Adam Lambert and Allison Iraheta Rock Out on Rock Theme Night

In case you were wondering if Adam Lambert and Allison Iraheta's rock chops were all for show; last night you've dissuaded you of any such notion. As if Adam hadn't already come into his own throughout the breadth of the competition, he proved that rock music is definitely a sweet spot.

Sporting a chopped edgy hair style and his artfully applied eyeliner, Adam Lambert belted out Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love", with the confidence, visage, swagger and sneer of a young Elvis. Unlike the unfortunate screech fest that Danny Gokey put on, Adam Lambert's vocals were smooth and as Slash said "effortless". He makes it look easy.

Nothing to Cry About

Allison Iraheta was born for this night. She is destined to give her body of work that rock edge that is uniquely Allison Iraheta. She did not disappoint last night. Most everyone who gave it a thought, felt Iraheta was made for a Janis Joplin song. Allison Iraheta delivered Joplin's "Cry Baby" complete with a bluesy rock vocals tinged with an emotion that belied her seventeen years.

Simon complained that the performance was too soundalike but, honestly, who cared. Still coasting off the fumes of Adam's performance, she sounded like the rock goddess she is. Allison put herself into the obviously capable hands of Adam Lambert's hair girl and the results were razor cut extensions that completed Allison's transformation into a rocker chick. Her homage to Joplin proved Iraheta is the real deal. Allison's got nothing to cry about, she's holding her own.

Born to Be Mild

Kris Allen is a lot of things. He's innovative, talented, a great singer, an artful performer, a cutie patootie and my favorite idol contestant. One thing he is not, is a rocker. Goodness knows he gave it a valiant effort but the word that comes to mind is anemic. It was a passable performance and perhaps if it had not come on the heels of Adam and Allison's dynamic solos and he and Danny Gokey's less than dynamic duet. Honestly, I didn't really care for the format of last night's show. It felt rushed and disjointed.

Simon compared Allen's performance to eating ice. Honestly it was more like eating ice cream after the spicy fare of Adam Lambert and Allison Iraheta. Kris chose the Beatles "Come Together" display his rock skills. There were more choices he could have made. Maybe he could have done something with a Lenny Kravitz song.

Kris Allen could be in danger of elimination tonight. Allison Iraheta came through and if the voters get behind her who knows what might happen.

The Screech Heard Round the World

Kris Allen was not the only Idol to have a bad night. Danny Gokey, known in the tabloid press as "Karaoke Gokey" tried really hard and as several screechy vocal passes proved, he may have been trying too hard. Danny Gokey favored us with his rendition of Aerosmith's "Dream On". It was not the highlight of Danny Gokey's time on American Idol. When reaching for Steven Tyler's classic high note Danny drew back a nub.

Though heavily favored throughout the competition Danny Gokey's solo performance may place him in jeopardy on tonight's results show.

Milder Together

Danny Gokey and Kris Allen teamed up for Styx's "Renegade". Styx is one of my all time favorite rock bands and again Allen and Gokey did a pretty good job. While their harmonies were sharp, it was unfortunate that they had to follow the rock stylings of Adam Lambert and Allison Iraheta.

It's a safe bet that Danny or Kris won't be dropping any classic rock albums. The two are massive talents but they just don't have they built rockdar of Adam or Allison.

Everyone's been touting a finale bill of Adam Lambert versus Danny Gokey but Lambert v Iraheta may be on tap.