Train wreck

Did anyone think last night's performances on American Idol were good? Anyone?

The performances, briefly:

Amanda Overmyer
“Back in the USSR”
It's too bad that the best part of Amanda's performance last night was when the singing ended. The singing was all over the place and more of the same Overmyer-styled Southern rock. The best part was when she told the judges, Simon in particular, that she's performing the way she would at an actual concert. Simon quipped back: You haven't sold any tickets.

Kristy Lee Cook
“You’ve Got to Hide Your Love Away"
Better than last week. Still not good. Bad arrangement, lackluster singing. It's a good thing she's pretty.

David Archuleta
“The Long and Winding Road”
The boy wonder went back to a slow ballad, telling America that he can't sing fast songs. That makes me wonder about his viability as a pop star. Right now, his career trajectory is pushing him to senior homes and local civic centers. This performance was definitely better than last week, but he didn't blow away the competition like he has in past weeks.

Michael Johns
“A Day in the Life”
Again, better than last week. (That seems to be the theme...) Michael is turning out to be a really good-looking karaoke singer.

Brooke White
“Here Comes the Sun”
You knew her happy, smiley streak couldn't last. Too bad she couldn't just stand there and listen to the criticism. Brooke showed her diva and know-it-all attitude when she repeatedly interrupted Simon's critique of her performance. Although it sounded like she trying to calm down the boo-ing in the audience instead of talking back to Simon, it was still very annoying. At what point did she grow such a big head?

David Cook
“Day Tripper”
David was probably the only performance that was good. And it wasn't even that good. Simon was right. David didn't surprise us like he did in previous weeks, but at least he didn't disappoint. At this point, not disappointing us is becoming a tall order for most of the performers.

Carly Smithson
“Blackbird”
Carly, we know you have a great voice. Carly, pick a more interesting song!

Jason Castro
“Michelle”
At this point during the show, I realize we're riding on the crazy train. I laughed the entire time during Jason's performance. This was more hysterical than Sanjaya's rendition of "Bea Me Mucho" -- and he sported a mustache! The singing wasn't bad, but it was like a comical high school talent show performance.

Syesha Mercado
“Yesterday”
Syesha looked beautiful. She has a great voice. She even picked the right song. For some reason, she doesn't feel inspiring.

Chikezie
“I’ve Just Seen a Face”
Wow. Chikezie gave a really fun performance. The slow beginning was a little boring, but the fast part really showed off his energy. Too bad it still feels like we're on a crazy circus train.

Ramiele Malubay
“I Should’ve Known Better”
She is the cutest contestant, but she needs to work on her confidence and stage presence. Although the singing was good, she looked like a nervous animal on stage.