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"American Juniors."
RUTGERSpaul 169 desperate attention whore postings
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06-18-03, 07:26 AM (EST)
 
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"American Juniors." |
So the first episode has passed. Well, obviously because it's kids, they're all pretty patronizing, but they do give some good advice and at least weren't as bad as those judged on "Fame". The judges get one these "talent" shows don't ever seem to measure up to the "American Idol" trio, but I guess it's because they started the entire trend.I have to say the girls really have an upperhand, when it comes to this group of 10. While all the kids had that spark and energy and enthusiasm, I'd have to say most the people I Liked were the girls in the competition. The only guys I picked was Tyler Foehr, the little blond ekid at the end. He was a kid,a nd he was clearly having fun, and even Mom, while feeding off her son, looked to be having genuine fun and not being a "stage Mom" or a "Surrogate Coach". I REALLY liked Kristinia Debarge and Danielle White. I thought they had REALLY natural sounding voices and they wer ethe two that gave me the "Clay Aiken chills". Julia Dubela and Katelyn Tover, I felt both didn't deliver their best, but they have something about them I really liked. Katelyn, obviously she's got a star quality, her look is impeccable next to the rest of the kids. Julia Dubela, I think would not seem as great in my book had she selected a different song. "Rainy Days & Mondays" was a GREAT selection, to me at least, she sent chills to me, but not in the talent factor of it, but because I feel she resembles a young Karen Carpenter, and watching her sing really brought something else to the song, I wonder if the judges picked up on it... Those are five I selected,b ut for honorable mention, I thought Grace Leer had a great showing.
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katem 3315 desperate attention whore postings
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06-18-03, 01:35 PM (EST)
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1. "RE: American Juniors." |
I disagree with you on several points:> but they do give
>some good advice. But I do agree on this. Especially Debbie Gibson was good at this. What the hell is Justin doing there? >I have to say the girls
>really have an upperhand, when
>it comes to this group
>of 10. Here I don't agree at all. I think they were even. In fact only one kid was REALLY good, and that was a boy. A.J., the kid with the disgusting Justin-looking hair. He was terrific. And even though Morgan, the first one up, scares me a little, he does have great talent. I don't know if he can work in a group though, he wants the spotlight all to himself. He is a true DAW. After them, we have slim pickings. >The only guys I picked
>was Tyler Foehr, the little
>blond ekid at the end. He was by FAR the worst of the night. Sure he was cute and giggly, but showed absolutely NO talent. I felt embarrassed just looking at the spectacle. Maybe it was just the song, like Gladys pointed out, or I just don't know. I just think he was awful. >I REALLY liked Kristinia Debarge and
>Danielle White. I thought
>they had REALLY natural sounding
>voices and they wer ethe
>two that gave me the
>"Clay Aiken chills".
Danielle was good, and deserves to move on, but not for the standing ovation that she received. Kristina was NOT in pitch at all.
>Julia Dubela and Katelyn Tover, I
>felt both didn't deliver their
>best, but they have something
>about them I really liked. Katelyn would be fourth for me. I agree that there was something missing. After these four kids: Morgan, A.J., Danielle and Katelyn, I really don't care who moves on, cause they were all mediocre at best. Just my $0.02 
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RUTGERSpaul 169 desperate attention whore postings
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06-18-03, 03:39 PM (EST)
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4. "RE: American Juniors." |
When I ssid I liked Tyler, I REALLY enjoyed his personality, his charisma, and you know what, it probably was the song selection that drew me in.
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TODDLJ 421 desperate attention whore postings
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06-18-03, 02:59 PM (EST)
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3. "RE: American Juniors." |
Well, my Tivo pretty much ate the episode, it's been acting up on me.So, I got all the performances in scrambled bits and pieces. I may have missed some kid's 'best moment,' I guess, but I think I saw enough to judge. I won't do the full scathing commentary, I just can't bear to do that to kids. My sentiments are closer to yours, RUTGERSpaul, then to katem's, but you both have good points. (And you know I love you both, that goes without saying.) Here are my rankings: THE GIRLS 1. Danielle White
I really liked her, and this was not due to the judges swaying me. She is singing correctly, not pushing or forcing, just supporting. And her pitch was flawless. Plus, she's gorgeous. Nuff said? She should make it all the way.
2. Katelyn Tarver
Image-wise (and image is ALL to me) she is dead-on. Her voice is certainly good enough for a 5-person group. She's a little Kimberly-Caldwell plastic, but I liked Kim C., so there you have it. She'd better make it to the next round.
3. Julie Dubela
I loved her acting... and lyric interpretation is a big thing for me. She has a nerd-factor going, I think, vulnerability that works for me. I hope she makes it to the next round, so we can see if it was just the song, or if she's the real thing.
5. Kristina Debarge
Her style seems right for this group. Her voice is good, but doesn't compare to Danielle, in my book. She had some pitch issues, but I'll give her the benefit of the doubt and blame nervousness. She could make it to the next round.
4. Grace Leer
She's flippin gorgeous, and looks sell records. In a different group, she might have shined vocally, but she was a bit outclassed here. Still, she's certainly not sucky. I'd be okay with her making it to the next round.
6. Kara Lieberman
She seems like a really intelligent, put-together kid. A lot of raw potential. Not ready yet. She's out. THE BOYS 1. A.J. Melendez
There's something sort of cocky about him I don't like. But cocky sells records, too. His look could use some work. He'll probably move on, but I'm not sold yet.
2. Morgan Burke
Yeah, he's got real talent. And his performance was SOOOO much better than that hideous 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' he did in the audition. Still, there's something sort-of Diva-icky about him I can't quite place yet. He'll probably move on, but I'm still not sold.
3. Chauncey Matthews
I actually liked this little kid. His voice is kind of 'babyish' for me. He needs to grow up, he's just not ready.
4. Tyler Foehr
I LOVED this kid. He absolutely killed me, in a Johnathan Lipnicki sort of way. He has real star potential, and needs to be a model or actor. But as a SINGER in a 5-kid GROUP? Never. He might surprise us, katem, and move on, because of his charisma, but he'll never make it all the way, sorry. OVERALL
1. Danielle
2. Katelyn
3. Julie
4. A.J.
5. Kristina
6. Morgan
7. Grace
8. Kara
9. Chauncey
10. Tyler
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DoodleBug 5133 desperate attention whore postings
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06-19-03, 01:21 PM (EST)
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9. "Result Show" |
It was hard to watch that show last night. I told myself I wouldn't either, but I did anyway. That's too much pressure on those little kids to string them along. They were crying when Ryan said "after the break". So sad... I'm glad they didn't keep the camera on them.I was totally surprised by Chauncey. I thought the DeBarge kid would make it. I picked the other 4. I was SO happy to see so much positive criticism from the judges. Gladys Knight is just a great great judge. 
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