4B - The Best(?) of the Rest

Christa Fazzino - Call for Phillip Morris!

Tami Gosnell - Decent voice, in tune, reminiscent of Gracie Slick, but less abrasive (vaguely referenced by Simon, as a singer from the 60s). I'm less in love with her than the judges, and think she'll be limited by her style, but we'll see...

Paul Kim - Smokey, sexy voice...I think the ladies will like him a lot. Why does Simon need to interrupt Paula's compliment and pretend to misinterpret her vote? What a maroon!

Gina Glocksen - Fair, but not enough, methinks. But she likes Simon, and we need some of that on the show.

So they give us more of it...good segue.

Edward Sanchez - If I was Paula, I'd learn from this not to hug the wannabes til they've sung first. But I guess maybe females do things differently. I'd probably make a lousy female, unless the hormones significantly altered my natural inclinations.

Carhops
Heather - too shakey
Ashley - average, but better - still no cigar.
Ebony Joynter - much better! The judges agree. I smirk with self-satisfied head-swelling.

Brandon Reid was very entertaining, but not for AI.

Wes - William E Samland - seems a bit affected pre-audition, but I was actually expecting something better than clap.stomp.clap.stomp.

The dancing segment brought back the painful memory of Elaine dancing(?) on Seinfeld. At least she was trying to be funny.

Alexander Nazario - lots of heart, not enough talent. Randy and Simon were much better behaved, at least.

Lakisha Jones - Pretty good with 'Think', but I have to wonder how she can handle a song she doesn't get to belt out.

Nice montage...first one I've really liked this season.

172 finalists! WOW! Next week's previews look brutal.

Now is this the season they're supposed to get more into the reality side of things, and show more of people in their living quarters and personal spats?

See you next week...

...John