My apologies for not having a blog last week...I think I have run out of steam for this season of Idol. I am just not uber passionate about anyone left on the show. That, along with having a busy schedule kept me from doing my post. However, That being said, this week brought some pretty awesome moments and one not so awesome, so let's see how everyone ranked.
James Durbin
Song 1 (♪♪ 1/2) - This was a weak start for the show this week. James was all over the place vocally, hitting wrong notes left and right and was back to worrying more about high-five's and running around in the crowd than he was on actually singing. Oh yea...then some screaming. Eh.
Song 2 (♪♪♪) - I give James a 1/2 a note more for this performance only as consideration for the emotions he seemed unable to control. Otherwise, his voice was off through most of the song and that mid-song scream/yell didn't do anything to help. Maybe I am being cynical, but part of me wonders how much of the on stage tears were...well...part of the performance.
Jacob Lusk
Song 1 (♪) - Jacob went from being one of the best vocalists in this competition, to being the absolute worst this week and it ALL has to do with song choice. I 100% agree with Randy...he needs to stick with Vandross R&B and NOT Chris Brown R&B (yes, JLo, these is a BIG difference). I really hope this is not the kind of song he wants to put out cause he will be able as successful as George Huff (but without the JHud background singer gig).
Song 2 (♪♪♪) Definitely a better song choice, but not Jacob at his best by any means. He had some moments of struggle and seemed to begin overcompensating for his litle vocal break mid note. Eh.
Lauren Alaina
Song 1 (♪♪♪) - I LOVE me some Carrie Underwood, especially this song. Lauren did not ok version of it. If nothing else, this is the best Lauren has looked ever on this show! She tried to perform a little more than normal but you can still see that she is "in her own head". Come on Lauren...where is that voice we heard at your initial audition!?
Song 2 (♪ 1/2) - Wow...there was so much Lauren could have done with this song...but didn't. She did not change it up or make it different or even sing it correctly (not vocal flub at the point where she was SUPPOSED to hit money note). Once she flubbed she literally went into a different key for a few bars and just got back on track long enough to do a little growly note (poorly placed) and end this snoozefest! Yikes! I know the comparisons have already been made, but after this week it is for certain in my mind that Lauren is this seasons Kelly Pickler. I think she will have a country record and do moderately well (in part because of her looks), but she will never be the next Kelly, Carrie or even Pia! Maybe it is her age and lack of experience, or just her inability to get out of her own head and let loose, but SOMETHING is holding her back from being great!
Scotty McCreery
Song 1 (♪♪♪♪♪) - I loved EVERYTHING about this performance. He stretched himself vocally, he was all over the stage (without being all over the place vocally...take note James) and he had confidence beyond measure. This was a FANTASTIC performance and showed Scotty is gonna be a star in country music!
Song 2 (♪♪♪♪) - Scotty brought it back down with this song and showed us his range as an artist and how you don't always have to belt out a song to make an impact. Solid vocals and the best part is Scotty emotes! You can watch him and see the song, not just hear it.
Haley Reinhart
Song 1 (♪♪♪♪ 1/2) - Haley, Haley, Haley. I remember a few weeks back when I was asking America why you were even on this show....these last few weeks you have shown me why! THIS, dear Idol readers, is a prime example of how song choice makes ALL the difference. Haley has been choicing the perfect songs for her voice and style of singing and it has taken her, especially this week, from a 0 to a hero in my book. The judges are completely wrong on their critics and I say kudos should be given to Haley #1 because she got approval on an unreleased GaGa song FROM GaGa!!!!! #2...she learned an unknown song within the the hectic schedule she has in 1 week AND sang the crap out of it!! We know, Judging Panel, you want James to win the show, but don't cheat another contestant out of the praise they deserve!!
Song 2 (♪♪♪♪♪★) - Yes, that is 5 notes AND a star!! This was the best performance of the season...maybe best in a couple seasons! Sheryl Crow brilliantly suggested Haley start out accepella and that was the icing on the cake! Haley gave a flawless performance, no doubt! This is the type of music Haley needs to do...that Adele/Joss Stone/Soul/Jazz/Bluesy type stuff that shows off her unique tone. She was pitch perfect on this tune and had total control. James Durbin could take some lessons from Haley on how to properly use and control the vocal growl/note belting. I just hope this incredible performance (which got a standing O from the judges...too little too late guys) does not make her growing fan base get lazy...I hope they continued to vote like crazy for Haley and keep her another week! She seserves it!!
So....in my opinion...the only people who SHOULD be safe this week are Haley and Scotty. Lauren and Scotty are splitting votes with the young/country crowd so that is going to play out here soon and hopefully in Scotty's favor. James was the worst of the night, but we all know he is not going anywhere. So, I guess I would say the bottom 2 (if they announce it, because last week they NEVER stated the last group of guys was the bottom 3 or bottom 2....slick production, Ryan!) will be Jacob and Lauren. I thought Jacob was homeward bound last week and I think he is again this week. We shall see!
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