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PrintableAnxiety said: i hate kelly clarkson's singing. there. i said it.
i think she has the potential of having a really good singing voice, though whenever i've seen her sing on TV, it's like someone told her that shouting everything means good singing, and she has absolutely no range other than SHOUTING EVERYTHING SHE SINGS!!!! okay, we get it. you can belt. contrast it with something. show us you know how to interpret a song and not just holler because people think it's impressive. SHe's like the Meg Ryan of the music industry just minus the implants. Christian Zombie Vampires | |
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LittleSmedley said: minneapolisgenius said:  Is Joe Strummer considered a good singer by most people?  I have no idea, although I can't see how that's even possible. (I'm not really a Clash fan obviously. I've tried though.) It's not about their influence as a band, but how he sings.
An example: take "Rock the Casbah". He sounds horrible. 
On the radiator gri-i-i-i-lle... and They began to waaaa-a-a-il... He is so off-key it makes me cringe every time I hear it. I actually have to change the station if that one comes on the radio. You can't tell me he's singing in tune with the music. there's a whole raft of british singers in the punk tradition - Joe Strummer, Ian Brown, Shaun Ryder, Mark E Smith, John Lydon, etc etc, that have a particularly aquired taste abroad. Jarvis falls into that bracket too MinnieG so its cool that you like him 
As for Ian Brown, his voice does jar like hell live sometimes, but the Stone Roses had something extra when you put it all together. They had magic  Yeah, I'm not saying that punk bands are known for having brilliant vocalists. They actually had "anti-singers" for lack of a better term. But there's just something about Strummer's voice that just really grates on my nerves for some reason. It's just so off-key and I can't take it.
It doesn't help though that their music sort of bores me as well. And I was pretty involved in the punk scene during my teenage years, so me not liking The Clash is probably sort of a blasphemy in those circles today. So the combination of that, and the voice equals no fun listening for MinnieG. 
*prepares to be stoned by rabid Clash fans* and with that, this thread title should be changed to "People who THINK they can sing, but actually suck monkey balls!" * Because people, myself included, are mentioning artists that were never known for their vocal prowess or probably could't give a rat's anyway about how they sound when they sing. 
*except for the Janis debate that's going on. It's odd, people either think she's one of the greatest ever or the worst ever.  [Edited 3/5/08 12:45pm] "I saw a woman with major Hammer pants on the subway a few weeks ago and totally thought of you." - sextonseven | |
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superspaceboy said: Anxiety said: i hate kelly clarkson's singing. there. i said it.
i think she has the potential of having a really good singing voice, though whenever i've seen her sing on TV, it's like someone told her that shouting everything means good singing, and she has absolutely no range other than SHOUTING EVERYTHING SHE SINGS!!!! okay, we get it. you can belt. contrast it with something. show us you know how to interpret a song and not just holler because people think it's impressive. SHe's like the Meg Ryan of the music industry just minus the implants. Meg Ryan has implants now? "I saw a woman with major Hammer pants on the subway a few weeks ago and totally thought of you." - sextonseven | |
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superspaceboy said: Anxiety said: i hate kelly clarkson's singing. there. i said it.
i think she has the potential of having a really good singing voice, though whenever i've seen her sing on TV, it's like someone told her that shouting everything means good singing, and she has absolutely no range other than SHOUTING EVERYTHING SHE SINGS!!!! okay, we get it. you can belt. contrast it with something. show us you know how to interpret a song and not just holler because people think it's impressive. come on, cut her some slack - she's just breathing for the first time since that dastardly rogue's been gone. Once she works all that anger out she'll sing normally | |
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minneapolisgenius said: and with that, this thread title should be changed to "People who THINK they can sing, but actually suck monkey balls!" [/b] you and your monkey balls! never fails to make me chuckle | |
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LittleSmedley said: minneapolisgenius said: and with that, this thread title should be changed to "People who THINK they can sing, but actually suck monkey balls!" [/b] you and your monkey balls! never fails to make me chuckle  Have I actually used monkey balls in the past?! I seriously can't recall. 
