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Post by The Curmudgeon on Nov 6, 2008 1:55:05 GMT 2
 Back then - he sucked. Right Now - he's even worse.Hey, did you see that episode of this years X Factor, where the 12 finalists of this increasingly atrocious karaoke competition had to sing in front of a live audience for the first time, and that shaky, awkward looking guy with the bad suit and worse vocals not only ruined his song, but was SO bad he actually enraged Simon Cowell? Oh, whoops - my mistake. That wasn't a contestant; that was Leon Jackson, last years WINNER. In what was supposed to be a superstar performance of his new single, where we're supposed to see how he's grown as an, ahem ahem, "artist" and everything, Leon turned out to be worse than any of this years wannabe's. Leon's story is a short one; a baffling winner of last years suck-fest, he was handed the Christmas number one (as they, boringly and predictably, all are) and then disappeared for the rest of the year to "write" (ho ho ho) his new album. And what a massive anti-climax it must be for his ever-decreasing legion of easily pleased, cross-eyed, spit when they talk, simpleton fans. The new single failed to get to number one (beaten, in fact, by comedian Peter Kay's X Factor spoof character Geraldine, something I'm sure Cowell was just delighted about) but never mind - its the album that counts, right? Oh. Oh dear. For starters, Leon didn't write a word of it (of course), but an insulting FIVE of the 12 songs are cover versions, all so insipid, bland and uninspiring they almost defy description, while the rest of the album's faux "jazz" attempts are already ruined by Leon's flat, boring voice. It would be acceptable if this substandard tosh was knocked out in a month or two (as used to be the norm with these reality show idiots), but the fact this took almost a year to make is staggering. It also showed that Cowell's creations are not all bulletproof chart monsters either. When even runners up in these contests score number one records (think such abominations as Ray Quinn, Chico and Journey South - don't worry, they've all vanished off the face of the earth as well - they'll welcome Leon on the holiday camp tours soon enough), the fact that Leon didn't even come close with this album (and it's plummeting down the charts as I type this) conjures up images of Cowell blowing the dust from his Men In Black memory eraser, last used to eliminate all trace of earlier winner and uber-failure Steve Brookstein. Today's pop music scene is more vibrant and exciting than its been in years, with great pop songs from UK acts like Sugababes and Girls Aloud, not to mention chart conquering superstars like Pink and Britney bringing a sense of both fun and personality to a previously dead in the water genre. Leon Jackson's album sounds sad, stale and irrelevant in comparison, and is anything but the sound of "right now." Cowell will, of course, move onto his new project of whoever wins this year (and he must be praying for someone better than Leon), and will be busy still showing off the jewel in his crown that is Leona Lewis, and after this deserved flop there is no way in Hell we'll see another album from Leon Jackson. See? Sometimes bad stories have happy endings after all. See: Leon Jackson, Don't Call This Love (X Factor) uk.youtube.com/watch?v=mYWwUjp9t60 |
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Post by pauless on Nov 6, 2008 18:56:52 GMT 2
Aw is this twat at it again? I saw that 'performance' and it was indeed a shocker. Just stood there looking at his shoes.(too embarrassed to face the audience ?!)
This years desperates are nearly as bad - Owen so badly needs my fingers digging deep into his scrawny wind-pipe. He reminds me of 'Little' Jimmy Osmond - but at least Osmond's got 6 wives....
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Post by The Curmudgeon on Nov 19, 2008 0:13:26 GMT 2
Agreed, Paul - but even I have to admit I like .. uh.. blonde girl with the raspy voice. Can't remember her name, but she is SMOKING hot. EDIT - here she is. Diana. Is this the first positive X Factor comment ever on here? I think it may well be. But what the hell, I have no problems selling out to my hormones. uk.youtube.com/watch?v=90Ka2XJsQUQYum. |
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Post by fate on Nov 20, 2008 17:59:09 GMT 2
the guy who posted first the leon post
your an arsehole and you deserve to DIE
just cause you dont like leon you silly twat
but we do
so fucking shut up
and his fans are some of the best people i have ever met
how dare you insult them
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Post by Amnada on Nov 20, 2008 18:37:23 GMT 2
WHY THE HELL ARE YOU SUCH A FUD  ! LEONS FUCKING AMAZING, AND YOU'RE JUST TO STUPID TAE SEE THAT  GET A FUCKING GRIP YE MINK (Y)! |
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Post by Leon Rocks on Nov 20, 2008 22:21:40 GMT 2
OMG!
Leon Rocks!
You are just to jelous of him and u need to catch a grip!
He has a really good voice and i bet u he will have a another album!
Just wait and see dickheads
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Post by LOL on Nov 20, 2008 23:25:23 GMT 2
I see Leons simpleton fans have come to defend him especially since they are using the pathetic insults. To be honest I saw him at Hull Lights tonight he was awful! Didn't even acknowledge the crowd and does the man ever crack a smile. I am pretty sure there will never be another mention of Leon Jackson once the new winner is announced on XFactor.
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Post by toniix on Nov 20, 2008 23:34:09 GMT 2
'ever-decreasing legion of easily pleased, cross-eyed, spit when they talk, simpleton fans.'
Simple? Cross-eyes? Spit When They Talk? SIMPLE. You're lucky you haven't met me. Just beware. Im fourteen okay?
