In retrospect, the 90s/early 00s dance music was full of albums rammed with guest vocalists. Rae & Christian ft Jeru the Damaja. Chemical Brothers ft Q Tip. Massive Attack ft a Cocteau Twin/1/2 of Everything But the Girl/their reggae heroes.
Getting a guest vocalist does have pros: you bring a different style to your sound and take that person's style somewhere new.
but isn't it ultimately token? so little rapport is generated - often these colaborations are done digitally and both halves never meet - that there is no lasting magic.
so while working with existing band members means your vocal reach is limited, you can at least cover and discover a range of different moods/styles/approaches etc...
Getting a guest vocalist does have pros: you bring a different style to your sound and take that person's style somewhere new.
but isn't it ultimately token? so little rapport is generated - often these colaborations are done digitally and both halves never meet - that there is no lasting magic.
so while working with existing band members means your vocal reach is limited, you can at least cover and discover a range of different moods/styles/approaches etc...