I happen to love a lot of artists with very worn-out, almost "unattractive" voices...it makes the songs more intresting to me. Lou Reed is one of my favorite artists ever. I love him and I love that voice, man. Give me Leonard Cohen any day, any way...love him.
However, I disagree with those who say Macca's voice still sounds as great as it once was. His voice has gotten worse to me, particularly noticable on his last two albums (studio and live). With some artists, it doesn't bug me at all. But given the fact I make such an effort to try and enjoy much of his solo work (sorry), the voice makes a big difference to me. The last thing where he sounded pretty good was
Flaming Pie. Yes, he is 62 and we're lucky we have him...but still, if his voice annoys me sometimes I gotta say it- much as I love him.
Lindsey's voice doesn't bother me at all. I love it. It's really sexy. I mean, yeah he sounds out of key here and there, but I get so into the momentum of his music and energy that it doesn't bug me. Plus his guitar playing is sooooo beautiful, I really just don't care. (After viewing how he sang when he was younger, I agree with those who say the current deeper voice is better. Man, his voice was high-pitched!)
I like Stevie's current voice a lot as well. Especially on some of her TISL tracks.
I guess I'm just picky. I can take Dylan and Cohen and Lindsey and Stevie, but Macca just underwhelms me the majority of the time, particularly as of late. But of course, I'm not much of a solo-Macca fan. John and George? Oh baby!!!!
