American Idol 9: Top 5 Studio Versions

... we now have our top 5. This week, they tackle standards, particularly of Frank Sinatra songs. Unlike last week, this week was a bit underwhelming. The performances ranges from good to REALLY BAD.

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

01. Lee Dewyze
02. Crystal Bowersox
03. Michael Lynche
04. Aaron Kelly
05. Casey James

Random Thoughts: It's now becoming a habit! Lee, again, delivers a very good and current-sounding studio version. This dude can't do any wrong on my book when it comes to his recordings. I REALLY hope he can translate this to his live performances. Crystal's recording is good as well. As fo the other three, I feel a bit tentative on their studio versions. I don't know. Michael Lynche sounds good but did nothing to me. Aaron Kelly, again, sounds like a young girl in the first verse of the song. It's weird, to be honest. And I don't even want to comment on Casey James.

STUDIO VERSION
Aaron Kelly: Fly Me To The Moon
Casey James: Blue Skies
Crystal Bowersox: Summer Wind
Michael Lynche: The Way You Look Tonight
Lee Dewyze: That's Life

LIVE VERSION
Aaron Kelly: Fly Me To The Moon
Casey James: Blue Skies
Crystal Bowersox: Summer Wind
Michael Lynche: The Way You Look Tonight
Lee Dewyze: That's Life