My computer is running out of juice after a two-hour show and I’m running out of juice after a long day without much sleep. So let’s get to the recapping!

As I always do, I’ll rate each song on a scale of 0-5 along with a short blurb and then pick my favorite and least favorite performances of the night.

Rayvon Owen (“Burn” by Ellie Goulding) – * *
I’m sorry, judges, but Rayvon’s performance was shakier than a broken table. It’s a tricky song, especially ‘cause it rested on Rayvon’s vocal break line, but his falsetto was wobbly and screechy. I’m sort of stumped by Rayvon, actually. No doubt he’s a good singer but with questionable song choices and a certain lack of attachment over the last few weeks, his star is starting to fall for me.

Maddie Walker (“She’s Country” by Jason Aldean) – * * * *
This was Maddie’s best performance by a wide margin. Each week, Maddie is looking more comfortable on stage and more vocally assured. Sure, she needs to work on her pitch and she could lighten up her tone just a little and not push so hard but she’s on the right road.

Joey Cook (“Fancy” by Iggy Azalea) – * * * * ½
Talk about another best performance so far! She might be “Quirky Quirk with a capital Q” but there is no doubt in my mind that Joey deserves a spot on this season’s Idol roster. We all know Joey can reinvent a song (more on that in a bit) but tonight she found the maturity and stillness we’ve been asking for all season. Her vocals, and the presentation as a whole, were on-point. Also, I love Joey even more for giving credit to Post-Modern Jukebox, an amazing band (with amazing often weekly YouTube videos). So many times Idol contestants present offbeat arrangements as their own (like Jax using the Across The Universe version of “Hold Your Hand”), so kudos to Joey for giving credit where credit is due.

Clark Beckham (“Taking It To The Streets” by The Doobie Brothers) – * * * *
Scott Borchetta is right. Clark has a tremendous voice but his stage presence and connection isn’t always up to par. He made a huge 180 yesterday with the James Brown cover and, while “Streets” doesn’t match that one, it’s a very solid effort.

Jax (“Blank Space” by Taylor Swift) – * * *
“Blank Space” is the perfect song for Jax and her guitar-driven arrangement was original without being distracting. That all being said, I’m a big fan of Jax but she sounded hoarse tonight and vocally off. Perhaps she’s just tired, but the vocals were strained and a bit pitchy here and there. While we’re on the subject, I’m starting to get just a little tired of her shtick. Being original is great but I want to know what’s behind the fashion and glittery eye X.

Qaasim Middleton (“Jet” by Wings) – * * * ½
I’m torn here. I love “Jet” (it’s one of McCartney’s most undervalued songs and, having sung it in a band before, it’s not an easy song to sing) and it was great to see Qaasim play guitar and stay more grounded. But, once again, his vocals were just OK, lacking any real technique or control. Perhaps, though, that doesn’t matter. I mean, Mick Jagger or even McCartney himself aren’t super trained, technically gifted singers. They bring a lot of heart and energy and that’s what Qaasim does.

Adanna Duru (“Runway Baby” by Bruno Mars) – * * * * ½
It was great to see Adanna have fun and her vocals benefitted. In another round I’d want a song with a bit more melody, but this is exactly what Adanna needs.

Tyanna Jones (“Tightrope” by Janelle Monae) – * * * * ½
I’ve thought of Tyanna as Janelle Monae Jr for a long time and she blew the lid off of “Tightrope.” It wasn’t her best vocal of the season but it was pretty damn amazing.

Daniel Seavey (“Happy” by Pharrell) – * ½
I let out an audible grown when they announced Daniel’s name but, as tired as I am of Daniel, I’m also sick of complaining about him. But this felt like a when a Bar Mitzvah boy decides to perform in front of his party. Yes, he’s cute and likeable but 100 percent the least talented person in the competition.

Quentin Alexander (“Rolling In The Deep” by Adele) – * * * *
It was a cool arrangement and a confident performance. There was a little something lacking I can’t put my finger on, though.

Nick Fradiani (“Wake Me Up” by Aloe Blacc) – * * * *
Nick vs. Sarina-Joi is tough. Nick is more marketable and blander, Sarina-Joi is perhaps more talented but a much wilder card. Vocally, I can’t fault Nick’s gravelly, folky take on “Wake Me Up,” but, as Harry questioned in the package, it did lack some lyrics oomph. “Wake Me Up” is not a happy song and I wish Nick had brought some of that darker tone to the lyrics.

Show VIP: Joey

Who Should Go Home Next Week: Drum roll…Daniel!

Who Went Home This Week: Sarina-Joi (who is tremendously talented but who underperformed the last few weeks. That being said, I would have sent home Daniel, Rayvon and Maddie before Sarina-Joi.)