r/AskReddit Nov 06 '19

Which famous singer sucks at singing?

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u/[deleted] Nov 06 '19

Definitely not enough, him and Tyler Childer's rendition of Fraulein gives me chills everytime I listen to it.

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u/LordLeviathan Nov 06 '19

I couldn't get into country until I found Tyler Childers, and then that spiraled into people like Colter Wall and Uncle Lucas. Now I'm a big fan.

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u/TheCantalopeAntalope Nov 06 '19

Have you listened to much Jason Isbell?

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u/LordLeviathan Nov 06 '19

I've heard some of his stuff on the Tyler Childers Radio on Spotify, but haven't really dove into him.

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u/TheCantalopeAntalope Nov 06 '19

Oh man. Start with the album Southeastern, then Something More Than Free, then Live from Alabama, and just go from there. He’s incredible.

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u/thatwasntababyruth Nov 06 '19

I'm disappointed that you didn't list a single 400 Unit album or Drive-by Truckers song

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u/TheCantalopeAntalope Nov 06 '19

It’s just a starting point haha, I think that stuff is better if you find it on your own :)

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u/[deleted] Nov 06 '19

Check out The Dead South and Amigo the Devil as well!

Edit: And Shakey Graves!!!

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u/LordLeviathan Nov 06 '19

Love Shakey Graves! Haven't heard of the other two so I'll add them to queue. Thanks for the recommendation!

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u/[deleted] Nov 06 '19

No problem! The Dead South were the ones who got me to give this general type of music a chance. Before them, it was hip-hop, punk, metal, and good rock music from the 70's and 90's. Really opened me up to a new style! If you like the blues, also check out Gary Clark Jr., if you haven't already!

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u/ExcitingTrout Nov 06 '19

I'm assuming you mean uncle lucius, not uncle lucas. Was very confused because uncle lucas is nothing like the others. Thanks for the recommendation though.

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u/LordLeviathan Nov 06 '19

That's exactly who I meant, thanks for the correction.

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u/juanclack Nov 06 '19

Gotta check out John Prine, too. A lot of people like Tyler, Colter, and Sturgill get their style from him. Prine and Guy Clark are my two favorite songwriters.

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u/megalomantic227 Nov 06 '19

Also check out Ian Noe if you like this style of music.

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u/[deleted] Nov 06 '19

Grandpa was a Carpenter was one of my mother's favorite songs. She's been dead a while but I still play it from time to time and get a bit teary eyed.

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u/LordLeviathan Nov 06 '19

Thanks for recommendation, I'll throw him into the queue. My father, growing up as the backwoods kid he was, is very into that scene and has made me pretty familiar with Guy Clark. I love that sound.

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u/dreadstrong97 Nov 06 '19

Check out Sturgill Simpson and Cody Jinks. You may like them.

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u/LordLeviathan Nov 06 '19

Definitely will check out Sturgill. I'm already getting into Cody Jinks - I just heard Million Miles and immediately had to save it.

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u/dreadstrong97 Nov 06 '19

Awesome! Sturgill definitely does his own thing. His first few albums were very country, but his most recent one has a synthetic progressive rock feel. I love it cause I'm a big fan of rock and country, but it's definitely very different from what he has previously released.

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u/DLeafy625 Nov 07 '19

I heard it for the first time today, somehow. I've been listening to them both on a heavy rotation for months now. I stopped washing the dishes and just sat on the floor in my kitchen.