Comments on: THE VOICE Returns

By: Pop Culture Nerd

Pop Culture Nerd — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:02:33 +0000

Eddy—I saw RaeLynn on YouTube this morning. She’s good, and Blake is the obvious choice to be her coach. I agree that the caliber of singers is higher here, or at least the ones producers choose to focus on.

Lauren—OK, I’ll come up with a random song to replace your ear worm. How about, “Believe it or not, I’m walking on air/I never thought I could feel so free eee eee…” Does that help?

Lydia—I don’t like country music but Blake is my favorite coach because of the reason you mentioned. He usually gives straight-up feedback without too much buttering up or any rudeness if someone isn’t great. He’s also the one with the funniest comments.

EIREGO—I couldn’t deal with Aguilera’s antics, but based on last night’s show, I think the focus is still on the talent.

By: EIREGO

EIREGO — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:28:28 +0000

I really liked the show when it started. I thought it was a much more interesting take on the whole “who is the best singer we can find that no one knows” thing that American Idol used to be earnest about before it became so ridiculous. I thought it gave a shot to singers to perform an entire song with real music behind them. I loved that they weeded out most of the bad ones and that the judges didn’t get to see what the person looked like, only hear them. But, like so many good ideas, the producers / networks have to put their own stamp on it by changing the concept and the focal point of the show devolves into something else. This show has become a showcase for how crazy and shallow and trashy Christina Aguilera can be. Maybe the network or studio signed her to a production deal for more movies (maybe not, I mean, did they SEE Burlesque?) or a reality show about her day-to-day (like we need that?).

I’ll leave the rest of this show to people who like the Jersey Shore and buy that the Kardashians are must see TV.

But thanks for this review

By: Lydia

Lydia — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:22:43 +0000

I watched The Voice for the very first time last night because, oddly enough, my bf is a fan. I am not a fan of Idol so my very low expectations for this show were blown away. I found Christina to be incredibly aggravating as well. Blake seems genuine and to only push his button when he really feels something. I may tune in again. Thanks for the roundup!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:18:57 +0000

I liked Chris Mann best. Also liked Tony Lucca, but can you imagine how many times the Mickey Mouse Club theme is going to get stuck in my head if he hangs around? Day 1: Woke up with it streaming in my noggin.

By: Eddy

Eddy — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:44:28 +0000

The first singer was a 17-year-old from Baytown, Texas who had the guts to sing a Miranda Lambert song despite a warning that someone who did that last season got a lukewarm response from Blake. She was good enough to have all four turn around and ultimately chose Blake as her coach.

Why anyone with the options to choose Adam or Cee Lo don’t choose one of them is always beyond me.

While I’ve never watched a full season of Idol, I’m a big fan of The Voice. I think that because they start out with good singers and show us some of the process of helping them advance in the competition it impresses me.