Comments on: Josiah Leming – Angels Undercover – Official Video

By: SueSt

SueSt — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:41:52 +0000

I can not listen to this song without tearing up. With all the over-produced music current on the radio, this song speaks to me in the most profound way.

By: Soapbox0916

Soapbox0916 — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:53:10 +0000

I love his voice and his passion brings out some beautiful tones at times. I am not convinced there is such a thing as a universal voice that everyone can love anyway. A lot of voices that others love are like lukewarm water and very bland. I will take character any day in a voice. As for accent, there a lot of british rockers that have fake american accents and luckily they are appreciated for their talent instead. Plus, all of the fake country accents out there that don’t seem to hurt sales. Also, I know the area of Tennessee that he is from, and there is still a holdover of a quasi british accent left in the area. As a kid, I wound mistake natives of that area for brits sometimes. Now, it is more like the rest of the state, but still a weird mix sometimes. Singing brit style is probably an easier slide for him than most of the nation.

By: luckeee55

luckeee55 — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:59:03 +0000

Didn’t really know who he was because I don’t usually watch Idol much until the top 12 start to perform. This song is incredible and I can hear his heart breaking when he sings it. However, his voice does absolutley nothing for me. I don’t want to come off as unsympathetic, but the video is total self indulgence. That being said, he absolutely has talent, especially as a songwriter if his other stuff is like this. I will check him out just to see what else he has written and I wish him well.

By: davidlove

davidlove — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:59:23 +0000

I like Josiah’s voice. It has emotion and unusual texture. Unlike Blunt, he sings on key. However, I, too, wish he’d lose the wierd accent.

By: maryannaflapjack

maryannaflapjack — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:13:12 +0000

I want to keep an eye on this guy. I kinda like his voice – it’s distinct anyway. I like his vulnerability. He may prove to be more songwriter than singer, longer term.

By: smartcookie

smartcookie — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:50:37 +0000

It’s weird, because I don’t really hear the accent. He most reminds me of Randy Newman, except not the silly Randy Newman, the Louisiana 1927 Randy Newman. Josiah has a long way to go before he’s in that class, of course, but I do think there’s a lot of potential there.

By: erennick

erennick — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:49:38 +0000

I actually don’t hear the accent. Never did. And as far as voices go, I happen to like his (because his emotion is so evident), but understand that others do not.

Love this song! I hope he does well (enough).

By: Lu

Lu — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:37:32 +0000

i like the lyrics and the melody of the song. i just donÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t like his voice. i think he should be one of those songwriters that donÃƒ ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t sing.

100% totally agree with this. His voice is like nails on a chalkboard to me and WTF with the accent?

By: chewsday

chewsday — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:11:57 +0000

I agree about his voice. The accent doesn’t bother me, but his voice just doesn’t seem to record well. It is, however, hardly the worst voice in the pop world today. (James Blount, anyone?) I do think he has some songwriting talent. It’ll be interesting to see how it developes as he matures.

By: dtrow

dtrow — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:39:51 +0000

I think it is quite beautiful…and the video is touching. It seems to be celebrating his mother’s life. I find the sentiment as genuine as DC’s Permanent. Not something I want to listen to everyday or on the way to work or a party. But comforting in times of sorrow.

Interesting that everyone says how original he is and talented. I agree, but if he had participated in the show someone would have called him a EJ imitator, fake, etc.

By: AZIdolFan

AZIdolFan — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:17:26 +0000

i like the lyrics and the melody of the song. i just don’t like his voice. i think he should be one of those songwriters that don’t sing.

By: hypertwink

hypertwink — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:25:24 +0000

OMG he’s still British? Like the song, still don’t like him.

By: CRB

CRB — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:51:00 +0000

The fake accent is still a bit off putting but it is pretty damn good. Do people want to be haunted though?

By: MrsTrep

MrsTrep — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:16:10 +0000

I can’t see the video and I haven’t listened ot the song, but he cut his hair! Wow! He looks very young in that picture!!

By: Barbariba

Barbariba — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:41:41 +0000

I watched this video last night. It gave me chills. “Angels Undercover” is a deeply personal song for Josiah and I feel the family pictures further enhance the song.
I’m in agreement with you,MJ. This is a beautiful and haunting song. I wish Josiah nothing but the best and hope he has a long successful career.