That title means 3rd season, 2nd round, part 1, BTW.
Tonight, we get 2 rounds of challenges from the 1st week's top 6.
Group Performance: "Somewhere Only We Know" by Keane
I think that one guy looks a lot like Will Arnett. That was really well done.
1st challenge: Today's Radio Hits
Vocal Point: "Never Say Never" by Justin Bieber
Still without their 9th member, but one of the guys was in a boy band in Utah. Not only do they have Will Arnett, they also have a guy that looks like Ryan Reynolds. I'm not familiar with this song, but they did a good job with it. Sara, what would non-wholesome Thundercats be like?
Delilah: "What Do You Want From Me" by Adam Lambert/Pink
That's hard to open on pitch with those intervals, but the soloist (Kendall) pulled it off, and I like how they come in one by one, building on the harmony. Nice!
Urban Method: "Just Can't Get Enough" by The Black-Eyed Peas
I don't know this song, either. I'm old now, I guess. I liked the sexy chemistry between the leads. The rap seems angrier than the lyrics need it to be.
Afro Blue: "American Boy" by Estelle feat. Kanye West
Ooh, I like that jazzy opening! I also like how the guys take over during the Kanye portion. I like their version more than the original. Shawn loved that!
Yellowjackets: "Dynomite" by Taio Cruz
They now have *leather* yellow jackets! I now think there are too many voices on stage, which usually means that they're not singing as one unit. Maybe I just have a hard time with huge groups singing modern a cappella, I don't know.
Kinfolk 9: "Price Tag" by Jessie J
First lead gal's sound drops out on her low notes. I'm not crazy about their harmonies.
My pick for this challenge is Afro Blue.
2nd challenge: Songs from the 60s
OK, now Nick is wearing his suit jacket, to be more old school, I guess.
Delilah: "Heat Wave" by Martha and the Vandellas
I need more soul, Miss First Soloist. MORE. I like their silver shoes and their cute dresses. Nick, yes, you did. You dared to say 98 Degrees.
Urban Method: "Dance To The Music" by Sly and the Family Stone
Bass sounded good, but you know how I am: he's no Geo. There needs to be more sound from him, I think.
Vocal Point: "The Way You Look Tonight" by Frank Sinatra
See? It's Will Arnett! I kind of like how they play with the tempo. Sara swoons. :) Oh, Will's name is actually Jake. I'm sure to forget that the next time I see him.
Afro-Blue: "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" by Marvin Gaye
That guy has a great voice for this song.
Yellowjackets: "Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You" by Frankie Valli
Not liking the harmonies, guys. I like how the lead played to Sara, though.
Kinfolk 9: "Let It Be" by The Beatles
I did not like that opening chord. Seriously, can you tell that I'm not fond of this group?
My pick for this set: Vocal Point.
Results:
Moving on to the next round: Vocal Point, Urban Method, Yellowjackets, Afro-Blue and Delilah
OK, I don't have to worry about my least favorite group winning now.
Kinfolk 9's Swan Song: "Loser" by Beck
Yeah, um, I don't like this arrangement, either.
Next week: the second bracket take on the same challenges.
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