Well, we lost Amber last week and Kree gets another shot. Here's hoping for another show without duets, and for at least one performance that entertains me. First we see clips from their hometown visits- what do you know, there's cheering crowds and they're amazed by the outpouring of support. Just once I'd like to see a finalist from a town that doesn't watch this show. Like, at all. There are three solo rounds tonight: Round one will be Jimmy's choice, round two the judges, and round three the producers.
Kree kicks it off with Jimmy's pick for her, Pink's "Perfect". Her twang brings something to this song, but it's still a pretty typical Idol performance. Not the showstopper she needs. Keith says that she sang it like a country song, but doesn't say whether that's good or bad. Nicki said it was easygoing and more relaxed than last week, and says she should wear flat cowboy boots that she can move in. Randy didn't like the song and said it came off a little flat. I don't disagree. Seacrest asks her what her comfort level is with pop music- seems kind of a dumb question, I mean, haven't we figured that out over the last 4 months?
Candice is doing U2's "One", probably the best song performed on the show this season. She's picking it up with the second verse and gets right to the heart of the song, which sounds weird to me. She's hitting big notes, but it seemed really short, like to fit every good part of the song in, no part could last as long as it was supposed to. I liked it better than Kree's but neither one was of championship caliber. Nicki gave Jimmy props for the song choice and said Candice did it justice. Randy said the emotion was on point. Seacrest lets us know that she'd never heard any version of the song until a week ago.
Angie gets Elton John's "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word". She's not at the piano, and when she's just singing, it's always hella theatrical. This managed to be both boring AND dramatic. Randy asked about the piano, and went on for a while, but eventually gets around to saying he really liked it anyway. Keith said she could have showed more restraint and done something subtle but amazing. Nicki said it was a stellar vocal that didn't hit her emotionally like she wanted it to. Jimmy, in wrapping up round one, gives the edge to Angie. I'd go along with that, but none of them really showed me anything special.
They shuffle the order for round two, and Candice goes first. They show a long piece from her home visit to St. Helena Island, including former workplace, home, and church. The people she lives around have some pretty great Jamaican-meets-Creole accents, so that's something. The judges picked a song called "Next to Me" for her second song. I don't know the song, and the performance doesn't really make me want to change that. This feels like a sandbagging, but she got "One" last time, so I dunno. Keith praised her for going off melody. Nicki almost starts crying, and just says congratulations. Randy gives mad props to the judges for picking the song.
Angie went home to Beverly, Massachusetts. Her on-camera energy and positivity are off the charts, and I just can't pay attention to this. Especially when they're playing that Jessie J song in the background. I didn't hear what the judges picked for her, but she's not at the piano this time either. This is just as vapid as "Who You Are", and maybe even worse. Just because it burns doesn't mean you're gonna die? Try, try, try? Either Angie is so far ahead it doesn't matter what she does, or they don't really want her in the finals. She really does do better the dumber the song is, though. I can't deny that. Keith: "You've never looked so comfortable without the piano". Nicki repeats that and adds that Miley Cyrus and Angie are related in her mind. My mind too, but for different reasons. Horrifying, disgusting reasons. Randy again praises himself for the song choice.
Kree's from Woodville, TX. Mostly her home visit is about how her parents are dead and everything is tinged with tragedy. Good times, Kree. Then she goes to a rodeo. Oh, rural folk. She's doing "Here Comes Goodbye" by Rascal Flatts. Again, kind of boring. Not a raising of the game. Nicki says she's strong for being so young and not having parents. Randy praises himself yet again. Keith loved it. Jimmy says again how hard it is to sing when you're choked up, and said Kree got the edge in round two- slightly over Angie, and Candice's song was a bad choice.
Angie's producer pick is "Maybe", by the same person who did her last performance, and she's back at the piano. Another waily, overly emotional vocal from Angie. I barely even noticed if she played the piano. Randy said she became a complete performer tonight. Keith: "Next week, sing a song under the piano!"
Kree's got The Band Perry's "Better Dig Two", or something like that. This is far better than her first two tries- more of a connection, more confidence, a little more intensity, and finally a song that suits her voice. On a weak night, I'm inclined to call this the best of the night. Keith didn't think it was a good song choice. Nicki agreed, but said whenever Kree leaves the show, she's buying her album. Randy: "Definitely on your way, but that was way too ordinary, but you know, props to Kree." Thanks, Randy! I think Kree's had too many just-ok performances in a row. I'd be surprised if she makes the finale after all this.
Candice has been given a song from West Side Story to close the show. Come on, guys. People have to watch this crap, you know? I guess this is the big moment, the standing O song, the OMG you're so amazing song. I don't even know if it was the best of her three performances, but whatever. Keith: "How do you do that?! If you want to vote for Candice, dial the number on your screen. If you don't, call your doctor." Nicki: "Four words: See ya next week." Randy: "Another one of the best performances in Idol history." Yeah, alright.
So, I think Kree got bussed this week. Of course, I thought the same thing last week and I was wrong. I'm gonna stick with her as my go-home pick anyway.
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