This is it: Adam vs. Kris! And I'm thinking the performances are actually going to matter this time...
Three songs apiece this week: contestant's pick; producer's pick; and the single, which is co-written by Kara this year. (Does that mean it'll suck less? Doubtful.)
Kris won the coin toss! And sensibly chooses to go second.
Ryan warns that tomorrow's show is gonna go long, so if you're recording it, set your DVR accordingly. Which... well, it's good that he's at least said so, but it might be nice if they adjusted the official schedule accordingly...
Round One: Contestant's Choice
Adam: "Mad World"
Tightly controlled performance, subdued and haunting. Pretty close to flawless.
Kris: "Ain't No Sunshine" (on piano)
Excellent contrast, well executed.
I'd give the first round to Adam, but that's purely personal preference; it's an apples and oranges comparison. Both were excellent.
Simon gives the first round to Kris.
Round Two: Simon Fuller's Choice
Adam: "A Change Is Gonna Come"
Oh, that was great.
Kris: "What's Going On" (on guitar)
And suddenly I'm chilling out in Kris's den. It's perfectly nice, but not at all up to the standard of the rest of the night.
Round two definitely goes to Adam.
Simon concurs.
Round Three: The Single, "No Boundaries"
Adam:
...I'm trying to get past the bit where this song sucks. I think Adam's having the same problem.
Kris:
The song is still bland and generic, but Kris is able to work with that.
Round three to Kris.
Carrie Underwood sings us out with "Home Sweet Home." (We are now officially in overtime. Glee is gonna have to wait a few more minutes.)
Overall... I don't think tonight's going to sway anybody. Adam fans got good reason to vote for Adam; Kris fans got good reason to vote for Kris. I can easily see this going either way.
That said, I am so voting for Adam. After Glee ends, anyway.
Posted by Shmuel at May 19, 2009 9:05 PMWell, I'm trying to vote for Adam, but the lines are jammed...
Anyway. I'm gonna stick with the horse I've been riding all season.
1. Adam
2. Kris
You know who I voted for, and it sure as hell wasn't Adam "Stop yelling at me for one second, geez!" Lambert. I have no doubt that he's going to win, but hey. He's just not my cup of tea. Talented, but not for me.
Did anyone love Blindy looking the other way during the group gather as much as I did? No? I cannot WAIT to go see him at the concert.
That being said, I am going to lose this thing by miles, but I don't care:
1. Kris
2. Adam
I voted for Kris as many times as I could in the 4 hours I had. Just kept hitting end/send end/send while I watched Glee and such....
Anyway, I think it is pretty much set that Adam will win it. I do think he is talented, but I really just don't like him.
1. Adam
2. Kris