AI 11: Men's Semi-final performance review

Ok, Men's Semi-finalist performances done and here are my thoughts before watching the results show.

First, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of performances from the guys (ie, I wasn't expecting much).

Reed Grimm
Brought the energy and range of talent. Thought he did a better job of singing at first, yet in the wrap up they showed more of the vaudeville part.

Adam Brock
Another fine, energetic performance.

Deandre Brackensick
I guess there's something about a guy and a high voice that does it for women (girls). This would explain all the boy bands, Beiber fever, and the love for Deandre. I just don't get it.
On the good side though, he seems nice, confident, and performs well.

Colton Dixon
He certainly stepped up his game and surpased my previous judgement. Most aggressive performance and obviously had the passion. He just seems too small/weak to pull off the tough rocker act.

Jeremy Rosado
Nice guy, all around fan favorite. I still stand saying he's too young and doesn't stand out.

Aaron Marcellus
Energetic performance, nice take on the song. Interesting wardrobe change up. For some reason as much as I wanted to like him and this performance, it seemed just above karaoke-like.

Chase Likens
Played the country angle well. Picked a good energetic song and played to the crowd. But much like Aaron, just seemed a little short of the goal.

Creighton Fraker
Unique is a word here of course. And the high pitched thing well apparently play well with the female vote. But this was too unique for me.

Phillip Phillips
And now you see why I put him through as a darkhorse. Very interesting take on that song. Well done.

Eben F
Just too young. The songs don't seem right coming from him.

Heejun
another all around nice guy and fan fav, but the enunciation and lack of stand out ability hurts.

Joshua Ledet
Apparently losing his mind up there still works. Clearely can sing and has passion. I'm just wondering if he can sing more calmly or not.

Jermaine Jones
Obviously I was surprised here as I guessed he would not be called back. Apparently they understood the need to counter Deandre's voice. And while his performance was powerful and moving, the question will remain can a baritone moved past ballads (not that I'm knocking them, I love Dick Haymes, but it's hard to be mainstream these days).

Now we know voters decide based on the recent performance, but also using the past and general personality preferences. As such, it's hard to guess what they may say, but here's what I would say.

I think they go from 24 to 12 or 13? And I think it's and even gender split. So here would be the top 5 guys to make it in:

Reed Grimm
Adam Brock
Colton Dixon
Phillip Phillips
Joshua Ledet
Aaron Marcellus

And the bottom 4 out:
Jeremy Rosado
Eben F
Jermaine Jones
Creighton Fraker

Now we are left with 3 guys and 1 slot. However, I think there will be a 13th slot, chosen by the judges and so it may end up being another guy. I think the 1st 2 here are judge and fan favorites, and the last probably just don't have enough love to make it through (though I'd go in reverse order here myself).
Deandre Brackensick
Heejun
Chase Likens

Stay tuned for the Women's Semi-finalist review and predictions