Idol Thoughts

We've enjoyed this season of American Idol despite missing a few of the early programmes at the time we were leaving the Mansion for the Hall. It's been a relief to have had a few contestants who have genuinely warm voices and sound comfortable in their mid to lower range. And this is why Scottie should win - because he actually sings melodies, sounds relaxed and has real warmth in his voice.

Isn't it odd how little charm there is in modern popular music? - despite its many other good qualities. I like a sense of intensity - Springsteen-style - but there's such a thing as trying too hard.