A rivetting finale for the series of X Factor, giving a very close neck-and-neck in way of favourite for the two acts in the running for the winner of 2008!
The young Irish, big-haired scamp; Eoghan Eggnog Quogg Quigg, although having a massive following with all the 'High School Musical' generation, was simply in a different league to the premium offered by the Jack The Lad Swing boys and Alexandra Burke. A limited vocal range, but excessive hair, and big wide-eyes made him a big hit along the way with the little girls that watch the show. This wasn't enough, for a winning Eggnog!
For the first time since Leona Lewis, a true potential for world-class vocal talent from Alexandra was always going to be a firm favourite to win. However with a shortage of 'new' boybands, merely returning middle-aged Take That and the like as competition in the world of pop at the moment: JLS are easily the best in this market for talent and mass-appeal for a long time. They can all sing, despite over-reliance on Aston being lead singer, they compliment each other harmonically and if you like that sort of thing, look the part too.
The winners song; the beautiful 'Hallelujah' written by Leonard Cohen, that has alread been given near-perfect treatment by Rufus Wainright. My vote was cast on the act I not only felt strongly about, but based on the artist that I would likely buy and listen to the music of should they release an album. That vote was for, and by no coincidence I am sure, became the winner. I was genuinely pleased, though with Leona Lewis already charting across the globe will it become a crowded arena? We shall see...
As Leon Jackson released an album following last years win; that I wouldn't buy if it was in Woolworth's absolute final day sale with 99% off the price, so to have Same Difference and Rhydian. This in mind, it is inevitable JLS will get the break they deserve and are capable of.
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