AMERICAN IDOL 10: TOP 7 - 21st Century Songs
21st Century Theme always worries me. This should be the opportunity that the contestants show us how relevant they will be. Most of the time that leads to some misguided and ill informed performances. Some of these contestants think that know what they are but they have no clue. This is make it or break it time as we get down to the top 7.
7. Scotty McCreery - Swingin': Okay now you are getting so predictable that it is no longer cute. I know that your lane is country but you should have a picked a more contemporary song. This song was dated and made you seem so old fashioned. Probably your worst performance to date and please please hold the microphone correctly.
6. Jacob Lusk - Dance With My Father: Well I am a little partial to this song. Luther is my musical hero. And this is one of my favorite songs. I liked the beginning and middle. Actually a lot but I despised the ending. It took away from the emotion and tenderness of the song. It made it very harsh and showy. I hated all of the key changes. It was just okay for me.
5. Casey Abrams - Harder To Breathe: I love this song and I think that you did a very commendable job with it. Great song choice for him. I just wish that he sang it better. The performance was definitely there.
4. Lauren Alaina - Born To Fly: I didn't like the song choice for you. I was hoping for something a little edgier. I know that you are still young but how good would "Last Name" have been? Good vocals nothing to make me scream but just good. I hope that you bring back some power vocals next week.
3. James Durbin - Uprising: You seem to be the most comfortable and confident in who you are. This was one of those songs that I heard before, got my attention, and forgot about until I heard it again. He commanded the stage with this one. As far as vocals, it was okay. The high screaming was okay the first time but the second was overkill. And it was out of tune. Overall, definitely amongst the best of the night. That is not saying much though.
2. Stefano Langone - Closer: I thought that this was your best performance on the stage. I mean it had charisma, solid vocals, and character. Definitely a vast improvement. I really liked your vocals on this one. Nothing negative to say this week. I am sure that not everyone is going to like this performance.
1. Haley Reinhart - Rolling In The Deep: So happy that you did this song. You gave it your own flavor. While I prefer Adele, I think that you gave a great vocal. There were some wonderful things that you did. Perfect song choice for you.
Crazy night of vocals. I think that Scotty is very safe but for me he is singing it safe so it is becoming boring. While I think that he will have a solid career as a country artist, you should sing other types of songs. Look at Carrie. Her best performance was Alone, a rock song but she has a tremendous career in music. Overall, it was not my favorite night. The best performances were even weak. My bottom 3 is Scotty, Jacob, Casey. We all that Scotty isn't going there so I will have to put either Haley or Stefano there. I am hoping that Jacob gets the boot. I think that he has ran his course.
7. Scotty McCreery - Swingin': Okay now you are getting so predictable that it is no longer cute. I know that your lane is country but you should have a picked a more contemporary song. This song was dated and made you seem so old fashioned. Probably your worst performance to date and please please hold the microphone correctly.
6. Jacob Lusk - Dance With My Father: Well I am a little partial to this song. Luther is my musical hero. And this is one of my favorite songs. I liked the beginning and middle. Actually a lot but I despised the ending. It took away from the emotion and tenderness of the song. It made it very harsh and showy. I hated all of the key changes. It was just okay for me.
5. Casey Abrams - Harder To Breathe: I love this song and I think that you did a very commendable job with it. Great song choice for him. I just wish that he sang it better. The performance was definitely there.
4. Lauren Alaina - Born To Fly: I didn't like the song choice for you. I was hoping for something a little edgier. I know that you are still young but how good would "Last Name" have been? Good vocals nothing to make me scream but just good. I hope that you bring back some power vocals next week.
3. James Durbin - Uprising: You seem to be the most comfortable and confident in who you are. This was one of those songs that I heard before, got my attention, and forgot about until I heard it again. He commanded the stage with this one. As far as vocals, it was okay. The high screaming was okay the first time but the second was overkill. And it was out of tune. Overall, definitely amongst the best of the night. That is not saying much though.
2. Stefano Langone - Closer: I thought that this was your best performance on the stage. I mean it had charisma, solid vocals, and character. Definitely a vast improvement. I really liked your vocals on this one. Nothing negative to say this week. I am sure that not everyone is going to like this performance.
1. Haley Reinhart - Rolling In The Deep: So happy that you did this song. You gave it your own flavor. While I prefer Adele, I think that you gave a great vocal. There were some wonderful things that you did. Perfect song choice for you.
Crazy night of vocals. I think that Scotty is very safe but for me he is singing it safe so it is becoming boring. While I think that he will have a solid career as a country artist, you should sing other types of songs. Look at Carrie. Her best performance was Alone, a rock song but she has a tremendous career in music. Overall, it was not my favorite night. The best performances were even weak. My bottom 3 is Scotty, Jacob, Casey. We all that Scotty isn't going there so I will have to put either Haley or Stefano there. I am hoping that Jacob gets the boot. I think that he has ran his course.
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