Matthes: This is a 16 year-old? Lauren is still my favorite for winning the prize this year.

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The Politics of Idol

May 12, 2011 By Carl Matthes 2 Comments

James is not like us. There’s something different about him. He is thoroughly enjoying the moment. On stage he is a natural, moving flawlessly, jumping and dancing, interacting with fellow musicians and in-charge vocally.

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American Idol – Lopez: “It’s Up to America!”

May 6, 2011 By Carl Matthes Leave a Comment

Carl Matthes: Sixty million votes from an excited audience this past week. Part of the revival is due to America’s most beautiful woman, Miss Jennifer Lopez. But, who is giving her wardrobe advice? I just hope there’s no wardrobe malfunction with her teeny-bopper skirts

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American Idol: Good-Bye, Casey

April 29, 2011 By Carl Matthes 1 Comment

Carl Matthes: Ryan asked Casey, “If you could perform a duet with any musician, past or present, who would you choose?” Casey answered, “Oscar Peterson.” For Idol voters, Casey would have been better off saying Oscar Mayer.

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American Idol: What’s Hot, What’s Not

April 22, 2011 By Carl Matthes 1 Comment

Carl Matthes: One of the most interesting parts of American Idol are the vignettes which reveal the competitor’s personalities. That’s hot! Added this year are ensemble performances with finalists appearing in duos, trios and quartets. This adds to the ”cult of personality” and artistic stature of each performer. Also, hot!

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American Idol: Seven Left Standing

April 15, 2011 By Carl Matthes Leave a Comment

Carl Matthes: In her duet with Casey Abrams, Haley Reinhart was phenomenally entertaining; vocally understated and interesting. Her jazz lines blended easily with Casey’s.

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