david,
by the criteria you have outlined, i can't help feeling that burt lahr, as the cowardly lion, might have scored pretty high.
the only singer i have ever known who could be lazier about posture than i, is haijing fu, a wonderful singer. what makes him a wonderful singer? the sound of his voice and what he does with it. while i compliment you on your desire to find objective standards, singing is an art. how else could so many charlatans do so well in our business?
i say, go on the sounds and the artistry and trust yourself to make the right judgment.
mike
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