I forgot to turn on Idol until it was half over so I had to watch the recording to catch up. I'll be brief because I've got other stuff that needs doing.
Lee (You're Still the One): Fine. I liked it. Judges seemed to love it more. Gets a 4.2 out of 5 from me.
Michael (It Only Hurts When I'm Breathing): Another fine job. Not a wow for me but solid. I give it a 4.4 out of 5.
Casey (Don't!): Loved it! Judges thought it was his best, and I think I might agree. So I'll give him a 4.8 out of 5.
Crystal (No One Needs to Know): The judges were all pretty wishy-washy on this performance. They thought she was good but it was their least favorite of all she's done. I'll give her the edge just above Michael, a 4.5 out of 5.
Aaron (You've Got a Way): I love this song, and it's one I listen to on my iPod a lot. Maybe that's why I noticed all the notes that didn't work. All the same, it was overall a good performance for him. I'll give him a 4.0 out of 5.
Siobhan (Any Man of Mine): Judges loved it. I didn't care for it much. And the scream at the end made me knock off more points. This didn't feel like a power note, just a scream. (Simon thought it sounded like she was giving birth!) She ends up at the bottom of my ratings with a 3.9 out of 5.
Favorites of the night?
Who could go home?
If it was up to me, either Aaron or Siobhan.
~robin
