Top 4 American Idol - May 5, 2009

First of all, can you believe it's May? Wow! I'm under the impression that May didn't get that "April showers bring May flowers" memo, as it's still raining. :)

There are some things that need to be covered from last week before going forward. Here goes:

• I wasn't surprised about Matt going home, and then in an interview he says, "My dream came true. I got to sing jazz, which was all I ever really wanted." So you mean you didn't want to win the competition? What were you doing there, then? And then he was on the Ellen Show to perform and I was literally screaming at the tv Why didn't you sing like that the whole time??? Still love him...he was always my #5!


• My friend Allison made a comment about Kris before the results show and from that point on, I literally saw him in a different light. I wasn't rooting for him to go home last week. This is my formal apology for the not-so-nice things I've said about him.


• I wasn't surprised to see one of the front-runners in the B3 last week. But I was surprised when 2 of them landed there. Also, I have my theory that Adam was not truly bottom 2. (I'm not saying anything against Kris.) It's a little strange that when they've done the whole "pick a side" in the past, that the person they have choose is safe. Having said that, the person they have choose has never won the competition either. My thoughts are this: the producers know people tune in to see Adam, and they know he's attention-grabbing. They're going to lose viewers at this point if they turn to him in the beginning and send him to safety. Also, the save was already used, and can't be used at this point in the competition anyway, so this was their "save", their way of rallying the troops and reminding the supporters of what can happen when complacency sets in. See article


• Last but not least, it was degrading to not only Adam but also to Kris. If Kris truly was 3rd in line, they should have shuttled him to safety. Every show needs its ratings I guess.

So...this week, the stage was electrified when we were treated to a night of rock songs. You know it's going to be a rockin' night when there's so much energy in the place that heavy lighted signs are falling all over the place and people are being carted away in ambulances (for precautionary measures.) Slash was this week's mentor and instead of standing next to a piano to get pointers, the remaining 4 got to sing with a full band. :)

Let's get started!

Adam Whole Lotta Love - Ladies and gentlemen, American Idol finally gets it and turned this into the Adam Lambert show! What a way to open and close the show! I always worry for the person that gets to perform first, b/c more times than not they land in the bottom. I shouldn't have to worry about that this week. Aside from that person being Adam, his performance was nothing short of spectacular. He knows when to put his own spin on a song and when to let the song remain as is. 

Allison Cry, Baby - She finally got to bring her rock side when the timing called for it. Still love her and still am bedazzled bewildered as to where that voice comes from. What put a bad taste in my mouth is when she opened her mouth after Simon critiqued her. Not a good way to show your personality, little miss thang. Just because your makeup looks awesome and you got your hair done with Adam (me=jealous) doesn't give you the right to get snappy with the judges. Would you talk to your mom like that? 

Kranny Renegade - This was another first for the show. Duets. Kris and Danny paired up; I was enjoying the harmonies and thinking they sounded awesome together, then Mama sends me a text that says, "It's like they are doing a pre-show for Adam!" I about spit my drink out, I was laughing so hard. I found it interesting, though, b/c I think most people know that Danny is a musical director at his church. Well, Kris is a worship leader at his church! How neat is that? I have to say, poor Kris looked scared to death when he was up there singing. And then the judges went on and on about how it was a bad duet, that Danny overshadowed Kris, blah blah blah. Way to boost morale, guys! (and girls!)

Kris Come Together - A Beatles song. Classic. Thought he had a good take on it. There was something with his voice, though, that just was not right to me. Flat is not the right word, but he does this thing where almost every note ends on a lower note. I don't know how to explain it. This genre is definitely outside of his comfort zone. I do have to add one more thing. I know he gets compared to John Mayer a lot. And for those of you that don't know (gasp!), John Mayer is my all-time favorite artist. Adam is giving him a really good run for his money, but they are on two different spectrums, so it's okay. What I've always liked about JMayer is his passion. I will straight up tell you that I don't think he has the best singing voice. And while his facial expressions don't bother me in the least, he gets a lot of heat for them. But the passion he has for what he does is what really blows me away. For me, this is what Kris is lacking. 

Danny Dream On - Ok. Danny rocked this performance. Except for his outfit. I wouldn't classify it as rocker material, but whatever. He rocked the performance. Until he screamed. He literally screamed like a pig, or like a dying bird, or like a cat in pain. For a minute there, I thought I was watching Ozzy. And for those of you that think Adam screams, I highly recommend you reconsider what a scream consists of. :) Remember last week when Danny said he reviews other people's performances in order to grow and get better at what he does? Some are saying he reviews Adam's and that he's trying to be Adam. I can't see Danny actually doing that (trying to be Adam), but if he is I don't want to see or hear anymore of it. :) 

Adisson Slow Ride - A rocking way to end the show, Adam and Allison blowing up the stage. Anybody else out there a little upset that Adam can fit into smaller pants than you? :p


Bottom 3
2 weeks ago I was 2 for 3.
Last week I was 2 for 3.

At this point, I don't know if they actually have a Bottom 3. 

Adam- He's safe
Allison- She's safe as long as people don't factor in the attitude when she stopped singing and started talking
Danny- I'm going to agree with Simon on this. Even though his last bit sounded like something from a horror film, he's safe
Kris- He was the one that looked most out of place and is in danger of going home.

-I would be shocked if Danny goes.
-Allison might have a chance b/c she's the only girl left.
-Adam's going nowhere. And if he does, this it the last recap you'll be reading from me. :)
-I'm on the fence with Kris. There was something missing from him last night.

I keep going back and forth, but I guess I'll put 
Kris and Allison in the Bottom 2, with 
Allison going home.

This is so difficult!! 


Check out the performances here!

Also, you can check out this site to "get results before the show." I have not looked, as the site is mostly accurate and I don't want to know results until results show. Zaba Search 
Click on American Idol link.

Disclaimer: I use a scientific method to come up with these predictions. I cannot divulge by what means I come by them.