People used to tell me that my voice sounded like the lighter haired guy from BNL. I hated hearing that, because I can't stand that band. Edit: whenever I think of that band all I hear is the lyric, "chickity-China, the Chinese chicken." - Barf.
not everything they did was crap, but most of their popular stuff was.
I knew people whose taste I respect that were in to them well before they were "big," so I have to assume you are right. What are some tracks of theirs you dig?
some personal favourites: Old Apartment Call and Answer Lovers In a Dangerous TIme, a Bruce Cockburn cover which is frankly superior to the original What a Good Boy I don't think these will necessarily change your mind, but they will hopefully show you they were more than just a one-trick pony. Bonus - Another Canadian band known for funny songs exercising their serious side.