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| My Top 6 Singers
in my opinion, singers who don't play instruments are hardly musicians, especially if they don't write their own lyrics. personally, i kinda have a natural hate for singers who dress up and dance w/ the mic stand on stage and think they're the shit, yet don't actually play any instruments (steven tyler, ronnie james dio, etc.). and especially singers who try to make everything all bluesy and profound when it doesn't have to be (ian gillan, robert plante especially). also, singers who are just tools and think they're badasses, but also don't play any instruments themselves (the singers from godsmack and disturbed mainly). also, i didn't include singers who mainly rap (such as p.o.d.'s, flobots' singers, etc.). | | 1 | Brad Nowell
now granted i'm an enormous sublime fan, so i have a bit of a bias, but brad nowell is just an amazing singer. he's down to earth, diverse, and a master of innovation during live performances (at guitar, too). such a shame that he died, albeit from his own doing. i legit think sublime could've been one of the top 3 to 5 bands of the 90's and 00's if not for his untimely passing. but his death isn't why he's #1 on this list: it's his funky fresh style. between rappy verses (such as the one in scarlet begonias), high-pitched bluesy fills (santeria, get out), raggae stylee, and sensational acoustic voice, brad nowell is truly a legend. | | 2 | Noel Gallagher
although oasis, including noel gallagher, are conceded as shit (once saying, "we're gonna be bigger than the beatles"), noel gallagher is an incredible singer. and although his brother liam serves as the band's lead singer on some of their most popular songs, such as wonderwall and champagne supernova, noel is, in my opinion, a far better singer, with a great somewhat deep voice. my personal fav's of his are talk tonight, half the world away, the masterplan, and don't look back in anger. plus, noel serves as the band's lyricist and lead guitarist, AND is supposedly better at drums than oasis' actual drummer. | | 3 | Nick Hexum
nick hexum, lead singer/guitarist from 311, is the shit. he's got a raggae/rock/ska so-cal voice that fits his music very well. nice raspy hint in his voice, too. i think i'd like 311 a lot better too if that other fag singer wasn't in the band, cuz he is just awful. i mean i gues it'd be okay if he rapped on a couple songs, but when he tries to sing it just ruins the song. also, nick hexum's a good enough rapper (see 'homebrew'), so fuck that other guy. | | 4 | Jack Johnson
such an easy-going, guitar/ukelele-strumming, song-writing dude. his voice just puts me in such a chill mood, what a down-to-earth singer. | | 5 | Chris Martin
now i think coldplay gets a bad rap sometimes cuz they're so popular, but i really love their first two albums and think chris martin's a great singer. his ability to go from low-pitched to high-pitched so flawlessly is special, and he can really sing (and play piano/guitar). the nice "aaaaahhh-ooooo-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh" thing at the end of 'the scientist' is beautiful, and i really love this guy's voice. my only complaint though is the song 'fix you' - he overdoes the high-pitchedness way too much and i fucking hate that song. | | 6 | chad kroeger
only joking, nickelback is the biggest disgrace in the history of music. i'd rather have a 3-way with both of my parents than listen to one of their albums front to back. i just had to throw him on this list to re-enforce his (and nickelback in general)'s shittiness. | |
SeaAnemone
11.23.09 | seconded^ | theacademy
11.23.09 | thirded^ | theacademy
11.23.09 | uh oh i think that was a 3 way | Deviant.
11.23.09 | List is fucked
Also, the singer from Godsmack plays the guitar | Satellite
11.23.09 | my. dear. god. | theacademy
11.23.09 | "especially singers who try to make everything all bluesy and profound when it doesn't have to be"
and you include Chris Martin lol
Sonny from P.O.D. sings plenty
list is powefrul dumb, but the dumbest part is that DIO PLAYS BASS and KEYBOARDS.. | Romulus
11.23.09 | Also, the singer from Godsmack plays the guitar
Yeah, he just stands alone when it comes to that. | klap
11.23.09 | lol listen to jeff buckley and then reconsider your options | theacademy
11.23.09 | nice one rom | Satellite
11.23.09 | "in my opinion, singers who don't play instruments are hardly musicians"
Probably the single most retarded thing I've ever seen on this site. | AnotherBrick
11.23.09 | ^i second that | Masochist
11.23.09 | Jeff Buckley...or actually, nearly any folk artist (Elliot Smith, Damien Rice, Nick Drake, Tom Waits, etc.).
