The Voice's Season 27 Frontrunner Sparks a Heated Debate: Where Do You Stand On Her Unique Tone?
A lotta viewers seemed to share my admiration for Flores-Wiseman, too. In fact, when I dared to give her Knockouts rendition of Benson Boone's 'Slow It Down' a grade of C- — largely owing to it having been absolutely the wrong song choice for her — boy, did I hear about it in the recap comments.
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But along the way, I've noticed that my fave has amassed a number of detractors, too. After what I thought what a gorgeous rendition of 'My Funny Valentine' in the Battles, one recap reader remarked, 'I had to go find video of [American Idol's] Melinda Doolittle singing that song just to get Lucia's tortured version out of my head.'
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Following Flores-Wiseman's flawless cover of The Beatles' 'In My Life' in the Playoffs — you can listen above — the backlash grew. 'If [she] ends up winning, I'm done watching the show,' grumbled one commenter. Another rattled off the names of four eliminated contestants that she felt were 'all far better singer/performers than Lucia. Can't believe Adam kept her.'
I get it. Flores-Wiseman's voice may be an acquired taste. The word that always comes to my mind to describe her tone is 'tangy.' I dig it. (She kinda reminds me of Victoria Williams.) Some people don't. But I'm curious: How many of you are actually with me in rooting for her to win Season 27, and how many are more like, 'Thank you, next'? Make your feelings known in the poll below, then back up your response in the comments.
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