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Do vocals completely ruin any bands for you?

pjoasisrulepjoasisrule Posts: 3,412
edited December 2007 in Other Music
Some bands might be cool if it wasnt for the awful vocals, I cant give these bands much of a chance because of the vocals

Rush
Tool
Stone Roses
Arcade Fire
Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Police
Janis Joplin
Alpine Valley 2000
Summerfest 2006

"Why would they come to our concert just to boo us?" -Lisa Simpson
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  • harmless_little_f***harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    I don't agree with Arcade Fire or the Police (Sting's voice is amazing), but...

    Smashing Pumpkins. Billy Corgan has got such an annoying whiny drone... sounds like a banshee.

    Jack Johnson.... sounds like he's falling asleep in every song. Stop whispering! Put your back into it!
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  • reversedarwinismreversedarwinism Posts: 1,151
    I bet Rush is the most common reply on this one. Let's see:

    Rush
    Nickleback - but its more than his hideous voice, the lyrics and melody are usually suck too
    Blink 182/ Angels and Airwaves
    Sugarland - and they are a vocal band, so I guess they're out all together

    I know I'm always saying, "I just don't like the voice", but thats all I can think of at the moment."
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  • muppetmuppet Posts: 980
    Smashing Pumpkins.
  • VEDHEAD27VEDHEAD27 Posts: 3,091
    pjoasisrule wrote:
    Some bands might be cool if it wasnt for the awful vocals, I cant give these bands much of a chance because of the vocals

    Rush

    HAAAAAAA!:D YEP. Without a doubt the first/main band that comes to mind for me! Don't even get me started. :p
    Smashing Pumpkins is definitely the other.

    I gotta add Janes Addiction as well. Eeek! I know they are worshiped by many, but I just cannot hang with the vocals.

    I've always enjoyed the music of these bands though and definitely can appreciate them. Sadly that just aint enough.
    Vocals really seem to make or break it for me...
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  • pjoasisrulepjoasisrule Posts: 3,412
    harmless_little_f*** wrote:
    I don't agree with Arcade Fire or the Police (Sting's voice is amazing), but...

    Smashing Pumpkins. Billy Corgan has got such an annoying whiny drone... sounds like a banshee.

    Jack Johnson.... sounds like he's falling asleep in every song. Stop whispering! Put your back into it!

    The thing about Jack Johnson is that not only are his vocals bad but his music is boring as hell and I cant stand the lyrics either.
    Alpine Valley 2000
    Summerfest 2006

    "Why would they come to our concert just to boo us?" -Lisa Simpson
  • pjoasisrulepjoasisrule Posts: 3,412
    VEDHEAD27 wrote:
    HAAAAAAA!:D YEP. Without a doubt the first/main band that comes to mind for me! Don't even get me started. :p
    Smashing Pumpkins is definitely the other.

    I gotta add Janes Addiction as well. Eeek! I know they are worshiped by many, but I just cannot hang with the vocals.

    I've always enjoyed the music of these bands though and definitely can appreciate them. Sadly that just aint enough.
    Vocals really seem to make or break it for me...

    Ah, Janes Addiction is a good one that I forgot about, could have really liked the music if it wasnt for those screeching vocals, especially on Jane Says.....that song makes me cringe
    Alpine Valley 2000
    Summerfest 2006

    "Why would they come to our concert just to boo us?" -Lisa Simpson
  • harmless_little_f***harmless_little_f*** Posts: 8,005
    pjoasisrule wrote:
    The thing about Jack Johnson is that not only are his vocals bad but his music is boring as hell and I cant stand the lyrics either.

    Yeah OK, I'm willing to agree with that...
    'We're learning songs for baby Jesus' birthday. His mum and dad were Merry and Joseph. He had a bed made of clay and the three kings bought him Gold, Frankenstein and Merv as presents.'

    - the great Sir Leo Harrison
  • pjoasisrulepjoasisrule Posts: 3,412
    reversedarwinism wrote:
    I bet Rush is the most common reply on this one. Let's see:

    Rush
    Nickleback - but its more than his hideous voice, the lyrics and melody are usually suck too
    Blink 182/ Angels and Airwaves
    Sugarland - and they are a vocal band, so I guess they're out all together

    I know I'm always saying, "I just don't like the voice", but thats all I can think of at the moment."

    I pretty much cant stand any band with vocals like the singer of Nickelback. But yeah, you are right.......everything about their music is awful.
    Alpine Valley 2000
    Summerfest 2006

    "Why would they come to our concert just to boo us?" -Lisa Simpson
  • lalalalaaaaaaaalalalalaaaaaaaa Posts: 2,445
    Radiohead
  • Strangest TribeStrangest Tribe Posts: 2,502
    Mars Volta

    Silversun Pickups

    I like both these bands and I believe the singers are great...but I originally thought "female" lead vocalist but later found out it was "male" lead vocalist so I found it hard to adjust after finding out.
    the Minions
  • xSmackSoundxxSmackSoundx Posts: 479
    Guns and Roses
    Coheed and Cambria
    Rush
    Matchbox 20
    Blink182/Angels and Airwaves
    System of a Down (after a day or two)
  • keeponrockinkeeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    I actually like Geddy's voice!
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  • Hitch-HikerHitch-Hiker Posts: 2,873
    The Smiths. They were a decent band, but God I hate Morriseys voice with a passion. Always seemed like a total twat from interviews and such too. I'm getting angry just thinking about him :mad:
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  • pjoasisrulepjoasisrule Posts: 3,412
    Strangest Tribe wrote:
    Mars Volta

    Silversun Pickups

    I like both these bands and I believe the singers are great...but I originally thought "female" lead vocalist but later found out it was "male" lead vocalist so I found it hard to adjust after finding out.

