Ranking the Top 12 on 'American Idol'

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First the bad news: It's been a disappointing season thus far on "American Idol." True Blood Seasons 1-2 DVD Box Set For starters, there haven't been any truly memorable performances to talk about; in comparison, Ghost Whisperer 1-4 DVD Box Set by this time last year, Adam Lambert had already set the "Idol" world abuzz with an ungodly interpretation of "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction." The Wire seasons 1-5 DVD Box Set Sure, there have been some masterful turns onstage, but no one's crowding around the water cooler to talk about Crystal Bowersox and Michael Lynche. Sons of Anarchy Seasons 1-2 DVD Box Set Further, it seems this year's slate of contestants hasn't quite lived up to expectation. I know, I know -- each year, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit Seasons 1-8 DVD Box Set we hear hype that the present season's cast is the strongest yet. But this year, South Park Seasons 1-13 DVD Box Setthe disparity between what was billed and what we've actually experienced has been laughable. Simpsons Seasons 1-20 DVD Box SetAnd it sure doesn't help that we lost both Lilly Scott and Alex Lambert last week. ER 1-15 DVD Box SetIt all leaves me wondering: Is this the best we've got?

It all makes me think that this is not the way it's supposed to be, Lost Seasons 1-5 DVD Box Setespecially with this being Simon's last season on "American Idol." I mean, even Ellen has disappointed. Desperate Housewives Seasons 1-5 DVD Box SetShe hasn't been nearly as funny as we thought she would be. And as someone who believed initially that her addition to the show would broaden and redefine the show's appeal, The West Wing 1-8 DVD Box Set I'm now left wondering what exactly the producers were expecting to get. Surely, it's not what we've seen now, Family Guy DVD Box Set where only Simon says anything remotely edgy or entertaining. And don't even get me started on Kara. DVDSetsOnlineThat experiment should have ended the season it began. La Femme Nikita Seasons1-5 DVD Box Set

But, now the good news: The real season of "American Idol" begins now. As we've seen in seasons past, once the contest hits the top 12 milestone, Criminal Minds DVD Box Set things begin to take on a different complexion entirely: Some singers start to hit their stride, the judges get more unpredictable and so do the results. House M.D DVD If you don't believe me, just recall last year. Who thought at this point last season that Kris Allen would go on to become the Season 8 champ? Scrubs 1-8 DVD Box Set So, don't expect the dynamics to remain unchanged. And the way things have been going, that would be a welcome development. Grey's anatomy DVD Box Set

For now, here's my ranking of the top 12 singers. In my view, it's a tightly packed bunch, so feel free to holler at us with your own picks. Cold Case Seasons 1-6 DVD Box Set With this year's roster of hopefuls, who will eventually win is anyone's guess. Nip Tuck Seasons 1-5 DVD Box Set

When the top 24 rounds began, Simon remarked that Paige had the best voice among the women. After two hugely disappointing performances, The Vampire Diaries DVD Box Set does anyone actually believe that now? Sure, the pipes are still strong. But the choices onstage have been utterly mind-numbing. Last week, Paige chose a "Glee"-inspired take on "Smile," and it came across sounding more suited for a birthday party than for America's biggest singing competition. True Blood Seasons 1-2 DVD Box Set For her to stay in the game, she'll need to choose songs that better showcase what she can do vocally. Ghost Whisperer 1-4 DVD Box Set

I'm mystified why Lacey is still in the contest. Her first two performances in the semifinals were absolutely dreadful. The Wire seasons 1-5 DVD Box Set Her versions of "Landslide" and "Kiss Me" were screechy, caterwauling messes. To her credit, Sons of Anarchy Seasons 1-2 DVD Box Setshe returned last week with a much improved rendition of "The Story" by Brandi Carlile. But in comparison to the other singers, Law and Order: Special Victims Unit Seasons 1-8 DVD Box Set this red-haired Texan just doesn't have what it takes vocally to win the contest. Don't count on Lacey to stick around past these next few weeks. South Park Seasons 1-13 DVD Box Set

For a guy who didn't originally make the top 24, Tim Urban sure is exceeding expectations. Simpsons Seasons 1-20 DVD Box Set Since his first performance in the semifinals, a very bad version of "Apologize," he's just continued to improve. ER 1-15 DVD Box SetHis most recent turn on the "Idol" stage was his best yet. Taking the judges' feedback to heart, Tim offered up a convincing interpretation of "Hallelujah" and served notice that he's more than just cannon fodder. Lost Seasons 1-5 DVD Box SetAs long as he remains earnest onstage, listens carefully to the judges and takes advantage of his teen idol qualities, he'll continue to surprise. Desperate Housewives Seasons 1-5 DVD Box SetAs to whether he can develop into another Kris Allen, well, all that will depend, The West Wing 1-8 DVD Box Setof course, on whether he's got more in the vocal tank. At this point, I'm not so sure. Family Guy DVD Box Set

You know Katie is all of 17 years old because she has spent plenty of energy worrying about how to satisfy the judges. DVDSetsOnline Instead of simply finding songs that can best showcase her lush, mature-sounding voice, she's just tried too hard to accommodate every one of the judges' pieces of feedback. La Femme Nikita Seasons1-5 DVD Box SetThe result? She's come across (to Simon, at least) as someone who has no definite idea of her musical strengths, Criminal Minds DVD Box Seteven though it appears that she has many.

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