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Blake Lewis Returns to American Idol This Week
Blake Lewis is returning to American Idol on Thursday to perform his brand-new single "How Many Words."
It is quite frankly one of the few songs on his debut LP I don't care too much for. I think it is the odd combination of mid-tempo balladry and sampled beatboxing that turns me off. Why does Clive Davis want Lewis to jumpstart his momentum with this song? Perhaps the consensus is that the singer's trademark beatboxing will allow him to reconnect with Idol's fickle audience. Who knows.
Instead, I think Lewis should have gone with "1000 Miles" or even "End Of The World," a crisp and melodic tune that is filled with pop-worthy melancholy. Plus, that track reminds me of Erasure and that is not a bad thing.
Click here to read my interview with Blake Lewis that I did for Bravo TV.
Listen to Blake Lewis "End Of The World" Listen to Blake Lewis "How Many Words"
March 3, 2008 in American Idol, Blake Lewis | Permalink
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How Many Words is one of the very best songs on this fun CD.
Posted by: at Mar 3, 2008 11:37:49 PM
I don't know, Arjan. I've always thought "How Many Words" is one of the strongest tracks on the album. I'd like to see this track do well though. As far as people to come off a AI Blake is probably the most artistically motivated.
Posted by: jess at Mar 4, 2008 12:29:30 AM
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