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View Poll Results: Should Nicky be banned from album tracks?
Yes for the love of god stop him now 60 60.61%
No his voice is that of an angel 39 39.39%
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Old 06-09-2010, 21:21
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Is he going to be getting a song or two on every album from now on i wonder? fear? A Little like Martin Gore in Depeche mode. Except Gore can sing.
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Old 06-09-2010, 21:22
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I can live with Nicky singing the occasional song, but this new thing where he randomly butts in to sing about four words at a time has really got to stop. Look, I'm a pretty hardcore fan, and I like Nicky's vocals. But when James is singing his heart out and Nicky blunders in, even I recoil in horror and confusion. I dread to think what a casual fan must think, and how many 14 year olds must've polished the fuck out of their CDs thinking it maybe had a bit of muck on it or something.
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Old 06-09-2010, 21:23
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And what do you think, will Nicky sing it on the future concerts?
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Old 06-09-2010, 21:39
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And what do you think, will Nicky sing it on the future concerts?
Well that's the next big step! If Nicky insists on singing on Manics record, he's going to have to get in touch with his "Inner Geddy" and sing live and play bass at the same time.
...well you never wanted to see them in arenas again anyway right?
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Old 06-09-2010, 21:44
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I quite like his singing.
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Well that's the next big step! If Nicky insists on singing on Manics record, he's going to have to get in touch with his "Inner Geddy" and sing live and play bass at the same time.
...well you never wanted to see them in arenas again anyway right?
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Old 06-09-2010, 21:48
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I think his singing is alright, and it suits the songs that he sings on. I'm glad to hear him having more of a hand in the music writing side of the band, I think his solo album shows some good songwriting and it's developed further since!
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Old 06-09-2010, 21:52
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It's a shame that he's a dreadful singer, because his melodies and tone definitely offer something different. I just can't listen to anything by him though, just not an appealing voice.
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Old 06-09-2010, 21:53
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I prefer his music and lyrics to his vocals.
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It's a shame that he's a dreadful singer, because his melodies and tone definitely offer something different. I just can't listen to anything by him though, just not an appealing voice.
I think he gets it right on Lady Lazarus. Unfortunately that is not the case with the song on Postcards!
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Old 06-09-2010, 22:50
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Nicky isn't necessarily a good singer technically, but when he gets it right his vocals have a certain soul and passion that many "technically" good singers would kill for
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Old 06-09-2010, 23:01
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I like his voice. I'm under no illusion that he's got the voice of an angel, but it's got something that appeals to me.

God, what a bland comment.
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I don't really feel that I can vote either way, as I genuinly don't mind Nicky's singing, I wouldn't go as far as to say that he has a voice of an angel, but it's ok, adds another dimention to the band. I havn't heard the new one he sings on yet, but by all acounts it sounds pretty good.
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He might not exactly have the voice of an angel, but it's definitely peculiar and unique. I don't mind him singing the odd Manics track on the album. I have to admit it took me a while to 'tune in' when I first listened to IKTZ, but now I'm totally fine with his singing!
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Banned forever. His monotone, tuneless voice is a barbaric assault on the ear drums.
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