RigelSeven’s Take:
Good show.  The contestants really had good performances as a whole.  It’s like the opposite of the first live shows 3 weeks ago.  Back then, everyone was tense and nervous and getting used to the rigors of the show.  The singers are now into the routine and seem much more comfortable on stage.  In [...]

Song Selection: You Can’t Always Get What You Want – Rolling Stones
RigelSeven’s Take:
Once again, another good performance from Crystal.  I agree with the judge’s comments that it seems effortless for Crystal when she’s on stage.  Some people might mistake that for overconfidence or apathy but she’s just the most accomplished performer this season.  I do [...]

Song Selection: Angie – Rolling Stones
RigelSeven’s Take:
Slam dunk song choice for Aaron.  I wonder if he had to fight anyone for it?  He sounded much more controlled this week and didn’t have as much twang as he has had on his country songs.  Color me impressed.  Performed late in the show?  Check.  Good judge’s feedback?  [...]

Song Selection: Honky Tonk Woman – Rolling Stones
RigelSeven’s Take:
I thought the judges were going really easy on her and then she answered Simon’s question and the reason for the terrible performance became clear.  This week would have to be a do-over.  How am I supposed to judge that?  If I judge the performance by itself, [...]

Song Selection: Beast of Burden – Rolling Stones
RigelSeven’s Take:
Lee took the song and fit it into his little adult pop/rock box.  It was a decent performance and he started to stretch out his vocals some but not quite enough.  He needs to come out one week and just go balls to wall with a song [...]

Song Selection: Paint it Black – Rolling Stones
RigelSeven’s Take:
This season’s most interesting and unpredictable contestant does it again.  I wasn’t quite as enamoured with this performance as the judges were (I preferred her performance of “House of the Rising Sun” last week), but Siobhan continues to impress me.  Every week it’s something different and she [...]

Song Selection: Under My Thumb – Rolling Stones
RigelSeven’s Take:
You know what?  I really liked that.  Tim Urban has actually grown on me over the past few weeks and I don’t think he’s in any danger tonight.  I totally disagree with Randy’s comment that you couldn’t hear Tim’s voice.  With the Reggae arrangement and instrumentless breakdown [...]

Song Selection: Wild Horses – Rolling Stones
RigelSeven’s Take:
As with the other contestants, Katie missed a few notes here and there.  I know I sound like a broken record, but she so clearly has a better voice than most of the other singers.  I’m pleased that the judges were happy as I think Katie needs the [...]

Song Selection: Gimme Shelter – Rolling Stones
RigelSeven’s Take:
This really exposed Andrew’s weak voice.  Without the guitar and the softer arrangements, he just gets swallowed up by the band and the stage.  He didn’t sound like he had any power in his voice and missed some note (as the others have, see my Lacey Brown take).  [...]

Song Selection: Ruby Tuesday – Rolling Stones
RigelSeven’s Take:
I am a fan of Lacey and her voice.  Everything she sings sounds unique because her voice doesn’t sound like any other artist I can think of.  This is good as you want to carve out a memorable niche for yourself so the voters remember to vote for [...]

Song Selection: It’s All Over Now – Rolling Stones
RigelSeven’s Take:
Everyone seems to like this side of Casey, but I prefer his voice on the quieter songs like “Heaven” or “You’ll Think of Me”.  This peformance would be pleasing in a bar with a full band and everyone having a beer.  No one there would really [...]

Song Selection: Play With Fire – Rolling Stones
RigelSeven’s Take:
Now that was interesting.  This was not the kind of performance we have seen from Didi before and I mean that in a good way.  Her indie/folk thing is good but this showed she has more range and I think you need to do that to last [...]