Technical Difficulties

Bummer...I had worship practice tonight, so I thought I would YouTube the performances. Alas, YouTube is having difficulties, hence my lack of a post tonight. Guess I'll have to wait until the morning to give my opinions!!!
Bear with me!

Good-Bye Two You

Since Matt was saved last week, two people had to go home this week...
and they are:

Lil Rounds

and

Anoop Desai

Lil just wasn't bringing it at all. She never found her niche. Anoop has a great voice, but never brought any game.

We're gettin' down to the goods, folks!

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Who Will Survive?

Disco Week...always works for a few, but not the whole group. However, we've only seen a few performances in the past Idol seasons where a contestant took a song from that era and twisted it into their own (ie. Chris Daughtry, David Cook). Overall, it's harder and harder to choose bad performances when you don't have A) horrible performances to choose from and B) a lot of bad singers left.

THE TOP 7

Kris Allen
She Works Hard for the Money
I love the funkiness of his take on this song! I think Kris is getting better with each performance. He knows what he's good at and he knows how to deliver it. I think he may end up surprising us.

Adam Lambert
If I Can't Have You
Just my honest opinion, I didn't really like this song, but he did a really good job on the vocals as usual. It sounded emotional and almost like he was singing to someone who broke his heart. Very good.

Danny Gokey
September
Really strong vocals...I like that it was an upbeat song. This was a good performance from him for sure. Not really one of my favorites, but still worked for him.

Allison Iraheta
Hot Stuff
Tooooo slooooooow and I agree with the judges; not a good arrangement. It almost reminds me of Vanilla Ninja. I think she could have done some better things with this song. And I don't think it showed her off very well. She's my #2 pick for my bottom 3.

Matt Giraud
Staying Alive
This is a HARD song to sing, but I think Matt pulled it off. Sounding Justin Timberlake-esque once more, I think he's extremely lucky that he got saved last week. I liked it a lot. He did a lot of fun things with this song. BUT, he's going to have to be my alternate for this week.

Lil Rounds
I'm Every Woman
I think she did an okay job, but in the middle it started to get weird with her oohs...sounded really pitchy. I just don't think she's found her niche yet. She's my #1 pick for my bottom 3.

Anoop Desai
Dim All the Lights
Hmm...I'm torn on this song. I think he sounded okay, but it just didn't sound right. Maybe it was the arrangement or the song itself, but I had a hard time liking this one. He's my #3 pick for my bottom 3.

BOTTOM 3
Lil Rounds
Allison Iraheta
Anoop Desai

ALTERNATE
Matt Giraud

So, remember, since they saved Matt last week, two people are going home tomorrow!
Who will it be???

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And My Jaw Did Drop!

This was a night to be shocked; at least I was! Not only was I surprised that Matt was voted off, rather than Lil...

THE JUDGES SAVED HIM!

They used their one and only save for Matt Giraud. I think this may come back to bite them. I guess I'm kind of happy since I like Matt's style, but he'd better take this opportunity and run with it because next week TWO PEOPLE ARE GONE!

Sources close to me (and I have to agree with this) say that Matt needs to remove the mole in the middle of his forehead if he wants to get a lady.

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And the Ballads Take Over...

Folks, this was probably one of my least favorite nights (next to Michael Jackson, of course). Everyone sang a slow, love song/ballad, with the exception of fantastic Adam Lambert. This proved to be an almost boring and predictable show. Hence, my comments on

THE TOP 7

Allison Iraheta
"I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" by Aerosmith
from the movie "Armageddon"
I like the "doomsday" movies! Okay, just had to put that out there. Now, I thought this was a terrible song for Allison to sing. 1, it was too breathy at the beginning because 2, it was too low for her fantastic voice and 3, this was WAY too safe. She knew there was no way she could emulate Steven Tyler's vocals, so she dropped it a million keys and REALLY sounded like a smoker. And Paula, don't EVER put Allison and Adam in the same class...they can't compare. Anyhow, she's treading on thin ice, even if she is the better of the two girls. She is my #3 pick for my bottom 3.

Anoop "Dog" Desai
"Everything I Do, I Do it For You" by Bryan Adams
from the movie "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves"
I LOVE this movie (yes, it's because Kevin Costner shows his butt...so what) and I LOVE LOVE LOVE Bryan Adams. He has the sexiest voice (even if he is starting to look a little unattractive). Um, yah, so Anoop sang his usual smooth vocals for his usual ballad. It was the same ole', same ole' for me. I think he'll be safe this week, but dude, step it up a notch, aight?

Adam Lambert
"Born to Be Wild" by Steppenwolf
from the movie "Easy Rider"
WHOOOOOOOOOOOO-EEEEEEEEE! Once again, totally awesome! That last note he hit was phenomenal. I actually kind of agreed with Simon, that last week was better than this week, but he still rocked the house. How has Adam never been signed before???? Unless AI pulls a Daughtry, Lambert is #1.

Matt Giraud
"When You Love a Woman" by Bryan Adams
from the movie "Don Juan DeMarco"
Loved the movie and again, LOVE B.A. With that said and done, Matt, oh Matt...I was so disappointed this time. I didn't like the performance at all. The song got so lost in his runs and he was really pitchy at the bridge. This was not a song for him at all. This definitely will put him in the bottom. In fact, he's my #2 pick for my bottom 3.

