socbret Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 While he's not the first that comes to mind (others have pretty much listed everyone I've thought of), I listened to Return Of the Frog Queen this morning and Jeremy Enigk has a great set of pipes.Nice one. I didn't even think of him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 If perfect pitch and vocal range were the requirements for greatest singer in rock, then Mariah Carey would be in the finals. Dylan's voice has qualities to it that few other singers have. You either love those qualities or you don't. But no one else -- and I mean no one else -- could get the hair on my head to stand up singing Not Dark Yet or Sweetheart Like You or Visions of Johana. Dylan's voice has pain, anger, longing, etc. I know I am a biased fanboy, but his vocals are so much more complex to me than almost anyone else in rock. Ever. I dont think its crazy to say he's a great singer if you are clear about what you mean by great. These arguments never (start or) end well, but I had to throw my hat in the ring. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Edie Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Neil YoungBob DylanRichard ManuelLeonard Cohen (especially the deep, spooky/sexy voice)Jeff Tweedy Thank you Judy. I knew I could count on you I think that while his voice is not at all perfect, he has a way of singing that is singular and memorable. I would take his singing over anyone who might have a "better" voice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncle wilco Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Neil YoungBob Dylan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Saint Genevieve Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Carla BozulichThom YorkeVan MorrisonNeil Young David BowieJeff MangumKristin HershSam PrekopNEKO CASE Jeff TweedyWayne CoyneAndy PartridgeElvis CostelloNick DrakeBen GibbardLee RanaldoCat StevensBill Callahan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jahilia Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 I also really enjoy Joe Henry's voice. And Tom Waits - Tom Traubert's Blues, Shoreleave, Kommienezuspadt. And Nick Cave has recently (The Boatman's Call on) become a really great singer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peqger Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Neil YoungBob Dylan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkstar Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Fixed it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco LP #7 Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 are you f*cking serious?wow yes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whoyaburnfrontman Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 eddie vedderlayne stayleychris cornellkurt cobianandrew wooddavid bowie trent reznortori amosfreddie mercuryfrank black Quote Link to post Share on other sites
freddy_knuckles Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 robin zander ..very versatile voice for pop and rock 100% agreement....he still has it too. I'll go with a screeming her ass off Ann Wilson. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted February 17, 2007 Share Posted February 17, 2007 If perfect pitch and vocal range were the requirements for greatest singer in rock, then Mariah Carey would be in the finals. Dylan's voice has qualities to it that few other singers have. You either love those qualities or you don't. But no one else -- and I mean no one else -- could get the hair on my head to stand up singing Not Dark Yet or Sweetheart Like You or Visions of Johana. Dylan's voice has pain, anger, longing, etc. I know I am a biased fanboy, but his vocals are so much more complex to me than almost anyone else in rock. Ever. I dont think its crazy to say he's a great singer if you are clear about what you mean by great. You've elucidated the difference between polished technique and meaningful self-expression (which sometimes has little to do with conventional notions of craft). In my view, being able to appreciate the difference is key to being able to appreciate art. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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