I’ve been wanting to do this post for a long time because as a life-long fan of American Idol (2002 - 2016 and 2018 - present), I’ve noticed that some songs are cursed. In other words, if the contestant sings a certain song, then they get sent home! I don’t know why that’s the case,... Continue Reading →
If you’ve read my blog before, you’d know that I am a huge fan of American Idol (2002 - 2016 and 2018 - present). Well, I’m a fan of seasons one to eleven. Despite the show ruining its own legacy, you can’t deny it had some unbelievably talented people on the show. One of those... Continue Reading →
It’s that time again, where I reflect on this past year and honestly, 2021 was a lot better than 2020! I mean, how could it not be? I bought a lot more CDs to add to my CD collection, I graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, I’m on my third writing internship (which... Continue Reading →
I think I enjoy complaining about American Idol (2002 - 2016 and 2018 - present) more than watching it. I mean, I was only 3 to 4 years old when the show came out, so I had no idea what the heck was going on. Now that I’m an “adult,” I’ve started to realize how... Continue Reading →
This past week, I finished an American Idol marathon for season eight in three days, excluding the auditions. Since the memories of Adam Lambert’s brilliant performances are still fresh in my mind, I thought it’d be a perfect opportunity to rank my top five performances of his from the show. I’m only doing five because... Continue Reading →
Before we get started, I’d just like to say that I will forever be grateful for American Idol (2002 - 2016 and 2018 - present) because it introduced me to the music of legends like Elton John, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Queen, and Judas Priest. Unfortunately, the show has gone on for way too long and... Continue Reading →
Have you ever had those moments where you’re in a bad mood and you need something to cheer you up? Well, that’s what this post is about! I’ve picked 10 of my favorite songs that always put a smile on my face whenever I’m in a bad mood. If you’ve been following my blog for... Continue Reading →
Disclaimer: I'm sorry if I offend any Jon Bon Jovi fans throughout this post, as these are strictly my opinions and Richie Sambora was the reason why I got into Bon Jovi in the first place. Richie Sambora hit it big when he became the guitarist for Bon Jovi. From 1983 to 2013, Sambora helped... Continue Reading →
We are finally down to the last album in the first five Dio album review series, Lock Up the Wolves (1990). The album saw a dramatic change in the line-up including Rowan Robertson on guitar, Jens Johansson on keyboards, Teddy Cook on bass, and Simon Wright (the name sounds familiar) on drums. If you haven’t... Continue Reading →
And just like that, we’re onto album number four! If you haven’t read my review for Sacred Heart, feel free to check it out. The next album on the agenda is Dream Evil (1987). It was the last record to feature Vinny Appice on drums until Strange Highways (1993), the last to feature Jimmy Bain... Continue Reading →
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