American Idol 11 – Top 7 – Recap, Videos and Photos

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The American Idol 11 Top 7 sing the songs from this decade tonight.   Jimmy Iovine will be joined in the studio by Akon.

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You’re welcome, Nigel! Well, not me specifically, but every fan who BITCHED about giving us a modern song week. After the disaster that was Billy Joel week, when the kids mostly had no connection to the songs they were singing, with the results being less than satisfying–it was time to give the kids some relevant songs.

The best thing about tonight, is that we really got to see the remaining contestants as they would be out in the music world, and the view was pretty good.  Colton is destined for success in CCM, Skylar could have hit records on the country charts, with the right material, Joshua could burn up the rhythmic charts.  Jessica could be a force unto herself, crossing over to pop, to hac and rhythmic. Elise’s retro rock soul could take her to adult alternative, Phil could do his jam band thing at Bonnaroo and even Hollie, after a few years experience, could hit the pop world.   This week’s theme enabled me to clearly envision what could become of these kids in a post-Idol world.

More please, Nigel! Keep the themes loose. Let the kids pick songs that suit their individual styles, and we’ll be in for some highly entertaining shows between now and the finale.

My favorite performances tonight were from Joshua, Elise and Jessica. I could totally go for a Jessica/Joshua final two, but i can’t see a final without at least one white guy.  Jimmy has pitted Colton against P2.  I suppose the tactic could be a motivating factor for both of them, but really, I thinkk the producers figure a rivalry could make for good TV.  There’s a little bit of that going on with Jessica and Josh, but I can’t see either of them picking up that ball and running with it.

By the way. I wouldn’t angst too much about this week’s results. I think there is a pretty good chance the judges will use the save tomorrow. It’s either this week or next, and because of the DQ of Jermaine Jones, the save HAS to be used to make up for the extra elimination.

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I really hate the over-dramatic packaged intros that begin the show now.   I really miss the live cold openings of yore.

Jlo is ROCKING THE HAIR EXTENSIONS this week.  The crowd is screaming their heads off. What did they give those teenagers in the audience to make them so crazy tonight?

Tommy Hilfiger stopped by the mansion to give the kids some more really bad fashion advice they won’t take. Oh, now Tommy is telling them what they should wear off-stage as well. Dream on.  Tommy dresses Phil in a fairly conservative outfit. P2 remains skeptical.

Camera crews traveled to the Idol’s hometowns to check out what kind of support they have there.

Skylar Laine – “Didn’t Know How Much I Loved You” by Kellie Pickler -  Shout out to Skylar from Grandpa, “We’re gonna kill that big deer next year!”  You betcha! Jimmy has never heard of this Kellie Pickler song, so he’s a little skeptical.  He also isn’t sure if Skylar should play her acoustic guitar like she planned.  I’m impressed with the way Skylar, at such a young age, seems to know who  she is as an artist. She sticks to her plan, despite Jimmy’s misgivings, and it works out for her.  The guitar doesn’t necessarily enhance her performance, but it doesn’t hurt it either. And she shows a side of herself we haven’t seen yet. Her vocals are really lovely and heartfelt on this song.  I’m not sure why she’s got flames shooting out of the stage, but it’s not too distracting.  Randy declares that Skylar “is back.”  Crazy hot. And perfect pitch, according to Jlo.  Steven is enamored with the women this year. “The crows make crow, but the hens deliver the goods.” -  1-866-436-5701


