American Idol 5/8

Taylor #1 - "Jailhouse Rock". Fun, energetic, the usual Taylor. It was a bit more kareoke than last week's 'FWB', but this is the Taylor we all smile at & clap with. Fug Simon, he's nuts sometimes.

Chris #1 - "Suspicious Minds". It was 'meh', for someone of Chris's abilities. And all I kept thinking was Why's he wearing Bo's sunglasses?

Elliot #1 - "????" Can't even remember what he sang! I do remember that he was shaky during the first part, and coming away unimpressed when he really needed to shine.

Katharine #1 - "Hound Dog" By rights, she should've nailed this song with as much fun as she seemed to be having. However, at this stage of the competition, to FORGET THE WORDS!!!! is a slap in the face to the artist and very unprofessional (Melissa McGhee anyone?), and they weren't even difficult lyrics (see Chris #2).

Taylor #2 - "In the Ghetto". Beautiful. Moving. When he nails a song, he NAILS a song. More moving & better interpretation that last week's "Something", and that's saying alot.

Chris #2 - "Little Less Conversation". I'm not sure what Simon's drinking, but he was waaay off on his critique of this song. It's a difficult song with the lower register taking up 90% of the song, and the hurried lyrics. But Chris nearly got it right. Except the last screaming part, he would've been better without that.

Elliot #2 - "Trouble". Unfortunately I missed this one, but from the clip it sounded 100% times better than the first. I'm throwing my vote his way to keep him on.

Katharine #2 - "Falling In Love". Aiiee, Aiiee, Aiiee. Not only was it over the top, but it was also shrill at points. Time for Katharine to go home. I'm surprised Simon isn't shilling for her, since she is the last female & a very pretty one at that.

Obviously I think Elliot & Katharine should be in the bottom two. Elliot has by far the best voice, however, he lacks the charisma. Taylor has the weakest voice, but the most personality & charisma. Taylor & Elliot also sing the songs from their soul. Katharine's more like a little robot (though not as bad as Diana), and Chris is too intense and needs to relax.... man. However, I do feel that Chris & Taylor (or Elliot & Taylor) will be battling it out at the end.

WINNER OF THE NIGHT: TAYLOR HICKS