Right, first of all.... get a life... your so shallow. Give me your name... ill go to the shop and buy your number one single, or your album..... or whatever. ....... oh wait..... OH WAIT. That's right.. you don't have one.
Secondly... when the hell is that sort of music Pop?
It's called easy listening. Its meant to be nice on the ears. And thats what it is.
Thirdly, 13 songs... not 12 appears on the album.
I don't like getting annoyed. And thankfully, this didn't even get me close. Because frankly i am in shock how bored people can get so much they have to write a long essay about someone who is far superior to them.
Just scorlling through it again, no its not Jazz either. How can you switch between Jazz and pop. There is like a million miles difference.
I want to know how you can be saying this when Leon has a tour coming up and the tickets are selling out rapidly.
Just really- no offence. GET A LIFE !
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Post by trashcanman on Nov 20, 2008 23:55:11 GMT 2
Holy shit, Curmudgeon, did you just compliment Pink? Somebody has to tell you that you've spent too much time with this useless garbage. You are slowly becoming that which you most hate. Step back from the pit for a while and grab some Fugazito listen to or something. Pink is arguably the worst excuse for a pop star on the planet if for no other reason than that she pretends not to be and continually desecrates pink culture trying to seem cool. It'd be like a Klansman releasing a rap album or a neo-nazi embracing Kabbalah; senseless and insulting.
Hiya, LJ fans! Keep up the wonderful, supportive posts. You only serve to illustrate The Curmudgeon's point. "Ever-decreasing legion of easily pleased, cross-eyed, spit when they talk, simpleton fans" was it? Judging from these posts, that appears to be an accurate assessment. How about you learn to communicate without meaningless cliche catch-phrases about being jealous and getting a grip or a life or whatever it is you folk are so intent on getting or having and communicate like people of some intelligence if you want your opinion to be taken seriously? Just a thought.
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Post by fate on Nov 21, 2008 0:28:31 GMT 2
well since were Ever-decreasing legion of easily pleased, cross-eyed, spit when they talk, simpleton fans i dont think we should take advice from you twats
just be aware that leon has a whole army of fans that are prepared to fight for him and i say this on behalf of all of them. do not pick a fight with us because we wont give in
we dont give a shit what you think of leon
its our opinion of him that counts
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Post by Itsmememe on Nov 21, 2008 0:40:18 GMT 2
We're all entitled to our opinion but its hardly fair bringing the fans into it  Anyway, I saw Leon switching on the Manchester Lights the other week, he was really great and his voice blew me away to be honest. Not so much as a bum note at all and he interacted with the crowd loads. Going back to the writing of the songs and cover, lots of bands/artists cover these days... Leonas covered Snow Patrol (Badly) and he does write his own songs and play guitar etc but for now they're bsides until he gets a bigger rep. He was also pretty ace on Children in Need so instead of looking at the xfactor performance why not look at that one? And one last thing.... I wouldnt say his album was jazz... hes just brought his influences from jazz, indie n pop together and I personally love the album.  |
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Post by alexluv on Nov 21, 2008 2:56:46 GMT 2
Curmudgeon uses the names Beer and Furry Monkey on other forums. He is a grown man with a weird obsession about Leon Jackson. He even makes hate videos about him. I'm not even much of a fan of Leon's, but I don't blame his fans for standing up to bullying fuckers like Curmudgeon  |
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Post by Benjamin Haines on Nov 21, 2008 5:11:39 GMT 2
C, this may have been one of the best ideas you've had in a long time. Talk about payoff. You're lucky you haven't met me. Just beware. Im fourteen okay? ^ Stuff like this cannot be made up. This is called striking gold. |
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Post by The Curmudgeon on Nov 21, 2008 10:08:02 GMT 2
Holy shit, Curmudgeon, did you just compliment Pink? Somebody has to tell you that you've spent too much time with this useless garbage. You are slowly becoming that which you most hate. Step back from the pit for a while and grab some Fugazito listen to or something. Pink is arguably the worst excuse for a pop star on the planet if for no other reason than that she pretends not to be and continually desecrates pink culture trying to seem cool. It'd be like a Klansman releasing a rap album or a neo-nazi embracing Kabbalah; senseless and insulting. Ha - not a fan, then? Actually, to be honest, I'm not either. But what I meant by Pink and Britney bringing a sense of both fun and personality to a previously dead in the water genre is exactly that - Pink does bring a sense of fun and personality to her music, whether you like it or not. Yeah, OK, its written by someone else and she's as much a "rock star" as she is a sumo wrestler, but I'd much rather THIS sort of pop music than the by-the-numbers ball numbing karaoke Cowell's puppets bring out. And, of course, The Curmudgeon has always, ALWAYS.. been a Britney fan. |
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Post by The Curmudgeon on Nov 21, 2008 10:11:05 GMT 2
Curmudgeon uses the names Beer and Furry Monkey on other forums. He is a grown man with a weird obsession about Leon Jackson. He even makes hate videos about him. I'm not even much of a fan of Leon's, but I don't blame his fans for standing up to bullying fuckers like Curmudgeon Beer? Furry Monkey? Anyone that actually knows anything about me will automatically know this is untrue. I don't have an obsession for anybody (certainly not piss-stains like Leon Jackson), but I DO like annoying morons, and posting negative Amazon reviews seems to be the way to do it. And I've never made a "hate video" in my life but.. you may just have given me an idea.. Thanks! |
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