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- MeatBiProduct, on 01/18/2008, -3/+90Lets be real if you got famous from a reality TV show your fame is an illusion and temporary. American Idol is a glorified karaoke show.
Contestants sing hit songs almost the entire season, then when they're out on their own they have to make hits and hits aren't easy. Not to mention the people picking these 'Idols' aren't generally music fans. My parents don't buy CD's but they sure watch american idol. Any music fan that actively listens and purchases music in whatever form generally doesn't watch the show. So what does that tell you?
The target audience of this show isn't music fans - its Americans that like to listen to karaoke covers of hit tunes. - sarazen, on 01/18/2008, -1/+46Part of the problems is the voting style. Lots of people will call in, it doesn't cost anything and it makes them feel like they are helping out their favorite. Now actually shelling out their hard earned cash for a record...that is something else entirely.
- Error601, on 01/18/2008, -0/+39The only thing lamer than watching American Idol is talking about it on the Internet.
- strafefire, on 01/18/2008, -2/+31Why these idols were dropped:
1)Studio decided to create formulaic songs that did not fit the singing styles of said artist.
2)Singer had no say in the production process
3)Yes, these guys won American Idol [or was a runner-up], but no offense, we Americans have short attention spans. Release albums in a timely manner. If not, pull a Nintendo and DO NOT release it until it is perfect.
4)Again, album style was not matched to singer.
That's my take. Hopefully, these guys can either find a better company to pick them up, or do the http://www.thesixtyone.com thing and make their own stuff... - Continuum, on 01/18/2008, -3/+16When Andy Warhol said "In the future everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes", he was talking about reality tv.
- dogstar0125, on 01/18/2008, -4/+17The only reason any of these singers got gold records was the amount of advertising and promotion that went into them. Their popularity is totally manufactured in the TV show, and none of them really have the talent to stand on their own. If they did, they wouldn't be making asses of themselves on this idiotic reality show.
- randovaro, on 01/18/2008, -2/+14If you get a chance to read Ben Elton's satirical novel based around the Idol genre, "Chart Throb", I recommend it. The storyline is so ridiculous it almost becomes a parody of itself (e.g. I'm not giving anything away by telling you that the Prince of Wales enters as a singing contestant). But it's a fun holiday read and opens your eyes to how these type of reality shows work behind the scenes, manipulating both the "Idols" and the viewing public
- liquidpele, on 01/18/2008, -0/+12The show airs weeks after the tryouts. They have plenty of time to go to the really interesting people's houses.
I found it incredibly humorous that you were unable draw the same conclusion. - DeviantDragon, on 01/18/2008, -0/+11I'm surprised they consider Kelly Clarkson to be a sign of Idol disappointment.
- darkheartlor, on 01/18/2008, -1/+12I didn't realize that American Idol was in touch with anything to begin with. The people who watch this crap are far from real music lovers. Just because you have a good voice, does not mean you should sing. You need something to sing about. I can't wait till this crap is off the air for good.
- FoxFaction, on 01/18/2008, -0/+10I don't care about this show so much, I can't even think of a negative comment for it.
- look4alec, on 01/18/2008, -5/+15Writers Strike FTW! These are not artists, they are pop stars. If they can't sell, then the labels won't sell 'em.
- inactive, on 01/18/2008, -1/+10I can't even figure if the judges are for real.
- krnldmp, on 01/18/2008, -0/+9This show is teh colon blow.
- Steroblo, on 01/18/2008, -0/+9This stuff is garbage.....it seems like people are finally coming around to realizing this stuff is all set up.....look at Tila Tequila, look at the Hills.....it's all for show.....what's sad is that there are devoted fan bases that continue to watch this stuff seriously.....
- mdowney00, on 01/18/2008, -1/+9The problem is the people that vote after the show are the complete wrong demographic that actually buys the albums. Take for example my grandparents... every week they religiously vote for one of the candidates, always the one I would least like to see win. I actually purchase music - I bought the Daughtry album and a couple of the Bo Bice songs even. My grandparents (who voted for Tyler Hicks) would never dream of plopping down $20 for that album, they just wanted to see him move forward in the contest. My parents are the same way. They 50 and over crowd has taken control of the tv show, while the 30 and under crowd are the ones determining album sales. They are not creating idols they are creating a contest that is fun to watch.
- TRUEPATRIOT, on 01/18/2008, -1/+9 that comment dead on.also let me add if any of the contestants considered themselves talented they dont need a reality show to get a record deal.they all forget it isnt about the music its about the tv show.
- Mullinsmcd, on 01/18/2008, -0/+7You're exactly right. The best example of this is the best selling album of last year, Daughtry. He was this really great singer who ended up getting fourth in the show but had way more creative control over his music and released an album quickly. I don't really like the album, but hes a good singer in his own right.
- Doomsan, on 01/18/2008, -0/+6William Hung FTW!
- rumorsofdemise, on 01/18/2008, -0/+5I'm carrying underwood right now.
See, that's funny because it's true. - swordedge, on 01/18/2008, -0/+4They should dump the label. It's even possible to win a Grammy without a label. Maria Schneider proved it in 2005 when she won a Jazz Grammy.
- mbthompson, on 01/18/2008, -0/+4*wakes from sleep*
Huh?
Wow, most American Idol winners are talentless puppets put there by producers. You woke me up for that?
*rolls over back to sleep* - invictus13, on 01/18/2008, -0/+4I ***** hate american idol . . . ***** YOU RYAN SEACREST. sorry i just really needed to get that out
- nuggetz, on 01/18/2008, -0/+4With so many talented people in the world, I question the people that actually make it on to Hollywood. They interview so many people that it amazes me that the show still manages to promote "American Duds". Forget American idol, they need a show which judges people by their musical talent along with their singing abilities and showmanship. Anyone can sing when you have pro-tools doing all the work.
