So now that Superbowl fever is over, I figure it's the appropriate time for me to share my thoughts on the infamous and controversial show.
I was never glad or open to the idea of The Black Eyed Peas performing in front of millions of viewers. They're not at that level of super stardom, and the superbowl didn't help them get anywhere near it. If anything, it did the opposite. I was amazed with the amount of harsh words that were said both by critics and viewers about the Euro-Techno performance of the quartet from Los Angeles.
The problem with this show was that they didn't have a show to begin with. The Peas aren't musical virtuosos. They know how to produce commercial tracks that the world is going to love dancing and that's what they delivered. Fergie, if anything, has the best voice in the group, but she was the worst singer at the show. I'm talking about the part when Slash suddenly appeared from a trap door. That was the neatest surprise, but it only lasted five seconds. Then Fergie started belting out "Sweet Child O' Mine". She embarrassed the institution of Slash and the rest of Guns N' Roses. Shame on her, but even more on Slash for allowing himself to be put in the middle of that circus.
Most of the work and spectacle was carried out by the dancers (another move that I didn't like). Typically the field is rushed to by lucky fans who get to surround the elaborate stages. This year they were included in complicated routines that were worthy of praise, but not something that I felt like watching for a SuperBowl half time show performance.
then Usher cam down. What's up with that. My closest bet is that this show was a failed attempt to surpass the King of Pop. Again, failed attempt.
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