I've been an unabashed fan of this show pretty much since it came on the air however many years ago. I'm really just having a hard time getting into it this year. Last year I went from thinking, "why the hell did they let this guy through to the finals", to "holy crap, David Cook can bring it!".
Usually each year something happens that makes me want to hear a performance again, or even *gasp* buy an album. This year? Nothing. The only one who's come close is Matt Giraud. I think if that guy gets the proper direction, he could put together some pretty decent performances. Beyond that, I definitely think Allison's got some nice chops, but I have yet to see her do anything that's made me want to hear more. Lil Rounds is totally overrated and, as much as I hate to say it, somewhat "token-ish". I've enjoyed Scott whenever he's been on the show, except for the times when he sings. Gokey is someone I really expected to have a few "moments", as Simon calls them....but I'm still waiting. Anoop is boring. The skinny white kid that all the chicks are going gaa-gaa over is boring. So that leaves Adam. For me, Adam is like that singer or group that everyone loves, but you just can't get into them yourself. I recognize that the guy has talent, and I really enjoyed this week's performance (reminds me of that way cool "Gears of War" commercial a while back....), but I could still take him or leave him.
Oddly enough, I actually really liked Flo Rida's performance tonight....even though I still stand by the opinion that he has the dumbest name in all of rap.