The Sing Off:The Finals...Are there really losers? (12/21/10)

It's hard to sit here and go through last night's show. It was a really entertaining night of TV. The performances with the special guests were amazing and enjoyable. So I guess I could go through the final four performances of the season like I did every other episode. So let's get into it, but this time in order of elimination...

Jerry Lawson & Talk of the Town
Final Song: OJays-Love Train
Thoughts: This show was about the groups, no pressure and this performance showed. My major question all night was what happened to Jerry? When they taped the previous episodes he didn't have a cane, and last night he did and majorly needed it. At least it didn't hurt the performance. Overall, a great way to end the run for these guys, they went out with major class.
Rating: 10

Backbeats
Final Song: Katy Perry-Firework
Thoughts: You know if they did this performance sooner, they might have made it to the final two. Talk about taking a song that we've heard a thousand times and making it their own. This was awesome. Never thought I'd hear a guy doing this song, let alone do it like a duet, but it totally worked. They proved why they came this far and showed alot. They went out with a major bang.
Rating: 10

Street Corner Symphony
Final Song: Coldplay-Fix You
Thoughts: Well, these guys were my pick going into the night and when they were announced as the final two I was really excited. This was a great way to show how great they are. Unfornately I wish they were given the WHOLE performance to sing just them. But for what it was, it was fantastic. These guys aren't going anywhere, at least I hope not. I'd totally pick up their CD.
Rating: 10

Commited
Final Song: Michael Jackson & Akon-Hold My Hand
Thoughts: Well these are your Sing Off champs. I'm not surprised at all, I figured they had it in the bag from the first episode. They deserved it. As for this performance, it was a great showcase of what they can do. It might not have been their BEST, but it's very hard for them to top themselves after everything they did. It was a great way for them to finish their run. Congrats to Commited!

The Sing Off:The Road to the Finals (12/15/10)

In what, I have to admit, is the shortest reality ever created it's already the next to last episode before the finale. How did that happen? Too soon. Anyway let's get right into it...

On The Rocks
Medley:Elton John
Thoughts:This was really good. They really surprised me.
Rating:9
Status after First Song:Eliminated

Commited
Medley:Usher
Thoughts:Can I have a full verison of the middle of this medley so I can put it on a sex CD? Damn! This was great!
Rating:10
Status after First Song:Safe
Judge's Choice:Al Green-Let's Stay Together
Thoughts:Just when you think you see it all with these guys, they show that they are indeed a GROUP. Everyone got to sing a lead and impressed so well. Wow. Simply wow.
Rating:10

Street Corner Symphony
Medley:The Beatles
Thoughts:Talk about setting the bar high for themselves by taking on the biggest group ever. Seemingly seemless and fun to listen to. Very awesome!
Rating:10
Status after First Song:Safe
Judge's Choice:Creedence Clearwater Revival-Down on the Corner
Thoughts:Amazing. That was incredible. I loved that version better than the original. This was so entertaining and I love how they fit their name into the song. Can I rank a song higher than a 10?
Rating:10

Backbeats
Medley:Lady Gaga
Thoughts:You know if Gaga music sounded like this I might be a fan of more than one song. Tough to pull off but damn they proved why they are here.
Rating:9
Status after First Song:Safe
Judge's Choice:Fleetwood Mac-Landslide
Thoughts:I was really worried in the beginning, I didn't think it was sounding that good. Then they picked it up and sounded great. Just wish it was a little longer because it felt like they just getting into a groove and it was over.
Rating:9

Jerry Lawson & Talk of the Town
Medley:Ottis Redding
Thoughts:This was really good but my issue is that it's expected for them. This is their music. So for that reason I have to drop it a point.
Rating:9
Status after First Song:Safe
Judge's Choice:The Animals-House of the Rising Sun
Thoughts:Wow. They literally blew this out of the water. I want to pick them apart but can't. This was fantastic.
Rating:10

Judge's Elimination:No One

Wait what?!?? Didn't expect that! I'm really excited for the finale!

The Sing Off:Rock & Guilty Pleasures (12/13/10)

Two songs. Two chances to shine. Not much to say. Let's just get into it.

Backbeats
Rock Song:Bon Jovi-You Give Love A Bad Name
Thoughts:I love this song and am very picky when it comes to covers. But they did a great job.
Rating:9
Guilty Pleasure Song:B52s-Love Shack
Thoughts:Okay that was fun! I really loved it! A completely different side of them and it was alot of fun!
Rating:10

Street Corner SymphonyRock Song:Radiohead-Creep
Thoughts:Big surprise for me. I really loved it. Felt like there were more than six of them up there.
Rating:10
Guilty Pleasure Song:Dexy Midnight Riders-Come On Eileen
Thoughts:Now that was alot of fun. I like this round. This was fantastic!
Rating:10

Jerry Lawson & Talk of the Town
Rock Song:Rolling Stones-(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
Thoughts:Entertaining yes. But I personally didn't like the arrangement. Jerry kinda creeped me out at times.
Rating:8
Guilty Pleasure Song:The Commodores-Easy
Thoughts:This was really good for them. Very mellow and perfect for them.
Rating:10

