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What voices ruin the music?

Posted on 9/20/13 at 9:55 am
Posted by Eternally Undefeated
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Posted on 9/20/13 at 9:55 am
I was trying to be succinct in the title, but what I'm wondering is whether there are bands or artists whose music you like or might like more if it weren't for how much you dislike the voice of the lead singer?

Here are a few of mine:

Smashing Pumpkins - I might like them if Billy Corgan allowed someone else to sing the songs.

Silversun Pickups - I dislike the singer's voice so much it ruins excellent music.

Radiohead - Although, frankly, I don't really like this band's songs, I might like them better were it now for Thom Yorke.

Artists? For some reason, Jack White's vocals annoy the heck out of me, but I like him, anyway.

Bob Dylan's songs are almost always better performed by singers other than Dylan.

Now, just to poke fun at myself and show how ridiculous these types of dislikes can be, I actually remember a time when I did not like Led Zeppelin because of Robert Plant's voice. I've since changed by opinion on that 180%; so, it's possible that I can change on the above-referenced bands, too.
Posted by ForeLSU
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Posted on 9/20/13 at 9:56 am to
Stevie Nix...
Posted by mizzoukills
Member since Aug 2011
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Posted on 9/20/13 at 9:58 am to
quote:

Stevie Nix...



Stevie Nicks made the band legendary. I can't believe you posted that...
Posted by mizzoukills
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Posted on 9/20/13 at 9:59 am to
and you include Thom Yorke?!!! I have no words to properly describe my absolute shock...
Posted by Kafka
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Posted on 9/20/13 at 10:02 am to
quote:

I actually remember a time when I did not like Led Zeppelin because of Robert Plant's voice
So do I, since that time is now

My #1 hatred is the unbearable Geddy Lee, but I'd hate Rush anyway

Same with other screechers like Boston, Journey, Starship (w/Mickey Thomas). I'd sooner listen to hyenas being tortured than these vocalists, but I'd probably dislike the music with someone else singing

There are some "singer"-songwriters that might qualify, notably Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits.

Can't think of a band off the top of my head though
Posted by CaptainPanic
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Posted on 9/20/13 at 10:02 am to
fun. - That guy from The Format is annoying as hell
Posted by HeadyBrosevelt
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Posted on 9/20/13 at 10:05 am to
quote:

Radiohead - Although, frankly, I don't really like this band's songs, I might like them better were it now for Thom Yorke


So.Much.Fail.
Posted by TigerPanzer
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Member since Sep 2006
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Posted on 9/20/13 at 10:05 am to
William Shattner fricks up this Dylan song, although maybe the OP will prefer this version to Bob's:
LINK
Posted by BCMCubs
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Member since Nov 2011
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Posted on 9/20/13 at 10:08 am to
Jennifer Nettles. Not a huge Sugarland fan, they do have a few songs that i enjoy. Inevitably, there will be a point in the song where i want to stab myself in the eyes with an ice pick.








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Posted by AlxTgr
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Posted on 9/20/13 at 10:10 am to
Layne Staley
Bob Seger
Mick Jagger
Radiohead dude
George Huntley
Posted by LSUballs
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Posted on 9/20/13 at 10:12 am to
Jason Boland. Love his music, not crazy about his voice.
Posted by mizzoukills
Member since Aug 2011
40686 posts
Posted on 9/20/13 at 10:12 am to
Take notes people...the guy who posted Sugarland gets it.

The people posting Thom Yorke or Stevie Nicks don't get it and are beyond salvation.
Posted by Kafka
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Member since Jul 2007
141632 posts
Posted on 9/20/13 at 10:14 am to
quote:

William Shattner fricks up this Dylan song
GFY that's awesome

The ending, as Shatner -- like Melville's Billy Budd -- strains to reach that which is beyond man's grasp, is one of the most transcendent moments in music history
Posted by Kafka
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141632 posts
Posted on 9/20/13 at 10:17 am to
When I was a kid the local radio station slowed down "Imaginary Lover" by the Atlanta Rhythm Section and it sounded just like Stevie Nicks

LINK
This post was edited on 9/20/13 at 10:25 am
Posted by MrFreakinMiyagi
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Posted on 9/20/13 at 10:20 am to
quote:

My #1 hatred is the unbearable Geddy Lee

This
Posted by mizzoukills
Member since Aug 2011
40686 posts
Posted on 9/20/13 at 10:23 am to
Kafka




that's not fair.
Posted by ForeLSU
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Posted on 9/20/13 at 10:28 am to
quote:

Stevie Nicks don't get it and are beyond salvation.


doesn't suit my taste, sorry.
Posted by ForeLSU
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Posted on 9/20/13 at 10:32 am to
quote:

Take notes people...the guy who posted Sugarland gets it.


I would say if you've listened to enough Sugarland to even have an opinion, you're beyond salvation...
Posted by Baloo
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Member since Sep 2003
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Posted on 9/20/13 at 10:33 am to
None of my favorite singers can sing. The only voices I truly hate are what I like to call "high school drama class voice". I hate a way too clean and over-enunciated sound. Grates on my nerves. Particularly when they try and hit operatic high notes.
Posted by LSUballs
RayVegas LA
Member since Feb 2008
37721 posts
Posted on 9/20/13 at 10:40 am to
quote:

would say if you've listened to enough Sugarland to even have an opinion, you're beyond salvation...




Word.


This post was edited on 9/20/13 at 10:52 am
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