American Idol Top 5 Perform

It’s Tuesday night again, and the contestants are singing “standards from the Rat Pack Era.”  I’m disappointed that they are only singing one song each with only 5 contestants left, but I don’t make the rules, do I?

Jamie Foxx is the celebrity mentor, which I find interesting in light of his latest foibles.  But then again Hollywood has never really been a respecter of moral decency.  Why start now?

Kris Allen — The Way You Look Tonight: Kris is in his element with an emotional ballad.  Ooooh, I like how he takes it up tempo halfway through and then back down at the end.  Masterful!  Way to go Kris.  This guy has come a long way.  His parents are so cute.  Look how proud they are.  The judges love it — all but Simon.  He’s not so impressed.  When Simon goes on like this, I always think he has a hidden agenda to discredit a contestant that he doesn’t want to see win, even if he doesn’t really think the performance is that bad.  Is American Idol rigged?  Hmmm…

Allison Araheta — Someone To Watch Over Me: Ironic Jamie’s advice to Allison considering his recent advice to Miley.  I’m just sayin’.

I really like this more tender, innocent side of Allison.  I rather miss her rocker chick side, but this is cool too.  Shows her versatility.  And Simon, you are a jerk.  Kara, you are OFFICIALLY my new favorite judge.  I might have to get out my phone tonight.  Simon really seems like he’s trying to throw the competition.  Unlike past years, at this stage, I think it’s anybody’s game.  Let America decide!!

Matt Giraud — My Funny Valentine: Okay, someone needs to sing an upbeat song, and QUICK. I’m falling asleep.  No, seriously, that was great.  It was just too muck like the last two, and I’m ready for something modern and rockin’.  The first three judges weren’t exactly feeling it, but ironically Simon is slobbering over himself to praise Matt after informing him when he used the Judges’ Save a couple weeks ago that he had no chance of winning.  I really don’t get Simon tonight AT. ALL.

Danny Gokey — Come Rain Or Come Shine: Oh dear.  This is gonna be another drowsy jazzy number, isn’t it?  Well now, I like THIS Danny.  He keeps upping the intensity, and he’s spot on vocally.  This is definitely a different sound for him, and it suits him much better than bee-bopping around the stage, although I generally prefer a more upbeat number.  But this was HAWT.  Even Simon is coming to his senses.  And I will admit that this performance by Danny overshadows the first three.  It had that little something extra that the others didn’t seem to muster.

Adam Lambert — Feeling Good: Another quintessential Adam Lambert performance.  I love this guy.  I know not all of you share my opinion, but he is so incredibly talented, I just don’t know how you can’t love his performances.  Who cares if he’s theatrical or Broadway or dramatic?  He’s stinkin’ AWESOME.

Do I have to choose a bottom THREE this week?  ACK.  I love you Allison, but Danny out sang you tonight, darlin’.  The bottom three has to be Allison, Kris, and Matt.

Going home: Matt (although I’m worried for Allison.)

Best of the night: It’s a tossup in my book.  Adam takes it for consistent brilliance, but Danny takes it for coming out of the woodwork and wowing us.  Either way you slice it or dice it, these guys should be in the top 3.

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