Female singers in rock bands (dance, indie, metal, Blondie)

jesus · 07-28-2005, 02:54 PM

^F-Minus

sleepy jack · 07-28-2005, 02:55 PM

ERIKA AND JEN *touches self*

i hate that one pic though...

gotbacktheplague · 07-31-2005, 06:30 AM

Most of the time any band with a female singer will be known for her only. But that's just because most of one's focus in a rock song goes to the words. Rock and roll is so sexual, and the female voice is generally very sexy. Listen to "Wilderness" by Sleater-Kinney, and you'll hear an example. The Pretenders obviously come to mind, but Chrissie Hynde was the main songwriter, too. In my opinion the best female rock singers are those whose voices ooze sexuality... like Janis, Patti Smith, Ann Wilson, etc. But that's what rock is all about, nasty sex. There's just something so hot about a woman getting up there and screaming. Oof.

BTW - Don't say it's sexist to think this way... not all of Robert Plant's appeal to the ladies was his voice (nods towards croch).

If anyone thinks I'm sexist, I'm gonna' go listen to "I'll Stand By You" by the Pretenders and cry.

:sad emoticon:

Josephine · 07-31-2005, 11:21 AM

I myself, the girl, have to confess that I can't take serious the most rockbands with female leadsingers. Or rather: I just don't listen to them.
Like No Doubt or something like that...(Is No Doubt ROCK??? No. Not really... You see my point?)
There are a few female singers I like, but they're soloartists like PJ Harvey or Melissa auf der Maur.

chip · 08-01-2005, 03:17 PM

ANN WILSON

ladyluckrules · 08-01-2005, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Josephine

Melissa auf der Maur.

I love her voice and the way she pronounces each word she sings. I think female rock vocalists have gained a bad reputation generally from all-girl 90's 'rock' bands for some reason. I've always felt that it's more of a male-dominated market.

The Indie Bar Kid · 08-01-2005, 05:11 PM

Rock bands are predominantly male, so i think its just more out of lack of choice than quality. But I adore PJ Harvey (adore as in "obsess about"), and Charlotte Hatherley (adore as in *explodes in joy*), but almost all women exploit their sexuality in music, e.g the Subways (quote: "I only wear mini-skirts all the time for ventilation, hee hee"). But you have bands like Von Bondies and White Stripes (i know i know they shouldnt be that close together what with the restraining order and all) and Autolux where the women aren't distinguished as an opposite sex, but just as much a part of the band, and that works well.

Ha ha and anybody remember "Bitch Alert!!!!"...Priceless band!

hookers with machineguns · 08-02-2005, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by The Indie Bar Kid

I adore PJ Harvey (adore as in "obsess about"),

I'm glad I'm not the only one.
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I spent the last 15 minutes compiling some good artists and good bands that include female vocals to further prove my original point:
Blondie, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Portishead, Doreen Shaffer, Metric, Dry and Heavy, Bessie Smith, Tilly and the Will, Natacha Atlas, New Pornographers, Vice Squad, Veruca Salt, X, Deerhoof, Mercury Rev, Tori Amos, The Slits, Fiery Furnaces, Ladytron, Wolfbrigade, Magneta Lane, The No No's, Frou Frou, Architecture in Helsinki, Figurine, Freezepop, Call and Response, The Pixies, The Breeders, Fugu, Magnetic Fields, Cibo Matto, Hang on the Box, The Raincoats, Cowboy Junkies, The Evens, The Rondelles, Meet the Virus, Le Tigre, Bikini Kill, Julie Ruin, The Runaways, Melt Banana, F-Minus, Sonic Youth, Peaches, The Avengers, Nausea, The Devotchkas, Witch Hunt, Katie Melua, KMFDM, Antischism, .f*ckingcom, old Sneaker Pimps, Mirah, Elysian Fields, Bratmobile, Rilo Kiley, The Alley Cats, Blatz, The Crabs, Saraha Hotnights. (if you know any of these bands and like them, then clap your hands)

Josephine · 08-02-2005, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by The Indie Bar Kid

and Charlotte Hatherley (adore as in *explodes in joy*)

Yeah, I totally forgot bout her... She's cool. I like her as a member of "Ash" and as a soloartist.

The Indie Bar Kid · 08-02-2005, 11:46 AM

Yes yes, thats why I like her...Her musical prowess...

Ah no really I do think shes quite the talent, but she did dilute Ash slightly.

07-31-2005, 06:30 AM	#13 (permalink)
gotbacktheplague Groupie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: RochMN Posts: 26	Most of the time any band with a female singer will be known for her only. But that's just because most of one's focus in a rock song goes to the words. Rock and roll is so sexual, and the female voice is generally very sexy. Listen to "Wilderness" by Sleater-Kinney, and you'll hear an example. The Pretenders obviously come to mind, but Chrissie Hynde was the main songwriter, too. In my opinion the best female rock singers are those whose voices ooze sexuality... like Janis, Patti Smith, Ann Wilson, etc. But that's what rock is all about, nasty sex. There's just something so hot about a woman getting up there and screaming. Oof. BTW - Don't say it's sexist to think this way... not all of Robert Plant's appeal to the ladies was his voice (nods towards croch). If anyone thinks I'm sexist, I'm gonna' go listen to "I'll Stand By You" by the Pretenders and cry. :sad emoticon: __________________ I read in my book on Sunday afternoon So it's easy to think the end's coming soon But though sometimes the signs from heaven are vague Early November we got back the plague http://www.myspace.com/whirlindervish

07-31-2005, 11:21 AM	#14 (permalink)
Josephine Your La-La-La Teacher Join Date: May 2005 Location: The place I come from is full of people with cruel taste of music Posts: 538	I myself, the girl, have to confess that I can't take serious the most rockbands with female leadsingers. Or rather: I just don't listen to them. Like No Doubt or something like that...(Is No Doubt *ROCK???* No. Not really... You see my point?) There are a few female singers I like, but they're soloartists like PJ Harvey or Melissa auf der Maur. __________________ Urban for President... eh... EUROMOD! Vote or die!

08-01-2005, 05:11 PM	#17 (permalink)
The Indie Bar Kid In Original Packaging Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: . Posts: 191	Rock bands are predominantly male, so i think its just more out of lack of choice than quality. But I adore PJ Harvey (adore as in "obsess about"), and Charlotte Hatherley (adore as in explodes in joy), but almost all women exploit their sexuality in music, e.g the Subways (quote: "I only wear mini-skirts all the time for ventilation, hee hee"). But you have bands like Von Bondies and White Stripes (i know i know they shouldnt be that close together what with the restraining order and all) and Autolux where the women aren't distinguished as an opposite sex, but just as much a part of the band, and that works well. Ha ha and anybody remember "Bitch Alert!!!!"...Priceless band! __________________ We must take all of the medicines too expensive now to sell, Set fire to the preacher who is promising us hell. Into the ear of every anarchist that sleeps, but doesn't dream, We must sing We must sing We must sing I CAN'T TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DEATH AND GLORY.... And Im so clever But clever ain't wise

08-02-2005, 11:46 AM	#20 (permalink)
The Indie Bar Kid In Original Packaging Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: . Posts: 191	Yes yes, thats why I like her...Her musical prowess... Ah no really I do think shes quite the talent, but she did dilute Ash slightly. __________________ We must take all of the medicines too expensive now to sell, Set fire to the preacher who is promising us hell. Into the ear of every anarchist that sleeps, but doesn't dream, We must sing We must sing We must sing I CAN'T TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DEATH AND GLORY.... And Im so clever But clever ain't wise

07-28-2005, 02:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
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08-01-2005, 03:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
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