The first bundle of songs from the second season of Glee feature new cast members Charice and Chord Overstreet.
Glee returned last Tuesday with five new songs for fans to Gleek out to.…
"A sinister cabal of superior writers."
The first bundle of songs from the second season of Glee feature new cast members Charice and Chord Overstreet.
Glee returned last Tuesday with five new songs for fans to Gleek out to.…
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26 - Adrian
Guys, calm down! It's not Charice vs. Lea Michele. It was Sunshine vs. Rachel -- fictional characters on Glee.
Charice toned down her performance here. Just go to YouTube for her usual roof-raising "Listen" renditions where she kills the song LIVE on stage! Maybe the director asked her to step it down a notch to keep the focus on the lead actress. Remember that Sunshine is only a supporting character, not the main star of the show.
So let Rachel win. She needs it very, very badly. ;)
27 - Kevin
Everyone has a right to their own opinion but the writer certainly had an agenda to make Rachel look better even though Sunshine performed better. I usually respect other people's opinion but the writer certainly did not look at it from a subjective point of view and looked for ways to downplay Sunshine's performance in order to make Rachel look better.
28 - Adrian
Also, please respect the opinions of the blogger. Kirsten does not deserve this kind of treatment. Charice herself is a humble, gracious lady. Wish some of her avid fans would behave the same way. We all can agree to disagree properly, right?
29 - glee
why are you so scared in criticizing the blogger who definitely is not qualified to be a music reviewer??? can u imagine the wrong opinion this blogger is spreading in the net? it will do good to defend the artist more than the blogger in this case. so don't be prude.....
30 - JeremiahKD
It is one thing to praise Rachel's performance but negatively criticizing Charice's spectacular performance made you a horrible critic. You need to switch to a different career, maybe a politician (lol).
31 - Gleek
Ms. Kirsten, I do not know where did u go to school but u need a lot of coaching. I suggest u need to go to a doctor and have an eye and ear surgery then go back to a real school and learn how to become a real writer.
32 - pandays_wife
Rachel and Sunshine are very talented singers but Sunshine's Listen gave me goosebumps and chills. I agree with Glee director and creator that she will give Rachel a worthwhile competition indeed
33 - Adrian
@glee,
I'm not afraid of voicing my own opinions and standing by them despite insinuations of me being "scared." In fact, it's a matter of personal integrity that I don't behave like a buffoon.
Sorry, but people like me don't buckle under peer pressure. I can maintain composure and etiquette on the net. Furthermore, Glee is about expressing your individuality... so don't be a bully, aiight?
And what the hell is a "wrong" opinion?! Opinions are subjective and they don't qualify as facts unless they come from a qualified professional in his scope of expertise. It's not like the blogger is placed on a witness stand for extensive cross-examination. She's entitled to her opinion just like the rest of us.
Lastly, it is also my opinion that Charice doesn't need this kind of rabid defense from her fans. It only alienates her would-be admirers when they see her fans being so obnoxious.
34 - Anthony
Nothing is wrong with expressing opinions...so my opinion is that Kirsten's opinion is wrong, well, how's that for an opinion?
35 - Adrian
@Anthony,
Well... your opinion is wrong! Just kidding. :p
36 - Ms Taklah
I will make it brief and concise opinion for Kirsten blog page. I strongly disagree with your critic review and I strongly advised to watch the episode again??? Charice was a gazillion better than Rachel!!! Your opinion was obviously biased!!! and I suggest you need a career change it doesn't pleased your co-bloggers...
37 - m8b
@Anthony An opinion on a supposed wrong opinion sounds good to me. So keep those opinions coming...LOL!
Kirsten's probably relishing all this attention...and if that was her objective then she has succeeded indeed!
38 - Jessica86s
boy Kristen, looks like you just stepped on a pile of poop didn't you? LMAO
39 - finchelFTW
Well, Im' a huge lea michele fan but to totally downplay charice's audition song is just plain wrong. I wasnt even expecting charice to kill Listen. omg. i had chills just like when lea sang dont rain on my parade during sectionals. love it. anyway cant wait for the Britney epi. awwww.
