Next week, Glee will tackle the song of Michael Jackson and I should say that they have a pretty solid week musically. I'm just not sure how they will fit in these 10 songs in one episode. Haha. Let's see. Enjoy!
Bad
Yes, there's too much going on with the song, but that layering actually gives the song enough spunk to stand out. Plus, I think Santana, Artie, Sebastian and Blaine killed the vocals. 8/10
Ben
Hmm. NEVER liked this song and I don't think the show did anything to appreciate it, but their version sounds decent if a little dull. Oh, and Finn sounds weird on this one. I don't know. 5/10
Black Or White
Fun song. Great voices. Possibly one of the best New Directions numbers we've gotten this season - of course, based from this recording alone. I like that there are little bits for most of the performers. I'm looking forward to see how it fits into the show. 9/10
Human Nature
Again, another solid duet from Mercedes and Sam. I love the slow bongo type of beat in the song, and the overall arrangement is quite nice. It's much "sweeter" compared to Michael Jackson's original and this well sung. It's pretty impressive if you ask me. 8/10
I Just Can't Stop Loving You
Cheese-tastic!! Say what you want, but I'm really digging the cheese in this song. Not my favorite Michael Jackson song, but both Rachel and Finn sold this song to me. Also, Finn is obviously not the best singer in the bunch, but I like what he did with this. 8/10
I Want You Back
First few seconds of the song and I'm hooked. I wouldn't say that Sebastian is a strong vocalist, but he pulls this song off quite nicely. I like the arrangement and there's a fun spirit to it. 8/10
Never Can Say Goodbye
Finally! A Quinn solo! Nice vocal for a nice song. Sure, there's nothing groundbreaking about this cover, but it's soothing and quite pleasant. I think this is another one that might come off better with the context of the show. 7/10
Scream
It's full of energy and doesn't sound bland like so many Glee covers, but I'm just not that big of a fan of the song. I don't know. 7/10
Smooth Criminal
Can I say EPIC? Seriously. The cellos. Santana. Sebastian. Wow. My favorite Glee songs are when they twist the original version and make it sound fresh and with the addition of cellos in this rendition makes it a cut above the rest of their Michael covers! The arrangement is sensational, the vocals are flawless and there's character in both voices. LOVE IT! 10/10
Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
Hmm. Part of me likes it and then part of me doesn't. It feels like there's something missing but can't really put my finger on it. I must say though that Blaine sounds fantastic and Glee's cover is somewhat more punchy than the original one. 8/10
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I know that I might be a little but late on board but I just realized you alphabetized the music. Very interesting Dam!!! Good review of the songs and I heard the episode will go a little over. The reason why it wasnt on last week was because the state of the union address and that needed to start immediately at 8pm so since glee would go over it just couldn't get the spot! Here's hoping the episode will deliver and show glees true nature. Anything to soften the blow from the Spanish teacher episode coming up!
Are these iTunes versions?
Am I the only one who thinks that they just added voices to the David Garrett version of Smooth Criminal?
awesome as always ;)
nice song...thans DAM!
BTW, are these the iTunes version?
Not yet. I don't have the iTunes versions yet. :)
Not yet. I don't have the iTunes versions yet. :)
Will wait then...=) Thanks again DAM! =)
itunes versions are available. pls post
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