David Archuleta is second… a Phil Collins number. He’s playing piano. I like this kid. He sounds great, I love his voice. Randy thought it was good, nice, but a couple of pitch problems. Paula loved that he was off a few notes to ‘prove he is not perfect’. Loved it. Simon said it was NOT as good as last week. Too gloomy, need to lighten up, but will probably be in the final 2.

Hey look! Denise $Richard$s is in the crowd!

Danny Noriega is next. Ooh Soft Cell! THis could be a great choice for him. Not bad sounding but it is an odd rendition of that song.. I like his voice better this week than last. Randy thought he started out rough. He liked the arrangement (that’s what that is called!) but feels Danny can be vocally shy. Paula said that he is a ‘bright light’ in the competition, great vocals… made a big deal about his purple highlights. Simon thought the whole thing was horrible and useless.

David Hernandez is next. I am sorry but I have to include that he just told America a booger story. OMG. Gross. Okay, it’s a Celine Dion song. Really. Interesting. I like this better than Danny’s bit Pretty good! Randy thought it was a nice song choice, but there were a few pitch problems. Nice song for his ‘big ‘ol voice’ tho. Paula said that he’s becoming a very good performer and has some of the ‘best vocals in the group’. Huh. Simon felt that this performance ‘100% secured a place in the finals’.

Ohh! It’s Michael Johns! I love this guy. He’s wearing red pleather. Hawt! I love this song too, from The Breakfast Club. Who is it by?? I think he did great, as well as looked good. Randy thought it was nicely done! Great song choice! Paula also thinks it is the perfect song choice. Thought it was great, and he has a great presence. Simon liked it, loved it. Thinks he’s a huge talent, but hasn’t picked the right song.

Apparently David Cook has had some technical issues with his guitar… Heh. Is this a Lionel Richie song? LOL! I really like it, other than that shouting in the middle. Nice! Randy loved it, and emo song from a pop song. Paula also loved it. Thinks David will be a ‘bright, shiney star’. Simon thought it was very brave. He loved it.

Next up Jason Castro. I am not familiar with this song… He sounds great. And, no guitar! Randy thought it was pretty good, props for going without the guitar. Paula thinks he is unique and recognizable. Simon said it was ‘absolutely brilliant’, favorite of the night, getting better and better.

Last one!! Chikezie! I totally recognize the song, but cannot place it. So 80’s. He is not my fave… Randy said it was an interesting choice, good job but tough song. Paula said he had good vocals tonight. Simon felt it was ‘okay in bits but cabaret’ - not a smart move.

I think Chikezie and Luke are in danger this week…

Luke Menard up next… Pretty good start. I like him with this song. Doesn’t seem like ‘him’ but he sounds good. Randy thinks there are pitch problems but overall pretty good. Paula thought it was a perfect song for him. Simon hated it. He said it was a mistake, and Luke had no charisma or personality.

Robbie Carrico doing Hot Blooded. Not feeling that. To me that is what I think they mean saying ‘karaoke’. Randy thinks he might not have a ‘rock’ voice, but it was okay. Paula thought he played it safe, lost his character. Simon thought the vocal was okay.

I am disappointed in Danny Noriega. I cannot believe he is doing Karen Carpenter. How do I not compare? Randy thinks he needs to ‘let it go’ and don’t over-think it. Paula thinks he has amazing skill, agrees with Randy on the over-thinking. Simon likes him because he is interesting, looks terrific on camera. Said the performance was better.

Next up is David Hernandez. I like this one. He sounds much better this week! I like this song for his voice. He does make weird faces tho… Randy said ‘this is the David Hernandez we fell in love with”. Paula said he has a pure voice, hit amazing notes. Simon thought it was the best vocal of the night.

Jason Yeager. I want to like this guy, but he always seems cheesy. He’s obviously talented. I don’t know. Randy thought it was pitchy. Heh, he always says that. He also mentioned karaoke. Paula thought there weren’t many notes to hit in his song, didn’t show off his voice. Simon felt he was awkward and ordinary. Did he just say corny??

I wonder what Chikezie will do? Last week was so… Hey this is good. Much better than last week !He looks normal too… Randy says “Chikezie is back!” Paula thought he was fun and brilliant. Simon thought it was a million times better! Chikezie defends his suit, disses Simon!

Here comes David Cook. I like this guy! Now he is a rocker! Great performance. Randy says he is a real rocker, smart song choice. Paula thinks he is the real deal, said ‘ya got it’, loved it. Simon said it was a solid, believable performance, but not a lot of charisma.

Finally David Archuleta. He is amazing. Sounds amazing. Powerful ending. Randy actually said it was the ‘best vocal I have ever heard on the show’, brilliant. Simon thinks that David is the one to beat. I would agree!

So there we go. Another week for the boys. What do you think of these guys? Any favorites yet? 

Here comes Alaina Whitaker. She’s the baby. I think she is the best so far! Hawt, and I would love to hear her do a bit of country. Not that I like country, but her voice could do it. Randy said this is the ‘year of the young ones’ and she was ‘goin’ on!’. Paula felt it was the best ending she had heard on that song. (What was that song called?) Simon thought she did very good, but he hated the song. Thought she made a bad song ‘okay’.

