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The Identity Matrix · 11-25-2015, 05:44 PM

^^^

For the most part I agree with you. The problem with Julian is that he, along with tons of other "indie" rock band frontmen, have huge egos. They let that bleed into the music and it diminishes the songs. However, I do think that for the most part it wasn't the vocal melodies that were the problem. It really was his voice. After the first three albums Julian's singing voice began to deteriorate. He drank and smoked alot which obviously did a ton of damage. In 2011 and 2012 it was really at the peak of the problem. The only reason songs like Under Cover of Darkness and Machu Pichu sound good is due to the studio effects.

I watched the Austin City Limits Concert online and thought that his voice has been improving considerably though.

Sorry for the little rant there.

11-25-2015, 05:44 PM	#27 (permalink)
The Identity Matrix [REDACTED] Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: East of West Posts: 994	^^^ For the most part I agree with you. The problem with Julian is that he, along with tons of other "indie" rock band frontmen, have huge egos. They let that bleed into the music and it diminishes the songs. However, I do think that for the most part it wasn't the vocal melodies that were the problem. It really was his voice. After the first three albums Julian's singing voice began to deteriorate. He drank and smoked alot which obviously did a ton of damage. In 2011 and 2012 it was really at the peak of the problem. The only reason songs like Under Cover of Darkness and Machu Pichu sound good is due to the studio effects. I watched the Austin City Limits Concert online and thought that his voice has been improving considerably though. Sorry for the little rant there.