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Lyrics or no?
Ballard:
--- Quote from: thehollow on 08 Nov 2007, 22:12 ---Conversely, good lyrics can redeem crappier voices, ex. Smashing Pumpkins.
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And even more so, Dinosaur Jr. J Mascis's voice isn't crappy so much as really, really thin. But it fits the music.
valley_parade:
--- Quote from: thehollow on 08 Nov 2007, 22:12 ---Agreed. I may have no damn clue what Icelandic gibberish Jonsi's singing, but his voice functions as an instrument in and of itself, making Sigur Ros' stuff that much better.
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I should start collecting royalties on that phrase.
Conversely, I think on Heim, his voice seems way less instrumental, and more like actual vocal work. It's wonderful.
Tom:
--- Quote from: thehollow on 08 Nov 2007, 22:12 ---Conversely, good lyrics can redeem crappier voices, ex. Smashing Pumpkins.
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Agreed nothing can save them ever, they will never be the Pixies or on slightly less numerous scale Black Francis.
Oh analoguethought didn't Bjork make an album that was entirely vocals?
Rawrbiquesauce:
where do bands like interpol or cake fit in on this equation? monotone(ish) vocals dont make for the best instruments, but i still enjoy the music, even if im not listening to lyrics
Rawrbiquesauce:
Also
--- Quote from: Ballard on 08 Nov 2007, 21:58 ---Come on guys- board more strongly. Besides Dirk Hopeless and Shane, I don't see anyone putting any effort into what could be a good thread.
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