40 - arvs
oh my! What ear did this author have to say that Rachel's performance was better that Charice on Episode 1? 'What I did for love' had emotions but definitely lacked power and fared way way behind in most aspects. I was sorry bigtime for Rachel for she came nowhere near Sunshine's rendition of Listen.
41 - noysmaykr
Sorry for the writer but, really, voice-wise, most people are hearing correctly: it's Charice/Sunshine over Lea/Rachel.
42 - noysmaykr
Adrian is right when he said Charice toned down her performance here. Charice regularly delivers more than this one in Glee. She definitely has performed Listen better somewhere else. Check her out on youtube and, like in a restaurant menu, take your pick or try every song she sang. Yo'll be glad you did.
43 - Don
You people that thought Rachel wins hands down you have to remember that Charice sang Listen live and Rachel solo was recorded.
44 - Don
What I mean Rachel lipsinc her words and Charice sang her song for the audition live.
45 - BeckyM
Kristen, haha, you make me laugh hard on that. well it's alright, I love Lea's talent though. but of course Charice FTW eh!
46 - Gio
why they allow this writer to be here! Don't even have a taste in music,lolz.
47 - Gio
Adrian. I know Charice is humble, that's why I'm disappointed on this content without even a basis attacking her performance, Are you even checking polls Krestein? If not. better post this blog(?) on your facebook, and make sure to share strictly only with your friends.
48 - RickL
I would understand if you made a comment on Charice's hand movements but her voice? It's like you're saying that the Grammy Award winner producer David Foster is deaf together with Oprah, Bocelli, Celine Dion, Josh Groban, ETC.. and the rest of the world. Personally I don't like Britney Spears because of her personal issues but I won't deny she's pretty and talented.
Just check in Youtube the videos uploaded by the same user "pgsmru"
Glee - Listen HD
6 days ago 311,144 views
Glee - What I Did for Love HD
6 days ago 32,836 views
49 - RickL
But in fairness to you Kirsten, I love the fact that you are open to criticisms yourself and not block or disable the comments here.. Just keep that attitude and we'll see you mature as a writer. At least you now know the value of an honest opinion, objective writing and critical judging. Make a survey and research first before write. I forgive you and still love you.. ;)
50 - shir
1. don't underestimate charice's fan base. it's massive and growing at a fast pace. it's one of the reasons im sure that she's in the show apart from her obvious talent.
2. i suggest not using words like "hands down" or "didn't even compare" - not very objective words don't u think. it seemed like you gave charice a praise and a pat and then run her down in the next paragraph.
3. what does blogcritics stand for... just any opinion then? are reviews merely personal opinions now?
51 - Adrian
Sigh... guys, give it a break. I've heard worse things said about Charice, and I just roll my eyes and move on. The funny thing, though, is that none of them are singers. Could you imagine that? A pro singer downplaying Charice's singing skills? That'd be career suicide!
By the way, I'm sad to hear Charice won't be back on Glee 'til January. :(
52 - Alice
I totally get where you're coming from Kristen. I really enjoyed Sunshine's performance but I was, on the whole, quite underwhelmed. Maybe if they'd chosen a less cliched song... I'm almost scared to write this here because her fans are apparently psychotic, but whatever. Rachel's WIDFL, on the other hand, slayed me. It was... I had chills. I love A Chorus Line and that song and Lea Michele did it justice.
53 - legendcha
Adrian, you must be kidding me! really!? Charice won't be on Glee 'til January? Man!
Well, it wont' matter. Her comeback will be bigger then just like what happened in Italy and Korea.
54 - Jigsor
Congratulations Kirsten!!! You finally got noticed (negatively and hated). It's obvious you wrote this "bias review" to get noticed after all the facts already came out (from more professional and expert review critics) favoring Charice in the Season 2 Premier episode of Glee. Yes, I've checked your previous 70 reviews. And yes, I stopped bothering checking all of them since nobody paid attention to them. So you have to go the other way to get noticed. Bravo!!! You succeeded but sad to say, this might be the last.
