David Cook Rocks Mariah Carey on Idol

David Cook was amazing this week, which is good because he wasn't up to his usual levels the past two weeks. I'm really excited to see what he can do with Andrew Loyd Webber and Neil Diamond. Also, I noticed that he did not appear the least bit smug this week.

I actually really liked Brook's performance. I really like that she kept the accompaniment simple with just her piano. She didn't make the mistake she made with "Every Breath You Take" in bringing the band in halfway through. Seeing her in the video with Mariah I was actually hoping she'd do the song with the acoustic guitar rather than the piano. I feel that would have been more original and even stronger.

Jason's was ok, and a bit different, but it kinda bored more.

Syesha was Syesha.

Kristy Lee Cook is definitely much improved in just the past few weeks, but she still doesn't live up to the levels as the others.

Carly's was pretty bad. She didn't have the voice to sing the song the way she did. I really think Carly should have just made a Heart song out of her Mariah song. She could have rocked it even more than David, and that would have easily suited her voice and talents far better. Instead she seemed to be singing Karaoke.

And then there is David A. He's the ultimate Karaoke singer. I still don't even get what people see in his voice, as it seems pretty monotone and congested to me, not to mention that he has no idea how to work the microphone at all. David A continuously makes p-pops, more so at the start of his songs, but they are a problem them the judges continue to ignore. If someone would teach him that singing into the microphone when it is an inch or two away is not a good idea, he might rid himself of that problem.

Only one performance stood out. Let's just say that I can't wait for David Cook to have an album out so I can buy it.

I said that same thing just last night while watching. Over all I was impressed with the seven, singing any song associated with MC would be difficult. None were horrible as all are pretty talented. That said, I think Carly (that was my favorite MC song) would be better after a few pints, at least if she didn't improve, I'd care less. I don't like Syesha, I just don't connect with her at all. Kristy,... Just was out of her element. I was more focused on the 'Diva Dress' than on what she was singing. It just wasn't her. David A. hasn't progressed at all in this competition and I don't think he ever will. He has only sung one song, the words just keep changing each week. I actually liked Brook and Jason this week, both did "their thing" as Mr. Jackson would say and it was good, not great, but good.

Back to Big Head Dave C! Was it me or did he look like he was ready to cry when he got the judges feedback? This was a great performance and I hope his album is out soon.

I actually loved Jason's song - I felt he made it his own and not just a Mariah Carey cover. I'm disliking David A. with every week though - I love ballads, but even I have my limits. He's boring, dull, and I think his personality doesn't shine through at all. I think if he was older and didn't have the teenage female support he wouldn't get nearly as much praise.

I have to agree Brooke uses the instruments as a crutch. After she did that ugly sway-dancing during "Here Comes the Sun" I've noticed she can either stand still or sit on stage - I really don't think she has a clue about commanding a stage presence.

Carly and Syesha were both okay for me. They each had portions of the songs that were good, but that's it. I think David C. was the clear winner, but I don't think Kristy Lee did too bad - I liked it and I don't think she'll be eliminated this week.

I think Syesha, Carly, and either Jason or Kristy will be in the bottom three with Syesha going home.