Vonzell: D and D. She simply did not get either of the two songs she sang, and I agree with Simon. She was all over the place trying to "make the songs her own." Her worst night of the competition in my opinion.
Anthony: C and C. At 19, he is the youngest and most inexperienced contestant, and it shows. He has no idea what his own musical style is, yet. But he gives it his all every week, and he does have natural talent. He just doesn't know how to take it from high school level to professional level.
Scott: A and D. His first song was wonderful. It's a classic and he knew just how to make it work for his style. Unfortunately, for his second song, he reverted to trying to sing too high for his natural register. Awful. He also may have run his mouth off once too often, because there are plenty of Constantine fans out there who have been building a backlash against Scott all week. Last night was NOT the time for Scott to get mouthy with Simon.
Carrie: A and C. She did a fabulous job on her first song. That's what I've been waiting to see from her all season long. A true star performance. Unfortunately, her 2nd song, "God Bless the Broken Road," is a monster country hit, and I love it. Carrie way, way over-sang it. Turned it into a power ballad when it's actually a much more tender and soulful song. Simon was also right in that she reverted to her robotic ways again in her 2nd performance.
Bo: A and A. His experience and knowledge of what works for him are starting to turn him into a bona fide star. He was much the best last night.
We should be heading for a Bo - Carrie final. If not, then I will finally begin to believe all those "vote for the worst" websites are having more of an influence that I presently suspect.
Great analyses from all three of you.
I propose that we sack the current judges and replace them with the three of you!
He just doesn't know how to take it from high school level to professional level.
LOL! You nailed it. There's always been something very "pep club" about Fedorov. Randy was exactly right when he compared him to a boy band.
Last night was NOT the time for Scott to get mouthy with Simon.
Amen. In his mind maybe Scott thinks he's defending himself, but to the rest of us he just looks like a jackass.
We should be heading for a Bo - Carrie final. If not, then I will finally begin to believe all those "vote for the worst" websites are having more of an influence that I presently suspect.
I think that group is generating it's own hype. If I'm not mistaken, their antics were first publicized on some blog--a blog that one of them probably created--and a few news sites like Drudge picked up the story. I firmly believe that Slingblade has made it this far mostly from sympathy votes. Sad thing is I doubt that he realizes it. Every time he mouths-off he lessens that sympathy.