Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-28218516-20180821190426/@comment-25150955-20180829021823

Thoughts:
 * The Future Kingz: That was pretty okay, but I can’t say it was too different from their last two performances. That, and I don’t like how they milk the whole, “we have kids in our group!! uwu!!” thing. It was good, but their existence here is totally redundant at this point.
 * Us the Duo: Disappointing. The song was okay, but it felt like they were holding back HARD for most of the performance. Like, they weren’t going all out. Still, I like their style, so I wouldn’t mind seeing them again over some of the other singers tonight.
 * Daniel Emmet: AMAZING! Best singer of the night, easily. Song choice was risky but he pulled it off really well. I hope he advances.
 * 1) Brian King Joseph: Really fantastic! Great energy, great song choice, and I loved the setup.
 * 2) Aaron Crow: Oh, Aaron. If there’s anyone tonight who I have no idea how to feel about, it’s you, buddy. On one hand, you got buzzed for taking too long, and I don’t entirely blame Mel, because it was a very long trick. That said, it was also super intense, the trick was well put together, the atmosphere was great, and it was highly entertaining watching Howie shit himself on stage. I kind of want to see him again after tonight, but he may have a rough time.
 * 3) Hans: It was highly entertaining! It was also kind of garbage. Still, fun while it was around.
 * 4) Joseph O'Brien: Oof, that really wasn’t very good at all. He’s got a nice personality and all, but he performed a boring original where nerves got the better of him. It was kind of messy and uninteresting. If any singer is done for tonight, it’s him.
 * 5) UDI: Yet another act I wanted to like more than I did. I think their visuals are creative and really appealing, and I liked the theme they went for, but it didn’t feel as interesting as last time. I love them, but I think they may be done.
 * 6) Christina Wells: My main issue with Christina is that she can’t do high notes for her life. Throughout this performance, she did one of two things in terms of high notes: either winging them completely, or just skipping it entirely. It was distracting, and I didn’t like how she handled it. That said, she sounded pretty solid in her low range, and the song choice was very good. Wouldn’t be shocked if she advances.
 * 7) Zurcaroh: OH. MY. LORD. FANTASTIC! PHENOMENAL! By FAR, these guys were the best of the night. EVERYTHING went together FLAWLESSLY. From the theme and aesthetics, to the tricks, everything was just absolutely captivating. And they never do a flip the same way, which is something I’ve never seen in any other acrobatics group on this show. Best of the night, and they may be the best of the Quarterfinals this year, period. THIS is a winning act.
 * 8) Rob Lake: I’ll be honest, I wasn’t too sure about his chances going into tonight, but his performance was pretty great! We haven’t had a Vegas-styled illusionist in the lives like this since Season 8 (Leon and Romy), and his presentation and transitions are so much cleaner than his predecessors. It was a very good act, even if it was a bit corny. I hope he moves on.
 * 9) Michael Ketterer: I wanted to like this much more than I did. I think he was dealing with nerves as well, because he was pretty shaky at times, and he almost shouted some of his high notes. He’s a great guy and all, but he almost screams, “CUT ME IN THE SEMIFINALS!”. It just wasn’t amazing. Still, between him and the other singing acts tonight, I think he was the second best. He’s moving on.

PERSONAL RANKINGS:
 * 1) Zurcaroh
 * 2) Brian King Joseph
 * 3) Daniel Emmet
 * 4) Rob Lake
 * 5) Aaron Crow
 * 6) Michael Ketterer
 * UDI
 * 1) Christina Wells
 * 2) The Future Kingz
 * 3) Us the Duo
 * 4) Joseph O’Brien
 * 5) Hans

PREDICTIONS
 * Michael Ketterer
 * Brian King Joseph
 * Daniel Emmet
 * Christina Wells
 * Us the Duo
 * Zurcaroh
 * Rob Lake