Also...Matt Belamy (will get hated on for it, but I stand by it). And Dustin Kensrue.
Chris Martin isn't my favorite vocalist, actually. Sometimes he has a bit of trouble going from his normal voice to his falsetto and back on the more upbeat songs (see "Viva La Vida"). He works better when the song is more mellow and atmospheric, and his flaws actually help give the song character (see "Don't Panic").
Chad Kroeger...I hate Nickelback with a passion, but sometimes his voice works well enough, like in that song "Hero" from the Spiderman soundtrack, or in "This Is How You Remind Me." | Masochist
11.23.09 | Also, I third Satellite (look at that, another three-way). | sublimefan1991
11.23.09 | ok as a guitarist/keyboardist (and drummer) myself, i legit couldn't imagine playing one of my original songs and then telling some singer who had nothing at all to do w/ its creation to go sing over it. that's just retarded. like there's tons of good songs which are purely instrumental, but rarely is there a good song that's just vocals. vocals compliment the music which they are sung over and to call yourself a musician just by simply singing is retarded. you can't write a song as simply a singer. and i'll def. defend my choices, cuz i'd rather listen to the top 5 on my list than some egotistical diva who thinks he's the shit whale into the mic. and as far as sully from godsmack goes, i don't care if he also plays an instrument, he's a complete tool. | SeaAnemone
11.23.09 | oh shit.
it
is
ON! | Masochist
11.23.09 | I'm sorry, but as cheesy as they are, I think the foil to your opinion would be classic Barbershop Quartets. Four voices singing at different pitches harmonizing with each other without the use of backing instruments most of the time...it takes a lot of skill to pull it off, and it requires a very musical ear to keep in tone. I really can't say they're any less of a musician simply because there are no instruments.
And then there are folks like Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra, whose voices are the main attraction in their songs, and with whom the music is simply used to fill in the sound. Same with soul singers like Luther Vandross and Barry White.
Point is, don't discount singers as musicians simply because they aren't doing anything with their hands. It takes just as much talent, skill, and practice to be a top-notch singer as it does to be a top notch guitarist, saxophonist, pianist, etc.
...although, I will agree with you that I have more respect for singers who write their own lyrics than singers who don't. | theacademy
11.23.09 | "rarely is there a good song that's just vocals. vocals compliment the music which they are sung over and to call yourself a musician just by simply singing is retarded."
every paramore song. ever.
Guess which of these songs Staley wrote:
1. Them Bones
2. Down in a Hole
3. Rooster
4. Would?
5. No Excuses
6. Don't Follow
7. We Die Young
8. Sea of Sorrow
9. Bleed the Freak
10. Sunshine
can you tell? its f*cking none of them. I'm not arguing that AiC is all about the vocals, but i don't think anybody would argue that what Staley did was anything short of musical wizzzzardry. | qwe3
11.23.09 | "in my opinion, singers who don't play instruments are hardly musicians, especially if they don't write their own lyrics."
no, they're not INTSTRUMENTALISTS. there's a terminological difference you fuckwit. and the only good vocalist here is 5 | Satellite
11.23.09 | "to call yourself a musician just by simply singing is retarded. you can't write a song as simply a singer."
Then I guess Pavarotti was a fucking hack.
Your opinions are complete fail. | theacademy
11.23.09 | you should seriously delete this list out of sheer embarrassment so maybe the people who read it will forget about it and not hold it against your anonymous internet identity. | Deviant.
11.23.09 | "and as far as sully from godsmack goes, i don't care if he also plays an instrument, he's a complete tool."
