Even though it was disco night, last night's show was one of the first weeks in Season 8 that wasn't completely horrible. Granted, there were a few weak spots, but overall, the performances were a mile better than last week's movie-themed train wreck.
I do have to take a moment to criticize the judges' double-standard critiques, which are undoubtedly affecting viewers' votes, and unfairly so. They are 100% right to berate Lil for her unoriginal, karaoke performance, but when Danny does the same thing, they shower him with praise. Danny barely changes his arrangements, gives the same trite performance every week, yet the judges fawn over him. The same can be said for Allison and Adam. Even when Adam falters, which I believe he did by watering down "If I Can't Have You" to extreme balladness, they act like it's a miracle, but criticize poor Allison for slowing down "Hot Stuff," which I think really worked for the song. Sigh.
OK, off my pedestal now.
The star of the night was, by far, Kris, who totally changed--and rocked--"She Works Hard for the Money." No one else even came close to the thrill I felt when he performed. I think we're looking at a Kris-Adam final here folks!
I also thought Adam and Allison both did well, although I'm still irritated by Allison's inability to pronounce the words she's singing. And despite Adam's spot-on vocals, I would have preferred something a bit more upbeat for him. He's all extremes with no middle ground, which is the one thing I feel he lacks. Anoop, on the other hand, is all middle ground with no risk, which is his downfall. I keep forgetting about the 'dawg. Matt was just so-so as well; I liked his Justin Timberlake-inspired take on "Stayin' Alive" but his vocal was shaky and off-key in parts. I really hoped he'd kill it tonight, and prove why he's there, but I think he only showed he doesn't know himself as an artist and still needs some time to figure that out.
Lil and Danny are the two underachievers in my book. They both give expected, cliched performances week after week. However, the judges and mothers looove Danny, so I expect he'll be safe for another week.
My bottom 3: Lil, Danny, and Anoop
America's bottom 3: Lil, Anoop, and Matt
Going home: Lil and Anoop - I think the judges' save will keep Matt another week, but no more than that.
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I agree with who you said will be America's Bottom Three but I think that Matt and Lil will be heading home.
I really don't agree with your fawning over Kris. I was disappointed in his performance this week. And I've really been growning to like him more and more as the competition has continued. I just didn't think this week was as good as some previous performances.
I know you just don't like Danny... I didn't think he sounded Karaoke although as a Danny fan, I didn't think this was his best performance either.
My money is still on an Adam / Danny final with Adam being the winner.
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