08-08-2009, 15:28
I think you got me on points 1 and 4.
In that sense, he is similar to Dylan, whose voice also sucks, but is transcended by the songs and the lyrics. And in some cases, other bands with better vocals and musicianship proved that the songs were good.
I like a lot of Neil Young's stuff, even though his voice is comically whiny, and his guitar playing is very sloppy and monotonous. I'm not sure why, but it's probably similar to the reason why some people like Bruce.
In that sense, he is similar to Dylan, whose voice also sucks, but is transcended by the songs and the lyrics. And in some cases, other bands with better vocals and musicianship proved that the songs were good.
I like a lot of Neil Young's stuff, even though his voice is comically whiny, and his guitar playing is very sloppy and monotonous. I'm not sure why, but it's probably similar to the reason why some people like Bruce.