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RufuMahli t1_ix7wk8s wrote

Reply to comment by Illuvatar_CS in Mon-aily by Melodic_Apple_9504

I think Goose has a uniqueness and hip vibe that is transcending the jam scene. The biggest thing to me though is Rick can sing! Same with Billy Strings. Both aren’t bad on the eyes either! Lol. UM and the others you listed are all markedly worse singers than Phish or the Dead, both of which are not known for their singing abilities. Panic shouldn’t be lumped in with the others you listed, they are as big as they deserve to be. Large following, sell out areas regularly. Also, they have shared the stage with Phish, on Horde tour in ‘92.

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Illuvatar_CS t1_ix7zfki wrote

That’s fair, I am underestimating how big Panic is and how often they sell out large venues. Also your point about the singing is very true. I like Bayliss’ voice a lot but it’s undeniable that Rick has a great voice

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bmrobin t1_ix83v9d wrote

i like UM a lot but i haven’t enjoyed the last 3+ albums they’ve made. just seems so bland. yes their live shows are the real deal still but it seems like they’re just dialing it in until they get back on tour.

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underwaterpizza t1_ix8mrlg wrote

Rick sounds like a less talented singer from a boy band. Nothing about his voice is “great”.

No character, the melodic lines are predictable and boring, but I guess he hits all the notes?

If I’m gonna listen to a jam band sing, I need something more interesting than milquetoast generic bleh.

If I wanted to listen to a good singer, I would listen to folk or jazz adjacent groups.

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