 Harrison 's voice had fully recovered from the effects of laryngitis , allowing him to reach falsetto and indulge in gospel @-@ style scat singing . In author Alan Clayson 's estimation , with Harrison adopting a new , " close @-@ miked " soft vocal style , much of Extra Texture reflected " the more feathery emanations from Philadelphia by the likes of The Stylistics and Jerry Butler " . Leng considers that Harrison " was clearly targeting the mainstream U.S. audience " and adds : " There were few spiritual lyrics and absolutely no references to Krishna , while his much @-@ criticized vocals were stronger , but recorded at a low level , as if the goal was to create a Harrison soul album for lovers . " 
