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Rock Star: INXS: Episode 2

by Deidre Woollard, posted Jul 13th 2005 1:57AM
rock starFor all of this show's rocker cred, the judging is like American Idol lite.  INXS and Dave Navarro are so earnest in their criticisms that there is not a bit of snark in the whole process.  Can a show like this work without that little touch of evil? Tonight's performances were as solid as the previous night's with standouts being Brandon doing his version of the Black Crowes's "Hard to Handle," Jordis singing "Heart-Shaped Box" and Ty singing Pat Benatar's "Heartbreaker."  Some of the contestants seem more interested in doing an impersonation than a unique performance with Neal as Mick Jagger the younger version, Mig doing a Broadway-inspired young Elvis-like bump and shimmy and Suzie doing her version of Blondie.  Also, while I adore Dave Navarro it does seem that he gives extra love to the hot chicks.  A question for my fellow Rock Star watchers, do you like the hyped-up live audience or is it a distraction?
 

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david

I am not a big reality TV show (I have only watched one or two over the last 3 years...can't stand Survivor, Big Brother etc. etc.) and when I heard about this show a month ago I thought it sounded equally awful. I happened to be flipping channels and caught the premiere. I gave it a chance because I liked the "rocking" element. This is a totally entertaining show! I'm totally impressed with the talent (though some definitely don't connect with me as much as others). It's just pure escapist fun. No shame on my part.

July 20 2005 at 1:34 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
george

They might as well announce that jordis is their new lead person after her performance of Heart shaped box. If they need someone to portray Janis Joplin and sing her own songs she is the one.

July 17 2005 at 9:30 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tallulah

Love, love, love the show. The only thing I liked about American Idol was the two "rockers". So, I tuned in. Wow! Great songs, very talented performers! I agree about the comments....go back to the format of the first show. I will be a faithful viewer either way. More, more, more!

July 14 2005 at 1:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Adam E

I kinda like it. Something similar but different to what's out there or been out there. I'm probalby wrong, but what's the woman's name with all the tattoos and black hair? Heather? Wasn't she just on Coule's Fear Factor? Who knew she was a rocker too!

July 13 2005 at 5:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
MARYELLEN

The show is far better than I expected! The talent is unreal,Jordis and TY are my early favorites. The first show had a much better fromat.The live performances and seeing the comments of INXS as they spoke during the performances was the best part of the first show. The second episode was more like watching American Idol (huge turn off). Go back to the format of the first show! I will continue to watch anyway, the performances are too good to miss!

July 13 2005 at 12:08 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
roger Casas-Alatriste

Yeap, but that audience is not real. They cheer cause they have to. They are invited to go to a show, and they are guided to cheer in one or another moment. Anyways cool show...

July 13 2005 at 11:42 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Gina

I think the audience is a great thing. They are looking for a front man(woman) for a band and bands make their money touring. This person is going to have to keep people coming to concerts! They need to have good stage and audience interaction. I like it!! But I agree, Nix the comments. Let people vote and let the band make the comments when they pick the one to go!

July 13 2005 at 11:31 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Adam Pick

If you're watching Rock Star: INXS, you might as well win some cool prizes ($1000, Sony PSP, iPod, etc.) for picking the losers. Check this out: www.rockstargohome.com Rock Star Go Home is a free, interactive online game that's directly linked to the CBS show, Rock Star: INXS. The object of the game is FOR YOU to pick how you believe the show is going to twist and turn. If you're right, you can win over $1,000, Sony PSP, Apple iPod, Microsoft Xbox and much more. There's nothing like it on the web!!

July 13 2005 at 11:02 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Guido

I'm pretty impressed surprisingly. I'm not a big fan of American Idol since the first one, so I figured this show to be a dud - because who cares about INXS? But I surfed on to it last night and caught the last 45 mins.. and loved it. I was impressed with the singers but also the "foo fightering" of the classic songs. I'm looking forward to future shows.

July 13 2005 at 10:54 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
weezy

Since MTV and MTV2 - don't play videos anymore, and they certainly aren't going to be playing fab rock music in the first place...this was nice to watch. Hot guys and girls, screaming their little hearts out to classic (read: not old, really, really good) hard rocking songs is a good hour spent on a hot summer night. Still, the comments were really lame...we don't need them.

July 13 2005 at 10:45 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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