What happened to the Hall and Oates we knew and loved? – MusiClack

Michael: I was watching The Voice finale earlier in the week and knew Hall and Oates were going to make a guest appearance on the show. It was one of the few pieces of filler I was willing to accept for that two-hour time waster. (Don’t get me started.)

Now I know we did a MusiClack post on Hall and Oates back in November, but after seeing what came across on The Voice with these guys, I thought it best we jaw about them again. Here’s the video in question for everyone’s perusal:

Michael: *ugh* My immediate reaction when I saw this was: “What the hell was that … ?!??”

Tara: I myself can never get enough of them. Wait! Except with this performance, which I wish you hadn’t shown me. Because it’s awful! I’m very sad.

This is one of the better H&O tunes, but I really disliked the slowed down beginning. I kept waiting for it to get off the ground, and it just seemed to lay there like a dead fish. It was a K-Mart polyester lackluster showing. I mean I know they’re older, but that’s no excuse.

Michael: *snort* After seeing and hearing this travesty, it got me wondering: Is Hall that much better without Oates? At least at the present time? Because his Live From Daryl’s House stuff is mostly golden. But this thing was a mess from the very start.

Tara: I know! Maybe Oates is just draggin’ him down at this point. Plus? Oates still gives me the heebie jeebies.

Michael: I don’t know. I’m still not a huge fan of the group, but I’ve been won over with the output of Hall’s solo stuff aided with all the musicians who have been contributing to his efforts. I mean, there’s some pretty nifty stuff going on “at his house.” And that’s why it shocked me to see the above on The Voice earlier in the week — ear-bending … and not in a good way.

Tara: I hear ya. I love “Daryl’s House” as well. And he always sounds fabulous with the artists that he showcases. Both on the old H&O tunes, and those selected by his guests. So, I’m with you. Let’s just blame John Oates for this atrosity, and call it a day.

Michael: Yeah … I’m just at a loss on this one. I’m having a hard time believing the duo is happy with their performance, but stranger things have happened. Maybe the readers have some thoughts and ideas.

Clacked by Tara Shrodes
on May 11, 2012 @ 16:11 EST5EDT