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Old 11-01-2016, 08:53 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Some of my favorite bands I can't make heads or tails of the lyrics e.g. REM or The Strokes, especially the early material. Hearing every other word paints a vague picture of what the song means. It ends up being a bit impressionistic. Not knowing what's the going on with the lyrics I find the vocals become a like another instrument. But unlike bass, lead/rhythm guitar, drums etc etc. the voice is very emotive, and still convey emotion even though the lyrics unclear. I also listen to songs with non-English lyrics and I hardly understand a word if any. It doesn't take away from the song.
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