I agree about Adam Lambert and the “true rock spirit.” He is incredibly gifted and I think he will be a rock star if he wants to be–although I doubt he will limit himself to rock. Kris Allen is also quite interesting.

Is ending up near “Zooropa” a good thing? That’s one U2 album I’m not so familiar with.

I would be really curious to hear about Rock Daily’s thoughts on Adam Lambert in a longer article: what you think about him as a singer, as a potential star, etc., outside of the context of his performances on Idol.

ADAM SUCKS!!!! UGH I HATE HIM SO MUCH!!! KRIS ALLEN IS SOOO GOOD!!! THAT WAS THE BEST RENDITION OF HEARTLESS I’VE EVER HEARD!!!! OOOOH AND I DO LOVE ME SOME DANNY!!! I HATE ADAM!!! UGH UGH UGH!!!!! HE’S SOOOO STUPID AND FAT AND UGLY AND ANNOYING!!!! IL EST TRES PENIBLE!!!

He sings too high pitched for Rock;he should do Rock Opera!

Kris by far is the best casndidate for American idol!!

bye bye danny

Kris’s second was ok, but he’s so characterless. Adam has to win although Simon’s choice of One was not a good one.

Weird night. Wasn’t overly please with Adam’s stylings on these two particular songs, but I liked Crying better than One. Danny was very, very good on the Joe Cocker piece and sucked at the Dance Little Sister.

Wait, did I hear that right? Kris was doing a Kanye West song? I’m sorry, I do not see what all the hub-bub was all about. He took a very good HipHop song and squeezed a folksy ballad out of it? For God’s sake, leave HipHop to HipHop artists. Kris was better than Kanye? Stop the ride…I need to get off and regurgitate.

Adam is still my favorite because I have to take into consideration the whole season and he has consistently shown us he is not only the most talented but has the biggest chance to be a successful recording artist, internationally, not just here in the U.S.

When will this show just die and go away already? Seriously, can some of these people sing? Yes. Do they have star power as artists? Mehh. Maybe a few would with proper training. But more often than not what comes of this show is cramming several more soulless singers into an already overflowing pot of mediocrity that is the music business. The drag queen that everyone is raving about this year has a great voice, but nothing special. He would be good on Broadway perhaps. Maybe Vegas or a cruise ship.

They are all good singers, Alison and Matt were too, I just think that Adam outshines everyone because he has the best stage presence, artistry and originality. He is the one whose songs I’ve downloaded the most and also the one whose concert I’d pay to go see. The rest are great on a free TV show, but I would’t pay to
go see them them live.

What was up with Adam jerking out the earpiece on Cryin? Someone mentioned conspiracy – Maybe????

I thought Adam’s vs of One was beautiful! I had never heard the song before – I went back and found a video of Bono – I like Adam’s vs better. Did anyone else think that the backup singers were TOO LOUD!! Can anyone get to Simon and let him know about this?

You Are So Beautiful is one of my favorite songs from Joe Cocker. So I was quite excited when I heard it’s Danny’s choice considering he has the voice for it.
But sorry to say, I was not swept off my feet and wondering what the judges are praising him for. I watched and listened over again but to me it was a let down.
Danny’s first song was a non-event. I was hoping he will do justice with it. Maybe if he made the tempo slower, it would have been a sexy danceable number.
So, Danny was forgettable last night.
I agree with the judges about Kris’ rendition of Heartless. It was faultless unlike his Apologize. I would remember Kris after last night because of Heartless.
With ADAM, I can’t find fault. The two numbers are memorable after last night.
I would say the contest is who would make it with Adam in the finals. It should be Kris. But we all know, it all depends who got a bigger religious voting machine.

I vote for Kris to take it all.

I like Danny, but he’s not outstanding anymore.

Adam is dynamic but I want to gag when he sticks out his tongue to sing those high notes. Ugh, it’s gross! I also think he is worried about his future with a full year under AI’s thumb, and may have intentionally let his performance slide last night. Good move!

