Sneddon's tune is a well-meaning ballad which shows off his sweet vocals and piano skills on an uplifting tip, but comes straight from the old school of songwriting.

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Yoko contributed to some of John's solo albums and released records of her own, but her unconventional vocals proved off-putting for most listeners.

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That album exploded with fierce, squalling guitar feedback, while Merritt's vocals came off like menacing growls as, once again, he sang lyrics that were frequently at ironic odds with the music.

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His vocals are often rushed and hopelessly off key, which is a shame because when he's in tune, like on the Bob Seger number We've Got Tonight, he's really rather good.

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Characterized by shaky vocals and experimental lo-fi guitars, Walk It Off exhibits the band's growth through adventurous guitar-based melodies and playful lyrics.

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The singer's soulful, throaty vocals brought her stardom in 2007, but her troubled off-stage life -- chronicled in her top 10 hit "Rehab" -- won her notoriety.

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