AMERICAN IDOL 10: Top 5 - Then and Now
I thought that the theme for tonight was great. I wish that they had let the parents choose their second songs. That would have been an awesome concept too. I think that everyone showed up tonight. There were no games to be played. ANYBODY CAN GO HOME!!!!
10. Jacob Lusk - No Air: What a massive mess!!!!! I mean performance and vocals. One of the worst performances to ever touch the Idol stage. First of all, who decided to auto tune the background singers???? HORRIBLE. Secondly, can someone tell Jacob that gyrating and crotch grabbing does not fit well with the song. Thirdly, singing duets as a solo never really work. Especially between a male and a female. I love that song and you made it very CRINGE WORTHY.
9. James Durbin -Without You: Hmm...Wasn't a good vocal for me. Not much to your performance. Yes it was an emotional song to you but I think that you let the song lead and take control of you. Should have been the other way around. The build up was very understated and the high notes seemed very strained tonight. I love this song but not your performance of it.
8. Jacob Lusk - Love Hurts: You had me until about 54 seconds. The first part was SO SO GOOD but then you went onto this uncontrollable vocal roller coaster which seemed to be off course the entire time. Absolutely horrendous at the end. Why did you sing it in such a bipolar manner??? You should have stayed with the beginning. And enough with the batting eyes and pouty sad face. You are not Jennifer Hudson. Just sayin'. And you definitely cracked on "Truth". Just sayin'.
7. Lauren Alaina - Flat On The Floor: Good performance from her. Not a stellar vocal but a passable one. It was just okay tonight. I think that your vocals could have had a lot more power to it. I will say that you should definitely stay in the country pop lane.
6. Scotty McCreery - Gone: Best performance from you in a while. Great job with personality, vocals, and everything. Not a perfect vocal but you showed us that you can have a lot of fun out there. I am glad that you are starting to use your upper register now!!!
5. Haley Reinhart - You And I: Yes it was risky to choose an unreleased Gaga song but she was advised to this. Isn't the job of the adviser to prevent this type of bashing from the judges by picking songs that suit the singer? I think that Haley did a great job with the song. There was not a pitch problem in it. I just felt that she didn't feel connected with the song enough to make it her own. I think the judges were either trying to fuel her fire or throw her under the bus.
4. Scotty McCreery - Always On My Mind: Great rendition. Just a pure and natural vocal. Nothing bad to say at all. Good job!!!
3. Lauren Alaina - Unchained Melody: Best version to hit the idol stage. You allowed to just sing but there were times where I felt that it was too safe. I thought that it was an EXCELLENT vocal. Very full of emotion. Just a couple of phrasing issues but other than that, it was awesome.
2. James Durbin - Closer To The Edge: He is such a showman. GREAT stage presence. I had never heard the song but it just felt right. Not the best vocal but his performance made me feel like he wanted it. Vocals were a little "pitchy". BTW I hate that word, I really think that there is a better word for it. Just didn't seem grounded. Other than that, it was a good performance.
1. Haley Reinhart - The House Of The Rising Sun: This performance showed us great vocals, bluesy swagger, and your passion to win!!!! You laid it all out on the table tonight with that one!!!
That is all!!!!
I clearly think that Jacob is out of his league and needs to head home. The remaining 4 have given a stellar performance recently. Jacob's best performance was during Motown week. Back when they had 11 singers. Now we are down to 5 and he hasn't stepped up his game. I am loving the possibility of a Haley/James final. I would love that very much!!!!
10. Jacob Lusk - No Air: What a massive mess!!!!! I mean performance and vocals. One of the worst performances to ever touch the Idol stage. First of all, who decided to auto tune the background singers???? HORRIBLE. Secondly, can someone tell Jacob that gyrating and crotch grabbing does not fit well with the song. Thirdly, singing duets as a solo never really work. Especially between a male and a female. I love that song and you made it very CRINGE WORTHY.
9. James Durbin -Without You: Hmm...Wasn't a good vocal for me. Not much to your performance. Yes it was an emotional song to you but I think that you let the song lead and take control of you. Should have been the other way around. The build up was very understated and the high notes seemed very strained tonight. I love this song but not your performance of it.
8. Jacob Lusk - Love Hurts: You had me until about 54 seconds. The first part was SO SO GOOD but then you went onto this uncontrollable vocal roller coaster which seemed to be off course the entire time. Absolutely horrendous at the end. Why did you sing it in such a bipolar manner??? You should have stayed with the beginning. And enough with the batting eyes and pouty sad face. You are not Jennifer Hudson. Just sayin'. And you definitely cracked on "Truth". Just sayin'.
7. Lauren Alaina - Flat On The Floor: Good performance from her. Not a stellar vocal but a passable one. It was just okay tonight. I think that your vocals could have had a lot more power to it. I will say that you should definitely stay in the country pop lane.
6. Scotty McCreery - Gone: Best performance from you in a while. Great job with personality, vocals, and everything. Not a perfect vocal but you showed us that you can have a lot of fun out there. I am glad that you are starting to use your upper register now!!!
5. Haley Reinhart - You And I: Yes it was risky to choose an unreleased Gaga song but she was advised to this. Isn't the job of the adviser to prevent this type of bashing from the judges by picking songs that suit the singer? I think that Haley did a great job with the song. There was not a pitch problem in it. I just felt that she didn't feel connected with the song enough to make it her own. I think the judges were either trying to fuel her fire or throw her under the bus.
4. Scotty McCreery - Always On My Mind: Great rendition. Just a pure and natural vocal. Nothing bad to say at all. Good job!!!
3. Lauren Alaina - Unchained Melody: Best version to hit the idol stage. You allowed to just sing but there were times where I felt that it was too safe. I thought that it was an EXCELLENT vocal. Very full of emotion. Just a couple of phrasing issues but other than that, it was awesome.
2. James Durbin - Closer To The Edge: He is such a showman. GREAT stage presence. I had never heard the song but it just felt right. Not the best vocal but his performance made me feel like he wanted it. Vocals were a little "pitchy". BTW I hate that word, I really think that there is a better word for it. Just didn't seem grounded. Other than that, it was a good performance.
1. Haley Reinhart - The House Of The Rising Sun: This performance showed us great vocals, bluesy swagger, and your passion to win!!!! You laid it all out on the table tonight with that one!!!
That is all!!!!
I clearly think that Jacob is out of his league and needs to head home. The remaining 4 have given a stellar performance recently. Jacob's best performance was during Motown week. Back when they had 11 singers. Now we are down to 5 and he hasn't stepped up his game. I am loving the possibility of a Haley/James final. I would love that very much!!!!
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