Skylar Laine, Top 7 Compete ~ American Idol 2012 by HumanSlinky

Colton Dixon – “Love the Way You Lie” by Skylar Grey – Jimmy challenges Colton “It’s you against Phillip. Let’s cut the bullsh*t. I think you’re behind Phillip.”   what kind of crap is that? Jimmy is like a sadistic dad. Jimmy and Akon don’t like Colton’s original arrangement, so they suggest some changes.  Colton feels super pressured this week, but thinks his song pick has the potential to be a moment (Doesn’t he say that, like, every week?)  Colton plays the piano, putting his signature angsty spin on the tune.  This week, the Big Note comes in the middle of the song rather than the end.  He’s got smoke and strings on stage with him.  Tonight, Colton does Colton very well. His fans must be thrilled, but I’m not sure that performance attracted any newbies.   Jlo says he always surprises her with his approach to the notes. “It’s always very Colton,” she says. But she wishes it were more of a song. Steven calls him “a rare talent” and thinks he could send the live recording straight out to radio. “Colton hasn’t found his top yet” sounds vaguely dirty. Heh. But it means that the singer has more room to grow.  Randy loves that the performance was subtle and sensitive. Colton told Ryan he was going to originally sing “I Will Not Bow” by Breaking Benjamin, but Jimmy and Akon steered him in another direction, and he’s glad. 1-866-436-5702


Colton Dixon, Top 7 Compete ~ American Idol 2012 by HumanSlinky

Elise Testone and Phil Phillips -  “Somebody That I Used to Know” by  Gotye – Phillip and Elise’s sarcastic little video at the top is cute.  They roll their eyes at each other. Fake fighting during rehearsal! Elise really really wanted to do the song. No wonder, because she pretty much kills it, while 3-note Phil has some trouble on the chorus.  Elise sings more than Phil does, and I don’t think it’s an accident.  Steven says they nailed it. Jlo says they made it work. She feels Elise sang it better. So does Randy. These two sing together pretty well. I predict a duet on tour.


Elise & Phillip, Top 7 Compete ~ American Idol… by HumanSlinky

Jessica Sanchez – “Stuttering” by Jazmine Sullivan – This week, Jessica sings a song that Jimmy doesn’t know. I suspect most in the audience won’t know it either, so when she sings a carbon copy of the original, she won’t get called on it.  Akon became a Jessica fan when he saw her on TV this year.  He pimped her to Jimmy, “Feed her a few more hamburgers, and she’s ready to go.” Whatever that means. Regardless, Jessica hits the stage and delivers a vocal with nuance and passion. If Jessica wins the whole thing, I will not be mad.  Girl, go snatch that crown from the boys! No standing o? She deserved one.  Randy feels like she set the bar really high for herself tonight. “You slayed the biggest fish of the night.” Jlo says  she could feel Jessica really digging into the song in the middle. But she’s still waiting for a Joshua-like performance–one that really impacts the audience.  (I think she’s done that already)  Steven says she slays it every time.  – 1-866-436-5703


Jessica Sanchez, Top 7 Compete ~ American Idol… by HumanSlinky

Joshua Ledet – “Runaway Baby” by Bruno Mars – Bruno put on a sensational show at the Grammys this year with this song. Let’s see how Joshua does.  Jimmy and Akon work on making Joshua’s song more dynamic.  Akon is feeling him. “With his tone, he can pierce through people’s hearts.”  Joshua gets a 20th birthday shoutout from Fantasia! “From Fantasia to Mantasia,” she says. Eep.  This performance is pretty hot. In place of a gospel choir this week are horns and go go dancers.  For the first time I can see Joshua fitting into the contemporary R&B world–with a throwback style that’s got a contemporary twist. When Joshua is ON he commands the stage. One of his best performances to date. The judges give him a standing ovation.  Steven says he can sell a song like a work of art. Then Steven tries to set him up with one of the go go dancers. (Uhm. No.) Jlo explains why she compared Joshua to Jessica–because he just illustrated that it’s more than the vocals–it’s being dynamic, energetic, and taking control of the audience.   Randy says, “I think we’ve got somebody who really’s got to have it.”  Yeesh. Ryan brings Joshua’s dad up on stage and asks him if he approves of the go go dancer. Dad looks really uncomfortable. Argh.  – 1-866-436-5704


