Okay, Shakira. Lots of vocal talent, probably the native Spanish stuff is better than the stuff sung in english, but she seems to have a voice that could be used in some really good music.

That’s not what they’re writing for her, unfortunately.

The song she just played tonight was laughably contrived…just totally unfortunate. It had a decent verse, kinda funky thing going on, and then the chorus hits, and it’s this totally out of place, almost Cher’s “Do You Believe in Life After Love” type of bullshit. Just bad. I mean, I know, everything modern and pop sucks and all, but please. Don’t make it suck this badly.

It’s too bad, because I think Shakira’s voice and sound paired with some sick modern latin jazzy house production could make some incredibly playable platters. But we’ll never get to know.