NME.com reports that X-Factor winner Joe McElderry has branded Rage Against The Machine’s ‘Killing in the Name’ as “Dreadful”.
The key quotes from the news story are these:
“I had no idea what it sounded like. It’s dreadful and I hate it. How could anyone enjoy this? Can you imagine the grandmas hearing this over Christmas lunch?”
I think that’s the whole point Joe.
“I wouldn’t buy it. It’s a nought out of ten from me. Simon Cowell wouldn’t like it. They wouldn’t get through to boot camp on The X Factor – they’re just shouting.”
This for me, is the main reason right here, for why you should download Rage Against The Machine, instead of this kid. He’s a joke. Simon Cowell is NOT the Music Industry, and the X-Factor is NOT the Music Business.
Seriously, here’s a guy who sings a song he didn’t write, where as RATM wrote their song and play musical instruments. And this is a guy who will be forgotten in 3 weeks time, where as ‘Killing in the Name’ is still well remembered after it’s release in 1992. A song that will still be remembered another 17 years down the line.
I’ll finish by leaving a website link for Mr McElderry: Rage Against The Machine Wikipedia.
And if you don’t understand the RATM campaign, I suggest you go hang out with Cheryl Cole. Leave it to the real people who understand what’s going on.
