I was disappointed in tonight's episode. Not only were the numbers far from funk but the stories were unmotivated and (like
Glee at its worst) got wrapped up quickly and not very prettily.
After Gaga Glee (which was musically, emotionally, and story-wise very satisfying), I knew we'd be let down but not down this far.
I mean, who else was icked out by Quinn and the Baby Mama Mambo? The two girls, circling bellies was just odd. Plus, Quin ain't got the pipes for that kind of song.
When I heard they were doing a funk episode, I figured Ryan Murphy had watched the title credits from How to Make it in America and was just gonna blatantly steal that song and any number from Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings.
But no, we got Marky Mark covers and lame wedding music.
I did enjoy the versions of "Loser" and "Another One Bites the Dust" (ironically, the two non-funk songs). Plus, I will admit I also downloaded Mr. Shue's version of "Tell Me Something Good" because it made my lady parts tingle.
The finale looks promising but they better step it up and bring these Season One stories to a satisfying conclusion with some amazing musical numbers or I'm gonna ... ah, who am I kidding? I'll be back next season no matter what :)