13. Single Again - The Fiery Furnaces (EP, 2005)

Of all the female vocalists I love, Eleanore of The Fiery Furnaces is most unique in her ability to rely on neither sex appeal nor vulnerability. Her voice is cool, defiant, and almost detached in telling outrageous stories about her various unreal adventures. It puts a smile to my face when I listen to her sing, as I recognize her brand of mischief like one would a kindred.

My inner child has voice, and her name is Eleanore Friedberger.

{My 50 ALL-TIME FAVOURITE FEMALE VOCALISTS list continues (tagged Female Vocalists)! The criteria are simple: they are female of the species, I love their voice, and they have attempted to sing in English at one point in their career. The present list is focused mostly on the quality/uniqueness of their tone (voice box), and their ability to emote the hell out of the songs.}

(Source: myvynlpyl)