Style and Themes
In the band's early years and especially in Naveed and Clumsy, Our Lady Peace's overall sound was often compared to alternative rock and some grunge bands including Soundgarden, The Smashing Pumpkins and Pearl Jam. The band's melodic structure was also said to echo that of bands such as The Beatles and Led Zeppelin.
Lead singer Raine Maida's voice was called "erratic", and "truly unrivaled" in his field. In albums Naveed through Spiritual Machines, Maida sang in a countertenor vocal register and was known for his frequent use of falsetto. This singing method, in combination with the band's melody structure, often gave many songs a surreal sound and effect.
The band wrote and performed the song "Whatever" which was used as WWE superstar Chris Benoit theme song from 2003 to 2007.
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