Pop Planet

Judges' choice

Danny
Dance Little Sister - Terrence Trent D'Arby (chosen by Paula Abdul)
Come on Paula. Perhaps you could have chosen a song by Kajagoogoo or Flock of Seagulls. Danny was handed a turd sandwich and he managed not to throw it back up. That's about all I can say.

Kris
Apologize - One Republic
Uncharacteristically for Kris, this was very much a sound-alike version of the original. I thought he more than held his own.

Adam
One - U2
I firmly believe that the judges have conspired to give Adam a huge advantage. Adam obviously was up to the task.
We have subdued Adam.
We have screechy Adam.
We have subdued Adam.
The middle was a little irritating, but the front and back ends of the song were wonderful. He has unreal range.

Artists' choice

Danny
You are so beautiful - Joe Cocker
I absolutely love this song. Danny does a beautiful version. Danny definitely has the best vocal control of the three remaining contestants.

Kris
Heartless - Kanye West
He definitely put his own spin on the original. It reminded me a little of Phish's version of Gin and Juice. Kris is a brilliant artist. If he can write his own songs, he may have a great career.

Adam
Crying - Aerosmith
The background singer was too loud through the beginning of the song. It's American IDOL, not American backup singer. I believe that this is the genre that Adam will need to be successful in. He needs a band.

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The judges are starting to detract from the show. Get rid of one or more of the judges. Kara adds nothing, Paula is batshit crazy, Randy is played and Simon is bored.

It's really too hard to predict who's going to be around next week for the finale. I will be fine with whatever combination wins out. We can be sure of one thing, the results show will be a long drawn out affair.