Nedsdag

What a meh night. You know it's a bland night when I thought Paul's performance was the best. I truly, truly want to like Fleur, but her lack of a decent voice is keeping me at bay. As for Octoboyz (Stereo Kicks), nice comeback. I still think there are too many guys in the group, but they'll skate by this week. I want to say Jake and Stevi are in the bottom, but I would not be surprised to see one or both of Cheryl's girls in the sing off.

I watched The Xtra Factor and it was quite revealing. Simon said

I have a crappy cable system that doesn't include AXS TV. Thankfully, I saw it live on line on Saturday. What was the deal with those girls? Are they American or did they go to a great speech coach?

What does Char have to do to win a challenge? Last week, her outfit was stunning. This week the gorgeous, innovative, CREATIVE ticket dress doesn't even get a second look? Maroon 5's sister made a beaded curtain dress with a muslin background and SHE WINS?????????? Stop it, just. stop. it. I'm already done with this season and it's only the second week.

I purposely did not watch last night show, but thanks to the magic of YouTube I didn't have to. Some thoughts: Slapout and Jennifer Nettles made "Wrecking Ball" palatable. Good luck in the future, Slapout. I downloaded "Blue Eyed Lie" in your honor. Alex again proves how skilled he is as a mimic as he sounded exactly like Jason Mraz. The judges singing together? Now where have I seen that before? Ryan "singing?" Next fall, watch for Carson Daly's solo EP. Sam in five years may be another Phillip Phillips, but it's going to take a whole lot of work. Who stole Malaya's ritalin? Plus, she was completely off on her duo with John Legend. With the proper medication, she could be a Disney kid. Speaking of mimicking, Hayley Williams better watch out for Jeeeena's stage mom who may put out a hit on her so her daughter can be the new lead singer. Demi and the girl singers were meh. Aloe Blacc and the guys? Too much awkward on that stage. Didn't want to watch Caleb and KISS sing together. Fat, bloated, and old fashioned is boring to watch, and Caleb wasn't all that great either.

Wow! I missed that! Jeeena's stage mom was upset? She should call Lauren Alaina's mother and David Archuleta's dad for consoling.

Yep! Every time I kept reading the Jeeeeeeena fans stating that she would win, I laughed. You do not underestimate the Southern vote on this show. Even if the contestant came out of a time machine from 1974, as long as he's from below the Mason-Dixon line, he or she has got it made..

With their ratings literally tanking, this line was LOL-provoking.

I still think both finalists should be fronting bands instead of being solo artists. Last night's performances were a prime example of this. I guess enunciation and Jena mix like oil and water. And let's not even talk about that moribund lower register. Can you imagine her singing The National Anthem at a sporting event? "Aaand thurr rrrchts rrud glurrre! Thurrr bmmss brrrstinng innnerr!" Although Caleb is not considered "current," one of his better performances was his version of Kings of Leon's "Family Tree." Last I checked, KOL is a "current" band. He needs to find a band like a KOL or an Imagine Dragons to be successful.

With all the shenanigans regarding Twitter and iTunes, a merciful conclusion for this season would be Jake being declared the winner. Let's hope Mark Burnett and company have learned valuable lessons from this monstrosity of a season. Knowing them, probably not!

If the "Brenchel Baby" means that we will NEVER see his/her parents on a reality television show or any television show ever again, then I will make my deal with the devil right now. Where do I sign, Satan? I guess I'm happy that Dave & Connor won. There were the evil of three lessers.

I disregarded everything you said because you never mentioned that you are a fan of Caleb. I did not read your previous posts. This is what happens when one assumes. My apologies. I'm not a fan of either as solo artists. Don't bother answering me. I'm sure you think of me as some stupid, self-absorbed harpy. Good night.

Again, I have my opinion regarding the "originality" of Jena. You are a fan of hers and if I want to hear her type of music, I'll listen to those who are already on the market unfortunately. Mazel tov, Jena if you win! I still don't see her as a major star. If she has any success, it won't be on a Kelly Clarkson level, it'll be more on a female Kris Allen level. She'll have one hit record, but nothing else. I still say she should be a lead singer in a band like her idol, Hayley Williams. As for Malaya being "old fashioned," I don't see her being successful in music. If she can find the right medication, I see her more as an actress than a singer. Caleb needs to front a band, period! By the way, Candice had nothing to do with the delaying of her album. It was all Interscope. If you think about it, Jimmy Iovine was desperately pushing Amber over Candice last year because she had the potential to be a "current" artist (not a power belter, has a tinny Rihannaesque vocal). Sadly, this is the problem with today's music, and for corporations who own these record companies, it's all about money. Maybe it's cyclical. I for one, am hoping for a return of people who could actually SING return to the pop charts without the use of gimmicks, guest star rappers, and auto tune. I guess I'll be all alone, right, BogoGog24?

