Today, X Factor contestants are unable to get a haircut without permission. Nothing is left to chance. The approach of total control taken by Simon Cowell and his ilk is the exact opposite of the path pursued by Drummond and Cauty. Which is preferable is a matter of personal judgement, but you are free to hold up ‘Justified And Ancient (Stand By The JAMs)’ against any X Factor-related record that you choose to see how they compare.
