The Voice 5: Battle Rounds Part 3

Again, another good episode with a couple of spectacular battles. This is turning out to be a pretty good season. Of course, other than the fact that I hated how these coaches are stealing cannon fodders.

I mean, how the hell are the good ones NOT getting saved and the mediocre people get to live another day? Wasn't the whole point of a STEAL is to save someone who didn't deserve to get eliminated in this round? What's the point of stealing someone who's doomed for a Knockout finish? Ugh.

But as usual, I digress..

Josh Logan VS Michael Lynch

Harder To Breathe

TEAM CHRISTINA

While Michael showed power in his version of this Maroon 5 ditty, Josh was able to put his lovely tone with fantastic vocal dynamics and his quiet confidence. The way he navigated the melody was pretty stellar and he looked so effortless doing it.

VERDICT

Josh Logan

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George Horga Jr. VS Juhi

Best I Ever Had

TEAM CEE LO

Both had obvious vocal flaws, George was pitchy in parts, while JUhi had this affected tone that's quite annoying. Plus, both have superfluous vibrato. That said, the energy was pretty compelling and they sounded great together. As for Cee Lo's decision, I thought he was being really strategic.

VERDICT

George Horga Jr.

STEAL

Juhi (Team Cee Lo)

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Austin Jenckes VS Brian Pounds

To Love somebody

TEAM BLAKE

Blake just couldn't stop swaying no? Oh yeah, that's right. I had more fun watching Blake than the actual battle performance. Sure, both sounded okay, but the song and the performance altogether was just pretty generic.

VERDICT 

Austin Jenckes

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James Irwin VS Matt Cermanski

Counting Stars

TEAM ADAM

CRAP! What just happened? Ok. This was a good battle! There were a couple of tuning issues on both James and Matt, but both delivered great performances. Matt's tone, in particular, was outstanding coupled with his charm and dreamy looks. Considering the fodders these coaches saved, it was dumb not to save Matt.

VERDICT

James Irwin

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Destinee Quinn VS Lina Gaudenzi

Not Ready To Make Nice

TEAM CHRISTINA

Ugh. Just sing the song and stop with all the runs. Lina was fine, but I hated her phrasing and his diction was awful. Destinee, on the other hand, sounded ok for the most part.

VERDICT

Destinee Quinn

STEAL

Linda Gaudenzi (Team Adam)

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James Wolpert VS Will Champlin

Radioactive

TEAM ADAM

Somehow, I feel like James is the male version of Michelle Chamuel, so yes, I have to love him. He managed to keep things interesting with his vocal choices. Will also did great and got on top of James in parts.

VERDICT

James Wolpert

STEAL

Will Champlin (Team Christina)