The Voice Battle Rounds-Night Two Recaps

As always, by the lovely Esther Kao.

Jacob Poole vs. Matthew Schuler

Going into this, I thought that Matthew would cream Jacob. Partially because Matthew was a 4-chair and I had absolutely no recollection of Jacob Poole’s blind, because his audition was a montage. Anyway, listening to the battle, it seemed that Christina chose the song to complement Jacob’s voice, and to challenge Matthew a bit. I do think that Jacob really stepped it up, but on the other hand, Matthew did too. The battle was really even, and Christina, clearly going off from Matthew’s blind, chose Matthew. Of course, it was to be expected. Christina’s smart enough not to let a 9 second (or however long it was) 4-chair slip right through her hands.

Kat Robichaud vs. R. Anthony

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2xK3hRrGQ8 (can't. get. the. video. to. upload.)

This was such an entertaining battle round to watch, partially because Kat was bouncing up and down like a spring the whole time. Her dancing wasn’t bad, necessarily—it was… interesting. But aside from that, they both delivered on this sappy song, but I have to say that Kat threw herself in wholeheartedly. Perhaps that’s where all the energy for her epic tippy-toes came from later in the song. You’ve got to wonder how she managed to tiptoe in her 4-inchish high boots, though… Anyway, after that show, CeeLo just had to give her the win, didn’t he?

Monika Leigh vs. Ray Boudreaux

Dang, I really liked this battle. I’ve dug Ray’s voice since the blinds, and his daughter is like ridiculously cute—he is working that unfair advantage, haha. I thought they complimented each other really well, while still managing to stay true to themselves. Ray here felt more solid, so I was rooting for him when Blake was making his decision. I was also impressed by Monika, however, and am glad that CeeLo stole her. Overall pretty happy with this battle round.

There were also three lovely montaged battle rounds, because the producers of the Voice are lovely and fair to all their artists like that:

Cole Vosbury vs. Lupe Carroll

                Winner: Cole Vosbury

E. G. Daily vs. Sam Cerniglia

                Winner: E. G. Daily (go Dotty!)

Ashley Dubose vs. Justin Blake

                Winner: Ashley Dubose