Joshua Ledet, Top 7 Compete ~ American Idol 2012 by HumanSlinky

Colton Dixon and Skylar Laine – “Don’t You Wanna Stay” by Kelly Clarkson and Jason Aldean – NEWS BULLETIN.  Nobody has ever, EVER thought that Colton and Skylar were an item. And as hard as you’re trying to drum up some stupid fake ship, WE STILL DON’T. So stop it. Now. Oy. There is one funny quip: Colton says he isn’t dating Skylar because she owns a gun. This duet is fraught with problems. The song is too big for Colton, and out of Skylar’s range. She can’t hit the high notes. These two have no chemistry at all. Still, Randy is the only judge who is willing to call out Skylar on her pitch problems.  When cornered by Ryan, Jlo admits it too.  Kelly isn’t called Queen for nothing.


Colton & Skylar, Top 7 Compete ~ American Idol… by HumanSlinky

Hollie Cavanagh – “Perfect” by Pink  – Jimmy says that the only thing she is missing is a certain type of experience, and it’s true. For once, Hollie is wearing an outfit that isn’t 30 years too old for her. She looks so pretty. Her vocal is flawless and strong, but she takes every bit of grit out of the Pink version.  She sings it like a school girl who has never had a care in the world.  Even when she sings with confidence, I don’t feel a connection to the music from her.  It could certainly come to her eventually, but it’s not going to be in the next few weeks.  Jlo gave her a few sweet, if not effusive, compliments. but Steven didn’t like it at all, “It wasn’t perfect..it just laid there a little bit for me.”  What? At least explain to the girl what the hell you mean.  *crickets* after his critique. Randy calls her out on pitch problems, which is absolutely baffling. I think Hollie is going to get a slew of pity votes tonight.   1-866-436-5705


Hollie Cavanagh, Top 7 Compete ~ American Idol… by HumanSlinky

Phil Phillips – “Give a Little More” by Maroon 5 – So, what is this game Jimmy is playing? He pits Phil against Colton, but in this go round, Colton has the edge, because he attracts more girls. Does Jimmy enjoy playing head games with people, or is this just for TV? Akon doesn’t think Phill’s song is exciting enough. Jimmy says not to be different just for the sake of being different. That’s been my beef with Phil. He “switches things up” only to make his songs –with some notable exceptions–sound the same every week.  Female sax player is on stage with him. The song was best when it was just him and the sax. When the band kicked in, things got a little dull.  Steven’s critique made absolutely nos sense, “The more you’ve taken serious to yourself, the more your singing melody and hitting the lines, which is a lot different than the Phillip Phillips who came here to begin with.”  OOOK.  Steven compares him to Steve McQueen and Johnny Cash. He had to look down at his notes for that bon mot. Jlo was underwhelmed. Oh. She calls him out on sounding the same every week! Randy agrees with her. Finally. – 1-866-436-5706


Phillip Phillips, Top 7 Compete ~ American Idol… by HumanSlinky

Hollie Cavanagh, Joshua Ledet and Jessica Sanchez – “What Doesn’t Kill You (Stronger) by Kelly Clarkson – Ah. Joshua and Jessica are besties! Watch their interaction, Steven, and get a clue. Just sayin’.  Whoa. The harmonies are messed up. Lots of pitchy moments there, although the ship kind of righted itself by the end. Messy.  Jlo calls this season of Idol the “season of the big voice.”  Jlo chooses not comment on the vocals directly, just that the trio make her proud. Steven calls it “Beautiful” in other words, “I don’t feel like critiquing.”  Randy thinks it was really good, but gives the edge to Joshua. (He sang in tune the most, at least).


