ROCK hard?

Wow, I am a bit speechless tonight, and you know that is hard. First there was an accident on set which meant no rehearsal -- Ryan made that sound like the end of the world. I was excited for Slash to be the mentor because then I knew Rock Week was going to stay true to that, not verge into rock-inspired songs like last week's rat pack turned rat pack inspired songs.

Adam -- "A Whole Lot of Love" I could have bet a million dollars that Adam would sing Zeppelin. But let me begin with this -- no one should wear a deep V-tee leather jacket combo with a sneer unless he is Billy Idol. That's right, Adam, I am talking to you. I could not watch him with a straight face. And I am angry because his voice is incredible but I just cannot watch him without laughing. It is so unreal! I don't understand what was original about this as was noted by Simon, so I would like someone to explain that to me. And then Simon says no one can top Adam which he repeated a TRILLION times throughout the night. Yes he deserves to stay, this week was made for him, but I just can't stand him. I want to rip the v-neck tee down and tuck it into his shoes so he bends over in half and falls down onto his hair sprayed head. Wow I have anger issues. VOTE (I won't vote for him ever, but he deserves the ranking).

Allison -- "Cry Baby" I loved her hair, so I give props to Allison for going to Adam's hair dresser. He is such a girl. But it did her well. She looked great on stage, she had some swagger (she had more later in the duet, though). I agree with Randy that another song might have had more melody, but if we are going to compare to Adam all night, let me say that at least she doesn't always sing at the top of her register - she showed range tonight and her voice is full, not tinny. I thought the judges were wrong because I thought she actually showed a lot of soul during the verses and did a lot with them. And I agreed with Allison that she should not have done Piece of My Heart or the other song because they are both overdone. I loved her fighting back!!. Kara agreed with me that she definitely does have personality when she performs (see last week's review). VOTE (a few times)

Kris and Danny duet on Renegade which is one of my favorite songs -- especially when Daughtry performed it during his season. The duet concept is new and I thought it was a nice way to give the contestants another opportunity to sing and be heard. I thought it was being set up to not be judged which is why there were no phone numbers. But Simon thought he should judge anyway and say that Danny was better - unnecessary and in bad spirit (even though I agreed). I wish Danny had picked this song to sing solo.

Kris -- "Come Together" By all means Kris is not a hard rocker and since everyone took Rock and Roll to be hard rock, he had the hardest task this week. It wasn't that bad, but my problem is that Carly did this song last season and was incredible. Did these contestants not watch last season? First time I felt Kris was seriously nervous -- I wish Adam and Allison had performed and then dueted followed by Kris and Danny soloing and then dueting -- I think Simon's criticism hurt him. I watched this again and I enjoyed it. Not the best of the night, but genuinely Kris. VOTE (multiple times which I will explain later)

Danny -- "Dream On" Once again, Michael Johns did this last season and got kicked off for it (although he did a much better job than Danny). This was terrible. From the zoot suit vest and purple shirt to the vocals to that HORRIFIC scream. Terrible choice. I don't know why the judges are pushing him anymore. I get he was trying to push it, but I'm done. No need for all the judges to see the sunshine in this situation. BUH BYE

My overall analysis -- it is time for Danny to go. I have stuck with him throughout this, but it is the end of the road. Adam, Allison and Kris have given better overall performances. Each has had more moments. Danny has used up his last chance. The producers must feel the same way since they featured the horrific scream whiel showing the number sat the end. This is why I voted many times for Kris tonight and threw some to Allison. They need to stay and fight against the dragon and be the dragon slayer (borrowing from Coach on Survivor if anyone watches that amazing season). Adam is the dragon, by the way. Adam and Allison killed the duet and it was nice to actually hear the words to this song which I have heard played about a zillion times on Guitar Hero thanks to my brother in law Rajiv -- this is the only song he plays. The grades:

Adam A
Allison B+
Kris B
Danny C

Some thoughts other than Idol. Brothers and Sisters is phenomenal. My least favorite storyline is Rebecca and Justin, then the whole Nora looking for loser Tommy, then the Ojai drama between Holly and Rachel Griffiths. The best storyline -- Kitty and Robert -- Calista Flockhart should win the Emmy this year. She is absolutely phenomenal -- we have been able to see exactly how her loss of faith in her husband and his devotion to her led to her loss of faith in being faithful. She didn't scream or cry, she just turned off as she lost her faith. Phenomenal.

And Grey's is back, no doubt. Interesting that when Izzy had a stupid storyline, the show sank and when Izzy got her storyline, it is soaring. I have always said Izzy is the heart and soul of the show -- Katherine Heigl plays the perfect balance between humor and sentimentality on this show which is the gem at the show's heart. I can't stand to see what happens to her, yet I can't turn away. Amazing.

And then there is 24. One of the best season's ever. Tony's deception, Jack's genuine pain in knowing that he trusted Tony who turned on him and the fact that this led to another possible terrorist attack -- the most conflict this character has ever felt in a way, because he was genuinely at fault. And the resurgence of CTU -- nothing better then the moment the CTU servers were turned back on and Chloe was there to watch it happen. Amazing.

More tomorrow friends...can't wait to hear Daughtry's new song and watch Paula. Remember, don't be ashamed of your obsessions...