Deb–

There’s no conspiracy. Lambert was simply pulling out his ear monitors. They’re used so he can hear his vocals onstage. All the performers use them. No conspiracy; just sound equipment. Nothing to see here.

This dude was wearing a Metallica shirt with glitter on it! What the hell?!

I often find Kara’s comments excruciatingly irritating,mainly because she tries so hard to be relevant and articulate ( well she isn’t).

Reposted because of massive errors. Sorry, I’m tired.

“What was up with Adam jerking out the earpiece on Cryin? Someone mentioned conspiracy – Maybe????”

There was a problem with the sound (mixing). That’s why the back the singer sounded so very, very loud, why she was off key, and why she was cut off mid song. (confirmed via twitter) I can only speculate, but I think that may be why Lambert took out his ear piece. I could be wrong, but it seemed to me like he was adjusting his his vocals to compensate throughout the song “Cryin”.

Boring show without Allison!

mikeky-

Adam looked very annoyed when he pulled the earpiece out. It seemed not to work and on top of that the backup singer’s mic was turned up far too high. Conspiracy? Don’t know. Sabotage? Perhaps.

Nice one, Chad. Wonder where I can find that kind of Metallica t-shirt…
Drag queen or not, Adam is still THE ONE.

Kris Allen was the best for me last night. His song Heartless was the best of the evening. Kris shows that he is more than just a singer. Kris is also a musician. Kris played the piano and the guitar last night. Kris also is one of the contestants who has completely changed up songs. Kris also sound likes the most current singer on the show.

Who cares about his personal life?? I don’t think he is going to win, but not for that reason. The majority of viewers are not rock fans, but more “pop” fans. A rocker has never won! I prefer the blues style of Danny, although I loved Allison! I think Danny and Adam will be the top two – and I think they both have the talent to win – regardless of their sexual orientation!!

LOL about the Zooropa comment, which is exactly right. I love Adam, but last night’s performances were my least favorite of his thus far. I hope he and Kris are in the final.

Kris is the one that I would actually buy a CD or go to a concert to see. His piano and guitar playing are good (unlike past Idol contestants who used instruments as a prop)and he can handle recent / modern music well.

Kris won’t win, but he will be the artist with the best record

Let’s bring MATT GIRAUD back. He’s the only one who brought the sauce. I can do without these 3, to be honest.

Don’t dogg on Kara. She may be the only judge who truly KNOWS music and what it’s all about. She has written tons of hits. And she’s worked with people to help them SING. U think she’s crazy? What about Paula being weird and stoned most of the time?

Bono shut up!

I thought Adam’s performances were some of his worst of the whole season, but of course the judges drooled all over him again.

Neither of his songs were anywhere near as good as the originals, and I don’t think he needed to stick his tongue out again while singing “One”. That was just weird.

Gokey and Allen sucked on their first songs, but did well on their second ones. Should be an interesting vote off today.

Adam has a beautiful spirt! He has captured an audience from all across the board! He does not need Simon to remind us of that. Kris while quite cute and Danny who is very vanilla cannot hold a candle to Adam. Why anyone would fault him for singing with his tongue out does not understand the technique plain and simple. And to say you HATE Adam must be a problem with something other then his personality and singing. It appears they could be leaning towards HOMOPHOBIA!!!! Go Adam!!!!

Who cares if Adam sticks his tongue out while wailing on a high note — at least he hits them time after time after time after time. Like he said, “if EVERYONE loved the way I perform then I’d be trying to please too many people.” Hey, he seems like a decent guy trying his best. He IS very good at what he does and he has stayed true to himself and his artistic style. He has my vote.