Hollie, Joshua & Jessica, Top 7 ~ American Idol… by HumanSlinky

Elise Testone – “You and I” by Lady Gaga -  Ah…Elise is a Jason Segal fan, and she gets a shout out from him via video!  Jason says he’s giant fan of hers! Aw.  Wow. Elise wants to start the song from behind the drums. Thank God Jimmy talks her out of that disaster.  Akon tells her, “What needs to happen is you need to kill it.” TRUTH.  Some of you may remember that Haley was handed this song last year,  by Jimmy, before Gaga released it. But because the tune was brand new, and even though Haley killed it, the judges poo poohed the song choice. In hindsight, I think the judges were setting up a redemption arc for Haley, because she ended up “redeeming” herself in her second song.  I’m not even going to compare Elise to Haley. I like both versions a lot.  Elise brings a gritty soulfulness to her interpretation, and I dig it.  This time around, the judges had no problem with the song choice at all. And speaking of redemption, they treat this performance as Elise’s comeback from last week’s subpar outing. “Elise is back!” screams Randy. He thinks she had a moment tonight. Jlo says there’s no one who sings like her. Steven says she turned the song into genius. -  1-866-436-5707


Elise Testone, Top 7 Compete ~ American Idol 2012 by HumanSlinky

Lots of time to kill! Ryan wants to know from the judges if the contestants took the modern theme and  successfully presented themselves as the artists they are, or could be, and the consensus is yes. Steven says he thinks the songs picked the contestants this time around.  The judges refused to name a contestant who might be in trouble. Randy says that at this point of the competition, you never know what’s going to happen.

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  • http://twitter.com/KariannHart Kariann Hart

    Since I don’t know many of the originals, I appreciated most of the performances.  I replayed Elise Testone and Phil Phillips – “Somebody That I Used to Know” and found that this is the best Phillip has sung.  She brings o9ut the best in him and he’s not boring!

  • windmills

    My rankings for the night:

    1: Joshua: He had the most complete performance of the night as far as vocals and oomph. Not quite Bruno Mars, but he didn’t get overwhelmed by the staging and he worked his moves well. I didn’t quite feel like he’s as dangerous as the song says but what I loved is that this was a changeup from the past weeks where he’s built the song and then gone gospel crazy with it. That was getting predictable so he did what he needed to do this week. I was really impressed that his phrasing didn’t seem to suffer much from the fast pace of the song. Question though: did the band ever drop out the way they showed in the intro package? 

    2: Jessica: Here’s where IMO she made a major improvement: this is the 1st time I actually felt her vulnerability in her singing, she seemed very emotionally connected to this song. Her version didn’t quite measure up to the pain in Jasmine Sullivan’s voice IMO but this was still really good. Bonus points for nailing the last note despite cracking herself up by almost missing her seat at the end there. That was adorable. 

    3: Elise: I absolutely love, love, LOVE how she sounded on the song when she was sitting there at the piano – her phrasing was ace, I love this new flirty side we’re seeing of Elise, and it was Vienna-level great. The back half of the song sounded a little repetitive and there were times I thought she pushed harder than she needed to. Even though she got pimp spot and pimped by the judges, I have a bad feeling that the WTFery of her dress will help land her in the bottom. 

    Confession: I had no memory of how Haley sounded on this last year (just like I had no memory of how Adam sounded on WLL) but that’s good because I was able to form my opinion of Elise’s performance based on that performance, Elise’s other performances, and the Gaga original and then go back and watch the previous Idol performances of the songs. 

    4: Colton: He did Colton very well like MJ says. I will be fair and say the chorus head voice part is very tough to control. He lost pitch and volume trying to sing that part but the degree of difficulty was high. The problem for me is I can hear better versions of this in my head from previous male HAC contestants and there’s just no excitement factor for me in this. It was mostly competent so I have to rank him this high but it didn’t feel free to me.

    5: Skylar: I love this girl but I hate the advice she’s gotten from the judges because the direction she’s going to get more votes is not what makes her special. Her phrasing is so cool but she lost it oversinging the chorus of Didn’t You Know How Much I Loved You, and her voice sounded so much thinner there too. And no, she was definitely not on pitch. She had to growl to get notes and I didn’t feel like it fit the song. The good news is she didn’t sound like a Miranda copycat and I do like the way she passionately sells her songs. But, I prefer more nuance and playfulness from Skylar. I guess she couldn’t do a country version of You & I without being accused of ripping off the Sugarland/Gaga or Miranda version, but I think that would’ve made for a much better performance from Skylar. I’m obviously happy with Elise’s version though.

