Best bands that were big in the 90's (lyrics, singer)

DontRunMeOver · 09-27-2005, 10:02 AM

Doesn't look like Pearl Jam are as popular, does it! Overall I'd pick Nirvana as my favourite, because I feel like the singing kind of lets The Chili Peppers and Smashing Pumpkins down (specifically the lyrics for RHCP and Corgan's voice for Pumpkins). I'm not saying that the singing is terrible for these bands, but its not really up to the same standard as the music.

DontRunMeOver · 09-27-2005, 10:02 AM

Whereas Cobain's voice was absolutely brilliant.

ArtistInTheAmbulance · 09-27-2005, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DontRunMeOver

Doesn't look like Pearl Jam are as popular, does it! Overall I'd pick Nirvana as my favourite, because I feel like the singing kind of lets The Chili Peppers and Smashing Pumpkins down (specifically the lyrics for RHCP and Corgan's voice for Pumpkins). I'm not saying that the singing is terrible for these bands, but its not really up to the same standard as the music.

WOAH now, RHCP's singing and lyrics lets them down?! Hell no, Anthony Kiedis was effing fantastic for them. Both vocally and lyrically, I wouldnt say he let them down at all...

Sneer · 09-27-2005, 04:47 PM

Radiohead and Massive attack.

pearl jam- my god no
chilli peppers- my god no
smashing pumpkins- fair enough, i dig siamase dream and the greatest hits
nirvana- fair enough, nevermind and in utero are two very good albums.

Merkaba · 09-28-2005, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtistInTheAmbulance

WOAH now, RHCP's singing and lyrics lets them down?! Hell no, Anthony Kiedis was effing fantastic for them. Both vocally and lyrically, I wouldnt say he let them down at all...

Fucking aye. The Peppers kicked arse in that department, in every department, some people.

Kempson · 09-28-2005, 05:18 AM

Anthony Kiedis is a legend. Anybody read his biography? That's such a good book. I don't think the RHCP lyrics let them down, infact the lyrics kicked butt. I can't get enough of 'Under The Bridge', 'Otherside' or 'Californication'.

boo boo · 09-28-2005, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DontRunMeOver

Doesn't look like Pearl Jam are as popular, does it! Overall I'd pick Nirvana as my favourite, because I feel like the singing kind of lets The Chili Peppers and Smashing Pumpkins down (specifically the lyrics for RHCP and Corgan's voice for Pumpkins). I'm not saying that the singing is terrible for these bands, but its not really up to the same standard as the music.

I dont think Corgans voice puts the pumpkins down at all...His voice is like Axls and Geddys which is either you love it or you hate it, i personaly like corgans voice, in fact, pretty much all i listened to today was smashing pumpkins, his voice was part of what made the band...Im not one of those people who can really like a band if i dont like the vocals, mainly why i can't stand a huge portion of Death Metal bands.

MURDER JUNKIE · 09-28-2005, 06:19 AM

i really liked Gruntruck in the 90's

DontRunMeOver · 09-29-2005, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by boo boo

Im not one of those people who can really like a band if i dont like the vocals, mainly why i can't stand a huge portion of Death Metal bands.

I've got to agree with that viewpoint. What you said about Corgan's voice being 'Love it or Hate it' is almost what brings it down for me. I love the Pumpkins music, the instruments, the arrangements and lyrics, but do find that I hate Corgan's voice which brings the music down for me. If he had a more boring, middle of the road voice I'd probably prefer it.

I stick by my opinion on Kiedis within the Chilli Peppers. Again, I'm not saying that he can't sing or write lyrics, but he's backed by what I'd say was the best contemporary rhythm section around, when he's definitely not the best singer or lyricist around. What I mean is that I wouldn't go out and buy an Anthony Kiedis solo acoustic album.

DontRunMeOver · 09-29-2005, 04:25 AM

Would you?

View Poll Results: Best Rock Band of the 90's.
Nirvana	33	44.00%
Pearl Jam	11	14.67%
The Smashing Pumpkins	13	17.33%
The Red Hot Chili Peppers	18	24.00%
Voters: 75. You may not vote on this poll

09-27-2005, 04:47 PM	#24 (permalink)
Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,430	Radiohead and Massive attack. pearl jam- my god no chilli peppers- my god no smashing pumpkins- fair enough, i dig siamase dream and the greatest hits nirvana- fair enough, nevermind and in utero are two very good albums. __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show

09-27-2005, 10:02 AM	#21 (permalink)
DontRunMeOver They call me Tundra Boy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In your linen cupboard. Posts: 1,166	Doesn't look like Pearl Jam are as popular, does it! Overall I'd pick Nirvana as my favourite, because I feel like the singing kind of lets The Chili Peppers and Smashing Pumpkins down (specifically the lyrics for RHCP and Corgan's voice for Pumpkins). I'm not saying that the singing is terrible for these bands, but its not really up to the same standard as the music.

09-27-2005, 10:02 AM	#22 (permalink)
DontRunMeOver They call me Tundra Boy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In your linen cupboard. Posts: 1,166	Whereas Cobain's voice was absolutely brilliant.

09-28-2005, 05:18 AM	#26 (permalink)
Kempson Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: UK Posts: 193	Anthony Kiedis is a legend. Anybody read his biography? That's such a good book. I don't think the RHCP lyrics let them down, infact the lyrics kicked butt. I can't get enough of 'Under The Bridge', 'Otherside' or 'Californication'.

09-28-2005, 06:19 AM	#28 (permalink)
MURDER JUNKIE The Wetter The Better!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SH1TTY London Ontario Canada Posts: 2,504	i really liked Gruntruck in the 90's

09-29-2005, 04:25 AM	#30 (permalink)
DontRunMeOver They call me Tundra Boy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In your linen cupboard. Posts: 1,166	Would you?