I better use it sparingly from now on though, because I'll wear it out. Yeah, I know, I know, "monkey balls" or better yet "donkey balls" is soooo 5 years ago. 
I'm stuck in a time warp. And not a good one where I can go back and party with my favorite rock stars of yore either.  "I saw a woman with major Hammer pants on the subway a few weeks ago and totally thought of you." - sextonseven | |
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Eddie Vedder
All Eddie Vedder's clones Teena Marie Janis Joplin Taylor Dane Christina Aguilera Adam Levine Keyshia Cole Neyo Rihanna Alanis Morrisette Janet Jackson Ashanti I can't remember her name, but she claims to be a former opera singer and now she fronts some shit wannabe metal band. Jonathan Davis | |
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Anyone say Cassie yet? | |
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Anxiety said: Wonderwall said:  You are fucking HIGH??!! Janis had one of the best voices EVER! Please get EDUCATED! And did someone actually say Roger Daltery?  Some of you people amaze me.daltry's voice might have been connected with some occasional schmaltzy music over the years, but he does have great pipes. i can't understand how anyone would think differently. Daltry is the man. This thread is just anti-Rock. | |
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MsLegs said: Anxiety said: daltry's voice might have been connected with some occasional schmaltzy music over the years, but he does have great pipes. i can't understand how anyone would think differently. Daltry is the man. This thread is just anti-Rock.well, if you're judging singers on their pure talent, a lot of rock singers wouldn't be considered good singers. But on style points, and delivery, many of them can be judged good to great. Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016
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MsLegs said: Daltry is the man. This thread is just anti-Rock.I'm rock n roll through and through - i just drank a can of beer, and i'm not wearing underpants. But I don't like Daltrey's voice. (moves uncomfortably in seat) where are my underpants | |
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sextonseven said: Anyone say Cassie yet?
Cassie and pretty much any other chick that Puffy's | |
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LittleSmedley said: MsLegs said: Daltry is the man. This thread is just anti-Rock.I'm rock n roll through and through - i just drank a can of beer, and i'm not wearing underpants. But I don't like Daltrey's voice. (moves uncomfortably in seat) where are my underpants He sounds great blasting out a huge rock anthem, but I wouldn't say he's got the versatility of a truly great singer. There are times on Live at Leeds where he sounds a bit shaky. My Legacy
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LittleSmedley said: Empress said: Exactly! Daltry's voice is awesome. Clean out your ears! never dug his voice  i will say this: sometimes his singing reminds me of yosemite sam. but i always thought that was cute! | |
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LittleSmedley said: superspaceboy said: come on, cut her some slack - she's just breathing for the first time since that dastardly rogue's been gone. Once she works all that anger out she'll sing normally hasn't that song been out for like four years now? how much more anger does she need to work out? join a gym and pipe down, girl! | |
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vainandy said: Biz Markie
You..... You got what I need..... But you say she just a friend But you say she just a friend OH BABY you..... Yes, for sure | |
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sextonseven said: krayzie said: The thread is Top Ten WORST Singers Ever Is Akon the worst ever ??? Annoying maybe, unlistenable maybe, but WORST ever ??? Give me a break Who are your top ten? I have no Top Ten WORST Singers Ever But I can give you my Top Ten most annoying Singers Ever Celine Dion Prince R.Kelly Janet Jackson Jenifer Lopez Jimi Hendrix Bob Dylan Kurt Kobain Britney Spears | |
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In no particular order;
Damon Albarn[Blur] Tom Waits Michael Stipe Shaun Ryder Lou Reed Paula Abdul Spice Girls[all of them] Paul Heaton[Beautiful South] Bob Dylan Macy Gray | |
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dammme said: 4, Rhianna
beautiful but not a singer at all AMEN!! | |
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VelvetJ said: Bob Dylan
Yoko Ono Roland Gift (lead singer of Fine Young Cannibals) Biz Markie Tiny Tim Axl Rose (his voice bugs me) Keith Sweat (his voice annoys me as well) Ashanti Jimi Hendrix (I'm sorry folks but he did not have great voice) Mick Jagger i was so mad when they tried to compare her to aaliyah | |
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I am surprise no one mentions Mick Jagger; the worse singer AND dancer ever. I can't believe how much credit that guy gets. | |
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Aaliyah
Rob Thomas The lead singer of Barenaked Ladies | |
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Gwen Stefani
John Mayer Meshell NDeowhatever Ani Difranco Justin Timberlame Omarion J Holiday The lead singer of Staind Both ACDC's lead singers Robert Plant Amy Winehouse Madonna Mariah Carey | |
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Anxiety said: TonyVanDam said: If THIS is "incredible", I would hate to hear Janis having an off night! She yells & hollers too much in most of her performances.
