Last night on the tele a wonderful thing occurred (I think it's wonderful, but I haven't actually watched it yet): Singing and Dancing. Thursday night saw the premieres of So You Think You Can Dance and Duets. I'm an old and long fan of SYTYCD and I'm always excited to watch the dancing. Sometimes when I'm alone, I'll pretend to dance lyrical like the girls on TV do. In my head I'm amazing. Now, Duets is new and I love the premise: regular people get the chance to sing with stars, like Kelly Clarkson and Robin Thicke. I'd rather do other things with Robin, but to each there own. I mean seriously, Alan Thicke did a great job procreating. Whew.
Okay, so I digress, but my blog point is. Singing and Dancing happened on the tele last night and I hope everyone tuned in, or at least have the eps on stand by like me. I shall report my thoughts soon.
I've posted about Kelly Clarkson's new album Stronger. It's been a bit now, and my honestly, I'm still iffy on the album as a whole. Kelly's voice shines. As always. But there isn't that song that gives me chills or makes me sit and contemplate the world or people or anything. It's a surface album, but still better than other surface albums. Catch my drift? I think of Adele and Kelly in same realm of my brain and I get sad cause Kelly's albums don't compare to Adele's albums, however, Kelly's voice is just as good. Example: Only Kelly can take another successful American Idol alum and make their song song even better. I'm speaking of Carrie Underwood. Carrie is incredibly successful in the country world and truly a great artist. But in the video below I'm reminded why Kelly is better. Sooner or later Kelly WILL have that album that takes her to the Adele level of SUPERB. I do have that faith. Watch this video and tell me you don't feel the same. I double dog dare you. Again....check out Kelly singing the song better HERE.
For shits and giggles, I've also added a live version of Carrie singing the song. Both versions were recorded THIS year. Enjoy.
Tomorrow marks the release of two new albums: Coldplay's Mylo Xyloto and Kelly Clarkson's Stronger.
I've been a huge Kelly fan since her first note during auditions for American Idol. I've seen her live, first row, with my sweet, perfect mom. She has an amazing voice. Soulful, powerful, endearing. I've anxiously been awaiting this album. Now, the clever girl that I am, has managed to listen to the full album already. I wish I could muster more excitement, but alas, I can not. The album isn't bad, but it's so pop that it disappoints me. Granted, there are a few songs that stick out like Honestly, and Dark Side, two ballad-like songs that have some meat to them. They get under your skin a bit. But, its only a little bit. Still nothing holds a candle to her song Sober, from her underrated album My December. I miss that Kelly. Stronger feels overproduced with a need for commercial success. If you're a Kelly fan, I think you'll be mildly pleased. I give the album ***1/2, mostly cause I never want Kelly to stop making music. It would be appropriate to post a new song by Kelly, but I feel the need to post the song Sober. This is an epic song. Listen all the way through cause it just gets better and better :) Also, this performance is new, performed just a few days ago in LA.
And I guess I'll post a new song too, from the same concert.:) Here's Dark Side.
Okay, onto Coldplay. I've slowly grown into a small liking of Coldplay. I can't explain why in the past I didn't like, I just didn't. Sometimes we get a block in our head and it takes some time to knock it down. Well, my block must have been knocked down cause I'm actually excited for Mylo Xyloto. I haven't heard the full album yet, but I'm mighty pleased with their first releases, especially Paradise. I love this song and I love the video. Great, happy, perfect video. I'll give my review of Coldplay's new album soon. Until then, buy it yourself :)
