I've had a chance to go back over the show and I absolutely hate that they've brought themes to this portion. This has always been my favorite time of the show as the artists get to sing what works for them, so I get to hear good performances. I was around to hear those 60's songs, but they did absolutely
nothing for me as a group and individually. God, I hate theme nights.
Before Ryan said Leif Garrett, I have to say that's what I had in mind as well. C'mon. Give us an honorable mention separated at birth.
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this is a group by and large lacking charisma, and while they may be able to carry a tune, they sure as hell don’t carry my interest.
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I have to say that's exactly how I feel at this point. At least to this point, the show hasn't given me a single person to root for. Maybe the girls will bring something to the table. I say this while considering myself a person who isn't overly critical of singers. I mean, I
like cruise ship and amusement park singers. No, I won't buy their CD's, but I do sit and listen to them as long as they're singing and not just bouncing around in outfits. This is the least I've enjoyed myself during Top 24 since I've been watching.
And one final note... I'm not at all impressed by the folks who think they show some backbone by mouthing off to the judges. It's possible, but it mostly fails. It's true that a judge is just one opinion and you shouldn't necessarily let that one opinion get you down. On the other hand, it is (usually) an informed opinion. If Simon says, "I didn't get that," there's no reason to retort , "I don't get you!" (made up example). This isn't high school and you're not playing
The Dozens. Stand strong, let it sink in, and you have the potential to be a slightly better performer because your world view of what's "good" just expanded a bit. Now that you have that wider world view, you have a better chance of filling it.