03/28/2005
Idolatry
Arjan introduces the new sound of Jim Verraros, the American Idol contestant who came out post-season and is now making one more attempt to break into a dance music scene that really doesn't seem to tolerate male vocalists. The boys want their divas. However, Verraros appears to be taking a "Single White Female" strategy by co-opting the identity of the current pop obsession of the gays, down to the streaked hair and angsty pout. I must give Verraros props for making a statement — at least this is an identity he doesn't have to keep in the closet...
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he isn't covering the everything but the girl classic "rollercoaster" is he? ugh...
Posted by: jason | Mar 28, 2005 12:26:34 PM
Actually, Jim is a very positive and grounded person. He has a maturity at a young age that I wish I had then -and he's sweet to boot. He's strong enough to carve out a niche on his own terms and I have a lot of faith in him as a person.
Posted by: M@ | Mar 28, 2005 4:54:38 PM
Agreed, Andy. Wouldn't it be great if Jim, during this time of "Scissor Sisters acceptance," would be able to garner more support than closet-cases (Clay, Ricky Martin, etc.)?---Oh, let's dare to dream...
Posted by: jason | Mar 28, 2005 5:39:12 PM
A great talent behind Jim (and also an out artist) is Gabe Lopez, who co-wrote and produced Jim's debut album. Check out 'One Day' and 'Red Queen' from gabelopez.com.
I haven't seen this tall and talented Santa Barbara boy live yet, but hope to this summer.
Posted by: darin | Mar 28, 2005 8:06:56 PM
it is great that he is open about his sexuality unlike Clay, Jason. But also unlike Clay, he isn't a very good singer.
Posted by: Dan B | Mar 29, 2005 11:36:31 AM
Actually, he IS a good singer. And unlike Clay, Jim isn't white bread. He's singing from the heart, too. Check out "Outside."
Posted by: Brian | May 16, 2005 7:04:11 PM