BogoGog24, we will never agree on whether Jena is current or not. Besides, it's not up to us on a message board; it's up to the record company, management, and the general music public. If they want to hear Miss Lousy Low Register, Screaming Meamie end note, Mumble Mouth, then who am I to judge. Apparently, TPTB are going all out to make Jena into the new Demi Lovato (God forbid), but there's already someone out there making hit records and that's Ariana Grande. Can Jena outsell her? I'm not a fan of AG either, but c'est la vie. Also, Hayley Williams is still the lead singer of Paramore and not a solo artist yet. Does Jena want to front a band? It's just sad that the current music scene is dependent on the lack of singers with actual talent. Also, I'm still bitter over last season and TPTB's treatment of Candice, who I will admit is not current. The fact they all pulling out the stops to make Jena a star at the expense of Candice who was overshadowed by the Battle of the Divas last season is criminal. Plus, Jena just bugs. I don't know if it's her, her stage mom, the tushie kissing from Queen Big Tushie herself or what? So, BogoGog24, the ball is back in your court.

But what makes these singers "current?" Doing something that hasn't been done before. Look, you are a fan of hers, I am not. Have you seen a singer named St. Vincent? She's also doing something "different," which is why Jena will have a difficult time so to speak. TBTH, both Caleb and Jena need to front bands.

Your post proves my argument. She may be "current," but she's not original. You mentioned that Jena plays the piano as well as sings. Well, there's another Italian-American singer who sings and plays the piano and "has a couple [of] different sides to herself." Her name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, who you know better as Lady Gaga. As a matter of fact, Jena is literally copying Lady Gaga's formula except that I can understand what Gaga is singing. Perhaps Jena will become "successful," but it's going to take a lot of work. Plus, there are many hurdles (not to mention other singers) for her to jump over.

Bullseye! Jena looks like a teen pop singer out of Central Casting. I don't see anything new that I haven't seen before. Which is why I do not understand why everyone says that she's "current." She looks and sounds like every other white female pop singer out there. With apologies to Gertrude Stein, there's no there there.

The New England curse strikes again! Casualties: 2010 - Katie Stevens (Connecticut) and Siobhan Magnus (Massachusetts) 2012 - Erika Van Pelt (Rhode Island) 2013 - Angie Miller (Massachusetts) and the latest member: 2014 - Alex Preston (New Hampshire) It doesn't matter what JENA@!#$ sings, Caleb--bad voice, hubris, and all--will win. It's sort of a reversal of the Civil War.

Then Sam should've tried out for The Voice because Ed Sheeran is singing on TV's finale on Tuesday. I still can't get over Malaya singing with John Legend. That's quite a coup for her. It shows how bad last night's show was when I am talking about also-rans such as Malaya and Sam. TBTH, watch for these two in the future because I feel they may be the most successful of this season's bunch.

Which is why she may be the most successful this year's contestants. This doesn't mean she'll be a singer, but she will be a performer whether on the Disney Channel or Nickelodeon. I'm glad Slapout got her homecoming parade as well. TBTH she was missed this week. I have absolutely no idea who is going home. Each one had a cringe moment. I didn't watch JENA@!#% "Creep" redux because I knew she was going to get bouquets thrown at her. Plus, since she's done this song numerous times before AI and since her version was practically Brandi Carlile's version, why should I watch?

Was this a set up or what? Grimmie going last? Of course, her minions were going to vote for her in spite of her constipated, lackluster performance. Both Kristen and Kat out sang Knee on the Floor Girl, but it didn't matter. As much as I wasn't a fan of Josh, if he doesn't win next week, the show should be called The Fix instead of The Voice. He's been the most consistent singer all season. Also, I want Josh to win just to see Draco Malfoy's head explode when Carson declares him the winner.

And when her album sells 20,000 units, I'll try to muffle my laugh like everyone else here. Be careful what you wish for, AI!

Randy must have something on Simon Fuller because it's probably the only reason why he's still on the show. Is he serious? Is he kidding? Where has he been since 2002? I mean, this is so inane that it's not worth commenting on. For this reason alone I just watched my last my last show this season. I may not watch next season if Randy and J. Load are there. I am tired of the ex-Mrs. Marc Anthony glomming onto one female singer (Lauren Alaina, Jessica Sanchez, JEEEENA) and going after any other female singer who has a chance to win (Haley Reinhart, Hollie Cavanaugh, Slapout). Her bias is disgusting and demeaning.

Which is why the whole "marketable" argument is moot when it comes to her. Plus, there are other upcoming singers her age who are on her level (The Voice's Christina Grimmie) or may be better (TV's runner-up Jacquie Lee, who has tamed her screaming), quirky but talented (Lorde), or who may not be as talented but are successful (Ke$ha). Plus, JENA@!$# looks and sounds like a third-rate Lea Michelle. If "Blue-Eyed Lie" is available, I will download it. Your moxie will be missed, Slapout!

These judges were so happy to see Jess gone that they gave her a standing ovation on her way out the door. So next week when JEEENA belches and burps out "Ave Maria," JLo will give her a lap dance.