Schneider is well known for his "sprechgesang", which he developed from reciting poetry over guitars. Vocalist/songwriter Craig Finn typically delivers these lyrics in a distinct flavor of sprechgesang. Many of Van Peebles' songs are delivered in sprechgesang. "Sprechgesang" is a combination singing and speaking. His art of singing is often sprechgesang, especially on later albums. Williamson's voice on Sleaford Mods songs is sprechgesang, rapped with an East Midlands dialect. Thus, "Sprechgesang" is often merely a German alternative to "recitative".