What's your favorite FEMALE artist or band with female vocalist?

[imported_LoKe]

Originally posted by: Gnrslash4life
Leaves Eyes would be my favorite.

I saw them live. Great show!

 

[clamum]

Sneaker Pimps, when Kelli Dayton was the singer.

 

[antyler]

Evanescence and Flyleaf are good.

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: monk3y
The chick that sings for Rush

:thumbsup:

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: LoKe
Nightwish
Lacuna Coil
Sarah McLachlan
Michelle Branch
Jewel

Nightwish and lacuna coil definitely make my list too.

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: Allison Krausse
Eisley, Fiona Apple, Tegan and Sara, Regina Spektor, Feist

looks at name^
:shocked:

 

[CellarDoor]

Sharon Den Adel has an amazing voice. She's the lead singer from "Within Temptation." Loreena Mckennitt is amazing as well.

 

[randomlinh]

The Corrs, Evanescence, Kelly Clarkson (yes, I do like her voice, but her music... meh, I deal with it on occasion), Imogen Heap, Sara Bareilles, KT Tunstall, Sarah McLachlan....

There's more I'm sure, I'm a sucker for female vocals.

 

[rbV5]

Ann Wilson of Heart. Fantastic each and every time (numerous) I've seen Her (them) live...small club, or large venue, 30 years ago, or last Summer.... she always owns the crowd, and the band itself has to be one of the best sounding live acts of all time.

 

[DT4K]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: Mr Incognito
Old No Doubt.

I don't really like the direction Gwen has taken on her own.

Same here. I was a big fan of No Doubt, but I can't stand most of her solo stuff.

Originally posted by: SpunkyJones
Chrissie Hynde

I like the Pretenders, but was never a huge fan of her voice.

Originally posted by: DEMO24
The Cardigans

This one's the opposite. I wasn't crazy about their songs, but I LOVED that chick's voice.

Norah Jones is my top pick. Her voice gives me chills. I also really like the Dixie Chicks and I'm not a big country fan.

 

[kinev]

I can listen to Jewel acoustic all day. Wow!

 

[silverpig]

Norah Jones

 

[clamum]

Originally posted by: kinev
I can listen to Jewel acoustic all day. Wow!

Forgot about her! Hot and a good singer, woot.

 

[Beev]

I dig Tsunami Bomb.

 

[effowe]

Joss Stone

 

[imported_Imp]

Aimee Mann: Sounds a bit deadpan sometimes, but completely makes up for it and more when she shows her range. Thing I love most is her "strong" female voice; it's not the lollipop, girly girl, whiny, high pitched voices that most other female artists have.

Kelly Clarkson: Not too bad, but geez, stop effing screaming. Screaming != singing. Just watch her live performances...

Andrea Corr: Strong, but still a bit "fragile" which is good.

 

[pontifex]

Lana Lane
Loreena Mckennitt
Floor Jansen
Astrid van der Veen
Irene Jansen
Sharon den Adel

 

[BZeto]

Michelle Branch
Flyleaf
Pat Benatar

 

[Auric]

Hep topic. Me likey too.

I could categorize 'em by those of whom have pleasing vocals independent of the music or I dig their spunk and music but not necessarily their voice so much, and so on. But I shan't attempt to do that. Rather here's a simpler list:

The Cranberries
Morcheeba
Eurythmics
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Dido
Nena
Natalie Imbruglia

already mentioned:
Blondie
Bangles
No Doubt
The Cardigans
Garbage
Veruca Salt
The Corrs

others:
Nina Simone
Lou Lou (of Thievery Corporation)
Shivaree
Kylie Minogue
Cindi Lauper
Le Tigre
Portishead
Billie Holiday
Wanda Jackson

 

[theprodigalrebel]

Alanis Morissette
The Corrs
Alison Krauss

 

[Hyperlite]

Loreena McKennitt
Cranberries
Enya
Allison Krausse

 

[Auric]

Originally posted by: clamum

Originally posted by: kinev
I can listen to Jewel acoustic all day. Wow!

Forgot about her! Hot and a good singer, woot.

Did you see her on PBS HD Soundstage last month?

Originally posted by: theprodigalrebel
Alanis Morissette
The Corrs
Alison Krauss

Ugh, I don't care for her voice at all. I mean less than neutral it's grating to me.

But lots of others that I must track down samples of now

 

[Journer]

YUI!!!!!!!
YUI!!!
YUI DAMMIT!

kelly clarkson isnt bad either

 

[Excelsior]

The Cranberries, The Cardigans, Rilo Kiley

 

[hdeck]

mazzy star

hope sandoval is amazing