Please explain yourself young man.
Not that i'm a fan but i'm intrigued as to how he came to be a tool. | AnotherBrick
11.23.09 | what the hell is with all these new users lately? they just keep saying downright stupid shit | theacademy
11.23.09 | yea^ and i am a fan.*
*in that I don't listen to them, but had/enjoyed 'Awake' | Deviant.
11.23.09 | ok as a guitarist/keyboardist (and drummer) myself, i legit couldn't imagine playing one of my original songs and then telling some singer who had nothing at all to do w/ its creation to go sing over it.
And I take it from that comment that you're not in a band?
Wish I was egotistical enough to think the music I created was good enough that I could tell every singer who wanted to lay some vocals down to fuck off.
Your music must be WAY to complex for anyone to be able to anchor it down with lyrics | Deviant.
11.23.09 | theacademy: Awake is all good
Preferred Faceless myself though | AnotherBrick
11.23.09 | ya man you kinda just rip on singers for no reason. calling the other guy in 311 a fag singer because he is awful? | qwe3
11.23.09 | "Guess which of these songs Staley wrote:
1. Them Bones
2. Down in a Hole
3. Rooster
4. Would?
5. No Excuses
6. Don't Follow
7. We Die Young
8. Sea of Sorrow
9. Bleed the Freak
10. Sunshine
can you tell? its f*cking none of them. I'm not arguing that AiC is all about the vocals, but i don't think anybody would argue that what Staley did was anything short of musical wizzzzardry."
best thing theacademy's ever said | theacademy
11.23.09 | bro i just called u cool on the other vocalist list u shud go cheq it out | AnotherBrick
11.23.09 | i knew you guys would make a great couple some day | theacademy
11.23.09 | dont worry brick, im not leaving you | qwe3
11.23.09 | sweet i said shucks | AnotherBrick
11.23.09 | aww thanks broski | Douchebag
11.23.09 | "i kinda have a natural hate for singers who dress up and dance w/ the mic stand on stage and think they're the shit, yet don't actually play any instruments (steven tyler, ronnie james dio, etc.). and especially singers who try to make everything all bluesy and profound when it doesn't have to be (ian gillan, robert plante especially). "
Funniest shit I've ever read on this site. | theacademy
11.24.09 | this was prty bad | Burn2Burn
11.24.09 | OP, so what you're trying to say is this: incest or WINcest? haayy | qwe3
11.24.09 | this dudes a huge joke man seriously its amazing | MrCalum
11.24.09 | Lawl | Fuff24
02.08.10 | "rarely is there a good song that's just vocals. vocals compliment the music which they are sung over and to call yourself a musician just by simply singing is retarded."
Go die. You are a fucking ijit. singing takes an enourmous amount of musical ability. listen to some pavarotti then tell me singers aren't musicians.
lso, i didn't include singers who mainly rap (such as p.o.d.'s, flobots' singers, etc.
That's why they're called rappers you fucking douche. they're two different things.
In short, I recommend you find a short pier and take a long walk. preferably with cement strapped to your shoes, or something to that effect | Skybreaker
03.07.10 | Oh wow i was about to freak out when i saw Chad Kroeger | Sowing
03.07.10 | #6 made me laugh
my list would be completely different, but if they seem to work for your taste | sublimefan1991
03.08.10 | i change my mind, chris martin would be my #2 now, he's the shit. | porch
03.08.10 | do you realize how bad your taste in music is | royscoop19
03.22.10 | Early Liam Gallagher was the best. fucking power | Satellite
06.27.10 | Best list ever. | acorncheese
06.27.10 | "i'd rather have a 3-way with both of my parents than listen to one of their albums front to back." - Made me laugh fairly hard. Amazing quote. But seriously here...NO ELLIOTT SMITH!?!?!? That man was one of the greatest to ever pick up a guitar and sing. THE greatest, in my biased-as-fuck opinion. | WillzKORN
06.28.10 | Normally id respect other peoples taste, each to their own and all that.
but my god some of the things said here about singers and musicians shock me. | theacademy
10.13.10 | classic list | wyankeif1337
10.13.10 | bad list is bad | Curse.
