As a singer, I always find myself criticizing other singers. It's natural. And one thing that I noticed about Bob Dylan's vocal stylings is that most of us in this class do not really like it. Many of us have complained that its too raspy, hard to understand, and is very unpleasant to the ear. What I have to say about this is that I too may agree with these statements, but also am aware that there are reason why people enjoy his music and why he has been succeeding for over 4 decades.
My brother is the one to always tell me never to compare myself to every singer out there because there is always a different kind of talent for everyone. Dylan just so happens to be one of those talents that may not be the norm for everyone, similar to artist like Miley Cyrus of Cher (although I do feel that little Hannah Montana may just be flat out untalented. Apologies, maybe that was a bad example) but none the less, Dylan's voice should be embraced. What is normal and common is not what is always popular right? I mean if all singers had the same voice, same techniques, and same range, wouldn't music just be flat out boring? Where can we as listens distinguish OUR own taste in music? Our preferences? Our choice talent? I am not saying that all of us have to go out there are root on Dylan's stylings, but I am saying that it isn't fair for some to say he is "untalented". We are entitled to our own opinions, these are just mine.
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