American Idol 9: Top 4 Studio Versions

... and then there were 4. Wow. I didn't expect the iTunes version to be up this early. Usually, they release the studio recordings once the results show is done. I wonder what happen. Anyway, this week was just ok. The performances ranges from good to mediocre. The only saving grace of this week was the fact that they performed - just like last year - duets.

This is how I rank their studio performances for this week:

01. Crystal Bowesox and Lee Dewyze
02. Lee Dewyze
03. Crystal Bowersox
04. Casey James and Michael Lynche
05. Michael Lynche
06. Casey James

Random Thoughts: Well, it's somehow hard to rank the studio versions this week because, surprisingly, all recordings sound really good - even Big Mike. I kind of like Crystal's studio version than the live one, that's for sure. Same with Lee Dewyze where his pitch problems are, of course, non-existent here. Casey's solo recording was decent. Now, the duets, on the other hand, are gorgeous. I like both of them, especially Crystal and Lee's version of Falling Slowly. AMAZING, I tell you. Enjoy!

STUDIO VERSION
Solo
Lee Dewyze: Kiss From A Rose
Michael Lynche: Will You Be There
Casey James: Mrs. Robinson
Crystal Bowersox: I'm Alright
Duet
Crystal and Lee: Falling Slowly
Casey and Michael: Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman

LIVE VERSION
Solo
Lee Dewyze: Kiss From A Rose
Michael Lynche: Will You Be There
Casey James: Mrs. Robinson
Crystal Bowersox: I'm Alright
Duet
Crystal and Lee: Falling Slowly
Casey and Michae: Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman