Is this song better or worse because of the screaming?

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vN4C9S2oh4A

I got into an argument with my co-worker today on this while I was listening to it. She said that it was actually pretty good except for the screaming that ruins it. I explained the screaming is an integral part and I like it. However I have realized that unlike most music of the type, this song would still be pretty "complete" if the screaming was removed, just long batches of instrumentals. Still would be good, but better as it is.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

in the case of most BAAO songs, better. Joel is one of the best vocalists around nowadays. So much raw emotion and he replicates it live as well.

He's also one of the best lyricists ever (although I'm sure if I wasn't Christian I wouldn't appreciate them quite as much)

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

I'm generally of the school of thought that music is better without screaming, but maybe I'm just a music snob.

Hmm, I think you'd like Joel's lyrics at least (gave an example here), even though he's become my go-to example of an Italian-American who isn't Catholic. BTW I also just recently found out the church he goes to is actually nominally a Disciples of Christ one, which is pretty interesting for San Diego.

ALL SCREAMING ALL THE TIME

That doesn't describe that song AT ALL.

I'm generally of the school of thought that music is better without screaming, but maybe I'm just a music snob.

Yeah. I like metal and I agree screaming generally isn't good, especially in the chorus.

LOL. 1-Being As An Ocean isn't even remotely metal. 2-Like most post-hardcore bands, their songs do not have verses and choruses.

[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

I'm generally of the school of thought that music is better without screaming, but maybe I'm just a music snob.

Here's actually a great example of why I would argue that yes, that actually does make you a music snob. Imagine this song with no screaming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjH4htz8czU