family ties

8:36: We meet Angelica, for whom the auditions "are no laughing matter." Oh no. Sob story. OK, not really. She basically moved out of her parents' home because she didn't get along with her dad. I really don't understand the conflict. Something about throwing her life away. And her dad paying for her trip to AI because of a Martina McBride song.

She's nervous, and Simon tells her to imagine Randy in a bikini. Thanks for the visual.

She sings "The Power of Love," and I think it sounds pretty solid.

The judges, however, like her voice, but tell her she lacks individuality.

Still...Randy says yes, Paula says yes, Simon says yes.

Somebody's on the way to resolving her issues!

Obligatory phone call to dad. She tells him she's going to Hollywood and he sound pretty calm. Until he uses the phrase "bad ass."

Aww...they really are one happy family after all.