Anybody been watching Rock Star: INXS? It's been all the rage in my suburban oasis over the last few weeks. I must admit that I've been an Idol fan since the craze began back in 2001. I've followed American/Canadian Idol...some seasons closely, some not...mostly because there are so many talented people on those shows. Over the past few weeks, Rock Star has taken over Idol's seat at my musical reality show table. I am so impressed by how brilliant these artists are. Most of Rock Star's 15 contestants are top notch musicians, vocalists and performers, bringing a deliciously sophisticated concert feeling to every episode. My housemates, two of whom have never even been remotely interested in any of the Idol shows, are just as into this show as I am.
Rock Star's purpose is to find a new lead singer for INXS. What a great marketing ploy! This audition process is attracting millions of viewers every night, all of whom have their favorites, and will invest in the new material that will INXS record, once the winner is declared.
So if you're not doing anything on Tuesdays at 10 pm, you might be impressed by the sheer brilliance of the remaining contestants vying for the right to front INXS for their new album, due out in December. Oooh, here's a good spot to go nuts about Suzie, my favourite to win! Not only is she Canadian...she's got style, attitude, and a voice with brilliant control and power. She's sultry and sexy, and commands the attention of her audience every time she gets up on that stage. She repeatedly exceeds expectations, belting out classics like Bohemian Rhapsody, Roxanne, Losing My Religion, and Get Back, in her own unique style.
I was a bit disappointed to read about how poorly the show is doing in the US ratings. According to an article on Canoe.ca, Canadian viewership of the show has been rock solid, in contrast with the US (http://jam.canoe.ca/Television/2005/08/30/1193536.html). American ratings have been somewhere in the vicinity of 5 million a night, fluctuating tons on a week-to-week basis. Why is it that American Idol gets 30 million a night, and Rock Star does not? Probably because there's no Simon Cowell or Ryan Seacrest, and everyone knows that America loves them. Personally, I'm loving the reprieve from their rhetoric, and much prefer Brooke Burke and Dave Navarro.
If you watch Rock Star: INXS, let me know who you're pulling for! If you don't watch, well then you should be. "Are you ready for a new sensation?" In my mind, the answer depends upon whether Suzie wins or not ;)
3 comments:
I am one of the two mentioned housemates who previously had zero interest in the Idol shows. Well okay, I watched one season of Canadian, but that's cause of the girl I was dating at the time.
This show is mind blowingly brilliant. I really didn't know who INXS were until I started watching this show. Sure, I'd heard a few of their songs, but I couldn't have told you who wrote them. By going around and collecting such an amazing group of canditades to front their band and then broadcasting the auditions in a suspensful, interactive setting is the smartest thing a band has ever done. I now know who they are, I know a lot of their songs, I like a lot of their songs, and I genuinly want to listen to this new album they are going to make with one of these people. This show has converted me into a full time fan.
Now... on to Suzie. For some unknown reason I didn't discover her as my favourite until part way into the season. Upon returning to her old performances I discovered that she was always as breathtakingly beatiful and talented and sexy and stylish (in no particular order) as she is now. I really hope she wins, but if she doesn't I will definatly follow the rest of her career, wherever it takes her.
On the off chance that you ever read this (not bloody likely) I LOVE YOU SUZIE!
Can't believe I forgot this part..... ONLY Toronto could produce Suzie. I love my city!
Idol has nothing on Rock Star! Ok maybe a few unavoidable commonalities like live music and a voting audience but that's seriously about all there is. It's not about people learning to get used to people who think they can sing. We're voting for professionals who week after week give professional performances as you would expect the hand-picked best in the world to. Phenomenal!
Now let's discuss the real reason I'm so in love with this show... Suzie McNeill + mini orgasms + Rafael + Dave Navarro = Talent and sex on stage! Now don't get me wrong, I love the other unsigned artists too, but our sweet Suzie has left no doubt in my mind that she's the best. And Rafael....ohhhhh GOD is he sexy! I would love to see him jam on stage with Dave. I'll have no choice but to spontaneously combust into orgasmic flames.
Anywho...good luck Suzie! I love you too!!
Great post Rob!
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