55 - Jordan Richardson
Holy shit, for such a sunny show you people sure have crappy dispositions.
56 - zac
Leah beat Charice hands down? You crack me up. You must be smoking something.
57 - Fogh
I think the blogger/critic is entitled to her own opinoins.. Do I think its fair to jugde Lea vs Charice based on to sooo different songs, no. They sing two different genres and they are both amazing singers. To say Lea won hands down is a huge overstatement, but again she is entitled to her own opinion as long as she doesnt say everyone should think that, witch she doesnt. Loads and loads of critics has praised Charice for her performance. Be happy about that instead.
Sincerly - a grown up Chaster
58 - Anjello Luciano
Guys just calm down. I know yall love charice and all but calling names and being immature doesnt help her. In fact, you are doing the exact opposite. This is her opinion and we should respect that. Charice cannot please everyone. Thats a fact. PS Kirsten thank you for being honest, though i would have to disagree on this! :D Charice bested Lea, in my opinion
59 - Dana MacGovern
This is stupid Blogger, you should do research and review it first befor eyou post anywhere. Kirsten Coachman opinion is very wrong.
60 - shannon harris
jeeez no offense but you guys are overreacting oh god. it is her OWN opinion so please stop the name calling and the stupid highschool attitude,will you? and pleeeease enough with the personal attacks childish,much? on a lighter note i agree with y'all, rachel's widfl had me holding my breath but jesus that charisse kid is unbelievable. damnnnn the pipes of that girl is just chills inducing i want her voice for christmas so bad, havent gotten chills since like forever, im kinda liking her so far, just dont make her steal solos from my rachel im gonnna kill you RM!
61 - Piyem
When was the last time you had your ears checked? Charice definitely nailed down "Listen" & has a WIDER RANGE of voice over Lea's. "What I Did For Love", can be sung by anybody..that's how ordinary & simple that song is. Anyway, I respect yourown opinoin.
62 - B!
Bitch please! Charice raped Rachel with her vocal prowess. Then she aborted it because she had no use for her .
63 - Rvuk
Say that again? Her rendition of Listen you think didn't post a threat? Oh c'mon are you even serious? Have you ever checked both song chart rank on itunes since last week? Rachel's What I did For love was way behind Sunshine's Listen. That I believe is a serious threat.
64 - Rvuk
Maybe it's about time you get another job!
65 - Rvuk
@alice calling us Charice fans psychotic? You must be sick lady? That's totally unacceptable!
66 - UBOB123
This review is oppositae to the survey in which "Listen" by Charice top of the List 40% while "What I did for lOve" by Lea Mechele got the lowest vote of about 7%.
67 - Jigsor
AGAIN!!! Congratulations Kirsten!!! You finally got noticed (negatively and hated). It's obvious you wrote this "bias review" to get noticed after all the facts already came out (from more professional, expert and reliable review critics) They all favored Charice in the Season 2 Premier episode of Glee. Yes, I've checked your previous 70 reviews. And Yes, I stopped bothering checking all of them since nobody paid attention to them. So you have to go the other way to get noticed. Bravo!!! You succeeded but sad to say, nobody believes you.
68 - ?!
How's this for an opinion:
Lea did an amazing job singing WIDFL and yet I didn't even think of buying it.
I bought listen because every time I hear it I get goosebumps. The way she delivered the song made me feel like I was soaring with her voice.
69 - Robert
If Lea Michelle even attempted to sing "Listen", she would fall flat on her face...so Sunshine is DEFINITELY a vocal threat.
70 - jon2x24ph
Guys, I am a fan of Charice too, but go easy on the blogger. She just said what is on her mind. It is not a professional critique but just her own opinion. She might be bias (I know she is LOL) but she was just trying to express her love and devotion to Rachel :P
71 - peakarach
This dude got it totally wrong. Charice Listen was so amazing and so was Telephone. Lea was good singer but got great. Charice on other hand was the most amazing singer in history. She can sing pop,rock,ballad,rap and everythings under the sun.