James LaBrie ...
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Topic: James LaBrie ...
Posted By: MikeEnRegalia
Subject: James LaBrie ...
Date Posted: July 03 2005 at 05:21
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What do you think? Edit: I probably should have provided more negative options ... please chose "terrible singer - hate him" if you generally don't like him and don't think that he's a good singer. ------------- https://awesomeprog.com/users/Mike" rel="nofollow">Recently listened to: 
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Posted By: barbs
Date Posted: July 03 2005 at 05:42
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Going to get some varied comments about this one Mike.  I think he he is a very good singer who did an excellent job on images and words, scenes fom a memory and parts of 6 degrees and has redeemed himself recently on Octavarium after TOT. I really liked the way he used his voice on the last album and it is probably his best effort yet.  A few people on this forum though think that he is cr*p in comparison to say Peter Hammill so I guess if they read your poll they might have something to say about it. ------------- Eternity |
Posted By: boo boo
Date Posted: July 03 2005 at 05:51
| hes got skill, but his tone sounds very dennis deyoung like, which can get annoying...i used to think he was horrible but since then he has kinda growed on me, depends on the mood. |
Posted By: Philrod
Date Posted: July 03 2005 at 05:55
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James Labrie... you're going to see every possible answers! Talentwise, he is a brilliant singer. Frm time to time he tries to do much more than what he should, and tends to try to much for the emotional side of singing. On some songs he's just the perfect fit, but on some other he's just not the best guy for the job. I still don't put him on top of my list, but he's still better than other guys out there! That being said, Dream Theater is still a force in prog and wether you like it or not, it is there! I saw them live with Yes last year, and going back with megadeth on the gigantour. On both occasions, it is not for Dream Theater, but still! It is not like it was Mariah Carey!! ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Philrod/?chartstyle=Geldropdown-small"> 
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Posted By: Valarius
Date Posted: July 03 2005 at 07:48
| He's Brilliant. My favourite singer. |
Posted By: Snow Dog
Date Posted: July 03 2005 at 08:18
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He’s an extraordinary singer, I like him very much, is the one I voted for. ------------- http://www.last.fm/user/Snow_Dog" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: July 03 2005 at 13:12
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Hes a good singer, but i can't stand his voice. ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: glass house
Date Posted: July 03 2005 at 13:27
| James Labrie is the one that ruins it for me .Somehow it is very difficult for me to listen to his voice, no disrespect though. |
Posted By: King of Loss
Date Posted: July 03 2005 at 15:00
He¡¯s an extraordinary singer, I like hime very much, But Gildenlow is better 
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Posted By: Dragon Phoenix
Date Posted: July 03 2005 at 15:14
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My choice is not in the poll. "He's OK" was a promising start since I place him somewhere in the middle, but then the choice got spoilt with the addition "haven’t heard much of him". I own 10 DT CD's, so I can't honestly say that.... |
Posted By: MikeEnRegalia
Date Posted: July 03 2005 at 15:16
Sorry! You could also vote for "extraordinary singer" ... after all, there's no other singer who sounds like him! ------------- https://awesomeprog.com/users/Mike" rel="nofollow">Recently listened to:
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Dragon Phoenix wrote:Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: July 03 2005 at 17:15
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Posted By: Dream Theater
Date Posted: July 03 2005 at 17:25
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Yea, he is my favourite singer too ------------- [IMG]http://www.travelwithachallenge.com/Images/Travel_Article_Library/Sacred-Travel/Machu-Picchu-350.jpg"> [IMG]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a63/panchopc1/machupicchu-1.jpg"> |
Posted By: Tony Fisher
Date Posted: July 03 2005 at 19:01
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He's bloody awful, but I don't hate him so I won't vote. Dream Theater would be far better if they were instrumental because a lot of their lyrics are pretentious crap and his singing voice is the last straw. I actually like some of their instrumental passages. Dennis de Young was no great shakes either; they do sound a bit like each other. |
Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: July 03 2005 at 20:15
If you want to hear some good work by Labrie outside of Dream Theater besides his solo album and Mullmuzzler check out Frameshift's Unweaving the Rainbow and Tim Donahue's Madmen and Sinners.You might change your mind about him. ------------- |
Posted By: Man With Hat
Date Posted: July 03 2005 at 20:39
Thank God ------------- Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect. |
Posted By: NetsNJFan
Date Posted: July 03 2005 at 23:45
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he's good at what he does, but his voice is like nails on a chalkboard to me. ------------- 
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Posted By: GoldenSpiral
Date Posted: July 05 2005 at 13:15
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He's definitely the weak link in DT. but I guess someone has to sing, so better him than me. he's just so damn cheesy sometimes. ------------- http://www.myspace.com/altaic" rel="nofollow - http://www.myspace.com/altaic ALTAIC "Oceans Down You'll Lie" coming soon |
Posted By: Forgotten Son
Date Posted: July 05 2005 at 13:21
| He's OK. Though the only option for such a view on this poll also makes it sound as though I haven't heard much of him, which I have. I own 4 Dream Theater albums. |
Posted By: The Prognaut
Date Posted: July 05 2005 at 13:36
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SUX!!!!
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Posted By: King of Loss
Date Posted: July 05 2005 at 13:40
Remember, another man's trash can be another man's treasure :) Even though you hate him, you must say his style is very very unique |
Posted By: memowakeman
Date Posted: July 05 2005 at 14:17
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he´s an extraordinary singer, i like him too much!! ------------- Follow me on twitter @memowakeman |
Posted By: The Prognaut
Date Posted: July 05 2005 at 18:09
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It's not that I actually hate the guy, I just think his voice is quite annoying and outta place regarding the sub-genre of prog he develops in. Though, I believe he'll do better if he tried pop or mushy ballads for instance... I even admitted over my Dream Theater review that what he did on "Scenes from a Memory" was quite remarkable and intertwined, measuring up to the lirycism and musical arrangements. But still, I have my doubts about him... still sucking big time man! Regards!
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Posted By: Coya
Date Posted: July 12 2005 at 08:44
| Well, he is actually a DT trade mark, don't you think? and i you don't like it, you probabbly won't like DT also. (very good singer btw.) |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: July 12 2005 at 10:33
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The
guy has both the talent and the woice. I like his voice, when his in
good shape he`s one of the best. Too bad he`s not always in form. Just
hear him singing "In the Name OF God" thats briliant... Anyway, one of
the best singers i`ve ever heard and trust me I heard a lot of them... |
Posted By: Cygnus
Date Posted: July 14 2005 at 02:15
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he´s ok but nothing like the best voice ever. sometimes i belive he is overacting with his performance. if you want a realy great metal voice try Geoff Tate. enjoy |
Posted By: geezer
Date Posted: July 14 2005 at 04:23
| I like Mariah Carey better. |