01.04.11 | Sup Satty | Curse.
01.04.11 | btw i really love hyperbole. I would listen to literally ANY album before getting in a threeway with my parents | Satellite
01.04.11 | nm just getting some knowledge dropped on me again by this legendary list. | qwe3
01.04.11 | haha i remember this guy | Curse.
01.04.11 | Brad Nowell is so down to earth that he is six feet under it | tiesthatbind
01.04.11 | This list/thread is classic. | Satellite
01.04.11 | he's actually a pretty good drummer. he posted a vid for some reason a long time ago.
he just really stuck to his guns way too much with this stuff here. | Aids
01.04.11 | this list is so bad | qwe3
01.04.11 |
in my opinion, singers who don't play instruments are hardly musicians, especially if they don't write their own lyrics. personally, i kinda have a natural hate for singers who dress up and dance w/ the mic stand on stage and think they're the shit, yet don't actually play any instruments (steven tyler, ronnie james dio, etc.). and especially singers who try to make everything all bluesy and profound when it doesn't have to be (ian gillan, robert plante especially). also, singers who are just tools and think they're badasses, but also don't play any instruments themselves (the singers from godsmack and disturbed mainly). also, i didn't include singers who mainly rap (such as p.o.d.'s, flobots' singers, etc.). | Curse.
01.04.11 | he has a point | Foxhound
01.04.11 | i like sublimefan he is cool | RiversCuomo
01.04.11 | nickelback is the biggest disgrace in the history of music. i'd rather have a 3-way with both of my parents than listen to one of their albums front to back. | RiversCuomo
01.04.11 | i'd rather have a 3-way with both of my parents than listen to one of their albums front to back. | RiversCuomo
01.04.11 | i'd rather have a 3-way with both of my parents | RiversCuomo
01.04.11 | a 3-way with both of my parents | Foxhound
01.04.11 | [Report this Post] | ShadowRemains
01.22.11 | ...So this was an absolute gang rape...and it's great | Josh D.
01.22.11 | You joke about 6, but most of the others aren't good either. | crowing51
01.22.11 | So wait you are telling me all of you just relived half of the same arguments on this list on Cirq's beat list? Sublimefan how did you let this happen again? | ShadowRemains
01.22.11 | isn't it obvious? | climactic
01.22.11 | top 6? | crowing51
01.22.11 | I just realized after I read this list like you think anyone would catch on by now. 2 years later..... | AnotherBrick
02.14.11 | list makes me laugh hard.
woah, you guys had the same idea as me. | KeithStone582
02.14.11 | RUN WHILE YOU STILL CAN! | couldwinarabbit
02.14.11 | fix you is the only good coldplay song. They chorus is fucking amazing. | Josh D.
02.14.11 | "i kinda have a natural hate for singers who dress up and dance w/ the mic stand on stage and think they're the shit, yet don't actually play any instruments "
One of the dumbest things I've ever read. | tkxxx7
02.14.11 | stupid list
Although I don't like singers who don't write their own lyrics either. one of the biggest factors in music, for me, is the emotion behind it, whether you're making a guitar wail or wailing into a mic (or both). Words that aren't yours just aren't felt the same. I've actually tried screaming lyrics that weren't mine, and I felt like a shell, an empty channel through which meaningless prose traveled.
And for that reason, I won't add "stupid user" to the beginning of my post | WeepingBanana
02.14.11 | oh my god. this list
HAHAHA | Satellite
12.07.11 | memories... | qwe3
12.07.11 | sup sat | Gilgamahesh
12.07.11 | Necromancy is frowned upon by the College at Winterhold. | Ire
12.07.11 | great list | SabertoothMonocle
12.07.11 | 2........*conceited ........ | Maniac!
12.07.11 | "are conceded as shit"
conceited, you illiterate fuck |
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