100 Artists I Love or Hate

Howard the Duck · 04-17-2012, 11:23 PM

i started with DSOTM, didn't really put me off them, but it's not great or anything

my fave AC/DC is "Black Ice"

Key · 04-18-2012, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Howard the Duck

my fave AC/DC is "Black Ice"

I think Black Ice is incredible. It got a lot of flack for some reason, but it was great from front to back.

Key · 04-18-2012, 01:55 AM

#91: Tarja (Vocalist / solo)

With Nightwish, one of the greatest bands with a female vocalist. Without Nightwish, one of the most boring and carried on vocalists.
Just doesn't sound right without the addition of Emppu on guitars. It brought a unique and powerful experience to the rest of the group.
She did a collab on her What Lies Beneath with Joe Satriani called Falling Awake.
...Joe Satriani was the only reason I listened to the album to that point.
Honestly, she should try to find another band she can sing for. She does it naturally and great. I would pay to see her perform if that were the case.
I feel like i'm listening to opera when I listen to her solo work. I'm not dissing on opera, but Tarja is not an opera singer.

Falling Awake (with Joe Satriani)

Key · 04-18-2012, 02:00 AM

I've added a list to the first post of this thread with the artists I've currently done.

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#100 - #1:

100: Dream Theater
99: Nightwish (Anette)
98: Elliott Smith
97: Alesana
96: Devin Townsend (Band / Project)
95: Opeth
94: The Smashing Pumpkins
93: Pink Floyd (Syd Barrett)
92: Jon Anderson (Vocalist / Solo)
91: Tarja (Vocalist / Solo)

Key · 04-18-2012, 05:26 PM

#90: Madonna

Listened to her a lot in high school, I remember scrolling through my iPod and seeing Bedtime Stories on the list. Unfortunately, it wasn't a very frequent listen then, but it was still fun to listen to.
Recently acquired her self titled "Madonna" on vinyl. Instantly fell in love with her again after hearing that album.
I remember dancing in a parade a few years back up in Seattle and Madonna was heard through the speakers. I was in a bit of shock for about a couple seconds until I realized that it was her playing. Such a fun experience.
I'm not always so fond of female vocalist, for whatever reason, but she tends to be an exception whenever the topic comes up. I have nothing against women singing, it's just not something I listen to often enough.

Some songs from her self titled debut:

Howard the Duck · 04-18-2012, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by milano

I'm not always so fond of female vocalist, for whatever reason, but she tends to be an exception whenever the topic comes up. I have nothing against women singing, it's just not something I listen to often enough.

same here as well, for some reason, i dislike the timbre and pitch of a female voice singing

Key · 04-18-2012, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Howard the Duck

same here as well, for some reason, i dislike the timbre and pitch of a female voice singing

If the women is singing alone, I just can't stomach it.

However, if a female singer is the frontman of the group, I tend to be more lenient. Especially with groups like Abba, Nightwish, and Arch Enemy.

Howard the Duck · 04-18-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by milano

If the women is singing alone, I just can't stomach it.

However, if a female singer is the frontman of the group, I tend to be more lenient. Especially with groups like Abba, Nightwish, and Arch Enemy.

pretty much the same for me, but it also depends on what kind of band, really

i love The New Pornographers when Neko sings, and that's mostly due to the power-pop

Key · 04-18-2012, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Howard the Duck

pretty much the same for me, but it also depends on what kind of band, really

i love The New Pornographers when Neko sings, and that's mostly due to the power-pop

I suppose we could throw The Carpenters into the equation as well. Karen has got some serious pipes.

Howard the Duck · 04-18-2012, 09:24 PM

^^yeah, I love the Carpenters

that's just mostly due to the structure of the songs, they sound like pop, but use complex jazz chords

04-18-2012, 01:55 AM	#73 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	#91: Tarja (Vocalist / solo) With Nightwish, one of the greatest bands with a female vocalist. Without Nightwish, one of the most boring and carried on vocalists. Just doesn't sound right without the addition of Emppu on guitars. It brought a unique and powerful experience to the rest of the group. She did a collab on her What Lies Beneath with Joe Satriani called Falling Awake. ...Joe Satriani was the only reason I listened to the album to that point. Honestly, she should try to find another band she can sing for. She does it naturally and great. I would pay to see her perform if that were the case. I feel like i'm listening to opera when I listen to her solo work. I'm not dissing on opera, but Tarja is not an opera singer. Falling Awake (with Joe Satriani)

04-18-2012, 05:26 PM	#75 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	#90: Madonna Listened to her a lot in high school, I remember scrolling through my iPod and seeing Bedtime Stories on the list. Unfortunately, it wasn't a very frequent listen then, but it was still fun to listen to. Recently acquired her self titled "Madonna" on vinyl. Instantly fell in love with her again after hearing that album. I remember dancing in a parade a few years back up in Seattle and Madonna was heard through the speakers. I was in a bit of shock for about a couple seconds until I realized that it was her playing. Such a fun experience. I'm not always so fond of female vocalist, for whatever reason, but she tends to be an exception whenever the topic comes up. I have nothing against women singing, it's just not something I listen to often enough. Some songs from her self titled debut: