Regular readers of this blog will know how much I loved last year's INXS version of this show. I also bought the new INXS CD and still listen to it fairly regularly. (An aside, at my 20th class reunion last year, we all talked about this show and couldn't believe it wasn't getting good ratings - I guess we're no longer in the right demographic.) I wasn't sure if I was going to like this version or not, considering the motley crew (ha-ha) that is Supernova. Supernova is a new band, that I'm predicting is just going to be together for one CD and on tour, that consists of Tommy Lee (from Motley Crue), Gilby Clark (from Guns 'n Roses), and Jason Newsted (from Metallica). I can't even imagine how these three egos fit on the stage. And, considering the actual name of the show is Rockstar: Supernova, The Tommy Lee Project, you might question my sanity for watching this thing. Plus, the feedback Supernova gives the performers is generally horrific. Addled brains anyone? But, even though I have no idea if I'm going to like the final band, I like the contest.
There were a number of performances the first night that I liked. There were also some dreadful ones. But, there are too many people in the contest for me to analyze each one now (plus, who remembers all that detail - maybe I should live blog). A few things I can recall: The short chick with the hood who sang Nirvana is probably the only female I can see being selected to front the band at this point. All these shows say they are willing to select a female, but few will. Hard rock audiences are not as open-minded about female talent as they should be. I'd like to see her do a Metallica song like, Enter Sandman. Also, the guy who got kicked out last night was an easy pick. He sang Coldplay the first night and Duran Duran the second night. Hello?? First, I hate Coldplay. When I hear that fucking Clocks song, I want to squeeze the life out of Chris Martin. He sounds like a banshee. But then to pick Duran Duran is just stupid. Why audition for this show, if that is what you sing best? I really wanted to like the Icelandic guy (because I like Iceland), but dude, get a clue. You are auditioning to front a rock or heavy metal band, not to open up for Barry Manilow. Even though the Supernova guys are duh, they can tell the difference between a rock performance and an Atlantic City stage show. Finally, I have no idea what the band saw in the Puerto Rican girl. I thought she was horrid. And she sang Evanesence, which is tough anyway. She couldn't get the words out and she wore a cape - two strikes in my book.
Love this show!!! I was dying when I saw who the members of the new band were.....It works even better that it follows BB7 ALL STARS!!! I love reality TV!!!
p.s. pics of your trip are beautiful!!!!
Posted by: Pay Me | July 07, 2006 at 01:50 PM