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rezzeJ  ·  3758 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: London Grammar - Strong (KEXP 2013 Live)

I've always stood by my judgement that London Grammar are one of the most overrated acts of 2013/2014. The instrumental content is frankly trite. It's not one of those 'less is more things', it's simply monotonous and empty. The only reason this band has any standing is because of their talented singer. Take away her fantastic pipes and you're left with something that has no merit whatsoever. I apologise, but I had to get that out my head.





user-inactivated  ·  3758 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Alternatively, they know how to get out of the way (?) ... when she's around I don't want to hear much else.

rezzeJ  ·  3757 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Agreeable in some lights, but there's ways to be musically interesting and adventurous without outshining the more 'important' parts of a song. In fact, I'd argue that having said ability is one of the signs of a truly talented musician.