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So Tara was booted last night. Of the three - Ty, Brandon, and Tara - she was probably the one to go. I do like her though - but i see her more as a pop singer rather than a rocker. She's very pretty and has a nice stage presence. I think if she finds her niche she could be very successful.

I don't expect Brandon to be around too much longer. Every time I look at him I think to myself, "This guy looks like an addict or alcoholic in recovery." There's just something wierd about him.

Tara has a great voice, but she always preforms like she's bored out of her mind. There's like a dis-connect between her voice and the rest of her body, these lovely words are coming out, but to look at her you'd think she was wondering whether or not she'd left the iron on when she left the house.

Brandon... Brandon is just scary.

I'll agree with you both on Brandon. He looks like someone who has issues. If they let him join the band they better make sure to lock their doors and have seperate rooms.

But as to Tara, I was glad to finally see her go. I never really got much from her performances and she never seem to really care to be there.

I found it interesting that there is no Monday show this next week. The first week I'd be able to watch too because Hell's Kitchen is over.

Scott, the Monday night show is no longer on CBS. They've moved it to Sunday on VH! (which is owned by CBS). I believe it's on at 8:00 p.m. They announced that on last night's show.

I must have totally missed that announcement. Thanks Semi!

Hmm. Didn't see it on the schedule for VH1 at all, online or on my TiVo. So if they did show it, I missed it.

As for last night's show, most of the performer's brought their A game. With Amy and Marty leading the way. That was the absolute best I've ever seen Amy perform. And Marty just keeps upping the ante.

Amy? There"s no Amy, Scott.

I liked MiG, Marty, Suzie, Ty and reluctantly JD. I think the bottom 3 will be Brandon, Jessica and either Deanna or Jordis (but I think Jordis' past performances might keep her out).

I think Jessica will go home this week, and maybe Brandon too.

As for those I like, I think either Marty or MiG would be a great fron-man for INXS. JD is good, but he's got too much ego and would want the band called "JD and INXS". Ty is a great singer, but INXS is not the right band for him. Suzie would be a great guest artist, but I can't see her as the winner. The same with Jordis.

I have no idea where Amy came from unless I was thinking of Jordis' outfit. It would have been perfect on Amy Lee. I, of course, meant Suzie who did an excellent version of REM's "Losing My Religion".

JD doesnt have ego, he's enthusiastic but i dont see the ego, the guy can sing and i find him far better then the rest of them. He's from nova scotia so i'm kinda bias but i heard tara sing(orignally from NS) and i thought she sucked but to be hnnest i find most of them suck . i think its cause they are singing someone elses songs.

Finally caught the Sunday show on VH1. I think Jordis' team screwed up by not going with JD's song. Ty's team song belonged on Sesame Street and Jordis' team would have won if they hadn't been divided.

I missed it last night. But my favorite is the concert show on Tuesdays. Just as long as I don't miss that one.

What can I say? This competition just keeps getting better and better. The quality and talent of the singers left in the competition is staggering (American Idol, eat your poor withered little heart out!). Last night each singer performed a song chosen for them by INXS. Here they are:

Jordis-Knockin On Heavens Door-Bob Dylan. Jordis was amazing. She sat on a stool and mezmerized the audience and INXS with her gorgeous vocals and flawless performance. Because this song is so well known and over-done it was a difficult song to pump originality and freshness into. Jordis succeeded beyond expectations. INXS said they were privileged to witness the birth of a star. I want to buy this recording.

Suzie-Bring It On Home-Sam Cooke I love Sam Cooke and this song. Dave Navarro and INXS liked Suzies' performance. While it was technically good, I didn't find it to be particularly inspired.

Ty-Maggie May-Rod Stewart The way to describe Ty's performance is "pure joy." He loved doing this song and his enthusiasm infected the audience. I don't like the song, but I really liked how he did it. The guy has a gorgeous voice and he stuck his tongue out 3 times. Ty's another whose recordings I'd buy.

Jessica-Torn-Natalie Imbruglia Jessica was lacklustre. I think it's time for her to leave. That said, she would still blow everyone on American Idol out of the water. She's got loads of talent, but the competition is better.

Deanna-I Can't Make You Love Me-Bonnie Raitt Deanna is really beautiful on stage but I think her vocal range is limited. She did a nice job on this song, but it wasn't up to the level of the other performers.

