Dudes that like chick singer/songwriters

Zontar · 07-27-2012, 06:03 AM

When I was younger I used to listen almost exclusively to male singers. At the time I was into heavier stuff.

Now that I'm older I've grown a definite appreciation for female singer-songwriters. Some of my favorites are the obvious ones (ie. Aimee Mann, Fiona Apple) but I've also really gotten into Sarah Harmer lately. I wasn't a big fan of Kathleen Edwards' latest record (too much Bon Iver) but her earlier work is pretty happening. And if you haven't checked out the Jill Andrews 6-song EP you're missing out - great songs, great voice, terrific production values.

If you're a dude that likes chick singers like these I'm super-curious to know what's on your playlists.

(EDIT - reworded the first paragraph since it was confusing)

**Janszoon** · 07-27-2012, 06:06 AM

Katherine Katz, who is neither soft nor wimpy.

bob. · 07-27-2012, 06:25 AM

Julie Christmas

Jarboe

Runhild Gammelsæter

Jex Thoth

i will give $100 (American) to call any of these women "wimpy or soft" to their faces

Zontar · 07-27-2012, 06:29 AM

Thanks for the replies guys!

Not really in the mood for anything heavy - when I was younger, I might have been into Thorr's Hammer, but now, I'm a lot more into "wimpy."

More like

or

bob. · 07-27-2012, 06:54 AM

so are you in your 50s? (i kid

)

^all this and a fan of DEVO....

softer stuff...off the top of my head

and a personal favorite Finnish folk singer that melts me

SGR · 07-27-2012, 07:03 AM

PJ Harvey

Erika Anderson

bob. · 07-27-2012, 07:05 AM

i really like that second one....music, vocals, and lyrics.....looking into this one

thanks

**Janszoon** · 07-27-2012, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zontar

(EDIT - reworded the first paragraph since it was confusing)

Now my post makes no sense.

Euronomus · 07-27-2012, 08:27 AM

I hate the phrase "singer/songwriter", or at least the way it's generally used, no doubt Julie Christmas, Jex Thoth, Jarboe all write and sing(awesomely I might add) but somehow they don't count as singer/songwriters?(not trying to give the op **** in any possible way i should add, it's not their fault someone else decided decades ago to co-opt the phrase to mean more than what it should, just a pet peeve of mine)

Plankton · 07-27-2012, 08:49 AM

I discovered Imelda May through Jeff Beck. She's quite the crooner.

Lilac Wine - Jeff Beck featuring Imelda May - video BiancaMariaCaminiti - YouTube

07-27-2012, 06:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zontar Groupie Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 6	Dudes that like chick singer/songwriters When I was younger I used to listen almost exclusively to male singers. At the time I was into heavier stuff. Now that I'm older I've grown a definite appreciation for female singer-songwriters. Some of my favorites are the obvious ones (ie. Aimee Mann, Fiona Apple) but I've also really gotten into Sarah Harmer lately. I wasn't a big fan of Kathleen Edwards' latest record (too much Bon Iver) but her earlier work is pretty happening. And if you haven't checked out the Jill Andrews 6-song EP you're missing out - great songs, great voice, terrific production values. If you're a dude that likes chick singers like these I'm super-curious to know what's on your playlists. (EDIT - reworded the first paragraph since it was confusing) Last edited by Zontar; 07-27-2012 at 06:32 AM.

07-27-2012, 06:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	Katherine Katz, who is neither soft nor wimpy. __________________ A Night in the Life of the Invisible Man Time & Place 25 Albums You Should Hear Before the Moon Crashes into the Earth and We All Die last.fm

07-27-2012, 06:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
bob. Still sends his reguards. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Trying to get out of the cat town.... Posts: 5,039	Julie Christmas Jarboe Runhild Gammelsæter Jex Thoth i will give $100 (American) to call any of these women "wimpy or soft" to their faces __________________ A kiss is the beginning of cannibalism. Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose.

07-27-2012, 06:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
bob. Still sends his reguards. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Trying to get out of the cat town.... Posts: 5,039	so are you in your 50s? (i kid ) ^all this and a fan of DEVO.... softer stuff...off the top of my head and a personal favorite Finnish folk singer that melts me __________________ A kiss is the beginning of cannibalism. Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose.

07-27-2012, 07:05 AM	#7 (permalink)
bob. Still sends his reguards. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Trying to get out of the cat town.... Posts: 5,039	i really like that second one....music, vocals, and lyrics.....looking into this one thanks __________________ A kiss is the beginning of cannibalism. Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose.

07-27-2012, 06:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
Zontar Groupie Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 6	Thanks for the replies guys! Not really in the mood for anything heavy - when I was younger, I might have been into Thorr's Hammer, but now, I'm a lot more into "wimpy." More like or

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SGR No Ice In My Bourbon Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: /dev/null Posts: 4,326	PJ Harvey Erika Anderson

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Euronomus Dibs on the killing sound Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Spider Scull Island Posts: 366	I hate the phrase "singer/songwriter", or at least the way it's generally used, no doubt Julie Christmas, Jex Thoth, Jarboe all write and sing(awesomely I might add) but somehow they don't count as singer/songwriters?(not trying to give the op **** in any possible way i should add, it's not their fault someone else decided decades ago to co-opt the phrase to mean more than what it should, just a pet peeve of mine) __________________

07-27-2012, 08:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,765	I discovered Imelda May through Jeff Beck. She's quite the crooner. Lilac Wine - Jeff Beck featuring Imelda May - video BiancaMariaCaminiti - YouTube __________________ See location...