clutnuckle

Like I said, they primarily speak in Icelandic. As in, with real words. I've read a few translated-to-English lyrics of theirs and they do add up to real stories, situations, and the like. Yes, ( ) is a void of lyricism, meant to be a personal interpretation. That's where that ends.

You might just think Icelandic/Jonsi's voice sounds like religious lunacy... I happen to think his timbre and immediately noticeable voice are an asset to the group. Just know that 80% of the time or more, they're saying real things in a real, country-wide language.

James

I've heard two albums, () was one of them. i think the other one was Takk and I didn't like either. So I guess hopelandic isn't the biggest problem. Their muic just doesn't appeal to me.

OctaneHugo

Jeff Mangum's voice fits NMH's music perfectly. In the traditional sense, he's a terrible singer, but so's Efrim Menuck and he's done brilliant stuff with ASM. You're only a bad singer if you voice doesn't fit what you're trying to do. Sting couldn't do ITAOTS and Jeff Mangum couldn't do opera.

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Telephasic

RHCP is one of the worst and most annoying bands EVER.

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Charlemagne

Truth.

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RVCA

I can't believe I'm not alone. V&F is going to have a heart attack when he looks at this thread

OctaneHugo

Whoahh, now, they've tailed off in recent years, but their early stuff is great..

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Zer0

True but it's certainly not an unpopular opinion. Apart from Kiedis the others are/where good individual musicians, they can certainly play but they just came together and recorded complete toss. And i'm including their 80's material.

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