And here's an example of a ballad that I think is done terribly. At least the words can be understood - but you'd have a hard time following the story. Six Mile Bridge performs Billy Taylor . Fairport Convention and Steeleye Span did 'folk rock' ballads but they did them well.

I once heard this group perform "Broom of the Cowdenowes" live. It was excruciating - like chalk on a blackboard....