On The Rocks
Rock Song:Def Leppard-Pour Some Sugar On Me
Thoughts:Very good but not great. Fun for what it was. The cherography seemed forced and unnatural for them.
Rating:7
Guilty Pleasure Song:Halls & Oates-You Make My Dreams
Thoughts:Talk about coming out of their shell! That was alot of fun and enjoyable.
Rating:9

Groove For ThoughtRock Song:David Bowie-Changes
Thoughts:This was really good for the ears. Very laid back and enjoyable.
Rating:8
Guilty Pleasure Song:Mr. Mister-Kyrie
Thoughts:Give them credit. This was really good. Didn't expect that from them at all. Didn't think they could be pull off serious and just singing but they totally proved me wrong.
Rating:9

CommitedRock Song:The Police-Every Breath You Take
Thoughts:Okay. I'm convinced these guys are in a league of their own. Amazing.
Rating:10
Guilty Pleasure Song:Backstreet Boys-I Want It That Way
Thoughts:Where did that come from?!?! Amazing. Simply amazing. Seriously they are on a different planet.
Rating:10

My Elimination:On The Rocks
Judge's Elimination:Groove For Thought

The Sing-Off-The Mega Hits (12/8/10)

I'm a little late on this so I'm going to forget a crazy intro and get right into it...

Team: On The Rocks
Song: T.I. & Rhianna-Live Your Life
Thoughts: Huge surprise this was really entertaining!!!
Rating: 9
Judge's Result: Safe

Team: Street Corner Symphony
Song: Train-Hey Soul Sister
Thoughts: It was alright. Not great but alright. Creative but I kinda expected better
Rating: 8
Judge's Result: Safe

Team: Eleventh Hour
Song: Bruno Mars-Just The Way You Are
Thoughts: This is a tough song to pull off. Didn't really like it personally. It had it's moments but not that many to me.
Rating (out of 10): 7
Judge's Result: Eliminated

Team: Jerry Lawson & Talk of the Town
Song: Duffy-Mercy
Thoughts: I will give them credit for taking a song like this and making it old school.
Rating: 9
Judge's Result: Safe

Team: The Backbeats
Song: The Script-Breakdown
Thoughts: Tough song and they pulled it off. Really liked it!
Rating: 9
Judge's Result: Safe

Team: Commited
Song: One Republic-Apologize
Thoughts: It's like they are playing one up with the rest of the compettion.
Rating: 10
Judge's Result: Safe

Team: Groove For Thought
Song: Mike Posner-Cooler Than Me
Thoughts: This was good, surprisingly good. Tough song, I liked the arrangment.
Rating: 9
Judge's Result: Safe

Team: The Whiffenpoofs
Song: Michael Buble-Haven't Met You Yet
Thoughts: Wow. Simply wow. I was left without words.
Rating: 10
Judge's Result: Eliminated

The Sing Off-The Return (12/6/10)

Well I have a feeling this show is going to be my new obsession, too bad it only last three weeks. For those who don't know what this show is, it's a pure accapella singing only competition with ten groups who have to sing songs, but without a band, so they have to use the groups' voices to supply the music. I missed season one, for whatever reason, but I'm definately not missing season two. So here we go...

Team: Eleventh Hour
Song: Justin Bieber-Baby
Thoughts: These guys are high school students? This was really good. A strong start to the show.
Rating (out of 10): 8
Judge's Result (Safe or Eliminated): Safe

Team: On The Rocks
Song: Lady Gaga-Bad Romance
Thoughts: This had to be the most talked about performance going into the show, so there was ALOT of hype. While it started a little flat, I thought it was awesome. Something crazy about watching a bunch of man singing Lady Gaga.
Rating: 7
Judge's Result: Safe

Team: Groove For Thought
Song: Stevie Wonder-I Wish
Thoughts: Best performance of the night so far. I really loved this song as a whole.
Rating: 9
Judge's Result: Safe

Team: Pitch Slapped
Song: Cobra Starship-Good Girls Go Bad
Thoughts: It's like this show is just getting better as we go on. This was really good.
Rating: 7
Judge's Result: Eliminated

Team: Jerry Lawson & Talk of the Town
Song: The Drifters-Save The Last Dance
Thoughts: Very traditional and well done. Definately a change of pace from the beginning of the show.
Rating: 9
Judge's Result: Safe

Team: The Whiffenpoofs
Song:Mika-Grace Kelly
Thoughts: Almost too creepy for me but great still.
Rating: 9
Judge's Result: Safe

Team: Men of Note
Song: Billy Joel-For The Longest Time
Thoughts: This was good, but not great. Just didn't click with me personally, and I LOVE Billy Joel.
Rating: 6
Judge's Result: Eliminated

Team: Street Corner Symphony
Song: Tears for Fears-Everybody Wants To Rule The World
Thoughts: Whoa! I thought there was a band on stage. This was fantastic!
Rating: 10
Judge's Result: Safe

Team: The Backbeats
Song: Beyonce-If It Were A Boy
Thoughts: This is going to be a tough competition. Wow! This was simply amazing!
Rating: 10
Judge's Result: Safe

Team: Commited
Song: Maroon 5-This Love
Thoughts: Hard to follow up the last two groups, but they really pulled it of so well!. I really enjoyed this one.
Rating: 10
Judge's Result: Safe