Sober vs. Wasted

Why does it seem like the vocals were better on the old records when the guys were drunk? Master of Puppets and Peace Sells seem so much better sounding than their later stuff sobered up.

not sure if the drink had much to do with it. they were alot younger back then.

Naaaa.... it was the booze.

I think it had mostly to do with lack of ego, food, and money. Plus, they didn't work with hot-shot producers or record labels asking them for more mainstream material. And yes, some booze and young rage helped.

yeah, I'm pretty sure if anything, the booze and weed were working against..........Gacked out records are fun to listen to though.

Tall Tyrion wrote:

Naaaa.... it was the booze.

So you can sing then, TT?

I think it is because they where much younger. The voice changes when somebody gets older.

... but if it was the booze, that would explain why Lemmy still sounds good...

GrandNational wrote:

I think it had mostly to do with lack of ego, food, and money. Plus, they didn't work with hot-shot producers or record labels asking them for more mainstream material. And yes, some booze and young rage helped.

That, plus its no wonder young bands tend to work better as units: the members are single or just "dating" a partner, most dont have kids or much of a life outside of the band. Thus, younger bands tend to be more unified I guess, and with that comes a shared vision of the band's direction.

If you're talking about the weaker vocals of Hetfield and Mustaine during their 90s albums, it's less to do with the booze and more to do with them turning it a bunch of pussies.

Mustaine is not a kitten.

kmorg wrote:

Tall Tyrion wrote:

Naaaa.... it was the booze.

So you can sing then, TT?

Like a nightingale..... just don't record it and play it back for me the next morning.

Muloc7253 wrote:

If you're talking about the weaker vocals of Hetfield and Mustaine during their 90s albums, it's less to do with the booze and more to do with them turning it a bunch of pussies.

you're an ignorant little teen, eh?

I don't know about singing, but I control the pit much better than I did 3 years ago! I rarely hit the ground any more!

GrandNational wrote:

I think it had mostly to do with lack of ego, food, and money. Plus, they didn't work with hot-shot producers or record labels asking them for more mainstream material. And yes, some booze and young rage helped.

I agree 100 percent. I have always maintained the belief that a bands first few albums are their best because they are literally young and hungry and have a lot of desire and passion.

Haha. No junk no soul. To be honest I dont think it affects you that much...its the day after when your throat is dried out like a prune that you sound a little weak.