JD-As Tears Go By-Rolling Stones JD, the enfant terrible of the competition, is a petulant, pouting, spoiled brat. That said, he's got loads of talent and the ladies in the audience just love him. He really restrained himself for this song, and while it was very good, he was so restrained that it took away from his performance. INXS said he had done better in past performances. Nevertheless, he's safe.

Marty - Hit Me One More Time - Brittany Spears I can't believe that INXS did this to Marty. Nevertheless, Marty was fuckin' brilliant! He made it a dark and twisted rock song. He never left his stool -- no cheesy dancing. It was very intense. I'd buy his recording - so would Dave Navarro and INXS. Marty never ceases to amaze me. He's this humble guy who gets on stage devoid of ego and just performs. He would be a perfect winner of this competition.

Mig-Baby I Love Your Way-Peter Frampton MiG accompanied himself on piano -- a risky move - but he pulled it off beautifully. He earned a standing ovation from INXS. I think MiG is the other one to beat in this competition.

If you are not watching this show, you are missing out on one of the best music programs on tv in years. Right Scott?

You got that right Brent. Rockstar INXS makes Idol look like a grade school talent show. I expect a lot of these performers to have careers even if they don't win.

I still think that Marty is the one to beat. He's a perfect fit for the group. But I wouldn't be surprised to see Mig or JD win. I just feel Marty works better as a band member not just a lead singer.

On last night's show, JD was the standout. Here's my run down.

Suzie - Start Me Up (Rolling Stones) - INXS really liked it. I was bored.

JD - Cold as Ice (Foreigner) - yeah, he's an egotistical moody brat, but the guy's got so much talent. This was the best performance of the night. I'd pay to see JD perform. I think he might win this competition.

Deanna - original song written by her and Ty - This was one of her best perfromances, but I'm not a fan of Deanna's voice. It's too deep and her range is too limited for my taste. INXS said she stayed within her safety zone.

Ty - Proud Mary - Ty may not be a lot of people's favorite, but he is one of my favorites. I think he has one of the best voices in the comeptition. While I hate Proud Mary becasue of it being overdone by fourth rate lounge acts, Ty actually managed to breath life and soul into it. Jordis, Suzie and Deanna were his chorus. Ty might not win this competition, but I think he's got a bright future as a performer.

MiG - Do or Die (original song written by MiG) I was bored.

Marty - I Alone (Live) - When Marty sings he's great, but when he screams, he loses me. This song was a combination of singing and screaming. INXS suggested that next time he do less screaming. He's very intense

Jordis - Dream On (Aerosmith) - I love her voice. Unfortunately, this song requires a really powerful voice and Jordis just didn't have it in her last night. Nevertheless, she's also someone I would pay to see.

What I like about this competition is that INXS, Dave Navarro, and the host are all so respectful of the singer/competitors. And they deserve that respect. American Idol should take note that you don't have to ridicule your performers to keep an audience. You need to celebrate them and let them show their strengths, not force them into a silly mold.

All the women failed last night, in my opinion. The bands and Navarro's comments to Marty kind of pissed me off as I loved his performance and that song is intense. He did it perfect. If they want him to do something different then give them song choices that require them to do something different. I don't think it was his fault at all.

I enjoyed Mig's original song much more than Deanna's. I also like that he changed it from the way he started due to the band's input. If you didn't see Sunday's show then you missed how big a change he made in it. As for Deanna, she ticked me off by not acknowledging she created her song with Ty. It was all about her. She needs to go.

Ty's "Proud Mary" was the second best of the night for me, right behind Marty. While I don't think Ty is right for INXS he definitely will become someone on his own. I'd buy his album.

JD was okay. To me, though, he butchered the song and when Dave asked him if it was an artistic choice or if he messed up some notes it seemed, to me, he lied in his response. He saw the easy way out by saying it was a choice and took it. I'm liking his performances more than at the beginning but I don't see him winning.

I still think Marty is the front runner. The band's comments last night irked me so much I finally voted. Cast 50 votes at least for Marty through the web.

Admittedly, I don't know squat about music or the music business. I know what I like to listen to, and other then that, I can sort of 'read people' (it's a witchy thing, trust me) and so based on that, I offer this.....

