G'Ace - G'Awful. He's just not that good. He's better than me but...But again, the teenie bopper girls love the beenie and he'll sail through...sad IYAM.
Kellie - I'm so tire of her schtick I can't stand it. She was completely dreadful vocally. Truly awful. I wouldn't listed to that song if you paid me. I am also more convinced than ever that the whole thing is an act when she (at least partially) defined the word "DHL Solutions" and then made the insipid "they're not real tarantula's" comment. Couple tat with the "calamari" and "saLmon" comment and you have a great actress who is playing people to the hilt. She can't leave soon enough for me. That being said, Simon ripped her knowing full well that she'll sail through to the next round. Now he has plausible deniability when he pimps for her later in the year.
Elliot - I've said it every week but I'm jhust not hearing what others are with him. I closed my eyes and listen to his singing (Dolby Digital 5.1 through awesome speakers) and I just must be missing it. Again, he was better then most but not great...
Mandisa - the whole Ryan/shoe thing sort of creeped me out but she nailed her song again. It was not her best nor was it the best of the night but she was way above average.
Bucky - what was with the chick hair? Awful. If he were to wear his hair like that to the next NASCAR race in Rockingham he be beaten up...and deservedly so. About his song, it was his best performance but that's not saying much. Glad he followed the Stevie Ray Vaughn version as it is more rockin. Solid middle-of-the-pack.
Melissa - I like her smokey, sultry voice but she will likely go out early. She's just not as good as many of the others. Highly forgettable.
Lisa - nice to see her do an upbeat song. She has a very good voice but her stage presence seems very manufactured. Better than most however. I'm just not sure if she connects with anyone.
Chicken Little - this guy is a joke. Not a good voice, awful song, and dorky moves. He's like watching a Saturday night Live skit. However, his shot back to Simon might be enough to save him. He's good for comic relief and nothing more.
Katherine - she can really, really sing. I'm not sure she has missed a note this year. That neing said, she's also very mechanical and robotic on stage. She has a great voice though. Awful taste is clothes however. Why was she wearing a tent?
Taylor - just blew it out. The dude has soul and passion and it shows every time he takes the stage. He is at home there and it showed. The crowd loved it as well. Second week in a row the crowd would not stop after his performance. He's getting more and more comfortable and will get better every week. Awesome.
Paris - she bores me. Great voice but annoying little personality. I'm not sure she's connecting either and is likely to go in the middle rounds.
Chris - While I do not like that song (either version) I thought he put on a fantastic performance and he remains my co-favorite artist. One thing of note, I have discussed the "conspricacy theory" of the show that voting is not the be all, end all of the show and that the producers/judges essentially "choose" the winner. The moment Simon made the comment about Chris's performance being "the best by a mile" I concluded that Chris will likely win this. Alternative Rock is a space where AI has zero presence and with alt.rock hitting more and more mainstream radio stations, it only makes sense. I believe Chris is clearly the one to beat.
Top tier: Chris, Taylor, Katherine
Middle of the Road: Mandisa, Bucky, Elliot, Lisa, Paris
Get through on looks alone: G'Ace and Kellie
Just not good enough: Chicken Little and Melissa
Who should go home: Chicken Little, Kellie, or Melissa
Who will go home: Melissa
Prediction for Final 3: Chris, Taylor and Kellie
Don't you mean "Chris, Taylor, and Katherine" for the final three. Please don't let it be Kellie!
ROFLMAO
The Gherkin was so awful last night--in every way--that I don't think she'll survive that long.
(Pee Wee) He's good for comic relief and nothing more.
At this point in his life, I agree. But he's only sixteen. Maybe in a few years when he's filled out (vocally and physically) he might have a career. He's already proved that he has confidence--that will help him a lot down the road.
Top tier: Chris, Taylor, Katherine
Absolutely.
according to Taylor Grandmother next week it's 50s music....and hey, Barry Manilow just had a #1 cd with songs from the 50s....I've got faith in Taylor - he CAN DO IT....