American Idol:Top 12 Men (3/1/11)

Well season 10 of live Idol has officially begun and to be honest I couldn't be happier. It felt really fresh last night. But since the show has changed, so will my reviews. This season it will have two perspectives. Of course there will be my personal perspective but also Mandy's thoughts from her twitter page that were posted as the night went on. That being said last night, in a rare Tuesday treat, the Top 12 men performed. On Thursday the fans will narrow it down to five men. Let's get into it.

Clint
Song: Superstitious
Blake: I wasn't a fan off this song. I was very runny and not good. He was trying WAY too hard.
Rating (out of 5): ***1/2
Mandy: Clint = Asian Fusion Adam Lambert
Safe/Going Home/Wild Card: Going Home (B) Wild Card (M)

Jovany
Song: I'll Be
Blake: Caught me off guard in a good way.
Rating: ****
Mandy: Jovany can serenade me any time.
Safe/Going Home/Wild Card: Safe (B) Safe (M)

Jordan
Song: OMG
Blake: Too karaoke and I hate this song no matter who sings.
Rating: **1/2
Mandy: Jordan was auditioning for the Chippendales, not American Idol.
Safe/Going Home/Wild Card: Going Home (B) Going Home (M)

Tim
Song: Streetcorner Symphony
Blake: Pitchy to be honest. Almost felt like he was forgetting the lyrics.
Rating: ***
Mandy: Tim sounded like he was doing karaoke, but I think he has potential.
Safe/Going Home/Wild Card: Going Home (B) Safe (M)

Brett
Song: Light My Fire
Blake: This was terrible. What was that? What were the judges thinking?
Rating: **
Mandy: Brett's version of "Light My Fire" made me want to light myself on fire.
Safe/Going Home/Wild Card: Going Home (B) Going Home (M)

James
Song: You're Got Another Thing Comin'
Blake: Our yearly rocker. I actually enjoyed. That rocked! (Side Note: Stephen Tyler proved why the show will either be taped or on a delay from here on out.)
Rating: ****
Mandy: I have no idea what James sang or what drugs he is on, but I liked it and want some.
Safe/Going Home/Wild Card: Safe (B) Going Home (M)

Robbie
Song: Angel
Blake: Um, not sure what to say about this. It's like he brought the whole show to a sudden halt.
Rating: **1/2
Mandy: I am too distracted by Sanjay...I mean Robbie's nose to find a good insult for the boring performance he just gave.
Safe/Going Home/Wild Card: Going Home (B) Going Home (M)

Scotty
Song: Letters From Home
Blake: Best performance of the night so far! Amazing.
Rating: ****1/2
Mandy: The only thing Josh Turner has on Scotty McCreery is that he's legal.
Safe/Going Home/Wild Card: Safe (B) Safe (M)

Stefano
Song: Just The Way You Are
Blake: This was alright for what it's worth. Seemed like he rushed the beginning. Overall not bad.
Rating: ***1/2
Mandy: Stefano made a great song even better. He's a little street, a little sweet and definitely Italian with dodging questions.
Safe/Going Home/Wild Card: Safe (B) Safe (M)

Paul
Song: Maggie May
Blake: I thought he said "rock out". Just bad for me. His voice just seemed like he doesn't belong here.
Rating: **1/2
Mandy: Paul looks like a homeless man, dresses like a woman and sings like Rod Stewart. Need I say more?
Safe/Going Home/Wild Card: Going Home (B) Going Home (M)

Jacob
Song: A House Is Not A Home
Blake: This was good. Just wasn't a huge fan but I can see why others would love him.
Rating: ***1/2
Mandy: Jacob belongs on Broadway or in church, but his performances will get real old real fast on Idol.
Safe/Going Home/Wild Card: Wild Card (B) Going Home (M)

Casey
Song: I Put A Spell On You
Blake: I really enjoyed this. Totally different.
Rating: ****
Mandy: Casey sang a song, told a story and taught a class in artistry all at one time.
Safe/Going Home/Wild Card: Safe (B) Safe (M)

Blake's Top 5 Men

1. Jovany
2. James
3. Scotty
4. Stefano
5. Casey

Wild Card Pick: Jacob

Mandy's Top 5 Men

1. Jovany
2. Tim
3. Scotty
4. Stefano
5. Casey

Wild Card Pick: Clint