It's pretty interesting to watch this show each week - some singers treat their performances like karaoke, while others perform covers and try to change up the original.

It's also entertaining to see the judge reactions. One minute Dave Navarro is sleeping and the next Tommy Lee is up in his chair singing along (or just hitting on the female contestants).

Anyway, without further ado, here are my thoughts on this week's performances:

Patrice Pike - She fought hard for "Helter Skelter" but didn't have the power for the song. It definitely didn't blow me away. She has a good energy and stage presence, but needs more work vocally.

Josh Logan - He sang Nirvana's "Come As You Are" and surprised me that he even mumbles on slow songs. His vocals simply don't fit with the band. It's only a matter of time before "Mr. Maroon 5" is gone.

Storm Large - She went for the Dilana "stand still and stare" method of singing, but it didn't work. She needed a little more activity. Her performances always look scripted. Of course, Tommy hit on her asking to see "more of you."

Lukas Rossi - His arrogance works. He doesn't have the best voice, but he's a natural frontman. He tore up "Let's Spend the Night Together." He's got the attitude to front the band. There's still a long way to go, though...

Jill Gioia - She sang "All Right Now" and it was alright. She's got a good rock vocal, but doesn't have the metal edge. I thought it was her best performance so far.

Ryan Star - He sang "Fortunate Son," did it well, but he never looks comfortable on stage. His vocals were solid, but he has nearly no stage presence at all.

Phil Ritchie - The "Bobblehead" was out for "White Rabbit." Jason Newstead joined him on stage, but Phil's waggling head completely distracted me. He has no edge or power to his vocal. It was his best week so far, but that's really not saying much.

Dana Andrews - She sang "It's My Life" and I wonder how long it will take before she's gone. She has a great vocal, but not for this competition. She simply doesn't fit the band, and unless she finds an edge soon, she'll be gone.

Toby Rand - He still looks like he's holding back a little. He could have brought more of an edge to "Runaway Train," but it was just kinda boring. His vocals aren't bad, but he needs to let go and "rip it."

Magni - His vocals are slowly getting better. He still has a great stage presence, but I didn't like the Bono glasses.

Zayra Alvarez - I thought she was pretty horrible once again, but the band loved her version of "Everybody Hurts." Her vocals were off key. It was the perfect song to change up and make into something heavier, but she didn't do it.

Jenny Galt - It was too much folk, or like Gilby Clarke said, "Lilith Fair instead of Ozzfest." She needs more of a rock edge.

Dilana - She sang "Zombie" and stuck to her same old formula - stare at the camera and then freak out when the music picks up. I want to see her do something different. She has an edge in her vocals and has great stage presence, but she needs to stop doing the same act - it would be glaring if she performed two songs back to back. Her vibrato didn't work for me either.

It's only a matter of time for: Josh, Dana, Phil, Zayra and Jenny.

Posted by jeffhahnedisabled at July 19, 2006 9:21 AM