    6: Hollie: I actually thought this was an improvement over the last couple of weeks. She did take the grit out of the original and I did feel a lack of real ache in her version which is a problem. But, she graduated up to a midtempo, and she at least played to her strengths (which she’d lost sight of the last couple of weeks). She sang well this week and there was a certain level of urgency in her performance (though, not enough).

    7: P2: He certainly wasn’t bad by his standards and this was certainly better than last week. But I just. didn’t. care. His performances have become virtually indistinguishable for me. It’s not that I hate his genre of music, but at some point, I want something more from a performer than the idea that he can jam on cover songs and I’m not seeing that from P2. 

    8: Elise/P2 duet: I didn’t watch this live, I only read Brian Mansfield’s scathing review of it. After watching the performance I don’t understand his hate for it. Not that it was amazing but I thought Elise’s phrasing on it was great. P2 was P2 so I guess that dragged things down. He just has no sense for vocal modulation and when it’s appropriate. 

    9: Skylar/Colton duet: Skylar had some good phrasing moments but it felt completely wrong seeing them sing this. She went off pitch on the harmonies and some of the high notes. Colton was unexciting but I think he would’ve fared better on this on his own. Kelly/Jason is a vocal mismatch too (as far as Jason not being a very good singer) but the vocal chemistry was there. This had nothing.

    10: Joshua/Hollie/Jessica: Disappointing. Joshua sounded best, Jessica couldn’t figure out the sound, and Hollie didn’t sound all that great either. The best moments were the Joshua/Hollie harmonies. This didn’t seem well rehearsed, they didn’t seem comfortable picking up where somebody else had left off and it felt like a staged performance rather than an attempt to get an upbeat message across.

    Predicted bottom 3: Elise, Skylar, Hollie
    Out: Elise, but she’ll be saved

  • http://twitter.com/raya4 raya

    I know the judges save will likely be whipped out tonight, because it kind of has to be, but if either Hollie or Elise are on the bottom I really wish they wouldn’t (P2 as well, but there is next to no chance of that happening).  It’s not that I don’t like Hollie or Elise, because I actually like them both a lot, but it seems such a waste of a save.  At best either one will get an extra week.  Hollie has an incredible voice, but she’s not going to get it together enough to make a real run at the title in the next few weeks.   I don’t really want to watch Randy, Steven & Jimmy back over her again next week.  I’m leaving Jennifer out of it because I actually think Jennifer is the most supportive of Hollie, which kind of goes against the meme that Jennifer has it out for the girls or whatever other bull we generally hear week to week.

    Elise, I just feel like while she did very well last night, she’s already been saved once (Top 13), and at this point I think she’s going to hit the B3 week to week no matter what she does on stage.  If they save her tonight, she’ll probably just go home next week.

  • Anonymous

    I have no idea who is going home and who to put my votes on…I do think they will use the save tonight for anyone but Hollie and maybe Skylar

    Unfortunately, it’s looking like the judges missed their best opportunity to use the save when Erika left.  Since her departure, people have mainly left at the right time.  I think that if she had been saved, Erika could have lasted long enough to justify it.

    The same thing happened in Season 8.  Alexis was shockingly eliminated in 11th place (she was considered Top 4 material according to the pundits).  Because it was early in the season, and probably because the producers weren’t sure about some of their favorites (Danny was getting some serious internet hate, Matt, Anoop, and Megan had to be wildcarded, Adam was polarizing), they let Alexis go and ended up kind of throwing it away on Matt Giraud on Top 7 night.  

    In Seasons 9 and 10, they used the save earlier (Top 9 for Mike Lynche, Top 11 for Casey Abrams), and both savees stayed on for five more weeks.  

