"...shot down in flames for saying so."

For saying that Jeannie sang too slowly? Or that Hamish was a officious dolt? *grin*

The 2nd may not be subject to much debate, but the first is of course a matter of taste.

I really prefer too slow over too fast... our late friend (in eastern USA) and singer of many types of song, Helen Schneyer, sang most ballads to MY taste, which was 'paced' and full of feeling. Her version on "Sheath & Knife" was a classic.