“If ever there was a sonic surgeon you'd want holding a scalpel to your favourite song, it would be Adam Lambert: he knows where to cut to let his seductive style seep deep.”[1] This is the album I always wanted Adam to make. What made Adam Lambert the most singular and arguably most memorable Idolist... Continue Reading →
Stories. Stories. Stories. So many stories. So much emotional manipulation. Yes, every singer has their story. But did I need to know any of my favorite artist’s stories before they became my favorite artists? Of course not. But lest I forget, this is a TV show and TV shows need stories. Tonight, Idol producers waited... Continue Reading →
So let’s talk about Idol auditions. In the past, I’ve alternated between saying a lot about the audition rounds and saying only a little. Right now I’m leaning towards saying only a little this season because we don’t learn very much about the Idolists from their auditions. We certainly learn much less than the judges... Continue Reading →
Zach and his 11 remaining women go to London. This was a tough episode for me. Not intending a humble brag and it’s clearly a First World problem but I really miss London and long to go again for a fourth time. Many tourist memories of exploring the city, meeting Facebook friends in person, seeing... Continue Reading →
If you came for my musings on Idol’s Season 21 Premiere Sunday night, you’ll have to come back later. I was watching the NBA All-Star Game, the closing festivity in the three-day All-Star Weekend, aka “Black Thanksgiving.” But I will catch up on and react to the initial auditions, so do come back! That said,... Continue Reading →
It’s off to the Bahamas for Episode 4 of Zach’s quest to find his best friend (take a sip) and he’s “ready to take it up a notch.” A rather odd statement given that Bachelor Nation is waiting for him to take a first notch from which to take it up. As for the girls,... Continue Reading →
It’s another week and we’re back for more boredom! It’s clear that the Evil Genius Producers (EGPs) know how little they have to work with in Zach and they’re going to hijinks and emotional drama early and often to keep us entertained. Or at least keep us from changing the channel. And with 17 girls... Continue Reading →
Ray's Musings 