Orchid is a good album.

I know what you mean, Eric. There are more than a few bands that I love for the music and/or musicianship, but have a hang up with either the lyrics or the vocals. Nevermore is one example. I love the music, and the vocalist has great pipes, very Geoff Tate like, but the lyrics seem to almost be a parody of themselves. It drives me nuts, because there's so much potential there. High On Fire is one of the vocalist gripes for me. I don't hate the vocals, but much like Opeth, I think it would be so much better to let go of the Sesame Street muppet vocals. Also, bands like Alter Bridge, where the vocals and musicianship is great, but it's just a little too poppy for me.

Yeah, I hear ya man.