Marty should win the competition. As he sang, even scream/sang (which I loved!) he looked for all the world like how The Vampire Lestat should have looked as a rock star during his brief career.

Jordis, I love her. She is so edgy and necessary and beautiful and talented. However, that aside, she is an emotional wreck waiting to happen. I sense that she has been forced into the competition with the dream/hope/family pressure of financial compensation for participating. I truly believe that she is going to crack up.

Another impression is that strong, handsome, talented and self confident Ty is gay. Yay! They should just come out and admit it. It wouldn't hurt his votes.

The rest of the folks, they are beneath my radar. I simply don't care one way or another.

Finally, the mansion where they are living and working....... Did anyone else watch "Mad, Mad, Mad House" ??? It's the same house from that show where they put 16 people in with a witch, a vampire, a voodun priestess, a modern primative and the fifth alt whom I forgot what that was..... Anyway, why don't they come out and acknowledge that it's the same house? Who could mistake those sweeping grounds? That pool with the ancient Greek and Roman looking fire bowls over the water, the gargoyles and griffins everywhere and the loooooong and narrow kitchen?

the thing i dont like about this show is the fact that after the winner is chosen, the band is still kinda fake. The singer will have to listem to what the band says, if the band says " didnt like the way you interacted with the crowd tonight, change it" he will have to change it. Its basically INXS with some slave singer. That being said however, i'm sure the new album will sell a couple of million at least. Its still fake though, and i cant see JD winning because he's too arrogant and would be better forming his own band or just solo.

Caroline, didn't you get the memo? They're all gay!!!

So Mig's wife who made an appearance on Sunday is a beard?

Hey, don't be a spoilsport.

Ewww... JD was AWFUL! Sorry, he's too busy primping for his adoring public... yuck.

I too thought Marty was the best... the Lestat reference was absolutely brilliant! And though I agreed with the band in that he's not INXS sounding... I couldn't help but wonder... wtf?! The INXS sound died when Michael Hutchence died... they need to re-vamp and move on and who better to do it that with someone like Marty. Otherwise they're going to be seen as a band desperately looking backward and trying to relive their hey day as opposed to a band that has been able to evolve.

Who in the world would want to win this expecting to be a Michael Hutchence clone... that would surely be the kiss of death for the new lead singer... one album then the band would die a slow death on a "recapturing the 80s" tour.

I adore Jordis, but she was completely awful last night. I actually for once liked Deanna's performance, thought Mig (who seems to be a hoe-in) was a bore. Ty ok... the back up singers seemed bored and uncomfortable, espeically Jordis. I like Suzie and though I don't think she should win, would love to see a career for her come from all this exposure.

It's great that we all have a different take on lasts night's show. Don't get me wrong -- I really like Marty and think he has loads of talent. He's one of my favorites to win as well. However, I don't like the screaming style. He sounds much better when restrained. Last week he was brilliant - who would have thought he could make such a great performance out of one of the most insipid songs ever. That said, I think Marty's still finding himself --- and when he does, watch out.

Deanna was sent home last night. I think that was probably the right choice. Jordis was spared the bottom three, even though she said she would be upset if she wasn't in it after her performance last night. I guess she's collected a lot of get-out-of-jail-free cards from her previous brilliant performances.

The high-light of last night's show was Marty. It was shocking that he was in the bottom 3, but it gave him another chance to shine. When he steps on stage, he becomes another person. The self-effacing oh-so-likeable guy, turns into "Stage God." I'm now convinced that he has to win this competition.

I almost freaked when I heard he was bottom three. I would have bet the farm on the third one being Jordis. I think INXS' comments really hurt Marty with the voters.

But I knew he'd kick ass on that song. It was good to finally hear him do one of their songs.

Songs to be performed this week:

Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd) - Marty
Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen) - Suzie will be doing this with a choir backing her
Imagine (John Lennon) - Jordis
You Can't Always Get What You Want (Rolling Stones) - Ty (Will also have a choir backing)
Live and Let Die (Paul McCartney and Wings) - Mig
Suspicious Minds (Elvis) - JD

The only song they focused on someone performing was Bohemian Rhapsody. But the one I can't wait to hear is Wish You Were Here. I love Pink Floyd (#1 band of all time to me) and that album/song is my most favorite of theirs.

This week has probably the best selection of songs ever chosen for any of these type of shows.