Ugh, tonight's show was just sad. Those who sang in tune chose bad songs (with one exception), and those who chose songs that should have worked sang terribly.
Matt - I was in the kitchen cooking and heard but didn't see his performance. I really liked his performance - it was a switch in style, but I thought the show was off to a good start - and the judges strongly disagreed!! I could only think that Matt had terrible stage presence, because I liked the song and the performance (the only time that happened all episode)
Briana - oh, Bree, you're the only person in all 3 seasons that I wanted to succeed no matter what you do. We've seen you have a good voice, but that was a terrible, terrible song choice for this show!! It's a difficult arrangement, and the song is just too passive, there's no spark, nothing that says "notice me!". That being said, she sang in tune and the judges were super harsh. I felt bad, she was fighting back tears as the judges gave their comments.
Noel - YIKES
Kara - I don't remember her at all from the audition rounds. The judges compared her to Julia Dematto, that's gotta hurt. I think they meant Kara's fashion sense, because it's appalling. I liked her voice ok, but again, the song choice was underwhelming, and Kara's movements on stage were annoying. But she really lost me when she said that people should vote for her because she has a sinus infection and would be better next time.
Lisa - the standout performance of the night. Not that that was difficult, but she would have held her own in any group, I think. Didn't love the song, but she sang/performed it very well, showed her range, and was the only person after Matt whose nerves didn't seem to be rattled. Definitely deserves to get into the top 12, sad that the judges couldn't even give her props without raining on her parade a little.
Jesus - OUCH
Camille - she sure likes the 'off-the-shoulder' shirt look. I also missed her hip hop style. She does this aspirated squeaky thing with her voice that many singers like Mariah Carey favor that I absolutely hate - but she's got a cute personality. I agree with the judges that she's got potential, but I think the same is true with some others. Her performance tonight was nervous - she looked and sounded scared to death. If she doesn't get through I guarantee that the judges will bring her back for the Wild Card show
Marisa Joy - I think she was in tune, but I had big problems with the way she shaped the sound of the words with her mouth. The whole arrangement was awkward, her stance was distracting, and before the judges said it was a bar performance, I was thinking "Karaoke!"
Based on the performances we saw (not potential based on what we've seen before), I think Lisa and Matt are the top 2. I think that Lisa and Camille will go through, though, based on the judges' clear preference. I have to admit to something, though: the previous 2 seasons I've always voted based on performance, but I spent an hour voting for Bree (some for Matt too). Shameless pushing for my favorite!!
guinevere
For the most part, the ones we liked , the panel hated and vice versa. Oh well, guess that's why I'm just a housewife, and not a music exec. 