Next up is the Rock ‘n Roll nurse Amanda Overmyer. She is so cute. I love her. Very powerful voice, well performed, tho what song was that? Randy loved the bluesy soul thing. Paula thinks she is the real deal and loved every bit of it. Simon feels she stands out.

Amy Davis is next. She looks gorgeous, confident, and sounds just okay to me. I can’t put my finger on it. Randy thought she had pitchproblems and ‘wasn’t great’. Paula thought she was nervous, not ‘engaging’. She did however ensure her that the camera loves her. Simon said she looked great, but it was a boring song. Okay!

Brooke White! I wanna like her. She reminds me of that Ally McBeal singer. You know the one? Anyhoo, Randy thought she needed to just come out and slay it. Apparently he didn’t think she did. Paula thought it was a great job, and a great song choice. Simon felt she sang well, but it was not his cup of tea, but those were Brooke words. Heh.

I loved our next girl Alexandrea Lushington. Great entrance, great style, I like her a lot. Randy thought she ‘blew the doors off that’. Paula loved that she ‘took control’ of her performance (that entrance!), and thought that she was the most confident of the night. Simon ‘didn’t get it’. Surprise. He also said the vocals weren’t great.

Kady Malloy - Sultry vocals, I thought, as well as pure sounding. Randy thought she was too restrained and controlled. Lost in the song. Paula recommended she ‘just be’. Simon thought it was the night of the living dead. Hrm. I missed that one.

Asia’h Epperson I thought was fun and like soulful. Randy said something, but again I totally missed it. Even with the DVR. I just didn’t wanna go back. My bad. Paula said something about good moments. Simon said it was the fave of the night.

Ramiele Malubay was up next. Okay, I blew the last one’s, at least the one before. *sits out* Randy said it was almost like a pro - “dude, that was hot!” Paula said it was a great performance, she was a ‘force to be reckoned with’. Simon said that she out sung everyone. Great praise there..

One of my faves from Hollywood Week, Syesha Mercado was up. I loved it. I love her. Great voice, that vibrato thing, edgy. Randy claimed she has a ‘big ol’ powerful voice’, consistant. Paula had three key words, and I quote: “joyful, fun, BIG”. Simon said that although it was not her best, she is one of the most talented girls in competition.

Finally the very controversial arly Smithson. I love her lips. Okay, that was gay… I thought it was great, but a bit shout-y. Randy said it was the best vocal of the top 24. Paula had a weird expression, “lucky coin in the pocket”. Simon thought the song was too old fashioned, and the performance a let down. It did seem that they acknowledged the “buzz” about her as far as her professional past. Her package vid also talked abut it.

So what do you think? Who is a fave of yours? 

Robbie Carrico was next. He was doing his rock thing but I don’t feel it. Randy thought it was nice. He was moved. Paula said it was the perfect song - authentic. Simon said it was the only ‘current’ performance of the night, but questioned the authenticity.

David Archuleta. He is so adorable! Only 17! Aw! I thought that his vocals were strong, I like his voice. I totally missed whatever Randy said. Oops. Paula forgets how old he is, he seems so confidant. Simon thought he was the best of the night so far.

Danny Noriega did Elvis. Weird. He sounded okay, but it seemed weird to me. Randy thought it was okay, kinda hot. Paula said it was colorful. Simon topped it off with ‘verges on grotesque’ and said he destroyed an Elvis song. Paula then argued with him. Heh. Love Idol!

Luke Menard. Again. Did he audition? I don’t remember him. Anyhoo, nice looking guy. Nice. Ballad type voice, but it was a ballad. *yawn*. Randy - Yo yo, pitchy. “I know that’s a word Paula and I use a lot.” Paula said it was not the best song choice. Simon again agreed with me, I swear. This IS live-ish… Forgetable - you have to stand out!

Colton Berry does look kinda like Ellen. I like him. I liked the sounfd, good song. Randy thought he started rough, but all in all pretty good. Paula thought it was nice, not his best, but a ‘fun’ attempt. Simon thought it was okay, but just a kid singing an Elvis song quite well, a waste of time.

Okay, Garret Haley totally creeps me out. He sounded nasal-y to me. Randy felt he didn’t ‘do’ anything with it, had pitch problems, boring. Paula advised that he not be afraid to ‘change the song up’. Simon called him boring, whiney, and said he looked terrified. Oh, and that he should get outdoors. Huh.

Jason Castro was engaging. He has a nice voice, but I am getting tired. They are starting to sound alike. Gah. Good thing I am blogging this. Randy loved the vibe, pitch problem but a’ight. Paula said he blew her away, perfect song choice. Simon said he was in the top 2 of the night. “Like David, you’ve got it. Terrific.”

Michael Johns is my favorite. Hawt, hawt, hawt! Looks and sounds like a star. Randy “What a way to end a great night, I love you”. Paula thought it was a great, great ending. Simon said he is the most consistent contestant, natural charisma.

Okay. Now go vote yo.