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Originally Posted by Derwood
One option you didn't give was great music but bad vocals. I've said several times on this board how I can't get into Opeth because despite the fantastic instrumental music, the singer's approach just grates on my nerves. I'm sure the same can be said for many other people when it comes to Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead, Muse, System of a Down, Bright Eyes.....the list goes on and on.
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Good point. Though I'll have to personally disagree with a few of your examples as I think Thom of Radiohead and Matt from Muse are fantastic singers. However, you made a good point as my personal opinion is that the lyrics and music are just about equal and both are essential to me liking a song. But, a band with good lyrics and also great music can be ruined if the vocals are not to my liking. I guess that goes without saying as vocals are part of the music, but most people do seem to differentiate between the instrumentals and the singing. There's plenty of metal/hard rock that I like when I happen to be pumped up with testosterone and strangely in the mood to punch things, but almost all of them have such awful vocals that I just can't get past. I think another example of this case (at least for me) is Bob Dylan. I know he has plenty of fans and many people respect his work, but I have never been able to get into his music because I can't stand (or understand) his vocals.