Final Performances - Idol favorite, Simon F's Choice, and the Idol single

Alas, we now know the point of Kara....to write the "single". And it appears that the lapel mics aren't working tonight since they all have microphones in their hands.

I think everyone knows where I stand on this finale before it starts, but here I go....

Adam - Mad World
Oh the staircase...what drama...solid vocal, but he is too drama with the camera glances...it's like Constantine all over again. Not surprised he picked a ballad, since this was one of the more mainstream songs he did this season.

Oh geesh, Kara, really? (I think the crowd just screamed because they showed Danny and the other contestants in the audience) I loved Simon's theatrical comment.

Kris - Ain't No Sunshine
Excellent selection! Loved it then, loved it now! Bring it, dude. He's so freaking cool! (I might have been applauding.)

Adam - Change is Gonna Come
He's a little more tame this week with his look. I wonder if it's strategy. Now that the screaming has started, I am not sure if he is singing or yelling.

Sing your face off....love it, Randy. I really think Kara might pee her pants or drool at any point. Really, Paula, the best? Ok, I have to admit, Ryan saying "Simon's wearing buttons" was REALLY funny.

Kris - What's Going On
Are you kidding me? DUDE! That was COOL!

Who forgot to tell Randy that his look is too busy tonight? I will not comment on the judges' comments.

Adam - No Boundaries
Ah, yes, the summer anthem....hee hee...this song is awful for anyone. It's cheese factor is one of the worst.
He did a solid job with what he had to work with.

Kris - No Boundaries
This song is SO CHEESY! It is a tiny bit better suited for Kris. I feel like Archuleta should be singing this maybe....or maybe Scott from this season.
Did anyone notice Kara diss her own song? And you can tell Randy and Simon hate it. I feel like they are giving Kris a consolation speech.

Now, it's time to get my vote on.

(Update after broadcasting, I am blogging at 12:40am amidst my speed dial voting. It took me about 3 hours to start to be able to get through, and now that I can, I just keep calling.....I may have reached 100.)

Top 3 - Bring It On

It's judge's ego night! Let's see how they did.

JUDGE'S CHOICE
Danny - Dance, Little Sister
Paula, this was interesting. Not a stellar selection on your part.
I liked it. He rocked it out again.
I enjoyed Paula telling Kara to shove it with her dance comment. So the judges liked the vocal, and it's a singing show, so nice work! It's also nice to see Kara brought her shoulder pads with her this evening.

Kris - Apologize
Stellar selection for him! He's bringing his "A" game tonight. I loved it.
Kara, you are DONE. I was trying to give you the benefit of the doubt, but no. (Uh oh, I am cursing at her again.) Right on, Simon! Ok, judges, so how was his vocal?

Adam - One
Ok, he got a great selection. I actually think it would have been interesting to see all three of them sing this song. Vocal was solid.
Well, they have all proclaimed him the winner in media and on this show. Kara is really annoying. And Adam's shirt looks like a cloud. I'm just not a fan. (insert your gasps of shock here)

CONTESTANT'S CHOICE
Danny - You Are So Beautiful
Loved it. Love him. Love the solid vocal. Go Gokey!

Kris - Heartless
Wow! That was COOL!
(Kara, are we trying to keep our contract or something?)

Adam - Crying
He didn't really show originality in his own selection like the other two did. This is what we have heard from him all season. Captain Dramatic sings rock.

And now, with my irritation with the judges this season, I'll rock the vote.

(I have already cast 25 votes at the time of this posting.)

Finals, here we come!

Top 4 - Rock Week

Ok, I'll apologize for the late blog. I was not a big fan of last week's shows, and my irritation with the judges has started to carry over to my blogging attitude.

As always, I still have my notes, so here's my take on last week.

01 - Adam - Whole Lotta Love
What's up with a long guitar solo on a singing show. This is his genre for sure. It wasn't awful.

(What is Kara wearing?)

02 - Allison - Cry Baby
It was good, not spectacular. She was yelling a little bit.

Duet - Kris and Danny - Renegade
I loved it. The judges can stick it.

03 - Kris - Come Together
It was good, but this isn't the type of record he'll make.

(The judges are totally overcompensating for Adam's bottom 2 from last week.)

04 - Danny - Dream On
Outside his box, he rocked it out.

(Kara has a stick up her butt.)

Duet - Allison and Adam - Slow Ride
The judges are probably giddy with glee. I am not going to talk about this performance because I want to deck Kara. (I've been yelling at her.) -- In retrospect, it was the best song of the night.

I was, needless to say, a little fussy about rock week. I just didn't feel it.