Well Kristi A lot of people sing in a fake accent usually American cause that is what sells.
Re Yes.... I can see you are not a Prog Rock fan. They were the top prog Rock band of the seventies and still are touring.
They are all technically top of the tree musicians. They did a lot of experimental pioneering stuff. If you are a country fan then it is no wonder you find them weird. Just as I find country weird. It is just down to taste. But they did use lyrics more as a tune conveyer than a story or message. It helps to look at all music for an education in how to write.