[Edited 3/5/08 3:51am] she was a blues-based hard rock singer in the late sixties. you want she should have sung like olivia newton john? Tina Turner & Teena Marie can yell and holler as well. But as least they don't do it like a truck driver!!! I'm deeply sorry Janis-fans. But I'm being too honest with my opinions. | |
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Wonderwall said: TonyVanDam said: Oh tell me about it!
But in two words, I can tell you someone who was far worse than him: Janis Joplin. 
She may had been a R&R Hall Of Famer, but that woman couldn't sing worth a f***!!!
[Edited 3/4/08 15:28pm] You are fucking HIGH??!! Janis had one of the best voices EVER! Please get EDUCATED! And did someone actually say Roger Daltery? Some of you people amaze me.
No, YOU get RE-educated on women that can sing & scream (Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Teena Marie), and not yell & holler like a truck driver (Janis Joplin). | |
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TonyVanDam said: not yell & holler like a truck driver (Janis Joplin).
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TonyVanDam said: Wonderwall said: You are fucking HIGH??!! Janis had one of the best voices EVER! Please get EDUCATED! And did someone actually say Roger Daltery? Some of you people amaze me.
No, YOU get RE-educated on women that can sing & scream (Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Teena Marie), and not yell & holler like a truck driver (Janis Joplin). so i'm guessing grace slick, joan jett, wendy o. williams, suzi quattro, and lita ford all belong to the same convoy as well, good buddy? would it be better if they recorded R&B albums? | |
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Anxiety said: TonyVanDam said:
No, YOU get RE-educated on women that can sing & scream (Chaka Khan, Tina Turner, Teena Marie), and not yell & holler like a truck driver (Janis Joplin). so i'm guessing grace slick, joan jett, wendy o. williams, suzi quattro, and lita ford all belong to the same convoy as well, good buddy? would it be better if they recorded R&B albums? Suzi, Joan, & Lita? No. Grace? Not sure. She had her share of great moments that outnumbered her negative moments. Wendy O. Williams? Yes, she was crap. But in Heavy Metal, it's not a big deal. | |
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TonyVanDam said: Anxiety said: so i'm guessing grace slick, joan jett, wendy o. williams, suzi quattro, and lita ford all belong to the same convoy as well, good buddy? would it be better if they recorded R&B albums? Suzi, Joan, & Lita? No. Grace? Not sure. She had her share of great moments that outnumbered her negative moments. Wendy O. Williams? Yes, she was crap. But in Heavy Metal, it's not a big deal.  Have you heard Janis at the Monteray Pop Festival in 67? How you can say the woman can't sing is beyond me! That girl could sing the hell out of the blues. | |
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God, there's some dumb people on this website. 95% of the people listed here have no place on this list. And if you're interested my first nominees would be Posh Spice, Ginger Spice, and Scary Spice, and perhaps an honorary mention for Axl Rose. I'm not gonna devote any more thought to the matter though, since no-one else has bothered to. “The man who never looks into a newspaper is better informed than he who reads them, inasmuch as he who knows nothing is nearer to truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors.”
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