So, we've just finished the performances from week two - "70s week" - of the 7th season of "American Idol". What I want to know is: what the hell is going on this season?? Usually I try to write even-handed articles, but today (28 February 2008) I'm going to get up on a soapbox and rant about this.

Granted, the issues I'm seeing aren't unique to this season...but I think they're 更多 pronounced than they've ever been. I see the following problems, presented in no particular order:

Dichotomy between live and TV
This is an issue with any of the performance shows, even the generally superior link...