The Top 3 finalists each sang three songs this week. Alex Preston has once again proven himself as an amazing artist, musician, singer and performer. Like he has done every week since the competition began he reinvented and elevated his song choices to new heights. Pompeii, Stay and The Story of My Life are all good songs by the original artists, but Alex very skillfully made all of them even more vibrant and exciting. He is a genuine talent.
Caleb Johnson also did a good job this week. While he doesn't have the same gift of reinventing songs that Alex does, Caleb has a powerful command of the stage. He has a strong vocal ability and he is a dynamic live performer. He took songs from three different eras: Dazed and Confused from the 60's, Never Tear Us Apart from the 80's and Demons from the present and made them all sound fresh.
Jena Irene has none of the impressive talents that Alex and Caleb do. Whereas they were both able to cover songs and actually improve them or make them their own, Jena's renditions pale in comparison to the originals. Her Titanium was nothing short of dreadful in comparison to Sia, and her Heart Attack completely fizzled compared to Demi Lovato.
Alex and Caleb should be in the finals next week. It's finally time for Jena to be eliminated.
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