Lambert and "Idol" together again

n. Last year, my roommate and I logged more than 50 votes one night for Adam Lambert. So, it seems fitting, especially with my previous posts about Lambert and my respect (read: love) for his voice (read: his nail polish) and showmanship (read: glam), that I give my commentary this week when he was the mentor.

First of all, I'm pretty sure he's been the best mentor this season, or ever - well, except for maybe Andrew Lloyd Webber. He actually gave people advice that made sense - be more playful, tune in to your inner actor, use falsetto at the end, quicken the tempo - and would have been helpful, had the contestants followed through. I must admit, I don't care for any week that "Idol" uses Michael Jackson, Madonna or, like this week, Elvis. At least the Beatles are coverable, even if they are a tough standard to live up to. Anyway, I thought the week was about as disappointing as it could get. Casey James - whose performance of John Lennon's "Jealous Guy" last week brought tears to my eyes - typically threw away his vocal because it was an uptempo song. Crystal Bowersox played a cookie-cutter performance of several of her others. Lee Dewyze, my favorite contestant, was good, but I won't be downloading his Elvis song like I did his adorable cover of The Stones' "Beast of Burden." The list goes on. I can't wait until tonight when Lambert performs and shows these kiddies how to actually perform.

But I'll still be watching next week!

My favorite part of "Idol" this year is Kara, though. I was ambivalent last year about her becoming a judge but I just think she's so cute. She cried during Mike's performance, she is so encouraging and if you do a quick Google search, girl can sing! I'm always scrutinizing her hair and her outfit because whoever her stylist is, man I wish I could bring her to Syracuse. Also, anyone notice she could be Katie Steven's mom? Hilarious.