    Holy shit are you serious? Silversun Pickups vocalist sounds like Liz Phair. What a gayass band. I dont understand how they became so popular.
    Alpine Valley 2000
    Summerfest 2006

    "Why would they come to our concert just to boo us?" -Lisa Simpson
  • pjoasisrulepjoasisrule Posts: 3,412
    Hitch-Hiker wrote:
    The Smiths. They were a decent band, but God I hate Morriseys voice with a passion. Always seemed like a total twat from interviews and such too. I'm getting angry just thinking about him :mad:

    Yeah, Morrissey is a fucking homo prick. Cant stand his opera like vocals, his miserable attitude, and his terrible music.
    Alpine Valley 2000
    Summerfest 2006

    "Why would they come to our concert just to boo us?" -Lisa Simpson
  • Cropduster84Cropduster84 Posts: 1,283
    Hitch-Hiker wrote:
    The Smiths. They were a decent band, but God I hate Morriseys voice with a passion. Always seemed like a total twat from interviews and such too. I'm getting angry just thinking about him :mad:

    Blasphemy!!!
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  • Cropduster84Cropduster84 Posts: 1,283
    pjoasisrule wrote:
    Yeah, Morrissey is a fucking homo prick.

    lol nice to know 'the hick' is well a truly alive :D
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  • flynnie821flynnie821 Posts: 139
    seen cake live and they were fuckin terrable-perfer the studio versions than the band live
    ...even god is a celtics fan...
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  • OdinOdin Posts: 599
    muppet wrote:
    Smashing Pumpkins.

    They were the first band that came to mind. Billy Corgan's voice is one of the most annoying in rock. The Mars Volta's singer is tough to get used to. So many heavy metal bands would be better sans the excessive screaming and The Muggs might still be in the Next Great American Band competition if they were a four-piece as opposed to a three-piece.
  • Brain of J.LoBrain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    pjoasisrule wrote:
    Yeah, Morrissey is a fucking homo prick. Cant stand his opera like vocals, his miserable attitude, and his terrible music.

    A fucking homo prick, huh?

    Classy!
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    pjoasisrule wrote:
    Yeah, Morrissey is a fucking homo prick. Cant stand his opera like vocals, his miserable attitude, and his terrible music.
    why does your reason for hating him always have to be a homophobic thing? can't you just hate his music? jeez, I thought it was the 21st century...


    anyway, I love Maynard's vocals but I do get why you and others wouldn't like Tool because of them. Kind of an acquired taste.

    I will agree with Jane's... Never liked Farrell's voice but still like the band. Three Days is a masterpiece and even his voice is tolerable on that.
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  • wolfbearwolfbear Posts: 3,965
    The Black Crowes. I know I'm in the minority but I can't stand his voice, it just grates on me. I also agree with the Police. I always thought I didn't like them much just because they were so overplayed, but in retrospect I really don't care much for Sting's voice. I'll also throw in MMJ and yes I know I'm in the minority yet again! :)
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  • soulsingingsoulsinging Posts: 13,202
    Jeremy1012 wrote:
    why does your reason for hating him always have to be a homophobic thing? can't you just hate his music? jeez, I thought it was the 21st century...

    anyway, I love Maynard's vocals but I do get why you and others wouldn't like Tool because of them. Kind of an acquired taste.

    I will agree with Jane's... Never liked Farrell's voice but still like the band. Three Days is a masterpiece and even his voice is tolerable on that.

    im pretty sure he's from indiana, which would explain a lot. both the hatred of "townie" bands like buckcherry (self-loathing) and the hatred of anything remotely "homo" (cannot escape his prejudices).

    for me, i can't stand anyone in the vein of blink-182 or nickelback vocal-wise. the high whiny punk-pop vocals or the deep faux-dramatic hard rock voice. i also can't stand country twang. it's why i can only handle the drive-by truckers in small doses and don't like kid rock's last album.
  • Jeremy1012Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    soulsinging wrote:
    im pretty sure he's from indiana, which would explain a lot. both the hatred of "townie" bands like buckcherry (self-loathing) and the hatred of anything remotely "homo" (cannot escape his prejudices).
    I dislike Buckcherry intensely but I appreciate your sentiment :) I just like my cock-led rock music to be more original, like The Jesus Lizard (almost literally, singer used his testicles as a percussion instrument :D)
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  • KatzenjammerKatzenjammer Posts: 57
    KoL

    That boy's voice is awful.
  • pjoasisrulepjoasisrule Posts: 3,412
    Katzenjammer wrote:
    KoL

    That boy's voice is awful.

    Another good one
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    Summerfest 2006

    "Why would they come to our concert just to boo us?" -Lisa Simpson
  • spnkrispnkri Posts: 137
    Rush
    Placebo
    Death Cab For Cutie
    Decemberists

    I can't stand their nasal sounding voices. Placebo and Decemberists actually have a couple of okay songs though.
  • South of SeattleSouth of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    Morrisey for sure, way too whiny.

    The guy from Muse.

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  • Strangest TribeStrangest Tribe Posts: 2,502
    Led Zeppelin

    that guy is real nasal...real annoying vocalist;)
    the Minions
  • pjoasisrulepjoasisrule Posts: 3,412
    Jeremy1012 wrote:
    why does your reason for hating him always have to be a homophobic thing? can't you just hate his music? jeez, I thought it was the 21st century...


    anyway, I love Maynard's vocals but I do get why you and others wouldn't like Tool because of them. Kind of an acquired taste.

    I will agree with Jane's... Never liked Farrell's voice but still like the band. Three Days is a masterpiece and even his voice is tolerable on that.

    http://www.encyclopediadramatica.com/Morrissey
    Alpine Valley 2000
    Summerfest 2006

    "Why would they come to our concert just to boo us?" -Lisa Simpson
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