Talent-wise, they're nothing special at all (and I've seen video of them comfortably admitting it, which I find admirable). And their song structures are as basic as can be. Their niche is lyrics and atmosphere. Also, they have a suprising repertoire of all kinds of musical influeces, which are very evident with them in mind.
And Jim's voice is almost impossible to mimic. There's some ungraspable quality to it - an amazing range that can break and scratch on demand, or remain smooth just as easily.
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