fraroc Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Here, I thought that he was one of the greatest singers in metal, only to find out that I'm pretty much the only one who shares that opinion. Even other Dream Theater fans give him shit for his voice. He isn't a bad singer for christ's sake. Granted he might not have the "ballsy-ness" of most metal vocalists, but you can't listen to Dream Theater's music and deny that the guy has a hell of a vocal range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordgalaxy Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Here, I thought that he was one of the greatest singers in metal, only to find out that I'm pretty much the only one who shares that opinion. Even other Dream Theater fans give him shit for his voice. He isn't a bad singer for christ's sake. Granted he might not have the "ballsy-ness" of most metal vocalists, but you can't listen to Dream Theater's music and deny that the guy has a hell of a vocal range. I'd say it's better than Geddy's, but that's not really a compliment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraroc Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 Here, I thought that he was one of the greatest singers in metal, only to find out that I'm pretty much the only one who shares that opinion. Even other Dream Theater fans give him shit for his voice. He isn't a bad singer for christ's sake. Granted he might not have the "ballsy-ness" of most metal vocalists, but you can't listen to Dream Theater's music and deny that the guy has a hell of a vocal range. I'd say it's better than Geddy's, but that's not really a compliment. Ged gets some shit for his voice, but not to the extent that James does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union 5-3992 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I dislike his voice most of the time. I think he sounds a bit over the top for my tastes. Though I loved it on Ayreon's Human Equation. I guess I treat that music less seriously and demand cheese from Arjen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Why are you so upset about what you like and others don't? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeduck Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Why are you so upset about what you like and others don't?He just needs to be more METAL :haz: and he'll be fine! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2112YYZ Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 As we always try to tell you fraroc but for some reason you don't get it ever. So, this will be the last time I say this to you... STOP CARING SO MUCH ABOUT WHAT OTHERS THINK. AS LONG AS YOU LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR IS ALL THAT MATTERS. I think Labrie has a great voice. I've heard the criticism about it for years and it doesn't matter one single bit to me because I like it. Screw the haters. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 He's one of the worst singers I've ever heard in a band that is actually successful and the reason I don't listen to them. How they hired him or allowed him to stay is baffling. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I never got sick and tired of my mom yelling at me while I played ATWAS!! :codger: :D 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djflex Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 He's one of the worst singers I've ever heard in a band that is actually successful and the reason I don't listen to them. How they hired him or allowed him to stay is baffling. So, not a fan then? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredtamasrule Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I love Bruce Dickinson (I mean I fücking love Bruce. Serious feels!) whose voice has been LaBrie-esque at times but for whatever reason I cannot stand to listen to LaBrie...he's got a voice for opera...and I hate opera. Weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 http://cdn.wallpapersafari.com/88/51/xIQwjT.jpg baby: Dawson, why are there so many people ripping on James La Brie?!!! Dawson: I don't know baby. I love him soooooo much too!!! http://images.vice.com/vice/images/articles/meta/2012/12/15/cry-baby-of-the-year-1413326671482.jpeg?crop=1xw:0.75xh;center,center&resize=1050:* 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolarizeMe Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 The human broken record is still a human broken record. That's nothing new. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 The human broken record is still a human broken record. That's nothing new.http://cdn.wallpapersafari.com/12/42/i15sJT.jpg "I want something new!!!" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day of Light Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 (edited) I think he's got a pretty voice but it's definitely not without its shortcomings. It can definitely be annoying at times. Again, mostly the vocal tone. And the fact that he isn't very charismatic as a frontman. This isn't really meant to be hating or bashing--but there's an observation worth mentioning that lots of DT fans simply put up with James LaBrie whereas other vocalists with weirder vocal tones (Geddy and The Mars Volta's singer come to mind) tend to get shit from non-fans but are typically well-loved within their own community. Any further criticism isn't just baseless bashing. Ultimately just keep listening to what you like and disregard the haters, you know? It's not like LaBrie's going to personally care. He's in a popular band that makes money regardless of the opinion on his voice. Edited April 24, 2017 by Day of Light 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleMoon Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Geddy has always gotten crap in the media about his voice. James LaBrie is just a drop in the bucket compared to him. That being said, I think the biggest criticism is that James singing really doesn't fit the band. Not that he's a bad singer, because he's not. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirteen Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 "I am sick and tired of people hating on James Labrie's voice" Really? So I am.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jzuppLFuYU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segue Myles Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Here, I thought that he was one of the greatest singers in metal, only to find out that I'm pretty much the only one who shares that opinion. Even other Dream Theater fans give him shit for his voice. He isn't a bad singer for christ's sake. Granted he might not have the "ballsy-ness" of most metal vocalists, but you can't listen to Dream Theater's music and deny that the guy has a hell of a vocal range. Butt hurt again over other people's opinions. Good for you you love his voice! You are like the many that do! I don't. I won't be losing sleep over it though. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 He's great in the studio, but has his difficulties live. His best tours were Images & Words, A Dramatic Turn of Events, Octavarium and Along for the Ride (2013/2014). Aside from those, he's very inconsistent live, and it's getting worse at an incredible rate as the years go by. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchetaxe&saw Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Yes, I saw them on Saturday night and he goes from a near-tenor to a drunk shouting at his shadow in the space of a note. Still, love me Jimmy The Cheese! His onstage banter is still THE WORST. But, if it wasn't it wouldn't be right. Great show, BTW. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 His onstage banter is still THE WORST I'll never forget "thank you for making this evening especially special"... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod in Toronto Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 In his defense, I think what he needs is proper rest between shows, and that's hard to get with a busy touring schedule as Dream Theater's. Also, he should try to restrain himself a little bit on stage, but that's difficult too. A friend of mine is a hard rock singer, and he says that once you're on stage and see people's faces light up as you hit high notes, it's hard to hold back. He's an integral part of this band though, and I could never imagine DT without him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Such a terrible voice. Geddy crushed him for most of his career. And it is only live that Geddy really went south. His vocals were solid on Clockwork Angels. LaBrie just sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The K Man Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 He's great in the studio, but has his difficulties live. His best tours were Images & Words, A Dramatic Turn of Events, Octavarium and Along for the Ride (2013/2014). Aside from those, he's very inconsistent live, and it's getting worse at an incredible rate as the years go by. Agreed. He is always great in the studio, but live is often a struggle. He tries to do too much at times and that results in some moments that are like, "really?" But listen to the studio version of Take the Time and tell me he wasn't a beast in his prime. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolarizeMe Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 His onstage banter is still THE WORST I'll never forget "thank you for making this evening especially special"...How 'bout those incredibly cartoonish "Oscar" speeches he made 'bout Jordan and Petrucci after their solos on Live at Luna Park? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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