There is a Scots singer/songwriter that I just can not listen to..I had to leave his concert. I thought I just didnt' like his voice for some reason, but then I have heard other people sing his songs..they have what sounds to my ears like a built-in whine..not in terms of words but almost the tunes themselves. They truly hurt my ears. But I don't want to insult him because other people are quite fond of him. mg