Meta Blog Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Originally from Myrhaf, In my day job I listen to FM radio all day. There are worse ways to earn a living. It keeps this 49-year old in touch with the current music. Were it not for this job, Black Eyed Peas would just be beans to me. Kelly Clarkson won a grammy. She deserves it. Of all the artists currently big in the Hits format (or ?Top 40?), she most consistently chooses good songs to sing. ?Breakaway? is a nice song in 6/8 time. ?Since U Been Gone,? despite the trendy ignorance in the spelling, is good. The melody of ?Walk Away? is almost as good as the pop hits of the ?60s. ?Because of You? is too much of a boring ballad with a stock melody for my taste. In addition to picking songs with good music, she manages to avoid the vulgar lyrics that plague a lot of pop artists today. I hate to sound like a prude, but I cringe when I hear songs with explicitly sexual lyrics on stations that kids listen to. She has a remarkable voice with a huge range, although she does get a bit screechy on the high notes. I heard on the radio once that she was asked what she thinks of Bo Bice. She replied, "Who?" That made me laugh. The sweet Texan is getting in touch with her inner diva. Gotta love it! I?m risking my credibility with the rockers I used to jam with in my youth, but congratulations, Kelly Clarkson! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dark_unicorn Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Speaking for myself as a current rocker (technically a metalhead) I don't see liking a certain pop artist as neccesarily betraying one's principles or reputation as a fan of harder music. I myself occasionally sing along with some of Kelly Clarkson's stuff, though usually alone in my car (a practice I usually reserved solely for REO Speedwagon, my one time only guilty pleasure). She has a nice voice and she is a cut above the valueless dregs that currently dominate the airwaves. I've also developed an affinity for Evanescence, though they do tend to be a tiny bit depressing at times. Amy Lee is an excellent singer and is almost a perfect match for my ideal woman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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