I'm gonna skim over the non-importants, gush about the "Performances of the Night" and rant about the TRAINWRECKS...
Michael: "Ain't Going Down Till the Sun Comes Up" - Garth Brooks... he rushed the lyrics, ran out of breath, was clumsy & limited his vocals -- NOT SAFE (a likely contender to go tomorrow)
Allison: "Blame It On Your Heart" - Patty Loveless... felt she was a touch behind the music, didn't love... didn't hate, she was less annoying tonight -- SAFE (going early could land her in the bottom 3)
*a bit of "Ashley" trivia: this was the first CASSETTE TAPE I ever bought with my own money!!
Kris: "To Make You Feel My Love" - Bob Dylan/ Garth Brooks... This vocal was LOVELY, it was subtle, vunerable, current, relevant... remind me very much of Castro's "Hallelujah" and Cook's "Little Sparrow"! The arrangement was cool, the vocals were smooth and on-point (went off a little with the falsetto), but definitely ties as my favorite of the evening! I can not wait for the studio version! I was also glad to see Simon finally giving Kris his dues in this competition! SAFE
* a bit of "Idol" trivia: This song was also covered by Kelly Clarkson for the 'Hope Floats' soundtrack!
Lil: "Independence Day" - Martina McBride... weird phrasing, too much back talk, she's got nothing on Martina or Carrie! Could be in a spot of trouble! SAFE ps. I find Simon calling her "Little" hilarious... if you don't want some poor Brit calling you that... get a normal name!
* More "Idol" trivia: this was the B-side to Carrie's "Inside Your Heaven" Winners Single.
Glambert: "Ring of Fire" - Johnny Cash... I partially blame myself! I said I'd be interested in seeing him take on Cash... I take it back, I take it back, I take it ALL back! This was a complete WTF moment! Johnny Cash was most definitely rolling over in his grave! It was completely out of place! His high notes are so shrill & whiny! I hated it.. literally HATED it, but that won't matter... America has a weird facination with singers I hate! SAFE ps. If Randy calls him 'current' one more time I just might scream... Nine Inch Nails? NOT CURRENT DUDE! GEEZ!
Scott: "Wild Angels" - Martina McBride... wasn't feeling the first 1/2, but enjoy when the music picked up near the middle. Scott joke about moving the piano closer was pretty funny, but I think he could be near the bottom of the pack tonight. NOT SAFE
Alexis: "Jolene" - Dolly Parton... it was an okay performance, didn't enjoy the arrangement, and I seriously wish Kara would stop telling the poor girl she needs to be a slut to make it in this competition... it's driving me insane! She was pretty forgettable tonight. NOT SAFE (Although I see a guy going home tomorrow)
Danny: "Jesus Take the Wheel" - Carrie Underwood... dude the front part of this was gosh awful! He was no where near the pitch... way too low! He put forth a little gusto on the chorus, but all in all... this was a crap performance that Paula & Simon fawned all over! Paula is drunker than a skunk it she thinks Carrie is even gonna shell out the 99 cents for the iTunes download of that let alone a CD! But America love the guy! SAFE
Anoop: "You Were Always on My Mind" - Willie Nelson... Anoop made me forget Willie ever sang that song! This was a BEAUTIFUL vocal, exactly what he needed to do to remind America why he needs to remain here! He put his own slight twist on the song and made it seem brand new! I am so proud of this kid. SAFE
Megan: "I Go Out Walkin' After Midnight" - Pasty Cline... she gets the 'sick' pass, I didn't complete hate it, but I also didn't completely get it! SAFE
Matt: "So Small" - Carrie Underwood... apparently Matt is what we like to call the "Stealth Chosen One", but I guess when you go 12th on Top 13 night and 11th and Top 11 night it's not so stealth anymore! The vocals were okay, the kid still has to put a run in every syllable of every word and tries way too hard for me to actually get behind him... but I didn't hate it! The judges still think he is the second coming of JT, Michael Buble, Gavin Degraw and every other current musicain... so... SAFE
Who's going home? Michael Sarver or Scott MacIntyre and think Alexis might be joing them in the bottom three
Will the judges use their save? not unless Matt/Gokey or Glambert some how find themselves on the chopping block!
I won't be around to watch tomorrow night's episode, but I'll be back Thursday evening to discuss all the FUN!
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