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What is so good about Josh Groban? (+ discuss other overrated singers)

There are many people who seem to think that Josh Groban is an amazing singer - I can't comprehend why. For me, he is a GOOD singer, he sings songs well, that's about it. I would describe his singing as the perfect computer simulation on how to hit the notes in a song - he hits all the notes with the same quality, the same vibratto, and there is little variation, artistry, and above all FEELING in the sound, meaning he sounds good to listen to, but not amazing.
Anyone else care to rant about overrated singers?

Reply 1

too many to mention... don't know where to start.

Reply 2

Chris Martin! :mwuaha:

Reply 3

James Blunt is another obvious one... :mad:

Reply 4

Non-entity.

Reply 5

his boyish good looks trick people into thinking he is an exceptional singer.

Reply 6

james blunt, mariah carey

there are obviously others who are overrated when it comes to singing(jennifer lopez,madonna,mick jagger) but their singing capabilities are probably 0.5 % of the reason why they're famous artists.

Reply 7

I think Josh Groban's got a really good voice but his music's nothing special.

Reply 8

All rock is overrated.

Reply 9

Sundous
james blunt


Steezy20
James Blunt is another obvious one...


James Blunt? He gets more stick than praise nowadays. It's just the 'fashionable' thing to do. If anything, he's now underrated.

Reply 10

fizzwings
I think Josh Groban's got a really good voice but his music's nothing special.

tru fax, mish. :teeth:

Reply 11

NSiky
James Blunt? He gets more stick than praise nowadays. It's just the 'fashionable' thing to do. If anything, he's now underrated.


Or maybe people hate him cause hes ****.

Reply 12

Yeah, I think it's fine to complain about James Blunt when he really is that bad.

Reply 13

NSiky
James Blunt? He gets more stick than praise nowadays. It's just the 'fashionable' thing to do. If anything, he's now underrated.



my own opinion isn't "fashionable"

he can't sing :s

Reply 14

amy winehouse gets on my nerves, I hate her snotty voice.

Reply 15

Josh Groban - never mind his voice, he is really irritating! Last week it seemed he was on *every* show, aargh!

I'm adding Michael Buble to the list.