- calon9, on 01/18/2008, -0/+3Every generation says something like that. I would listen to my parents complaining about the junk on TV, saying they remember the days of I Love Lucy and Leave it to Beaver. I swore I would never grow up and gripe about TV like that. But then, inevitably, I started griping about the crap on TV, longing for the days of $6mil dollar man, 3s company, A-team. You'll be telling your kids one day about Seinfeld and they'll roll their eyes and go back to watching the 24/7 groin-kicking channel.
- biznatch11, on 01/18/2008, -0/+3I like to watch the first set of shows when they're in the different cities and most people suck, those shows are hilarious! (..."if she were a bathtub, I would caulk her"...). After that it's boring and repetitive and they sound like everyone else on the radio except usually not as good.
- scronline, on 01/18/2008, -0/+3Erm, don't you have to HAVE a touch to lose it? Thank you, don't come again.
- Daniel591992, on 01/18/2008, -0/+2Great example. I used to watch last year and liked Blake Lewis. He was really unique and brought something interesting to the show ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KazhPADt88 ). I listened to his new CD, and it SUCKS. Something teenage girls would listen
- dylanfan40, on 01/18/2008, -0/+2American Idol sucks ass. And you have to hear about it on the news and the radio. I'm sick of this *****.
- greenblob, on 01/18/2008, -0/+2http://youtube.com/watch?v=-K2Yi_y7Y4w
- SmackMyMac, on 01/18/2008, -0/+2I'm willing to bet that a lot of the "Comic" auditions are either staged or someone has a bet (or lost a bet...)
- inactive, on 01/18/2008, -1/+3You obviously cared enough to click on the link, and then click on the reply link.
- kermithefrogand, on 01/18/2008, -0/+2It feels like the show starts off with people who are have a slight mental disability.
- dslartoo, on 01/18/2008, -0/+1Is American Idol "losing its touch"? American Idol never HAD a "touch".
- b8man99, on 01/18/2008, -0/+1Slight???!!!???
- RoboPimp3000, on 01/18/2008, -0/+1You can browse digg in your sleep? Now that's talent.
- EntropyFan, on 01/18/2008, -0/+1Well, when Court TV became 'truTV', because 'reality tv' was not real , and they were looking for “actuality”, I figured we were pretty much *****.
- pauleric, on 01/18/2008, -0/+1Nobody reads books anymore, Steve Jobs is always right.
- tony23, on 01/18/2008, -0/+1Just a note:
Daughtry (with a double-platinum first album) was 3rd place - sarnia, on 01/18/2008, -0/+1I have to admit, I worked on part of Canadian Idol (yes, I know Canadian), and I saw all this happen. Shows and votes weren't rigged, but signing a contract to be part of the show was signing your next few years to be a puppet. Moreso, the way dogs are treated for dog shows.
The competitors were given everything they wanted, LOTS of money in very stupid expenses. But then they were pushed to do a few ads, and guess where the commerical money went? The show got it. If the competitor asked about their share, the show producers would remind them of all the fancy stuff they got.
Now, that's just a small example on a small scale. I couldn't imagine winning it all, and being a full on 110% rich ass puppet. You might as well do porn with that dignity. - Zakalwe2, on 01/18/2008, -0/+1Wait, wait...you're looking at it all wrong. Take a step back, take a deep breath and clear your mind. Now take another look: It's a piece of *****. Piece. Of. *****. Feel better now? Good.
- a10webb, on 01/18/2008, -0/+1Pop music is just that. Lame and in vogue for a short time. People with talent can maintain a fanbase other than mindless drones that can't get off the couch.
- Feej, on 01/24/2008, -0/+1"Networks need to listen to the people" - They *are* listening. These stupid shows still rate and I guess we get what we ask for.
- inactive, on 01/18/2008, -0/+1People actually did a news story on this?????
News is NEVER that slow. - riverstyx, on 01/18/2008, -0/+1American Idol winners have one audience = People who watch american idol. End of story.
The voting system is such a scam, people can call in as much as they want from wherever they want.
Oh and ***** AMERICAN IDOL!!! ok i said it now im happy. - MacSuxWindozSux, on 01/18/2008, -0/+1She Bangs! She Bangs!
- phyx726, on 01/18/2008, -0/+1I remember when I'd use to turn on he television and there was always something good on, Seinfeld, Fraiser, Mad About You, Married with Children, Wonder Years...I grew up in the 90s and its only been a little over a decade and it seems there just isn't a lot of good shows anymore. Not to say there isn't, I watch Heroes, Lost, Prison Break, and hopefully JERICHO, but it was almost a certainty back then I'd find something to watch on any given day. I also don't know why like all the best shows are on Monday as well, but thats a different topic. Now I actually have to look at the TV listings to know when there isn't going to be a reality show on. It sucks so much. I miss Parker Lewis can't lose...Synchronize Swatches!
- calon9, on 01/18/2008, -0/+1Watching American Idol on occasion is a guilty pleasure of mine. Some of the contestants are karaoke-esque and some are good singers, just as good as any of the other over-produced, relying on freelance songwriters, flash and no-substance pop-stars out there. But being a good singer doesn't mean you are a good or well-rounded artist. So even though I can watch the show, I've never bought or torrented any of the winners' albums. They aren't artists.
- dstz, on 01/18/2008, -0/+1"Are "American Idol" Stars for Real, or Just for Reality TV?"
I've already seen stupid questions, but this one is peerless. - inactive, on 01/18/2008, -0/+1What is American Idol?
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