Comment to Mike’s take on The Hold Steady

It seems that a lot of people don’t get it. Craig Finn’s vocals are an
acquired taste and many seem to not be able or want to get past his
style of singing. For me, it’s a perfect combination of raw, literate lyrics
that interestingly draw on drug culture and disaffected youth with many
references to rock music and the bible, frequently playing them off of
each other AND Finn’s delivery, which utilizes timing and phrasing that are
extremely well suited for the tracks. If you want to keep trying, the
story below from NPR does a nice job of showcasing the band.

Ian

The Hold Steady: NPR Style