Steven Tyler - Hollywood Progressive

“Does the Noise in My Head Bother You?”

August 9, 2011 By Jim Cullen Leave a Comment

Jim Cullen: Tyler’s laments about how his bandmates don’t understand his constructive advice, how his wives don’t understand his need for additional female companionship, how his managers and therapists don’t understand his addictions, and so on.

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It’s Scotty!

May 26, 2011 By Carl Matthes Leave a Comment

Carl Matthes: Idol has learned to expand six words (“And the winner is – Scotty McCreery.”), taking a full two seconds, into a two-hour American Orgy.

Filed Under: Music Tagged With: 10th Anniversary, Aerosmith, Airtime, American Idol, Anniversary Season, Anthem, Chase, Debut Album, Dream On, Extravaganza, Freedom Song, George Mitchell, Jennifer Lopez, lady gaga, Lesbian Teens, Mccreery, Oldie, Oprah, Six Words, Steven Tyler

American Idol: Good-Bye, Casey

April 29, 2011 By Carl Matthes 1 Comment

Carl Matthes: Ryan asked Casey, “If you could perform a duet with any musician, past or present, who would you choose?” Casey answered, “Oscar Peterson.” For Idol voters, Casey would have been better off saying Oscar Mayer.

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American Idol: Seven Left Standing

April 15, 2011 By Carl Matthes Leave a Comment

Carl Matthes: In her duet with Casey Abrams, Haley Reinhart was phenomenally entertaining; vocally understated and interesting. Her jazz lines blended easily with Casey’s.

Filed Under: Music Tagged With: American Idol, Cracking The Code, Farewell Song, Hopefuls, Interscope, Light A Fire, Nature Boy, Night Extravaganza, Old Time Rock N Roll, Paul Mcdonald, People Magazine, Perfect Song, Rat Race, Sax Player, Saxophonist, Song Choice, Stage Personality, Standing Ovation, Steven Tyler, Time Rock

American Idol: Substance and Style

April 8, 2011 By Carl Matthes 3 Comments

Carl Matthes: American Idol couldn’t miss with performances featuring songs from The Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame on April 6 and 7. It was hot! Someone at AI really tapped the richest sources of pop culture. This is television at it’s best!

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American Idol: Substance vs Style

April 1, 2011 By Carl Matthes Leave a Comment

Carl Matthes: Naima’s voice has a certain ungainliness which wasn’t eased by reggae’s lilting rhythms and sounds. This was like seeing the Mona Lisa in a thong! Naima’s seriousness of purpose is contagious and she has a unique style. Unfortunately, vocal substance is not there.

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American Phoenix

March 26, 2011 By Carl Matthes Leave a Comment

Carl Matthes: Idol producers are truly acting in the most American way: Being generous and living up to their mission of inspiring, nurturing and helping young talented performers.

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