You know, I think this is all aimed at Simon but really it affects the like of Joe most of all. Is it fair?
So it's a talent competition, and a reality show, and yes it's becoming far too cliche and same-ey
But is it the artists fault that they end up in an unbreakable contract to sing dull monotomous songs? Would they ever become famous trying to vie for a recoding contract through "normal" means? Is the x factor "easier" than said "normal" means? Is it easy to sing in front of the public from day 1, when you are simply a nobody?
I like the x factor in such that it uproots talent. I hate the x factor in such that is forces said talent down an unavoidable, shit, predictable and boring recording contract, releasing songs that I'd never in a million years buy. But even with that said, I can't deny that some of the folks that have won have actually been talented. Some.
In past 5 years I think I've "liked" Leona, and Joe. Because they can sing. But of course once they win, I lose interest, because they are forced to sing utter tripe for the masses. Leona wasted on boring ballads when she has a voice that can pull off anything. Joe, well, who knows, but - he can sing, that's for sure.
As for all this shit about rise against the machine. Interesting. So to protest against the sheep, you become a sheep.
I didn't vote on the x factor, once. I do watch it, for various reasons (lol'ing at the awkward arguments, and the occasional wow moment when an artist pulls off something special). And I won't buy the single, nor the rise against the machine single. Guess I'm not a sheep.
