Jan 15 2009 03:47 AM ET

'American Idol': Let's talk Kansas City auditions!

Categories: American Idol, Idolatry

It’s appropriate that Episode 2 of American Idol’s eighth season focused on the ‘Show Me’ state, since the producers actually focused on Hollywood-bound contestants for a change — can I get a big, enthusiastic "holla!" up in here? — and spent a lot less time chasing trainwrecks. During the two hour telecast, we got to see 13 of the 27 Kansas City hopefuls who received Golden Tickets, and while I can’t say that any of ‘em rocked my world like Paris Bennett’s "Take Five"  from back in season 5 (yeah, that one tops my list of Idol’s 12 Greatest Auditions Ever), there were a lot of solid singers on display, and better still, many appeared to have been plucked from day-job obscurity (i.e. welder Matt Breitzke), rather than pre-selected from lists of artists who’ve recently been dropped by major labels (not that there’s anything wrong with that). Anyhow, weigh in with your thoughts on tonight’s episode, then be sure to check back around 6 a.m. for my full TV Watch episode recap. On that note, I’d better start frantically hunting and pecking; it’s after 10 p.m., and I don’t know where my opening paragraph is.

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  • Garry Hannon

    Michael Slezak!
    I know the first two words of you first paragraph:
    LIL ROUNDS!
    Nite!

  • Jay

    Michael Slezak and Kristin Baldwin are THE BEST. That preview with Ausiello is hilarious. Please put Kristin Baldwin in Idolatry as much as possible this season!

  • bcrmomo

    Love that there is another Castro this season!

  • Ben

    Michael, the Banana song that was so ridiculous tonight is right here:

    You should check it out, it’s from Tally Hall, a small band that’s making it big. And the song (when sang right) is awesome.

  • foxfire

    Good
    http://www.pop-watches.com is a good site too.

  • emily

    Castro brothers rule! and Lil Rounds rules too. really though, love the other Castro bro — he even got Kara all hot and bothered

  • sara

    opening paragraph: Lil Rounds ends bikini ho’s 15 minutes!
    loving this season so far (other than bikini ho).

  • WE HATE IDOL

    WE HATE IDOL.com has the funniest and most honest episode recaps around. They don’t mince words or kiss butt. See you there.

  • Casey

    Loved Lil- she was worth the wait.Michael Castro was a pleasant surprise too. Danny Gokey, the widower, has a good voice and sad story. I hope AI doesn’t exploit his tragedy.

  • daisyj

    Just watching it now, and so far I’m loving Anoop (yay for coherent sentences and talent!) and the widower guy (bonus points for picking an upbeat song and not going for the pity thing). Not much in the way of quality girls so far though.

  • daisyj

    Love Asa’s singing, hate his pants. Seriously, are those acid-washed?

  • daisyj

    Speaking of pants, is it a sign that I have been watching this show too much when I can tell someone is going to suck from when they pan up past his cuffs? Sorry, Michael.

  • daisyj

    Okay, I had high hopes for Ms. Rounds, based on the comments here, and she didn’t disappoint. Looks like we’ve got ourselves a diva. (And not in the bad way.)
    ‘Night.

  • Anonymous

    Fourth judge sucks.

  • Hannah

    Two notes about the Kansas City auditions:
    1. Yes, you can SING LOUD. But can you sing in tune?
    2. Yes, you can sing many many many notes back to back in rapid succession. But can you hold any of them for longer than 4 seconds?
    When Whitney sings “I Will Always Love You,” the most impressive part is the beat and then the NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTE. When Nancy Wilson sings “Alone” the most impressive part is her RESTRAINT. When Carly Smithso – Oh, nevermind. I’ll just get upset.

  • To: Hannah

    That’s Ann Wilson who sings lead in Heart, not Nancy Wilson. I agree with your comment, especially #1.

  • Bruce Lee fan

    ya know what, it’s the same old crap. i find myself fast forwarding thru until i see the actual auditions, and even the bad ones aren’t that entertaining. Note to the producers; you better fix that problem, you think the ratings dropped last year, wait!! and i like the show, dont get me wrong, but is this really the best America has? i bet if they raised the ag to 40, you’d get better singers! WTF!!

  • Crystal

    Loved Michael Castro (of course, I *was* a rabid Jason fan…) and glasses-dude-whose-wife-died. If the people they’ve been featuring actually make it through Hollywood week, I’m feeling really good about this season. It feels fresh and revamped, which is very welcome after the circus that was last season.

  • Julia

    Here’s Simon: “Thanks, Sexual” after Sexual Chocolate’s audition on Tues. night.LOL LOL Simon MAKES this show. New judge is impressed with herself – how can she judge others?

  • cthemusic

    The 4th judge (Her name is Kara by the way) is a great addition. Plus she’s hot!

  • jo

    yes! i hope, michael castro well make it until the final!! but jason u still the besT!!!!

  • Richard

    I love that M.A. has a dvd of season 5 of Buffy on his shelf.

  • chrisstinnna .

    haha wow , uhm you guys are laaamme
    btw =] lol jk . cantt belive my boyfriend’s broo came for the adutionn ,. yeaah jasoon castrroo =]
    whaat a cutie eh ? he hee =]

  • joe

    yo

  • Hannah

    Oh my God, that is so embarassing. Thanks for the call out sans complete verbal (cyber?) humiliation. Because good gracious, I would not have been that polite. Eek!

  • suebrody

    Yeah, Jason Castro’s brother…um, yeah, like, dude, whatever, I hate to interview, I just learned to sing… Um, so…yeah, reality TV. Thank God for Kara, b/c most of these contestants are *boring* (though Lil Rounds rocked it for me). No Daughtry/Cook contestants for me, yet…let’s go, Idol winner wannabees!!! And Michael, I cannot wait for Idolatry. It’s been too long. :)

  • kriket

    The Casbro was a nice surprise. I was expecting gratuitous sibling. This kid can sing! I checked out his myspace and was even more surprised. But kara had it wrong I don’t think he was ‘cocky’ I think he looked more ‘roostery’ but his voice is sexy gravel grrr

  • Stephanie T.

    If the producers put Lacey Schwimmer into SYTYCD the season after her brother and her cousin, they are going to put in Michael Castro. I think that’s a total give away.

  • morgan

    jason castro is awsome i hope his brother is just as good.

  • morgan

    jason castro is awsome i hope his brother is just as good.

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