Only what I posted on Rolling Country. I find the song's politics offensively ignorant and the social posturing fourth-rate in comparison to similar but first-rate posturing by Montgomery Gentry and Eric Church; the tensions within the posture fascinate me always, based as it is on the assumption that one can be compromised and destroyed. The singing and sound are way better than fourth-rate.
Also really liked Haley's "Earth Song," amazed that she went up against Burdon and Jacko and came out OK. She's someone who improved as the show went on. Still think Lauren's the only one who might ever matter from here on, though a lot will depend on whom she works with. And for all I know, Haley might find the right team and click, though slashing away on old warhorses seems her strength, so can't tell how she'd do in the modern electrovoice age.
Although I have discontinued posting on the show, due to general boredom, I have still been watching. I still think Lauren is the class of this season. I agree that Haley significantly improved as the season has gone on. I love Scotty's voice but his performances have gotten pretty boring.
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Really? Have you written about this one? I found it fascinating but awful.
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Er, right, I just listened to the Animals' "House Of The Rising Sun" and it's a different universe of achievement there.
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