'American Idol' Report Card: Amber Holcomb Cruises, Angie Miller Crashes

"American Idol's" Sorta-Elite 8 paid homage to the music of Motor City on Wednesday night, and, as has been the case pretty much all season long, the girls charged ahead like a '67 Pontiac GTO, while the guys sputtered like a Ford Pinto ... and that was before the head-on collision that was their "performance" of the Four Tops' "I Can't Help Myself," which may have set a new standard for MPH (Mistakes Per Hour, that is).

Yes, the guys' continued struggle is barely even a storyline at this juncture, and no matter what making the leap at some point this season. Also, Randy, we get it; you're from Louisiana. Grade: B

Devin Velez: He turned in a squeaky clean version of the Miracles' "The Tracks of my Tears," which is to say, he did a complete disservice to the song itself. Nifty falsettos do not equal genuine emotions, dude. Having said that, he sung it well, and seemed to feel at home with the retro arrangement. Also, Lazaro performed, so he probably won't go home. Smokey Robinson's critique? "Good job." Really earning those seats, Smoke! Grade: C

Angie Miller: Burgeoning smoke show decided to disobey her parents, get dirty on the Miracles' "Shop Around." This performance may have led to some pitched tents, but boy was it pitchy. Miller was subjected to her first criticisms of the season, mostly for failing to remain true to herself (a valid point), but she seems determined to keep "having fun," much to the consternation of Nicki Minaj. And the inevitable "Did she peak too early" storyline begins. Grade: C-

Lazaro Arbos: Is there anything he can't do? Just kidding, he can only do one thing: beauty-pageant ballads. Credit where credit's due, he changed it up this week, as his version Wonder's "For Once In My Life," sounded like it was being performed on a cruise ship. He needed to prove that he actually belongs in the competition, and, well, he didn't. Tip your waitresses, everybody. Grade: D

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