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[Hoodstock]

To start off - I don't dislike Chris on the album but I don't love him either. I actually love Siren's Call and like a few of the new songs. I hope they release another album in the future. I really love some of the lyrics, base lines, riffs, and beats.

Now to my issue - After watching this stream of the band performing live I'd have to say that I'm just not a fan of Chris on stage - period. It's not because he's singing for Live. I would feel the same way if he were singing for any band on the scene. To me he is just not a professional front man.

The mic is his most important instrument and he has no idea how to use it. I simply cannot stand how he pulls back from it, or turns his head, or sings lyrics to far away so you cannot hear him. A lot of the time, when he does this, it is during a key part or powerful part of the song. It's so annoying it makes watching him perform unbearable. It is such a bad habit I like his sound coming out of the studio but I have no idea how he made any type of name for himself in the music industry with his stage act.

When I was watching the stream today I just kept thinking that if Simon Cowell were watching this and giving feedback he'd say "What the fuck are you doing? That's horrible, you need to actually sing into the mic." I'm not a fan of Simon, nor did I really watch American Idol. I just couldn't help that reoccurring thought I had over and over again.

Although I love the band and some of the music I honestly don't see myself attending a Live concert with Chris as the front man because this would drive me so insane it would ruin the experience. It's not a knock on Live and the album they put out. When it comes to shows I'd rather see them on stage again as The Gracious Few with Kevin because he was awesome front man in concert.

This post has been edited by Hoodstock: Oct 29 2014, 6:01 pm

[Voodoo Lady]

When I was watching the stream today I just kept thinking that if Simon Cowell were watching this and giving feedback he'd say "What the fuck are you doing? That's horrible, you need to actually sing into the mic." I'm not a fan of Simon, nor did I really watch American Idol. I just couldn't help that reoccurring thought I had over and over again.

Although I love the band and some of the music I honestly don't see myself attending a Live concert with Chris as the front man because this would drive me so insane it would ruin the experience. It's not a knock on Live and the album they put out. When it comes to shows I'd rather see them on stage again as The Gracious Few with Kevin because he was awesome front man in concert.

AMEN! This made me laugh because I once said that I must be the Simon Cowell (female version) on this board because I get so worked up over Chris Shinn's inadequacies as a frontman
and feel like I'm the only one saying anything and am looked at as an asshole like Simon. I can't stand to see the constant ass kissing CS gets in here, it makes no sense and is sickening! CCP could have considered SO many superior singers with some actual stage presence. I HAVE seen better frontmen and vocalists on American Idol. Who remembers that Magni guy on Rock Star Supernova!? He covered Dolphins Cry on there one time and did an awesome job. I'd take Magni over Shinn any day of the week.

I can't say it as eloquently as Hoodstock, but he is so right. And I am convinced CS knows he is inferior, which is why he uses a megaphone waaaay too much.-- He tries to cover up the fact that he sucks balls. If you are going to replace your lead singer, you had better get a replacement that is equal or near better than your original. The bands that have worked have done just that--Van Halen w/ Sammy, Journey with Arnell etc. Otherwise, you are DOOMED.

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I HAVE seen better frontmen and vocalists on American Idol. Who remembers that Magni guy on Rock Star Supernova!? He covered Dolphins Cry on there one time and did an awesome job. I'd take Magni over Shinn any day of the week.

There's more to a frontman than somebody who can just perform well on stage.
Can your replacement vocalist write songs?
Will the replacement vocalist fit into the existing band? (personality, goals)