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What voices ruin the music?
Posted on 9/20/13 at 9:55 am
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.
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 on 9/20/13 at 9:59 am to Eternally Undefeated
and you include Thom Yorke?!!! I have no words to properly describe my absolute shock...
Posted on 9/20/13 at 10:02 am to Eternally Undefeated
quote:So do I, since that time is now
I actually remember a time when I did not like Led Zeppelin because of Robert Plant's voice
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 on 9/20/13 at 10:02 am to Eternally Undefeated
fun. - That guy from The Format is annoying as hell
Posted on 9/20/13 at 10:05 am to Eternally Undefeated
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 on 9/20/13 at 10:05 am to Eternally Undefeated
William Shattner fricks up this Dylan song, although maybe the OP will prefer this version to Bob's:
LINK
LINK
Posted on 9/20/13 at 10:08 am to Eternally Undefeated
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.
inb4anthonykiedis
inb4anthonykiedis
Posted on 9/20/13 at 10:10 am to Eternally Undefeated
Layne Staley
Bob Seger
Mick Jagger
Radiohead dude
George Huntley
Bob Seger
Mick Jagger
Radiohead dude
George Huntley
Posted on 9/20/13 at 10:12 am to Eternally Undefeated
Jason Boland. Love his music, not crazy about his voice.
Posted on 9/20/13 at 10:43 am to Eternally Undefeated
quote:
Smashing Pumpkins - I might like them if Billy Corgan allowed someone else to sing the songs
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Stevie Nicks
quote:
Jason Boland. Love his music, not crazy about his voice
I think you're all fricked in the head
Posted on 9/20/13 at 10:49 am to Eternally Undefeated
quote:
I actually remember a time when I did not like Led Zeppelin because of Robert Plant's voice.
Part of the reason I never have been a LZ fan... hate his voice..
I love the Weakerthans, but it took me a while to warm up to John K. Samson's voice...
The Weakerthans - Plea From a Cat Named Virtute
This post was edited on 9/20/13 at 11:21 am
Posted on 9/20/13 at 11:31 am to Eternally Undefeated
I would like Widespread Panic if it weren't for John Bell
His voice completely ruins that band for me
His voice completely ruins that band for me
Posted on 9/20/13 at 11:45 am to Eternally Undefeated
The vocals kill Neutral Milk Hotel, The Decemberists and The Hold Steady for me. But I don't think I would like the second 2 very much even with different singers. Their singers are like nails on a chalkboard to me though.
Posted on 9/20/13 at 11:47 am to Eternally Undefeated
All of Shonna's songs on Drive-By Truckers albums
Posted on 9/20/13 at 1:16 pm to Eternally Undefeated
quote:
I actually remember a time when I did not like Led Zeppelin because of Robert Plant's voice
This is why I am not a big fan of LZ. I do listen to them from time to time because of the amazing rhythm section, but I hate Plant's voice.
Posted on 9/20/13 at 5:31 pm to Eternally Undefeated
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Thom Yorke
Definitely took some time for me too fully appreciate Radiohead because I wasn't a fan of the vocals at first
Posted on 9/20/13 at 6:12 pm to Eternally Undefeated
florida Georgia line
Posted on 9/20/13 at 8:22 pm to Eternally Undefeated
4 pages and no Yoko?
Posted on 9/20/13 at 9:21 pm to Eternally Undefeated
Geddy Lee. end/thread
Rush is the most bad arse music int he world but his voice is horrendous
Rush is the most bad arse music int he world but his voice is horrendous
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