TV Review: Rock the Cradle - Week 4
Published April 25, 2008
Jesse Blaze Snider sang "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash. He would not take clothing/style feedback from June. At first, it seemed it was his mother keeping him dressed like Billy Idol. However, it proved to be his choice to copy Idol's image rather than to listen to the judge and create his own.
He still has poor vocals, but he does have great abs that he displays every chance he gets. He received a score of 31. Belinda said he came off as a fake punk, and he was told to show some more versatility rather than being a "one trick pony."
Lucy Walsh sang "Fall for You" by Secondhand Serenade. She played piano while she sang. Her voice is much better suited to a ballad than the rock songs she has been trying to sing, but she still has difficulty with her pitch. Overall, though, her song was fantastic and she earned a 37.5.
Chloe Lattanzi, whose mother is still in China, sang "Freak on a Leash" by Korn.
I stand by my original comment that she has an amazing, interesting, and unusual voice. She is her own person with a unique sound. The judges however, do not agree. She was told her song was "too dark."
What I love about Chloe is that she has this soulful, wounded bird look. Her edgy, strange voice makes me uncomfortable because her sound is unexpected. She is the most vocally creative and the least mainstream. I believe her vocal talent will be overlooked by the American public for this reason, however, I certainly expect her to record her own music after this show.
The viewing audience must now call, go to the website, or text in to vote for whom they want to stay. (You can also view recaps of the episodes.) Two contestants will be eliminated again next week. Crosby Loggins won immunity and therefore cannot be voted off.
Rock the Cradle is produced by FreemantleMedia North America, with George Moll, David Goffin, and Larry Rudolph serving as executive producers.
- TV Review: Rock the Cradle - Week 4
- Published: April 25, 2008
- Type: Review
- Section: Video
- Filed Under: Video: TV Recap, Video: Reality TV, Review
- Writer: Alexandria Jackson
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Looks like they are wrapping up. i know. It's pretty bad
It's a bad show, I agree. Although I am strangely fascinated, like watching a train wreck. The parents are just as goofy and stupidly proud as any one of us would be, though, which is kind of cool. Except for the parents who couldn't be bothered to stay in town for all 6 weeks of the show......... probably doesn't do that much damage to the kids, right?
You just can't try to be American Idol. Especially with mildly talented children of people who are barely celebs themselves anymore. Trying to reproduce the judges is also impossible. The wit and sarcasm belongs to Simon. Paula is a space cadet but we love her her. Sorry Freemantle you missed on this one.
Can't wait for Denise Richards new show and I hear JLo is also in the works for one. Let's stay away from music reality
Crosby's scores were a joke - he wasn't that good - he's a James Taylor type and his attempts to Rock have been weak
Call me shallow but I really think Jesse Snider has been the best by far every week
I've never met her but I'm in the process of getting a restraining order against Olivia Newton John's daughter
brad, I think you represent the American vote. I agree that Jesse can work a crowd. I will disagree till my last breath that he has any singing talent. He is a showman and that might just be enough to get him through.
I LOVE the "James Taylor" type. I love his personality, "June wants me to take off my shirt. But that won't get me any more voters, that's for sure." C'mon! You gotta love him, even if you wouldn't want to listen to his music.
Chloe is so misunderstood. Sigh....
I don't have anything against Crosby but they are trying to make him something he isnt
brad,
You're right. I don't know why they'd invite someone who isn't a rocker to be on this show. But then again, I'm not really sure what this show is all about. It seems like karaoke night at your local bar for almost everyone. There is only one "rocker" and he can't sing. And Crosby, Chloe and Lucy need to be on a different talent show.
To be honest, I was not familiar with most of the contestants but I think MTV selected a great pool of talent . I think Crosby Loggins have the most talent in terms of vocal ability, what do you think?
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Can this show please go away/???