    If Hollie were to get the save tomorrow, I don’t think she’d last more than two weeks more.  I don’t think the audience would really care.  They might care more about Skyler (she’s got a lot of charisma).  Maybe people would get excited about Elise, but I tend to doubt it.  She’s got wonderful musicality and a great voice — but she’s not consistent — she only grabs the stage about half the time.  So, the only girls that should get a save are Jessica and Skyler.

    As for the boys — I don’t think Colton is in any danger yet.  Philip’s penchant for twisting up every song to sound exactly the same reminds me of Andrew Garcia, who left in 9th position in Season 9.  Philip’s lasted longer because he’s cuter and he has a more bluegrassy, authentic style.  But I think he’s on his way out — his heart isn’t really in it at this point.  If it’s used for any guy, I think it should be for Joshua, but I also think Joshua might actually be leading the guys.   

    So, what happens if the bottom voter getter continues to be people who should leave?  I don’t think the judges will use the save to prop up someone and risk having their favorites fall into the bottom because of it.  Maybe we’ll have to have a clip show one week?  Or a surprise non-elimination?  Interesting challenge for Uncle Nigel.

  • Anonymous

    My favorites from tonight were also; Joshua, Jessica, and Elise. 

    I also think the judges will use the Save tonight.  I still have doubts though if Hollie gets lowest number of voters, will they use save or keep it for their final time next week? If so, that will be anti climatic. But I think Hollie got a lot of votes because on  so many forums, there were people saying they were voting for the first time for Hollie because the judges keep throwing her under the bus.

    If anyone else like Elise, Joshua, Skylar, Phil end up being the one facing being booted, I think 100 pct, Judges use Save. I am still skeptical if they will save Holllie only for the following week, one of the ones they praise a lot gets the boot in 6th place??

  • Anonymous

    That would be my Dream Finale for sure !!

  • Anonymous

    I know what you mean; my favorite females never even make the finale like Jennifer Hudson, Melinda Doolittle,  Syesha,  Allison.

  • Anonymous

    You read my mind, I feel the same way.

  • Anonymous

    impossible to see the videos…it says “content rejected”
    also, miss the videos with the mentoring. why have they become so short….?

  • Anonymous

    I promise I am not smoking anything…but I actually understood what Steven meant in his critique of Hollie. LOL  I took it as it had no arc…JLo talks about the “ride” alot in songs…highs and lows that come with singing with emotion and grit.  Hollie has none of that so it was a very flat performance. 

    Joshua was the best IMO.  It was a very good performance.  But I just can’t see him as a big r&b star.  He seems too “throwback” to me.  Besides, Idol has a terrible track record with r&b singers, so not sure why they are so excited about an r&b winner.

    Colton is my favorite on the show and did 2nd best IMO.  In this season where everyone is trying to go big or go home, I appreciate his subtle performances.  I don’t worry about him post Idol.  We have so many CCM Labels here in Nashville…he will come home and get snatched right up.  He will be recording in the best studios in the industry soon after the tour ends.

    The next few weeks will be interesting.  I think you will get a much clearer view of how the votes are really shaking out.  I am not sure who is really leading the pack at this point.

    I think your B3 this week will be: Hollie, Skylar, and Elise
    Hollie should be gone, unless she gets a ton of sympathy votes.  They won’t use the save on Hollie, but they may on anyone else. 

  • Anonymous

    Would you prefer she rapped on stage and get her diggity on? Maybe that’s what up tempo means nowadays.

  • Anonymous

    Just to initiate a wildfire. I hope the judges save Hollie this week and Joshua screws up next week and goes. I bet J-lo would be so bummed and throw her loubotins at Hollie. 

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Tara-Muscillo/1330604696 Tara Muscillo

    I agree about Lauren. I’ve seen her perform the song with Jason and it is eons above that duet last night. In fact, that duet was awful.

  • Mateja Praznik

    I think it’s Hollie’s time to go. She is just not ready for this. 

