Comments on: Constantine Maroulis Album Review

By: Misty

Misty — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:45:08 +0000

Now this review is harsh.
CD review

Constantine Maroulis
Laughable lyrics and second-rate songs from a sixth-rate ‘American Idol’

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By Kirk Miller

Metromix Staff

Published August 7, 2007

ALBUM: “Constantine” (Sixth Place Records)

By: Donna

Donna — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:37:29 +0000

Hi Lisa R –

By: Donna

Donna — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 00:36:17 +0000

When the hardcore Constantine fans defend him like every word he utters is poor gold, they actually do him a disservice. Those who love him will love the album, those who like him may still buy it and decide for themselves and those who thought he had the ick factor, won’t care one way another. So you gotta think about stopping with that “oh you must be biased and have an agenda” if you don’t think he’s as good as the angels up above. He hits some really bad notes and whines a little. In some spots he soars. In defending him so vigorously, you actually embarrass yourselves and reduce the credibility of him as a performer. When a guy like him has such ridiculous fans, the average person think the guy must be a kook to have such a whacky following.

Just love him and say that you like it – you don’t have to defend your opinion nor should the people who thinks its crap. And boy oh boy “president of spain” are you kidding? Yes he’s a genius.

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 20:00:45 +0000

Lisa – thank you for actually responding with an opinion about the CD rather than an attack. It’s good to hear from fans who have something to add to the discussion.

Ozzy – thank you. I feel very similarly. It surprises me when I write something and people get terribly bent out of shape (how could you defend this person? or why are you so negative?). You just can’t win. I really appreciate your comments.

DJ – ditto the above

By: dj

dj — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 19:50:07 +0000

Well said, Ozzy.

By: ozzy

ozzy — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 14:04:51 +0000

Don’t sweat it Jeanne. Constantine has some real die hard fans who refuse to hear anything negative about him. That actually makes things more difficult for him. I wish they would just stop. He’s a “love him” or “hate him” kind of performer and I happen to love him. I can also read negative reviews without feeling the need to defend him. I will buy his CD no matter what the reviews say and I am sure most other people who enjoy his work will too. No need to try to “cover up” bad reviews. Everyone gets them, not just Constantine. Reviews are really just a matter of personal preference by the reviewer. Not something to freak out about.

By: Wake up with Snarky

Wake up with Snarky — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 11:01:02 +0000

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By: LisaR

LisaR — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 04:55:40 +0000

I also think this is a great Freshman CD. I don’t like 100% of it..but so what. It is a “fun” CD. It has a bit of everything and highlights much more of Constantine’s true talents besides what’s going on with that MOJO (LOL). If one listens hard enough, they will hear a polished/versatile performer with more appeal than most could ever hope to have. He be da bomb..each to his own. He has shown he is the one to beat..ahem–

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 01:17:27 +0000

Send me a good one and I will publish it (I’ve already asked Critic to write me one). Fans send me stuff all the time and I post it (check through the site – it’s the truth). I do believe in representing both sides of everything (good and bad). You’d be surprised how often I am attacked for printing positive stuff about people. Honestly, I write about what comes to my desk and I depend on good fans to send me what I miss Besides, I do have plans for this CD but it’s not finalized yet…

Sorry about the name-spelling. Lucerne is a popular French name and I just saw it that way out of habit.

By: Lucene

Lucene — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 01:13:08 +0000

Oh come off it. I am glad you are a fan of Constantine but If you are such a fan of him why re-post this one bad review and not all the favorable ones? BTW you misspelled my name.