Comments on: Blake Shelton, “I’ll Just Hold On”

By: Jedi

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By: sheila

sheila — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 16:45:58 +0000

everybody has their own opinion and everybody’s taste is different, when i first listened to the album, ‘I’ll just hold on’ was my favorite and it is still the one i push replay on over and over and over. It thrilled me when I found out it was released as a single.

By: Pat

Pat — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 14:58:48 +0000

Blake is a phenominal live singer. He needs no pitch correctors or overdubbing tracks to fall back on. I’ve decided that’s why he hasn’t been nominated for an award, actually….they don’t want to put him on the same stage with the lackluster live singing that is prominent in the awards shows today. (yes, tongue was in cheek, but as they say, there is truth in humor!)
The label, in my opinion, has yet to really, truly harness his vocal talent & personal charisma – overall talent potential – in cd’s &/or videos or in their PR for that matter.

When the stars align and everyone gets it right — step back because it’s going to be something to behold.

Meanwhile, he’ll keep chugging out chart topping songs and creating a fan base one listener at a time.

By: Crazy Connie

Crazy Connie — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 14:47:32 +0000

Awwww, I got a little choked up at the kudos for the BSers. Thank you very much! All of us try very hard to be constructive when we venture out onto the review pages. We’ve seen what happens with other artist’s fans, and we don’t want what WE say to have a negative impact on what ‘casual listeners’ may think of Blake. I think that the way fans act is a reflection on the artist, somehow. I may be wrong, but Blake has never been anything but gracious to me, personally, and anyone that has ever been WITH me when I have caught him offguard at a restaurant before a show, or backstage on “his” time (not at a meet & greet). I am only speaking for myself, but I think I owe it to Blake to not be catty on public boards, although at times, it is a hard thing to do!

Thank you guys for recognizing that!!!

By: Kim S

Kim S — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 14:31:53 +0000

Thanks Lynn for the review even though I don’t totally agree with it. Granted, I am a BSer and am partial to whatever Blake sings but everything can’t be like Ol Red. There were other songs on Startin Fires that could have been released as his next single but I believe that Blake likes to keep the public guessing as to what his next move will be. I support whatever he does because the bottom line is he has a wonderful voice and I think he is “stretching his wings” if you compare “Startin Fires” with his first album, “The Dreamer”. I do feel that “I’ll Just Hold On” will be another #1.

By: Martin in NY

Martin in NY — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 13:24:37 +0000

I don’t love this song the way that I really love “She Wouldn’t Be Gone”. I think “She Wouldn’t Be Gone” is interesting, effective, and a bit risky. I applaud Blake Shelton for that one. This one is just okay.

However, I often cut Blake Shelton a lot of slack because I like his voice and cool delivery so much.

When compared to a lot of other male vocalists out there, including the often lauded and dull Brad Paisley, I think he is a cut above.

If Blake ever finds material as good as his voice, he could become one of the most influential on the scene. I believe that he is the real deal.

By: Matt B.

Matt B. — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 05:31:07 +0000

But, but but he’s got 5 number ones! And that song is “stretching” cause it has a sitar on it! See, that’s creative…oh, wait, Those fanbots aren’t Blake Shelton fans…

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 04:17:08 +0000

This positive concert review, also written by Lynn, might make you guys feel a little better.

By: Lynn Douglas

Lynn Douglas — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:44:07 +0000

LOL @ Alan Jackson. I meant to change it to Toby Keith, and just did so.

To BS fans: I’m a huge fan (I tried to emphasize that!) and I hate to criticize, but Blake is capable of such better stuff. This isn’t remotely in the same league as “Austin” or “Ol’ Red.” I even liked “Home” waaay better than this single.

I will add that I didn’t like “She Wouldn’t Be Gone” when it was released, but I did like it when I heard it live. In a way, that just emphasizes my point that his producers aren’t capturing him as well as they should.

By: Leeann Ward

Leeann Ward — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 03:18:32 +0000

I will echo Dan’s positive sentiments toward Blake Shelton’s BSers. Thanks for keeping it classy.