  • Ringo

    I find it interesting that AI is adding so much staging to the performances this year.  Joshua’s is the first performance that I recall where an Idol contestant got a background dancer.  Skylar got the full-on fire pits (which had no apparent connection to the song).  It seems like every performance gets at least one musician with them on stage, and more often than not, it’s a line of musicians strung across the arc of that funky stage.  It’s looking more like X Factor and the Voice to me, which is not necessarily good.  (Oh, sure, no guitarists on oversized stilts yet, but Joshua’s dancer did look unnaturally leggy.) ;)

  • Ringo

    Yeah, MJ, some of us have a vague recollection of JLo’s and Randy’s critique of Haley’s “You and I”  last year.  ;D  Elise did a good job on the song, but I missed the dynamic interaction between her and the background singers that we saw with Haley’s version last year.  For me, the background singers in Elise’s version were far too “pop-ish” and “pip-ish” (ala Gladys Knight), and it took away from the angsty-ness of Elise’s version.  I am glad, however, that Elise held her own on Haley’s song. ;)

  • Anonymous

    Missed seeing DeAndre and his hometown plus hearing his R&B coolness on the show!  Anyone know what he was going to sing this week?

    My favorites last night:  Jessica, Joshua and P2/Elise’s duet. 

    Jessica:  She always picks obsure songs that sound like it’s something off her new album.  She sings them incredibly well and should be our next Idol.  But I’m waiting for the performance that will be a Must Have for the regular Fan.  This will probably happen after Skylar, Colton and Hollie fans will be looking for a new Idol to vote for.

    Joshua:  Love Bruno Mars and no one can out perform him and Bruno’s voice is amazing.  The beginning of Joshua’s performance with the dancer was super cool.  Lost me at the very end when Joshua got shouty.  Chuckled when the judges reluctantly gave him the slow standing O.

    P2/Elise Duet:  Love that Goyte song and Pentatonix’s version is the BEST!!!  However, P2 sounded really really good on that song and it was perfect for Elise’s voice!  I hope P2 realizes that he sounds great on this song and sings like that more often.

    Everyone else sang okay and their fans were probably happy with their favorite.

    I am liking P2′s performances and his fun, lowkey personality more each week.

    Elise’s performances are always interesting and look forward to them.

    Still not a Skylar nor a Colton fan.  And that Skylar Colton couple thing is nauseating and not even funny and it lasted too long.  Were TPTB trying to silently putting out negative vibes for those two?  I think so.

    I didn’t like the other 2 group songs.

    Hollie has a good voice and is cute, but looks overmatched and her slurred weird accented speaking voice bothers me for some reason.

    My bottom 3:  Skylar, Hollie and Colton

  • Anonymous

    In an access interview after Heejun was eliminated, Steven and Randy said the save can be used top 5 week too. They could have been wrong but that’s what they said.

    The video is on YouTube somewhere.

  • Axxxel

    I read somewhere in another MJSbigblog thread that Jessica does rap ! I am too “out of touch “for this rap stuff… I would suggest something like “Self control” or “Gloria” sung by Laura Branigan… It is a bit faster… even though I cannot imagine Jessica singing about the “creatures of the night” . I know… I am that vintage. I am not really talking about style of singing, just the speed of singing… Even Whitney Houston sang something faster like “I wanna dance with somebody”…

  • Axxxel

    Please be a “Steven” translator on future episodes of American Idol… I remember mentor Adam Lambert telling Casey James (Season 9 , Elvis week) that his song did not have an arc as well.. No opening, middle, climax and end. (just like in storytelling).

  • Axxxel

    Just check out http://www.americanidol.com . It is where I usually hanged out before I discovered this MJSbigblog. I don’t have the luxury to watch American Idol on TV so I don’t mind to settle for less (judge’s comments).

  • http://twitter.com/BazzleFjsm Bazzle

    On the contrary I thought this was the worst he has ever sung. He just was not in the zone for this one. Elise was good on this one, but since Phillips wasn’t feeling it, the best wasn’t brought out in her. A duet is only as great as the duo as a whole. Last week however, both of them blew me away with Stop Draggin My Heart. Thats when both of them were in the zone.

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