Danny Gokey
"Endless Love" by Lionel Ritchie
from the movie "Endless Love"
Same old Danny, same old powerful song, same old results. He hasn't brought anything different to the table. For this one time, I will agree with fellow blogger Renee and not like Danny tonight. But because he is so popular, he's just my alternate pick for tonight.

Kris Allen
"Falling Slowly" by the Frames
from the movie "Once"
I really liked this song. It was so pretty and beautiful. I love Kris' falsetto...I personally think he did a really good job tonight, even if Randy didn't like it. He could be the underdog...who knows!

Lil Rounds
"The Rose" by Bette Midler
from the movie "The Rose"
Oh Lil, Lil, Lil...this is awful. When will you find yourself? The gospel part of this song was actually very good, but the rest of it was horrible. I found myself cringing, especially at the end. I'm sorry sweetheart, but I think you need to go home. She's my #1 pick for my bottom 3.

FUN FACTS:
I LIKED that only 2 judges went each time, although I would have loved to hear Simon's comments on a few performances.

Why was Quentin Tarantino there? He's a director, not a musician. (Yes, I'm still asking why Paula is there too.)

Was anyone else shielding their eyes any time Paula stood up? Could she have had any more diamonds on her dress?

And what was up with Paula's comment about the road being long and hard to Lil? Yes, she lived through a tornado, but if she's talking about her stay on AI, save your breath.

BOTTOM 3
Lil Rounds
Matt Giraud
Allison Iraheta

ALTERNATE
Danny Gokey

Yes, this week we'll still be voting for 3...next week will be 2.

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MacIntyre Out

Maybe it's a tad overdue, but we say adios to

Scott MacIntyre

Yes, his story was inspirational...he'll be on the tour, I'm sure he'll make an album...but it was his time.

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An '80's Shakedown

The theme for tonight's show was "The Year You Were Born". These always prove to be interesting, considering that they're always older songs. (Um, side note...seeing so many contestants born AFTER 1981 actually makes me feel kind of old.) Anyhow, this season had some good ones, so check it out:

THE TOP 8

Danny Gokey
1980
"Stand By Me" by Mickey Gilley
It was like some nasty elevator/lounge music version and I disliked it very much. But I did like the last 20 seconds of the song as it got more upbeat. He's got that powerful voice (and sad back story), so he's definitely safe this week, but I hope he picks something better next week. I just didn't like this version at all.

Kris Allen
1985
"All She Wants to Do is Dance" by Don Henley
That was a fun song to listen to, but not fantastic. I'll say this much, Kris is good, but he's not going to win this competition. He'll be safe this week, but as the number is whittled down, he's going to be on the chopping block sooner than later. He has a nice voice and better stage presence than when he first started.

Lil Rounds
1984
"What's Love Got to Do With It" by Tina Turner
This was a second-rate version of the original. And there was nothing original about it. I thought Lil was going to be a powerhouse this season, but she hasn't found her niche yet. She is struggling each week and has yet to turn in a good performance. I just don't think she cut it this week. She's my #1 pick for my Bottom 3.

Anoop Desai
1986
"True Colors" by Cyndi Lauper
I think ballads are Anoop's calling. This song was very smooth and well done. I loved the high note he hit at the end. But it's becoming reminiscent of all his other ballads...he's not very versatile and I think that might hurt him. He's my alternate pick.

Scott MacIntyre
1985
"The Search is Over" by Survivor
First of all, BRAVO Scott for getting out from behind the piano. Yes, you looked awkward standing there with your electric guitar, but nonetheless you tried something new. Now, as for the song you picked...not so good. He sounded okay, but once he hit those high notes, it sounded like he was trying way too hard. I don't think he's going to be around much longer. He's my #2 pick for my Bottom 3.

Allison Iraheta
1992
"I Can't Make You Love Me" by Bonnie Raitt
This song always reminds me of Carrie Underwood's first audition. So, it's hard because I keep comparing it. I'm glad Allison picked something not so "rock"-ish and I'm glad she finally showed that she does have a range, if ever so briefly. She definitely made it her own, but I don't think it was that good, especially compared to some of the other performances tonight. She's my #3 pick for my Bottom 3.

Matt Giraud
1985
"Part-Time Lover" by Stevie Wonder
This was a very good song choice for Matt; hopefully, good enough that he doesn't get pulled into the Bottom 3 (although it's getting close to the time when the good ones will fall). This song showed off his range, his run capability and, hey, I was digging the hat! Definitely better than last week. This should keep him out of the Bottom 3 tomorrow night.

Adam Lambert
1982
"Mad World" by Tears for Fears
Adam continues to bring it each week and I think he's getting better and better, if that's even possible. This song is so dark and pensive; with Adam's range, he took this song to another level. I'm still kind of shocked that Simon gave him a standing ovation. It was emotional, intimate and awesome.

BOTTOM 3
Lil Rounds
Scott MacIntyre
Allison Iraheta

ALTERNATE
Anoop Desai

And as an FYI, beginning in the next week or so, we will only be voting for our Bottom 2.

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Halleluyer!

Whooooooooo-ee!

Good-bye Megan "Joy" Corkrey!!!!
And none too soon!

That's all for me folks! I'm off to celebrate!

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Better be agreein'!