My review:
Stereo Hogzz:
They have a niche and a sound which is important. They are a more modern R&B boys band. They should be safe this week and several more.
Chris Rene:
I don't really get him. He is fine at what he does but I can't see him surviving for many weeks singing that same style over again.
Leroy Bell:
He has a great voice but almost no stage presence. I think he is just a very quiet person. I hope he makes it through but I have doubts about how he can relate to the audience.
Rachel Crow:
She is okay but Simon doesn't seem to be trying as hard with her. I know she will survive with her huge fan base, which may even be enough to put her in the finals. But I don't see any way that she deserves to win.
Lakoda Rayne:
I like their sound a lot. Their whole package is really very good and they give the Hogzz competition for the best group. They have probably gotten better each week. As a side note Paula is really not doing them any good. She is making them seem too cheesy which is the last thing they need. If they suffer demise they can blame Paula. They need to come out looking and acting different next week. But the singing is great.
Josh Krajcik:
I keep wanting to like him more and I know he is a great artist. But I think Nicole is messing him up. There really isn't a rocker in the group and I think that if he took that on he could be so much more memorable. I can't figure him out.
Melanie Amaro:
Everything she does is amazing. I think she was singing that in her sleep it was so effortless. Absolutely the front-runner. And scaled back performances like that just make you wonder what she will do when she really lets it loose over the course of the season.
Astro:
I personally thought his last week performance was better. I could get tired of him but I can also see myself liking him a lot if he can mix it up. Eventually the voters will grow weary of his repetitiveness.
InTENsity:
They are rather cheesy in all aspects. That said, I think they are doing their best. Unfortunately they have a low ceiling.
Drew:
I like her quite a bit. She is a really down to earth kid with a good voice which is a combo that makes you want to pull for her. I was impressed that Simon was impressed with her management skills. Last week's song was better than this one but I have a feeling she has some interesting things in store. She has a guaranteed successful career ahead of her for one thing.
Marcus Canty:
What to say? He is sort of stock. He has a good heart I guess. Not even really in the running to win.
Stacy Francis:
She does a great job at almost everything. This style does seem to suit her but it is a little old-fashioned. Her voice is unique and very good. I think she is improving but I really see her as a Melinda Doolittle. She will be great along the way and lose the final to the only better singer, Melanie.
Overall it is a really good group in the Top 12. I really look forward to this season. I'll predict Chris and InTENsity for the bottom two and the judges will keep Chris.