I tune in just to watch Adam Lambert. He’s the most exciting artist I’ve seen in DECADES. He’s different in the way David Bowie was when he first came out. But Adam Lambert also has the charisma of a neo Elvis. I almost think he is so far beyond Idol that it may not be in his best interest to win. You can see the dollar signs in the judges eyes. They want him to win because he will make the most money. I don’t know what the contract situation is with AI, but I’m sure somebody (other than Adam himself) is going to profit hugely from his talent if Adam wins.

Adam is really good. If its up to me i would choose danny and adam to be in the final to and adam to win. thats just me

adam is the best performer and all around best singer. you all know it.

this would have been a dull year without him. period!

the others are forgetable…

ADAM IS THE BEST.

some of you just don’t want to admit it. look at the entire year…he was BY FAR the best in vocals and performance.

Just admit it Adam haters…

Danny had me hypnotized by that hot smoky Joe Cocker song last night. ADam …I’m so tired of his caterwauling and sticking that nasty tongue out all the time. Kris was just sweet as pie.

I’d love to see a Danny/Kris finale and send the poseur Adam back to the Love Boat or some off-off-broadway musical.

Danny’s is the only voice that I dig. It’s all manlyraspysexyhotyum!

But then, I’m not a big fan of screeching and I’m not a goth/twilight thing. I’m with ya, helen, who knows where that dirty tongue has been??? LOL Adam’s performances leave me all cold – they are so contrived and affected. Too many years of sashaying around in feather boas can do that, even to the next rock god. LOL

Lovin me some Gokey

I appreciate the skills of the final three, however I can not take much more of what sometimes sounds like screaming of Adam Lambert. Perhaps his style is not my thing. Danny Gokey is my choice and this is the CD I would purchase.
My family tends to choose Danny also. Tonight we will see.

I think Adam’s future is performing on Wicked. Wait, that’s where he just came from!!

Are you people nuts? I can’t stand the wail/scream nor that big tongue flapping. How many times has he performed last–the pimp spot? A heck of a lot of times and a lot more than anyone else. Why not just send Danny & Kris home and give him the crown. I can’t stand obvious pimping. I wonder what dress Adam will wear for his coronation? I know he has excellent taste in his outfits, makeup (a lot more than I wear or anyone for that matter) and his earings are just devine!

I am not much of a rocker, but Adams voice is really amazing. I would still want him to win but because of his overall performances throughout the season.
I would not buy any rock albums but his soft albums I would.

Seriously, imissmattgiraud, get a grip. I would rather listen to someone who sticks his tongue out but CAN SING than to two utterly boring nonentities who can’t carry a tune even when they’re trying to be safe. Even if Adam doesn’t win, and he probably won’t because AI is not really a talent contest, he has already been “discovered” and can write his own ticket for his future.

So, Adam had sound problems last night? He suffered with a bad sound mix?

Poor baby.

It had to be his turn sooner or later, since the sound engineer has been doing the bandzilla thing to Kris all season.

Kris is the ‘artist’ in the bunch. The other two are very good ’singers’.

Because of AI, I’ve learned how to vote using my cell phone.

When all is said and done, my vote$ will be the downloads and CDs I buy featuring my favorite perfomer. I love listening to the magical vocals that send thrills up the backs of my legs!

(Okay, I stole that last line from my 65 year old husband. I’m an ‘old lady’ retired school teacher. We’re HUGE Adam fans!)

Anyone that knows music and voice, will know that the tongue sticking out for Adam opens the vocal chords. I think he’s a talented genius. Unfortunate the back-up singer, ruined his performance, I’ll bet the studio version will beat out the live in downloads.

Listen to,Adam’s studio versions of One and Crying. They are Sooooo much better than the live show where hi backup singer got in the way

imissmattgiraud- you need an earlier bedtime, seriously.

Adam Lambert has it all: voice, stage presence, personality, attitude, looks and humility. Go Adam!!!

TO: imissmattgiraud…………… .GO POUND SALT……….or better yet, GO LOOK UP GOKEY!!!!!!!!!!