Do vocals completely ruin any bands for you?

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  • MichaelMcKevin
    MichaelMcKevin Posts: 1,161
    harmless_little_f*** wrote:
    Sorry, I don't agree - it's a pretty subjective thing isn't it.

    Don't get me wrong. I respect your opinion or anyone elses. People thinking they're always right is my biggest pet peeve, especially on forums.

    We could argue whether it's good or not, but I still think it's hard to deny how unique and recognizable Maynard's voice is, whether that's a good or bad thing.
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  • pjoasisrule
    pjoasisrule Posts: 3,412
    System Of A Down has quite the terrible singer, his vocals are ridiculous. Dont like their sound much either besides for a couple songs off the first record. John Mayer has some great guitar too but his vocals suck, dont really like his music anyways.
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  • 12345AGNST1
    12345AGNST1 Posts: 4,906
    keeponrockin wrote:
    I actually like Geddy's voice!

    me too, i love his voice. but how can anyone say maynard ruins tool?!!?
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  • boroff89
    boroff89 Posts: 786
    12345AGNST1 wrote:
    me too, i love his voice. but how can anyone say maynard ruins tool?!!?

    I never said he ruins Tool. I think they are a decent/good band. But they are not a great band, and as I said, all their songs sound the same. Maynard is partly responsible for that, but not solely.
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  • MichaelMcKevin
    MichaelMcKevin Posts: 1,161
    pjoasisrule wrote:
    System Of A Down has quite the terrible singer, his vocals are ridiculous. Dont like their sound much either besides for a couple songs off the first record. John Mayer has some great guitar too but his vocals suck, dont really like his music anyways.

    John Mayer indeed. Can't believe I didn't think of that one.
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  • Pearl Jam and toast
    Pearl Jam and toast Posts: 4,475
    Janis Joplin?

    Burn in hell.
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  • soulsinging
    soulsinging Posts: 13,202
    boroff89 wrote:
    I have contended on several occasions that every Tool song essentially sounds the same. I believe Soulsinging has my back on this one. Part of the reason the songs always sound the same is because of Maynard's vocal limitations.

    i do. i'd say it's the whole package though, not just his vocals. they don't ruin tool for me. tool ruins tool for me.

    i would also like to toss my support to whoever mentioned cornell/soundgarden. i forgot that one. used to be legendary for it. but i can't get on board with his voice.
  • soulsinging
    soulsinging Posts: 13,202
    GivenToCarve wrote:
    His voice is one of the most unique and recognizable out of any of today's GOOD rock bands.

    Umphrey's McGee is an incredibly talented jam band. Their singing doesn't last long but it's terrible.

    Dave Matthews Band. I used to love it but now his voice is the weakest part of the band. Can't stand it.

    isn't that the case with almost all jam bands though? the only one i ever heard with vocals worth hearing was ekoostik hookah.

    good call on dave. him and john mayer. i don't know what they're doing with their voices, but it feels so artificial.
  • sadprofessor
    sadprofessor Posts: 1,034
    Built to Spill

    I would really love that band if they had a different singer.
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  • DriftingByTheStorm
    DriftingByTheStorm Posts: 8,684
    Pearl Jam and toast wrote:
    Janis Joplin?

    Burn in hell.

    Amen.
    The Original Poster ALSO goes on to say the same about Jane's Addiction later, only to be backed by ANOTHER guy who says the SAME thing about DYLAN.

    UGHHHH!

    Janis and Perry are like near the top of the field (not to even mention Bob)!
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  • pjoasisrule
    pjoasisrule Posts: 3,412
    DriftingByTheStorm wrote:
    Amen.
    The Original Poster ALSO goes on to say the same about Jane's Addiction later, only to be backed by ANOTHER guy who says the SAME thing about DYLAN.

    UGHHHH!

    Janis and Perry are like near the top of the field (not to even mention Bob)!
    :(:(:(

    Yelling in a raspy voice does not constitute singing
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  • DriftingByTheStorm
    DriftingByTheStorm Posts: 8,684
    pjoasisrule wrote:
    Yelling in a raspy voice does not constitute singing

    And yet you have no problems with Pearl Jam?

    :rolleyes:

    sweet mercy.
    :(
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  • pjoasisrule
    pjoasisrule Posts: 3,412
    DriftingByTheStorm wrote:
    And yet you have no problems with Pearl Jam?

    :rolleyes:

    sweet mercy.
    :(

    Eddie sings, doesnt yell.....sure, he may yell in some parts but it is nothing like Janis Joplin
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  • DriftingByTheStorm
    DriftingByTheStorm Posts: 8,684
    pjoasisrule wrote:
    Eddie sings, doesnt yell.....sure, he may yell in some parts but it is nothing like Janis Joplin

    Janis Joplin -- Yelling or singing?

    Eddie Vedder -- Yelling or singing?

    Guess it depends on what your refering to specificaly, but huh?
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  • Blyss
    Blyss Posts: 166
    Saturnal wrote:
    Radiohead

    You'll get killed for saying that on here haha, but i agree Thom Yorke isn't the best vocalist ever, but it doesn't totally ruin the band i.m.o

    But i'm going to be really un-Australian and say Midnight Oil amazing lyrics and melodies but i've never liked the vocals that much. And the smiths and morrissey i agree with.
  • soulsinging
    soulsinging Posts: 13,202
    DriftingByTheStorm wrote:
    Janis Joplin -- Yelling or singing?

    Eddie Vedder -- Yelling or singing?

    Guess it depends on what your refering to specificaly, but huh?

    dude, i just realized that ed and janis joplin are the SAME PERSON! :)
  • PJ Pook
    PJ Pook Posts: 109
    I love Smashing Pumpkins music but I can't stand Billy Corgan's voice and I cannot stand Ween. I never understood how that band made it big. It drives me nuts.

    I'm suprised no one has said Corin Tucker from Sleater Kinney. I love them but I know that most can't stand her voice!
  • Cropduster84
    Cropduster84 Posts: 1,283
    Liam puts me off Oasis big time....


    They have some cracking songs but Noel should sing...
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  • pjoasisrule
    pjoasisrule Posts: 3,412
    Cropduster84 wrote:
    Liam puts me off Oasis big time....


    They have some cracking songs but Noel should sing...

    Liams voice has kinda gone to shit but he used to have a much better voice than Noel
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  • Cropduster84
    Cropduster84 Posts: 1,283
    pjoasisrule wrote:
    Liams voice has kinda gone to shit but he used to have a much better voice than Noel

    yeah, maybe in 1996, ever since Liams been a joke, Noel's a good songwriter, such a shame...
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