American Idol: Top 36 Group 2

Jasmine Murray – “Love Song” – Her voice was just not strong enough.  Maybe nerves.  Maybe the wrong song. I enjoyed her more in Hollywood Week.

Matt Giraud – “Viva La Vida” – Man, I was so hopeful for Matt.  I thought he was a shoe-in for Top 12 after his Hollywood performances but man, that was rough.  He tried too hard.  You just can’t do that to that song.  And he’s trying to be a singer that he is not.  #1 rule – be yourself!

Jeanine Vailes – “This Love” – Uhhh..I don’t remember this performance at. all.

Nick Mitchell – “And I Am Telling You” – I think Norman Gentle is entertaining.  I don’t think he belongs in the Top 12 but he’s entertaining.  But last night, there were some rough spots in his song.  But he was still entertaining.

Allison Iraheta – “Alone” – I was impressed with her.  I love that song and I thought she did well with it.  I feel like she was actually the best of the night.

Kris Allen – “Man In The Mirror” – I wanted to like Kris.  He’s been getting a decent fan base built around the ‘ol Internet but I just don’t think it was strong enough.

Megan Joy Corkrey – “Put Your Records On” –  First off, what was that movement she was doing?  I dare not call it dancing.  I looked at Scott last night and said “What is she doing??”  That being said, I love how unique her voice is and she’s gorgeous.  Didn’t much like her talking back to the judges saying she sounded good.  I think that’s a rule somewhere too.

Matt Breitzke – “If You Could Only See” – zzzzzzz

Jesse Langseth – “Bette Davis Eyes” – First off, I feel the need to reiterate a tweet from last night “jesse, you can’t wear that kind of sweater with mommy boobs. trust me, i know.” Besides that, I think Jesse has a good voice but I did not like that song.  I felt like she was trying to hard and REALLY didn’t like her attitude with the judges.  I *think* she was trying to be likable and confident but it was off-putting to me.

Kai Kalama – “What Becomes Of A Broken Heart” – He sang it well enough.  Just not well ENOUGH.

Mishavonna Henson – “Drops of Jupiter” – I love her voice but parts of that were a little rough.  I don’t think it’s going to be enough to pick up the phone and vote.

Adam Lambert – “Satisfaction” – Adam has a HUGE fanbase.  A lot of people like him.  But I don’t much.  I don’t think he connects with his audience.  I think he tries too hard when he sings.  The last song he sang in Hollywood was awful for me.  He walks around as if he’s on a catwalk. And he wears too much manscara and guyliner.

But even so, Adam will sail through.  Along with Allison.  As for 3rd place, it’s going to be a close call though.  I think Megan, Matt G and Kris all have good chances.  The bad thing is, I think I’d replace Michael Sarver with any of those 3.  And that is the reason I hate this year’s format.

For the record, I voted for Allison and Matt G.