***Official Top 9 Show Thread***

[Aloysius]

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1. Jordin
2. Melinda - 2. Lakisha
3. Lakisha - 3. Melinda
4. Blake
5. Gina
6. Haley
7. Chris
8. Phil
9. Sanjaya

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That's about right for me with my changes in bold.

I am just bored by Melinda. Yeah she's a great singer - but outside of her "My Funny Valentine" performance (which was just insanely good) I find nothing captivating, interesting, emotional about her voice or performance. I also might be prejudiced against people with no necks, it's hard for me to look at her sometimes...

Lakisha... while she doesn't execute as well pitch-wise or in phrasing vs. Melinda, she sings with more emotion and feeling, I just like the overall sound of Lakisha more, and she is a great performer (despite her jiggliness).

Jordin's voice is ridiculous and the tone / texture / quality of her voice is my favorite of all contestants left. It seems effortless for her what a natural.

Guys all suck except Blake I guess. I was watching some Elliot Yamin performances from last year on youtube.. wow do the guys really suck this year.

-Al