Word on the street got me only 4 out of 9 right – damn them! I think I’m a little tougher on the contestants tonight with my smileys, after all it is the final 3!
Round One, Clive picks:
| 01. Vonzell  |
“I’ll Never Love This Way Again†it was really shaky I thought, though she did do better than jasmine who sang that last season. She looked nervous and unprepared – the typical vonzell stage presence wasn’t there. |
| 02. Bo  |
“Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me†– it was good, but (and I know like 400 people will disagree w/ me) I thought Justin Guarini was better, though I thought bo did better than clay (and jasmine, but that’s a given). |
| 03. Carrie |
“Crying†– I thought it was one of her better performances actually. I didn’t like that song as I was listening to it today, but it was ok for her. I agree that I would have liked to see it “broken down†a little more (good term, judges!) |
Round two, Contestant Picks:
| 01. Vonzell |
“Chain of Fools†it was good and all in key and fun, but again, she seemed nervous. She sang that in her original audition and imo sounded way better and looser. Why is she getting nervous now! Have fun, vonzell! |
| 02. Bo |
“In A Dream†– I liked the acapella, though I wish there would have been like a piano or an acoustic guitar – it was just so echo-e in the studio. Nevertheless, it was good and he stayed on pitch throughout the song, except for the ending which was shaky. |
| 03. Carrie  |
“Making Love out of Nothing At All†good song for her! Except something wasn’t quite right – I can’t wait to listen to it and figure it out, though I think it was the band or the backup singers or something – almost liked they dropped down in the middle. Despite this I think she sang it well and she needs to pick more of these late 80s rock things. Scrap that country, car! You’ll do better that way. |
Round Three – Judges Pick
| 01. Vonzell |
“On the Radio this was a fun performance for her, though this song didn’t allow her to belt it! That’s ok though because it was good. PS did you see me in the crowd! Ok me neither, watch tomorrow! |
| 02. Bo |
“I Can’t Get No Satisfaction†– awesome! I loved it! This was his best performance of the season – hands down! I hope he puts out a cd of all covers of kick ass rock! Ok, I’ll bet his original stuff will be good, too. |
| 03. Carrie + half |
“Man, I Feel Like a Woman†the beginning was really good but towards the middle the arrangement got really splicey and it was weird. I don’t really like that song, but it was ok for her. Whats up w/ Shania giving the idol rights all of a sudden – maybe she likes carrie and it was a one time deal. |
Going home tomorrow: sorry baby v, but I think its you. Don’t worry, you’ll get a record deal, and I can pretty confidently say you will be the most successful of the 3rd runners up of previous seasons.
